Quality
⭐⭐⭐ Premium — retail-quality feel, recognized brand
⭐⭐ Mid-tier — solid construction, reliable
⭐ Budget — functional, not premium feel
Decoration
✓✓ Excellent Ideal surface, no special handling
✓ Good Standard process
⚠ Special handling See card note — confirm with vendor
Quarter-Zip Pullovers — Performance / Athletic
PerformanceLightweight, moisture-wicking. Best for active training use. 100% poly and stretch fabrics require special ink handling — confirm with Navid before ordering.
Men's / Unisex
SS
⭐⭐
TT31
Men's Zone Performance Quarter-Zip
Team 365
Fabric100% polyester interlock
Weight3.5 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors12
⚠ Screen Print (poly)
✓ Embroidery
100% polyester — requires low-bleed ink + low-temp cure ≤320°F. Confirm with Navid before ordering.
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
ST850
Sport-Wick® Stretch 1/4-Zip Pullover
Sport-Tek
Fabric90/10 poly/spandex
Weight~4 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors~20
⚠ Screen Print (stretch+poly)
⚠ Embroidery (foam stabilizer)
Stretch fabric = special decoration handling for BOTH screen print and embroidery. Confirm with Navid AND Jef before ordering.
Top pick for active trainers — stretch construction moves with the body. Premium feel.
Women's
SS
⭐⭐
TT31W
Women's Zone Performance Quarter-Zip
Team 365
Fabric100% polyester interlock
Weight3.5 oz
SizesXS–3XL
Colors12
⚠ Screen Print (poly)
✓ Embroidery
Women's cut of the TT31 — same specs and price. Great matching set with men's TT31 for uniform consistency.
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
LST850
Women's Sport-Wick® Stretch 1/4-Zip
Sport-Tek
Fabric90/10 poly/spandex
Weight~4 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors~15
⚠ Screen Print (stretch+poly)
⚠ Embroidery (foam stabilizer)
Same stretch fabric considerations as ST850 — confirm both print and embroidery handling with vendors before ordering.
Women's version of the ST850. Confirm full specs and pricing on SanMar — search LST850.
Quarter-Zip Pullovers — Fleece
FleeceHeavier, cozy, more lifestyle/warm-up oriented. Cotton-rich fleece = excellent for both screen printing and embroidery. Great for client-gifting and branded warm-up layers.
Men's / Unisex
SS
⭐⭐⭐
SS4600QZ
Unisex Midweight Quarter-Zip Pullover
Independent Trading Co.
Fabric80/20 cotton/poly fleece
Weight8.5 oz
SizesXS–3XL
Colors10
✓✓ Screen Print (100% cotton face)
✓ Embroidery
100% cotton face = ideal screen print surface. Premium construction — metal kissing zipper, double-needle seams, twill neck tape.
⚠ Heather colorways lose the 100% cotton face. Test before printing on heathers.
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
STF202
Drive Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover
Sport-Tek
Fabric60/40 cotton/poly fleece
Weight7.5 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors5 (neutrals/darks)
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Athletic raglan cut + cadet collar = sport-forward look. Pairs with STF200 hoodie for a matching Drive Fleece trainer set.
SS
⭐⭐⭐
S450
Powerblend® Quarter-Zip Pullover
Champion
Fabriccotton/poly fleece blend
Weight~8 oz
SizesS–3XL
Colors~8
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Champion is a recognizable lifestyle brand — good for client-facing promo and gifting. Solid quality with brand recognition.
SS
⭐
SF008
Softstyle® Midweight 1/4-Zip
Gildan
Fabriccotton/poly fleece blend
Weight~7 oz
SizesS–3XL
Colors~10
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Budget entry point. Functional and prints fine, but won't feel premium on touch. Consider for lower-budget bulk orders only.
Women's
Note: Women's fleece QZ options are more limited across these catalogs. One confirmed option below — Port Authority and North End on SS Activewear are worth checking for additional choices.
SS
⭐⭐
W20189
Women's Cloud Fleece Quarter-Zip
MV Sport
Fabric55/45 cotton/poly fleece
Weight8 oz
SizesS–2XL
Colors7 (lifestyle)
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Exposed silver metal zipper with ring pull, drop shoulder seam, side slit pockets. Lifestyle colors — Heather Grey, Navy, Oatmeal, Eggplant. Very polished, not athletic-look.
⚠ Must be sold with decoration (MV Sport policy) — fine since everything will be decorated. Only S–2XL may limit larger sizes.
T-Shirts — 50/50 Cotton/Poly Blend
T-Shirts50/50 blend chosen for durability, stretch, and wash stability with minimal shrinkage. Excellent for both daily trainer use and branded merch.
Men's / Unisex
SS
⭐
8000
DryBlend® 50/50 T-Shirt
Gildan
Fabric50/50 cotton/poly
Weight5.5 oz
SizesS–5XL
Colors41
✓✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Industry-standard blank. MVS Air spinning = less pilling, smooth print surface. Available on both SS Activewear and SanMar. Best budget screen print tee on the market.
SAN
⭐⭐
29M
Dri-Power® 50/50 T-Shirt
Jerzees
Fabric50/50 cotton/poly
Weight5.4 oz
SizesS–5XL
Colors50
✓✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
SanMar-exclusive. Adds active moisture management — better for trainers who'll be sweating. Widest color range on the list (50 colors).
SS
⭐
5170
EcoSmart® T-Shirt
Hanes
Fabric50/50 cotton/poly
Weight5.5 oz
SizesS–5XL
Colors15
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Hanes brand recognition helps for promo and gifting. Fewer color options but all core colors covered. Made with recycled poly content.
