Product Overview
The Tee Jays Ribbed Interlock Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is a masterclass in premium workwear construction. Unlike standard sweatshirts, this garment utilises a sophisticated interlock knit, providing a smooth surface on both the interior and exterior. This heavyweight sweatshirt is designed for those who require a substantial layer that balances professional aesthetics with rugged durability. The unbrushed finish ensures a cleaner internal feel and a sleeker profile, making it an excellent choice for corporate environments or uniform programmes where a standard 'fleece' look might be too casual.
Key Features
- Interlock Knit Construction: The double-knit technique creates a denser, more stable fabric that holds its shape significantly better than traditional jersey or fleece.
- Full-Length SBS Zip: Equipped with a high-quality SBS zip, ensuring smooth operation and long-term reliability for daily wear.
- Double Fabric Hood: The hood is constructed with two layers of fabric, providing superior structure, warmth, and a more refined finish compared to single-layer alternatives.
- Herringbone Taped Neck: This reinforcement prevents the neckline from stretching out of shape and provides extra comfort against the skin.
- Ribbed Cuffs and Hem with Elastane: The inclusion of elastane in the ribbing ensures the sweatshirt maintains its fit at the waist and wrists, preventing sagging after repeated use.
Design & Performance
Engineered from a blend of 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester, this sweatshirt offers the ideal balance of natural comfort and synthetic resilience. The ringspun cotton provides a softer, stronger yarn, while the polyester component enhances the garment's dimensional stability and colour retention. The drop shoulder design allows for a greater range of movement, which is essential for active professionals who need to move freely without the garment riding up.
The heavyweight nature of the fabric makes it a dependable outer layer in transitional weather or a substantial mid-layer in colder conditions. Because the fabric is unbrushed, it offers a more technical feel and reduces the risk of 'pilling' or lint transfer to base layers, ensuring you maintain a sharp appearance throughout the working day.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This sweatshirt is a superb canvas for branding. The interlock knit produces an exceptionally smooth surface, which is particularly beneficial for heat transfer and screen printing, allowing for crisp edges and fine detail that might be lost on coarser fabrics. For a more formal, permanent branding solution, the heavyweight fabric is perfectly suited for high-density embroidery. It provides the necessary structure to support complex logos without the fabric puckering or pulling.
Our in-house team at MyWorkwear, based in Telford, has been perfecting these customisation techniques since 1976. We ensure that every logo is applied with precision, maintaining the premium feel of the Tee Jays garment while promoting your business effectively.
Use Cases
The T5508 is versatile enough for a variety of sectors. It is particularly popular within higher education, such as college or university societies, where a premium 'varsity' feel is desired. It also serves as excellent lounge or travel wear for corporate teams on the move, or as a high-end uniform piece for staff in retail and customer-facing roles where a smart-casual appearance is required.
Why MyWorkwear
With nearly five decades of experience, MyWorkwear is a trusted partner for businesses across the UK. Since our establishment in 1976, we have focused on providing high-quality garments that work as hard as you do. Our expertise in Telford ensures that your order is handled by professionals who understand the technical nuances of fabric and customisation, delivering a finished product that reflects the quality of your own brand.
Practical Advice
As this is a heavyweight sweatshirt with a drop shoulder, you may find the fit more generous than standard fashion hoods. If you intend to wear this as a primary outer layer over several shirts, your standard size should suffice. For those who prefer a more tailored look for office-based roles, you might consider how the interlock fabric drapes compared to a lighter, softer fleece.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity and the smooth finish of the interlock knit, it is important to follow the care instructions provided. Regular maintenance ensures the garment continues to perform and look professional for its entire lifespan.
We recommend washing the garment inside out to protect the surface of the fabric and any applied branding. Avoiding high-heat drying processes is advisable, as excessive heat can damage the elastane in the ribs and lead to a loss of shape. By following these simple steps, you ensure that the deep colour and the precise fit of your Tee Jays sweatshirt remain intact wash after wash.
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