Team 365 TT73Y - Youth Zone Protect Lightweight Jacket - Black
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Description
The Team 365 TT73Y is a 1.7 oz 100% polyester taffeta youth lightweight jacket built for team outerwear programs, school spirit orders, and athletic club uniforms. The water-resistant finish, rollaway hood, and concealed zippered pockets make it a practical layer for youth sport seasons. At $17.59, it carries the same functional construction as the adult TT73 at a youth sizing with CPSIA tracking label compliance for programs dressing under-12 athletes.
For decoration, embroidery is the primary method on this jacket. The polyester taffeta shell is firm enough to support left-chest logo placement and back yoke stitching with a cut-away or tear-away backing to stabilize the needle path against the shell fabric. Keep stitch density conservative on the lightweight 1.7 oz body to avoid puckering. For sublimation, the 100% polyester content makes the TT73Y an ideal sublimation substrate: full-panel prints transfer with complete colour saturation across the white and light colourways. For DTF heat transfers, the polyester taffeta bonds well with DTF adhesive film at standard outerwear press times and temperatures. Screen printing is not recommended directly on the polyester shell without a poly-blocking underbase and careful heat management to prevent dye migration, as 100% polyester reactive dyes are highly sensitive to elevated cure temperatures. Vinyl HTV application is possible on panels that lie flat, using low-temperature vinyl formulated for polyester.
- Brand: Team 365
- Style: TT73Y (Youth Zone Protect Lightweight Jacket)
- Fabric: 1.7 oz/yd2, 100% polyester taffeta
- Construction: Center front coil zipper with autolock slider. Lower front concealed zippered pockets. Rollaway adjustable hood. Elasticized cuffs. Adjustable shockcord at hem. Water-resistant finish.
- Fit: Youth
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL (youth)
- Colors available: 10+ colors (check current availability on product page)
- CPSIA: Tracking label included for youth compliance
- Care: Machine wash warm. Tumble dry low.
Because 100% polyester taffeta shells are the same substrate across the entire youth and adult Zone Protect line, decoration files built for the adult TT73 transfer directly to TT73Y orders with size-adjusted placement coordinates. This simplifies mixed-age team orders where the same logo appears on both the adult and youth jacket. TheClothingSpace stocks the TT73Y at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with unit quantities. Pricing improves per case, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colors.
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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
All Blank orders of $59 or more are shipped FREE same day via UPS Ground. Blank orders under $59 will qualify for the following shipping options:
- USPS Blank Apparel Shipping (2-4 Business Days): $4.99
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidery | ✓ | Primary method for team logo placement. Use cut-away or tear-away backing against the polyester shell. Keep stitch density conservative on the 1.7 oz body to prevent puckering. Left-chest and back yoke are the standard placements. |
| Sublimation | ✓ | 100% polyester taffeta is a full sublimation substrate. Full-panel prints transfer with complete colour saturation on white and light colourways. Not suitable on dark colorways. |
| DTF Transfer | ✓ | Polyester taffeta bonds well with DTF adhesive film at standard outerwear press settings. Suitable across the full colour range including darks. |
| Vinyl / HTV | ✓ | Use low-temperature polyester-rated vinyl on flat panel areas. Avoid applying over seams or zipper placket. Heat management is critical to prevent distortion of the lightweight shell. |
| Screen Print (Plastisol) | ✗ | Not recommended directly on 100% polyester taffeta. Reactive polyester dyes are highly sensitive to cure temperatures, causing dye migration. Route to embroidery, sublimation, or DTF. |
| Screen Print (Water-based) | ✗ | Water-based inks do not bond reliably to 100% polyester taffeta shells. Use sublimation, embroidery, or DTF instead. |
| DTG | ✗ | DTG requires cotton or high-cotton-content fabric for pretreat adhesion. 100% polyester taffeta is not a suitable DTG substrate. |
How Does the Team 365 TT73Y Compare?
| Spec | Team 365 TT73Y | Team 365 TT73 | Harriton M990Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting At | $17.59 | $18.21 | $18.85 |
| Weight | 1.7 oz | 1.7 oz | 8 oz |
| Yarn / Fabric | 100% polyester taffeta | 100% polyester taffeta | 100% polyester fleece |
| Fit | Youth | Adult unisex | Youth |
| Construction | Rollaway hood, concealed zip pockets, water-resistant | Rollaway hood, concealed zip pockets, water-resistant | Full-zip fleece, warm mid-layer |
| Best For | Youth team outerwear programs, sublimation, embroidery | Adult Zone Protect program paired with TT73Y youth orders | Cold-weather youth programs where warmth takes priority over wind resistance |
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 colors | 100% polyester taffeta | Full sublimation saturation achievable. Embroidery and DTF also perform cleanly on pale grounds. |
| Dark and saturated colors (Black, Navy, Forest, Maroon, Purple) | 100% polyester taffeta | Embroidery and DTF are the reliable decoration routes on dark grounds. Sublimation is not suitable on dark polyester. Dye migration risk on any heat-based method means screen print is not recommended. |
| Safety Yellow | 100% polyester taffeta, fluorescent dye | High-visibility fluorescent colorway. Embroidery is the safest decoration route. DTF is usable with careful heat management. Avoid screen printing; fluorescent polyester dyes are particularly prone to bleed under heat. |
