LAT 2296 - Youth Fleece Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt With Pouch Pocket - Raspberry
Selected Color: Raspberry27 colors
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Description
The LAT 2296 is a 7.5 oz 60/40 cotton/polyester youth pullover hoodie with a 100% cotton face on solid dyed colours, the youth counterpart in the LAT/Rabbit Skins family alongside the Rabbit Skins 3326 toddler hoodie. The cotton face means the outer surface of the fleece is 100% cotton, which gives it the print behaviour of a cotton garment despite the 60/40 blend composition. This cotton face is a practical advantage for screen printing: plastisol adheres to cotton with better holdout than a polyester face, and the cotton surface reduces the visible effects of dye migration compared to a poly-face fleece.
For DTF transfers, the cotton face bonds well with transfer adhesives at standard press settings. Press at the lower end of the temperature range on coloured garments as a precaution, though the cotton face reduces dye migration visibility compared to poly-face fleece. For screen printing, plastisol prints with excellent holdout on the cotton face. The 40% polyester in the blend still carries some dye migration potential on dark colours, so use a poly-blocking underbase and minimum cure temp on the darkest colourways. For embroidery, the 7.5 oz fleece is a solid substrate for left-chest school and team logos. Use a tear-away or cut-away backing matched to stitch count. For vinyl/HTV, the cotton face holds vinyl at standard settings.
- Brand: LAT (LAT Apparel)
- Style: 2296 (LAT Youth Pullover Fleece Hoodie)
- Fabric: 60% cotton / 40% polyester fleece, 100% cotton face on solid dyed colours (White sewn with 100% cotton thread)
- Weight: 7.5 oz/yd2
- Construction: Jersey-lined double-needle hem hood. Topstitched hood and neck. Pouch pocket. Coverstitched shoulders and armholes. Ribbed cuffs and waistband.
- Fit: Youth, classic fit
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Colors available: 27 colours including solids and fashion shades (check current availability on the product page)
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
The 2296 competes with the Jerzees 996Y NuBlend and the Gildan G185B Heavy Blend in the wholesale youth hoodie market. The 2296 at 7.5 oz with a cotton face is lighter than the 996Y and G185B (both 8 oz, 50/50), but the cotton face gives the 2296 better plastisol holdout and reduced dye migration visibility. The 996Y adds NuBlend pill-resistant fleece at the lowest price point. The G185B adds air-jet MVS yarn for a smoother surface. Cross-shop on face fabric, weight, and unit cost for your youth program. TheClothingSpace stocks the 2296 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase as case and unit quantities rise, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.
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Features
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Made with sustainably and fairly grown USA cotton
- Seamless rib at neck
- Taped shoulder-to-shoulder
- Double-needle stitching throughout
- Tear-away label
- Quarter-turned to eliminate center crease
- 7/8" collar
- Classic fit
Shipping & Returns
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Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | cotton face bonds well with transfer adhesives; press at lower temp on coloured garments as precaution |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | 100% cotton face gives excellent plastisol holdout; reduced dye migration visibility vs poly-face fleece, poly-block on darkest colours |
| Embroidery | ✓ | 7.5 oz fleece is solid substrate for left-chest school and team logos; use tear-away or cut-away backing |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | cotton face holds vinyl at standard time and temperature |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | 40% polyester content in blend limits water-based and discharge results despite cotton face; route to plastisol |
| DTG | ✗ | fleece is not a standard DTG substrate; route to DTF or screen print |
| Sublimation | ✗ | cotton face does not hold sublimation dye; 60/40 blend gives only a faded result |
How Does the LAT 2296 Compare?
| Spec | LAT 2296 Youth Fleece Hoodie | Jerzees 996Y Youth NuBlend | Rabbit Skins 3326 Toddler Hoodie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $14.07 | $9.17 | $12.48 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz | 8 oz | 7.5 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 60/40 cotton/poly, cotton face | 50/50 NuBlend pill-resistant fleece | 60/40 cotton/poly, 3-end fleece |
| Fit | Youth classic (S-XL) | Youth classic (S-XL) | Toddler (2T-5/6T) |
| Construction | Cotton face, pouch pocket, jersey-lined hood | Pill-resistant, high stitch density, double-lined hood | No drawcord, side pockets, same LAT family |
| Best For | Youth hoodie with cotton face for better plastisol holdout | Lowest-cost youth hoodie with pill-resistant NuBlend | Same fleece in toddler sizing for younger children |
Fabric Blend by Color Group
Not all colorways share the same fabric composition. Check the blend before ordering for decoration jobs where substrate matters.
| Color Group | Blend | Print Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Solid dyed colours | 60% cotton / 40% polyester, 100% cotton face | Cotton face gives better plastisol holdout than poly-face fleece; reduced dye migration visibility, poly-block on darkest colours |
| Fashion and heather colours | 60% cotton / 40% polyester | Heather and fashion colours may have blended face yarn; same 60/40 migration precautions apply |
Size Chart
Measurements in inches. Source: LAT Apparel spec
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 17 | 22 |
| M | 18 | 23 |
| L | 19 | 25 |
| XL | 21 | 27 |