Product Overview
The Fruit of the Loom Classic 80/20 hooded sweatshirt jacket is a staple of the professional workwear wardrobe, engineered to provide a reliable balance of comfort and longevity. This medium-weight garment features a classic design enhanced by a double-fabric hood and a narrow covered zip, which serves both aesthetic and functional purposes. Unlike standard zip-through hoodies, the covered zip construction provides a flatter, more consistent surface, making it an excellent choice for businesses requiring high-quality branding across the front of the garment.
Key Features
- Double-Fabric Hood: The dual-layered construction provides improved heat retention and ensures the hood maintains its structure over time, rather than becoming limp after repeated use.
- Narrow Covered Zip: This design detail is specifically engineered to enhance printability, ensuring that logos and designs are not interrupted or distorted by the zipper teeth.
- Cotton/Lycra Ribbing: The inclusion of Lycra in the waist and cuff ribs allows the garment to retain its shape and elasticity, preventing the sagging often found in inferior alternatives.
- Self-Coloured Drawcord: Provides a cohesive, professional appearance suitable for customer-facing environments.
- Single Jersey Back Neck Tape: Enhances wearer comfort by preventing irritation across the neck seams during physical activity.
Design & Performance
This hooded sweatshirt jacket is constructed from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, offering the natural breathability of cotton alongside the structural resilience of polyester. The fabric is substantial enough to provide warmth in cooler environments without being overly bulky, making it an ideal choice for year-round wear. The Dark Heather Grey variant utilizes a 60/40 blend to achieve its specific tonal finish while maintaining the same performance standards.
The garment is designed with a focus on durability. The reinforced pouch pockets are built to withstand the storage of essential tools or personal items, and the high-quality zip mechanism is selected for its reliability under daily use in various working conditions.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The Fruit of the Loom SS222 is particularly well-suited for both print and embroidery, though the narrow covered zip makes it a standout choice for large-scale screen printing or digital transfers across the chest. This feature allows for a much cleaner finish than standard zip-up hoodies.
For a formal, long-lasting professional appearance, embroidery is highly recommended for breast-pocket logos. Our in-house team at MyWorkwear has been refining these techniques since 1976 at our Telford facility, ensuring that every stitch and print reflects the quality of your business.
Use Cases
This garment is highly versatile, making it suitable for a wide array of sectors including logistics, general trades, and retail. It is an excellent choice for staff who transition between indoor and outdoor environments, providing a layer of warmth that can be easily removed when necessary. With a size range extending from S to 5XL, it is a practical solution for outfitting entire workforces with a uniform appearance.
Why MyWorkwear
Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been a trusted partner for UK businesses. Based in Telford, our expert team combines decades of heritage with modern customisation techniques. We understand that workwear is more than just clothing; it is a representation of your brand's standards and a tool for your team's comfort.
Practical Advice
This sweatshirt jacket is designed for a classic fit. If your staff frequently wear heavy layers underneath, you may wish to consider moving up one size to ensure full range of motion. For those in more active roles, the cotton-rich blend provides the necessary breathability to maintain comfort throughout a full shift.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and professional appearance of this garment, we recommend a domestic machine wash at 40°C. Washing at higher temperatures can lead to premature fading of the fabric and may compromise the integrity of any custom branding.
Bleaching should be avoided entirely, as the harsh chemicals will degrade the cotton fibres and destroy the colour of the garment and your logo. For drying, use a low-heat tumble dryer setting to prevent excessive shrinkage and maintain the soft handle of the interior fleece.
When ironing, use a low-temperature setting (one dot) and avoid direct contact with any printed areas to prevent melting or peeling. Finally, do not dry clean this garment; the industrial solvents used in the process are too aggressive for the fabric blend and customisations.
4.8