SS
⭐
202
Unisex Fine Jersey T-Shirt
Tultex
Fabric50/50 poly/cotton
Weight4.5 oz
SizesXS–5XL
Colors62
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Lowest price and widest color range (62). Lighter 4.5oz weight feels thinner. Good for branded promo tees, not ideal as a primary trainer uniform.
Women's
SS
⭐⭐⭐
6004
Women's Slim Fit Tee
BELLA+CANVAS
FabricCVC heathers: 52/48 cotton/poly
Weight4.2 oz
SizesS–2XL
Colors48 (solid + heather)
✓✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
⚠ Fabric caveat: Solid colors = 100% cotton (not 50/50). Only "Heather" / CVC color variants are 52/48 — essentially 50/50. Order heather colors to meet the blend requirement.
BELLA+CANVAS quality is excellent. Trim women's fit. If fit matters more than strict blend spec, solid colors work great too.
Hoodies — Fleece / Premium Lifestyle
Fleece HoodieHeavier weight, cozy feel. Best for cool-weather training, warm-up layers, and brand gifting. Fleece is excellent for embroidery.
Men's / Unisex
SS
⭐⭐⭐
SS4500
Unisex Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt
Independent Trading Co.
Fabric80/20 cotton/poly, 100% cotton face
Weight8.5 oz
SizesXS–5XL
Colors46
✓✓ Screen Print (100% cotton face)
✓ Embroidery
Industry-favorite premium blank. Jersey-lined hood, metal eyelets, taped neck. Best screen print surface of any hoodie on this list.
⚠ Heather colorways lose the 100% cotton face — test before printing on those. Full-zip version: SS4500Z ($31.76).
SS
⭐⭐⭐
3719
Unisex Sponge Fleece Pullover Hoodie
BELLA+CANVAS
Fabric52/48 Airlume cotton/poly
Weight8 oz
SizesXS–3XL
Colors63
✓✓ Screen Print (DTG colors)
✓ Embroidery
Ultra-soft, retail feel. 63 colors including trendy fashion tones. More tailored "retail fit" vs. workwear hoodies. Women's companion crewneck: 7511 ($33.58).
SS
⭐⭐⭐
S700
Powerblend® Hooded Sweatshirt
Champion
Fabriccotton/poly fleece blend
Weight~9 oz
SizesS–3XL
Colors16
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Recognizable lifestyle brand — good for client gifting where brand association matters. Solid mid-range quality with the Champion "C" logo heritage.
SS
⭐
18500
Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt
Gildan
Fabric50/50 cotton/poly fleece
Weight8 oz
SizesXS–5XL
Colors36+
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Best price at scale. Functional workhorse for bulk trainer uniform orders where cost is primary driver. Doesn't feel premium on touch but prints and holds up well.
Women's
Note: Most premium lifestyle hoodies in these catalogs run unisex — SS4500 and 3719 both start at XS/S and fit most women. Women's-specific hooded fleece pullovers are limited; Port Authority and North End on SS Activewear are worth checking for additional options.
SS
⭐⭐⭐
7511
Women's Sponge Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt
BELLA+CANVAS
Fabric52/48 Airlume cotton/poly
Weight8 oz
SizesS–2XL
Colors~20
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Women's companion to the 3719 hoodie — same premium Sponge Fleece, women's fit. Crewneck (no hood). Pairs well with the unisex 3719 for a matched trainer set.
Hoodies — Athletic / Performance Fleece
AthleticLighter weight, athletic cut. Moisture-wicking or cotton-rich sport fleece. Built for movement during training sessions.
Men's / Unisex
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
STF200
Drive Fleece Pullover Hoodie
Sport-Tek
Fabric60/40 cotton/poly fleece
Weight7.5 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors10
✓ Screen Print
✓ Embroidery
Athletic raglan cut with rib-knit detailing. Pairs with STF202 QZ for a matching Drive Fleece trainer set — great uniform look. Cotton-rich blend prints well.
SAN
⭐⭐
F244
Sport-Wick® Fleece Hooded Pullover
Sport-Tek
Fabric100% polyester
Weight5.5 oz
SizesXS–4XL
Colors12+
⚠ Screen Print (poly cure)
✓ Embroidery
100% polyester — requires low-bleed inks for screen print. Confirm with Navid before ordering. Jef can embroider without issue.
Most athletic option on the list. Lightest weight (5.5oz), maximum moisture wicking. Women's versions: LST235, LST238.
Women's
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
LST235
Women's Sport-Wick® Fleece Colorblock Hooded Pullover
Sport-Tek
Fabric100% polyester
Weight—
Sizesconfirm on SanMar
Colorsconfirm on SanMar
⚠ Screen Print (poly)
✓ Embroidery
100% polyester — low-bleed ink required for screen print. Confirm with Navid.
Women's-specific Sport-Wick fleece — same performance properties as F244 in a women's cut. Full specs available on SanMar (companion to F244).
SAN
⭐⭐⭐
LST238
Women's Sport-Wick® Fleece Full-Zip Hooded Jacket
Sport-Tek
Fabric100% polyester
Weight—
Sizesconfirm on SanMar
Colorsconfirm on SanMar
⚠ Screen Print (poly)
✓ Embroidery
100% polyester — low-bleed ink required for screen print. Confirm with Navid.
Full-zip version vs. pullover LST235. Good option if women trainers prefer a zip-through layer. Confirm full specs on SanMar.