Product Overview
The Fruit of the Loom Lightweight Hooded Sweatshirt (SS925) is a carefully engineered garment designed for those who require a reliable layering option without the bulk of traditional heavy fleece. Constructed from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, this sweatshirt utilizes an unbrushed fleece interior, providing a smoother feel and a lighter weight that is particularly suited for indoor environments or transitional seasons. The technical highlight of this piece is its 100% cotton face, which serves as a stable and high-quality canvas for both printing and embroidery, ensuring your business branding remains crisp and professional.
Key Features
- Unbrushed Fleece: This construction offers a lighter alternative to standard fleece, making it easier to layer under jackets while maintaining a streamlined silhouette.
- Raglan Sleeves: Unlike standard set-in sleeves, the raglan design allows for a greater range of motion around the shoulders, which is essential for active tradespeople.
- Cotton/Lycra Ribbing: The waist and cuffs are reinforced with Lycra, ensuring the garment retains its shape and fit even after repeated wear and industrial laundering.
- Functional Hood: Equipped with a self-coloured flat drawcord, the hood provides adjustable protection against the elements without compromising on style.
- Front Pouch Pocket: A classic kangaroo pocket offers convenient storage for small tools or a place to keep hands warm during colder shifts.
Design & Performance
Performance in a professional setting is about more than just aesthetics; it is about how a garment stands up to the rigours of the working day. The 80/20 fabric blend strikes a balance between the natural breathability of cotton and the structural durability of polyester. The choice of unbrushed fleece results in a flatter internal surface, which reduces pilling and provides a more consistent fit over time. Every detail, from the self-coloured drawcord to the precise stitching on the raglan seams, has been implemented to ensure a professional appearance that reflects well on your business.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This sweatshirt is specifically designed with customisation in mind. The 100% cotton face is a significant advantage; it provides a smooth, flat surface that allows for exceptionally clear print definition and prevents ink absorption issues common in high-polyester blends. For those seeking a classic, prestigious look, the fabric density comfortably supports high-stitch-count embroidery, allowing logos and employee names to be applied with precision.
Our expert team in Telford, who have been perfecting workwear since 1976, handle all customisation in-house. Whether you require a bold, large-scale print for a promotional event or subtle embroidery for a corporate uniform, we ensure the finished product meet our exacting standards.
Use Cases
Given its lightweight nature, this sweatshirt is highly versatile. It is an excellent choice for warehouse staff, delivery drivers, or retail employees who work in temperature-controlled environments. It also serves as a professional 'middle layer' for construction workers or site managers who need to adapt to changing weather conditions throughout the day. Its clean design also makes it a popular choice for event staff and promotional teams.
Why MyWorkwear
Choosing MyWorkwear means partnering with a company that has been a staple of the UK workwear industry since 1976. From our base in Telford, we combine decades of heritage with modern technology to deliver garments that work as hard as you do. We understand that your uniform is a representation of your business, and we treat every stitch and print with the professional respect it deserves.
Practical Advice
This garment is designed with a standard fit, catering to chest sizes from Small (35/37") up to 2XL (47/49"). When selecting your size, consider what you intend to wear underneath; if you plan to layer this over a heavy work shirt, you may wish to check the measurements carefully to ensure ease of movement. The raglan sleeves provide a more forgiving fit across the shoulders than traditional styles, which is a useful consideration for those with broader builds.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and professional appearance of your sweatshirt, we recommend a machine wash at 40°C. This temperature is sufficient to remove everyday dirt while preserving the integrity of the cotton fibres and ensuring your custom branding remains vibrant.
Avoid the use of bleach, as harsh chemicals will degrade the fabric strength and cause significant discolouration to both the garment and your logo. For drying, a low-heat tumble dry is advised; excessive heat can lead to unwanted shrinkage and may damage the adhesive properties of certain print methods.
When ironing, use a one-dot setting (cool iron) and avoid direct contact with any printed areas to prevent the design from melting or distorting. Finally, this garment should not be dry cleaned, as the chemical solvents used in the process can be too aggressive for the unbrushed fleece and custom finishes.
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