Independent Trading Co. IND4000 Unisex Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt
The IND4000 has been the go-to heavyweight blank hoodie for brands and decorators for more than three decades. It is built from 10 oz./yd2 ring-spun cotton 3-end fleece that puts a smooth 100% cotton face on solid colors for reliable printing while the back and tie yarns deliver warmth and structure. Split-stitch double-needle seams, a fleece-lined hood, twill neck tape, tear-away label, nickel eyelets, and 1x1 ribbing at the cuffs and waistband finish the garment. The generous unisex cut runs true to size for most wearers and is available from S through 3XL in select colors.
Where it gets used
Teams, corporate programs, schools, and lifestyle brands order the IND4000 when they need a heavyweight hoodie that holds color and shape after printing and washing. Decorators stock it for high-volume screen-print and embroidery runs because the cotton face stays stable under heat and the inventory depth keeps production moving. Event organizers and outdoor programs also use it for layered apparel that stays comfortable in cooler weather.
Who it is for
Screen printers and embroidery shops that run multi-color designs on dark or light grounds choose this style for its consistent surface. Brand owners who want a premium blank they can put their label on without worrying about pilling or shrinkage also rely on it. Athletic departments and corporate uniform buyers pick it when they need a durable heavyweight that looks clean after repeated wear.
Why they pick this cut
The generous unisex fit gives room through the chest and shoulders without looking oversized, and the fleece-lined hood adds warmth without bulk at the neck. Nickel eyelets and a cotton drawcord keep the hood functional after decoration, while the 1x1 ribbing recovers well at the cuffs and hem. The 3-end construction with a cotton face has been refined on this exact style since 1987, so decorators know what to expect from lot to lot.
How they use it
Decorators run it through automatic presses for large orders and hand presses for smaller runs. Brands layer it under jackets or over tees for streetwear and action-sports looks. Schools and teams use it for spirit wear that needs to last a full season of washing and wear. The tear-away label makes rebranding simple when a custom neck label is added.
Embroidery and print
Solid-color IND4000 styles use a 100% cotton face yarn that accepts plastisol, waterbase, and discharge inks well. Flash underlays improve opacity on dark colors. DTG performs strongly on the cotton face; blends need pretreatment. Heather, camo, and safety colors contain more polyester, so use a poly blocker (gray preferred) to limit dye migration and cure around 300–320°F depending on the ink system. Always wash a test print to confirm cure and adhesion. Low-cure blockers and inks are recommended for camo and patterned colors. DTF transfers also work when a blocker or low-melt blocker is used.
Sizing
The style is offered in a generous unisex fit from S to 3XL. Body length and chest width increase steadily through the size run, and most wearers find the cut true to size for a roomy heavyweight hoodie. Check the finished measurements before ordering large quantities if a specific fit is required.
Colors and companions
Available in a wide range of solid colors, heathers, camos, and safety colors. Companion styles in the same 10 oz. weight include IND4000Z (zip) and IND3000 (crew).
- 10 oz./yd2 (330 gm) ring-spun cotton 3-end fleece
- Solid colors and houndstooth: 70/30 cotton/polyester with 100% cotton 32 singles face yarn
- Heather colors: 52/48 cotton/polyester
- Most camo colors: 75/25 cotton/polyester with cotton face
- Safety colors: 52/48 with polyester-heavy face yarns
- Fleece-lined hood with nickel eyelets and cotton drawcord
- Split-stitch double-needle sewing on all seams
- Twill neck tape and tear-away label
- 1x1 ribbing at cuffs and waistband
- Generous unisex fit
