Product Overview
The Fruit of the Loom Classic 80/20 raglan sweatshirt is a cornerstone of professional workwear, designed to balance comfort with long-lasting performance. This medium-weight sweatshirt is constructed from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, providing a soft touch alongside the necessary durability for daily use. A defining technical feature is its 100% cotton face; this provides a remarkably smooth and consistent surface, ensuring that any applied branding remains sharp and vibrant over time.
Key Features
- Raglan Sleeves: The diagonal seam construction allows for a greater range of motion and comfort around the shoulders, which is essential for active roles.
- Twin-Needle Stitching: Reinforced stitching on the sleeves and seams provides additional strength, ensuring the garment can withstand the rigours of a busy working environment.
- Cotton/Lycra Ribbing: The use of Lycra in the neck, waist, and cuffs ensures the sweatshirt retains its shape and fit, preventing the garment from becoming loose or misshapen after repeated wear.
- Single Jersey Back Neck Tape: This internal tape covers the seam at the back of the neck, reducing friction and improving comfort for the wearer throughout the day.
Design & Performance
Engineered for both aesthetic appeal and practical performance, this sweatshirt features a seamless cotton/Lycra rib crew neck that sits comfortably against the skin. The 80/20 fabric composition is specifically chosen to offer the breathability and comfort of natural cotton with the crease resistance and structural stability of polyester. This combination ensures that the garment looks professional from the start of the shift to the end, even in demanding sectors like tourism, events, or general trade.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This sweatshirt is an exceptional canvas for customisation. The 100% cotton face is specifically designed to facilitate high-quality results for both print and embroidery. Embroidery is highly recommended for those seeking a professional appearance, such as company logos or staff names, as the dense fabric supports intricate needlework without puckering. For larger, more impactful designs or event-based graphics, our precision printing methods yield excellent clarity on the smooth cotton surface. All customisation is managed by our expert in-house team in Telford, drawing on decades of experience since 1976.
Use Cases
The versatile nature of the raglan sweatshirt makes it suitable for a wide variety of environments. It is a popular choice for corporate uniforms, event staff, and the leisure industry. Because it is also available in children's sizes, it is frequently used for school clubs or family-run businesses looking for a cohesive look across all age groups.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage stretching back to 1976, MyWorkwear has established itself as a leading authority in the UK workwear market. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine traditional expertise with modern techniques to ensure every garment meets our exacting standards. When you choose us, you are benefiting from nearly half a century of knowledge in fabric performance and garment customisation.
Practical Advice
The sweatshirt is available in an inclusive size range from S to 4XL, catering to a broad workforce. For those working in outdoor environments, it serves as an excellent mid-layer; it is substantial enough to provide warmth but slim enough to be worn comfortably under a heavy-duty work jacket or high-visibility coat.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity of the sweatshirt and protect your custom branding, we recommend a standard domestic machine wash at 40°C. This temperature effectively removes dirt without putting undue stress on the cotton fibres or the embroidery threads.
Do not use bleach when cleaning this garment. Harsh bleaching agents will break down the fabric fibres and lead to premature fading, which can compromise the professional appearance of your company logo.
When drying, use a low-heat tumble dry setting. Excessive heat can lead to fabric shrinkage and may affect the adhesion of printed designs. For ironing, use a cool setting (one dot) and avoid direct contact with any printed areas to prevent damage.
Finally, do not dry clean this sweatshirt. The chemical solvents used in dry cleaning are unnecessary for this fabric blend and may degrade the specialised ribs and neck tape over time.
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