Next Level 6491 - Unisex Sueded Full-Zip Hoodie - Royal
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Description
The Next Level 6491 is the Unisex Sueded Full-Zip Hoodie, a 4.3 oz jersey-weight zip hoodie that occupies a distinct position in a wholesale hoodie program. It is not a fleece blank. It is built on the same sueded CVC jersey used in the brand's lightweight tees, sewn into a full-zip silhouette with an unlined hood, a dyed-to-match YKK kissing zipper, and 1x1 rib cuffs and waistband. At 4.3 oz the body lies nearly flat on a heat press platen, which is the key trade-off from a decoration standpoint: a shop that prints hoodies year-round gets cleaner contact and more consistent ink or film adhesion on this jersey body than on a bulky fleece shell. The 60% combed ring-spun cotton face holds pre-treatment for DTG and accepts DTF transfers at standard settings. The fit is unisex and relaxed, the construction is side-seamed, and the label is tear-away. Sizes run XS through 2XL. It works as a lightweight outerwear blank for retail programs, event and tour merch, school spirit apparel, and any decorated outerwear program where the end buyer is wearing a lighter layer rather than a heavyweight sweatshirt.
The sueded jersey construction changes several decoration rules compared with a traditional fleece hoodie, and a shop placing a full-color decorated order should plan around those differences. For DTF transfer, the 60/40 sueded face bonds at standard heat-press settings; because the jersey body lies flat rather than lofting like fleece, the transfer makes consistent contact across the full panel without pressing down a raised nap, which keeps edge definition sharper. The full back panel is the widest unobstructed canvas on a full-zip and the natural choice for an oversized graphic or a full-back name-and-number program. For screen printing, the sueded jersey takes plastisol with the same approach as a CVC tee body: lay a low-bleed poly-blocking underbase on the dark and deep colours, since the 40% polyester can ghost or migrate if the cure temperature runs too high. For DTG, the 60% combed ring-spun cotton holds pre-treatment; print on the lighter solids for the most vibrant result and lay a white underbase on Black, Midnight Navy, and the other deep grounds. For embroidery, position the design on the left chest clear of the zip placket, use a cut-away backing, and keep stitch counts moderate since the 4.3 oz jersey body is lighter than a typical fleece embroidery substrate. For vinyl, use a light flexible HTV at a controlled temperature so the film moves with the jersey hand rather than stiffening the drape. Water-based and discharge inks are not reliable on the 6491, since the 40% polyester does not discharge and leaves only a faded tonal result. Sublimation does not apply, as the cotton-majority body is not a polyester substrate.
- Brand: Next Level
- Style: 6491 (Unisex Sueded Full-Zip Hoodie)
- Fabric: 60% combed ring-spun cotton / 40% polyester sueded jersey, 32 singles
- Weight: 4.3 oz/yd2
- Construction: Sueded CVC jersey, unlined hood, dyed-to-match YKK kissing zipper, 1x1 rib cuffs and waistband, side-seamed, tear-away label
- Fit: Unisex relaxed
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Colors available: 13 colours across solids and heathers (check current availability on the product page)
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the case; confirm current packing per case for your colour and size before a large order
- Care: Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colours. Tumble dry low.
The ordering note specific to the 6491: because this is a jersey-weight full-zip rather than a fleece hoodie, it sits at a different price and weight point than standard wholesale zip hoodies. It is available 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. Cross-shop the Next Level 9300 PCH Pullover when a program calls for a heavier 7.4 oz fleece pullover body, or step down to the Gildan G186 Full-Zip Hoodie for a 8 oz 50/50 fleece zip at a lower price point. TheClothingSpace stocks all three, so a mixed program can be consolidated on one order.
Selecting a wholesale zip hoodie for a decorated program? Browse all wholesale hoodies to compare fabric weights, blend compositions, and decoration suitability across the full range.
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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Note: All blank orders shipped outside of the continental US are not eligible for return, exchange, or refund.
Decoration Method Compatibility
How this blank performs across popular decoration methods.
| Method | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | bonds to the sueded CVC face at standard heat-press settings; the flat jersey body makes consistent platen contact without a raised nap, keeping edge definition sharp across the full back panel and left-chest zones |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | the sueded jersey takes plastisol like a CVC tee; lay a low-bleed poly-blocking underbase on dark and deep colours since the 40% polyester can ghost or migrate under high cure temperatures |
| DTG | ✓ | the 60% combed ring-spun cotton holds pre-treatment; brightest on lighter solids, white underbase required on Black, Midnight Navy, and other deep grounds; the flat jersey surface gives cleaner platen contact than a fleece shell |
| Embroidery | ✓ | position on the left chest clear of the zip placket; use cut-away backing; keep stitch count moderate since the 4.3 oz jersey is lighter than a typical fleece embroidery substrate and can pucker under a dense fill |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | use a light, flexible HTV at a controlled temperature so the film moves with the sueded jersey drape rather than stiffening the body |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | the 40% polyester does not discharge; leaves only a faded tonal result rather than a clean soft-hand discharge, so discharge is not reliable on the 6491 |
| Sublimation | ✗ | the cotton-majority body is not a polyester sublimation substrate |
How Does the Next Level 6491 Compare?
| Spec | Next Level 6491 | Next Level 9300 | Gildan G186 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $21.94 | $22.28 | $19.29 |
| Weight | 4.3 oz | 7.4 oz | 8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/poly sueded jersey | 60/40 cotton/poly brushed CVC fleece | 50/50 cotton/poly Heavy Blend fleece |
| Fit | Unisex relaxed, full-zip | Unisex, pullover | Unisex, full-zip |
| Construction | Jersey-weight sueded body, unlined hood, YKK kissing zipper | Brushed fleece, welt pocket, metal grommets, contrast neck binding | Heavy fleece, overlapped zipper placket, split pockets |
| Best For | Lightweight jersey zip hoodie, flat-platen DTF and DTG decorated programs | Heavier fleece pullover hoodie at a similar price point | Heavier 50/50 fleece full-zip at a lower price point |
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 colours (White, Mint, Cool Blue, Envy, Tahiti Blue, Red, Royal, Black, Heavy Metal) | 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/polyester sueded jersey | DTF bonds cleanly at standard settings; plastisol takes standard approach; DTG prints bright on light solids, white underbase required on Black and other deep grounds |
| Heather colours (Heather Charcoal, Heather Forest Green, Dark Heather Gray) | 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/polyester sueded jersey (heathered surface) | DTF is the most forgiving route across heathered grounds; for plastisol lay a low-bleed poly-blocking underbase on the darker heathers; DTG gives a faded vintage look consistent with the heathered base, with white underbase on Dark Heather Gray |
| Midnight Navy | 60/40 combed ring-spun cotton/polyester sueded jersey (deep ground) | Deepest dark in the colour range; always lay a white underbase for DTG and use a poly-blocking underbase with plastisol to prevent dye migration; DTF is the most consistent option across a full program on this ground |
