Paragon SM0220 - Unisex Long Sleeve Performance Hoodie - Navy
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Description
The Paragon SM0220 is a 3.5 oz 100% microfiber polyester long sleeve performance hoodie with a self-fabric 2-ply hood, UPF 50+ sun protection, Paragon Plus moisture and odor management, and a wrinkle-resistant finish. At that weight it sits in a different category than a fleece hoodie: it is a technical performance blank built for sublimation, DTF, and event programs where moisture-wicking and UV protection matter as much as decoration quality. Screen printing and event shops use it for outdoor runs, tournaments, team uniforms, camp programs, and staff kits where a cotton-poly fleece hoodie would be too heavy and too slow-drying.
The fabric composition is what determines every decoration decision on the SM0220. Solid colours are 100% microfiber polyester, which makes full-coverage sublimation the correct first choice: it produces a breathable, soft-hand all-over print with no hand-feel because the dye becomes the fibre rather than sitting on top of it. For sublimation to work fully, the blank must be white or a light solid colour; dark and saturated solid SM0220 colours (Navy, Black, Graphite) are not sublimation substrates, because disperse dyes cannot lighten a dark ground. Route dark-colour SM0220 work to DTF, which bonds cleanly across the full polyester colour range. For screen printing plastisol on any SM0220 colour, a low-bleed poly-block underbase and a reduced cure temperature are required to control dye migration; the lighter 3.5 oz microfiber fabric is more susceptible to ink show-through on thin deposits than a heavier fleece body, so use a thicker squeegee pass and back the panel with a firm platen insert. Vinyl and HTV work on all colours at a reduced time and temperature consistent with 100% polyester. Embroidery is possible on left-chest placements with a cut-away stabiliser, but the lightweight microfiber face is more susceptible to needle distortion than heavier knit substrates, so keep stitch counts moderate. The Heather Grey colourway is a heather blend at 4.7 oz with UPF 30 rather than 50+; it is not recommended for sublimation because its mixed-fibre construction will not produce the same vibrancy as the 100% poly solids, so route Heather Grey to DTF or screen print with a poly-block.
- Brand: Paragon
- Style: SM0220 (also listed as Paragon 220, Bahama Performance Hooded Long Sleeve Tee)
- Fabric: 100% microfiber polyester (solid colours). Paragon Plus moisture and odor management, wrinkle-resistant finish. Heather Grey: heather blend, 4.7 oz, UPF 30.
- Weight: 3.5 oz/yd2 (solid colours); Heather Grey 4.7 oz/yd2
- Construction: Long sleeve hoodie. Self-fabric 2-ply hood. Self-fabric neck. Side seams. Tear-away label.
- UPF: 50+ on solid colours; Heather Grey is UPF 30
- Fit: Unisex, standard fit
- Sizes: XS-4XL
- Colors available: 13 colours including White, Black, Navy, Graphite, Aluminum, Medium Gray, Heather Grey, Safety Green, Aqua Blue, Blue Mist, Mint Green, Pale Yellow, Sand
- Ordering: available by the piece or by the dozen; no fixed minimum on most colours; wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity
- Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.
Because the SM0220 is 100% microfiber polyester, sizing and fabric consistency stay stable across production runs, which is practical for repeat tournament or staff kit programs. The self-fabric 2-ply hood construction keeps the hood profile consistent between runs, so layouts designed for one batch carry through to reorders without repositioning. Safety Green and Aqua Blue are high-visibility colours commonly used for outdoor event staff, safety crews, and sporting event volunteers; both are 100% polyester and are suitable for DTF and sublimation on light grounds. TheClothingSpace stocks the SM0220 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, 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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- UPS Ground (1-2 Business Days): $8.99
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Fill out the Blank Apparel Return Form within 30 days of the order date to be eligible for a refund or return.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester solid colours are the ideal sublimation substrate; produces full-coverage breathable all-over prints. White and light solids only — dark colours (Navy, Black, Graphite) are not viable sublimation grounds. Heather Grey not recommended (heather blend, lower vibrancy). |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Bonds cleanly across the full SM0220 colour range including dark and saturated solids where sublimation is not viable; standard polyester-compatible adhesive and cure temp. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✓ | Low-bleed poly-block underbase required on all colours to control dye migration; lighter 3.5 oz microfiber is more susceptible to show-through than fleece — use a thicker deposit and a firm platen insert. Cure at the lower end of the ink range. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Use a reduced time and temperature consistent with 100% polyester to avoid scorching or shrinkage. All colours viable. |
| Embroidery | ✓ | Left-chest placements feasible with cut-away stabiliser; lightweight microfiber face is susceptible to needle distortion so keep stitch counts moderate and avoid dense full-front designs. |
| DTG | ✗ | 100% polyester does not accept pretreat for DTG. Route to sublimation (light solids) or DTF (all colours). |
| Screen Print (Water-based / Discharge) | ✗ | 100% polyester does not discharge. Route to plastisol with a poly-block underbase. |
How Does the Paragon SM0220 Compare to Other Performance Hoodies?
| Spec | Paragon SM0220 | Gildan G185 (18500) | Champion S700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $13.80 | $12.25 | $19.35 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 8 oz | 9 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% microfiber polyester | 50/50 cotton-poly fleece, air-jet MVS | 50/50 cotton-poly, recycled polyester |
| Fit | Unisex standard | Unisex standard | Classic unisex |
| Construction | LS hoodie, self-fabric 2-ply hood, UPF 50+ | Pullover, double-lined hood, pouch pocket | Pullover, C-logo at cuff |
| Best For | Sublimation, DTF, outdoor/event programs, UPF 50+ | High-volume screen print, embroidery, cold-weather event programs | Branded retail merch, premium program hoodies |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| White and light solid colours (White, Aluminum, Pale Yellow, Sand, Mint Green, Blue Mist, Aqua Blue, Medium Gray) | 100% microfiber polyester, 3.5 oz, UPF 50+ | Sublimation viable — white and light grounds produce full-vibrancy all-over prints. DTF and screen print with poly-block also work. |
| Dark and saturated solid colours (Navy, Black, Graphite, Safety Green) | 100% microfiber polyester, 3.5 oz, UPF 50+ | Sublimation not viable (dark grounds block disperse dye). Route to DTF or screen print with a low-bleed poly-block underbase and reduced cure temp. |
| Heather Grey | Heather polyester blend, 4.7 oz, UPF 30 | Not recommended for sublimation (mixed fibre, lower vibrancy). Route to DTF or screen print with poly-block. Higher weight and lower UPF rating than solid colours. |
