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Port & Company PC78YQ Youth Core Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover Sweatshirt | Port & Co
Port & Company PC78YQ Youth Core Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover Sweatshirt | Port & Co - Athletic Heather / XS is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Port & Company PC78YQ Wholesale Youth Blank 1/4-Zip Fleece Pullover | Bulk Youth School & Athletic Apparel
The Port & Company PC78YQ Youth Core Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover Sweatshirt is the go-to blank for decorators and uniform buyers who need a versatile, professional-looking wholesale youth quarter-zip sweatshirt that performs across screen print, embroidery, and heat transfer decoration. Built from a 7.8-oz 50/50 cotton/poly air jet yarn fleece, the PC78YQ delivers the warmth and comfort of a quality mid-layer pullover in a youth-sized quarter-zip format that works equally well for school spirit programs, youth league uniforms, gym apparel, and event merchandise. The cadet collar with 1/4-zip placket gives the PC78YQ a clean, structured look that elevates it above a standard crewneck sweatshirt — making it a preferred choice for school staff uniform programs, youth athletic programs, and any program where a more polished youth fleece is required. Available in sizes XS through XL in youth sizing, this quarter-zip gives decorators a distinctive blank that serves youth-focused clients across a wide range of applications.
Joe's USA stocks the Port & Company PC78YQ bulk youth quarter-zip fleece across our 10-warehouse fulfillment network, ensuring fast shipping to decoration shops and uniform buyers nationwide. The cadet collar construction and 1/4-zip placket give the PC78YQ a functional, athletic silhouette that youth buyers and parents appreciate — the zip allows ventilation adjustment without removing the garment entirely, making it a practical choice for active youth wear programs. Whether you're outfitting a school PE program, a youth sports team, or running a school spirit merchandise program, the PC78YQ gives you the consistency, quality, and availability you need to deliver on time.
Key Product Specifications
- 7.8-oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester air jet yarn fleece
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (youth sizing)
- Cadet collar with 1/4-zip placket
- Set-in sleeves for clean decoration surface
- Double-needle stitched cuffs and waistband
- Air jet yarn for softer, pill-resistant surface
- Decoration methods: screen print, heat transfer, embroidery
- Clean chest area ideal for left chest and full chest decoration
Fabric and Construction Overview
The PC78YQ's 7.8-oz air jet yarn fleece construction gives it a mid-weight hand feel that is ideal for bulk youth athletic apparel programs where comfort, durability, and decoration performance are all priorities. Air jet yarn produces a softer, pill-resistant surface compared to open-end yarn fleece, which means the PC78YQ maintains its appearance through repeated washing — a key advantage for school uniform programs and youth league apparel that sees heavy daily use. The 50/50 cotton/poly blend adds wrinkle resistance and helps the quarter-zip retain its shape and color vibrancy wash after wash, making it a practical choice for active youth wear programs that need garments to look good throughout the school year or athletic season.
Construction details on the PC78YQ are built for the demands of youth athletic apparel. Set-in sleeves provide a clean, flat chest and sleeve surface that platens cleanly for screen printing and holds embroidery hooping without distortion. Double-needle stitched cuffs and waistband add structural integrity that holds up through repeated washing. The cadet collar construction gives the PC78YQ a structured neckline that stays crisp and professional through repeated wear — a detail that matters for school staff uniform programs and youth athletic programs where appearance standards are important. For decoration shops running Port & Company wholesale youth apparel programs, the PC78YQ's consistent construction means your press settings and embroidery digitizing stay stable across the full XS–XL youth size run.
The 1/4-zip placket adds functional versatility that a standard crewneck sweatshirt cannot offer. Youth wearers can adjust ventilation during PE class, athletic practice, or outdoor activities without removing the garment entirely — a practical advantage for active youth wear programs where temperature regulation matters. For decoration shops building a complete Port & Company wholesale youth fleece catalog, the PC78YQ pairs naturally with the Port & Company PC78Q adult 1/4-Zip Fleece Pullover to offer clients both youth and adult sizing from a coordinated product line.
Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance
The PC78YQ's 50/50 fleece surface accepts plastisol and water-based inks with good opacity, making it a solid choice for bold screen print designs on both light and dark colorways. The set-in sleeve construction and clean chest area provide a flat, stable decoration surface that platens cleanly and holds registration across a full production run. For embroidery shops sourcing blank youth quarter-zip sweatshirts, the PC78YQ's dense fleece backing provides excellent stabilization for left chest, full chest, and sleeve embroidery placements without puckering or distortion.
The cadet collar area requires careful masking during screen printing to protect the zipper hardware, but the clean chest surface below the collar provides ample decoration real estate for full chest prints, left chest logo placements, and center chest designs. Heat transfer and vinyl decoration perform reliably on the PC78YQ — the 50/50 blend bonds well with HTV at standard application temperatures, and the fleece weight prevents the garment from shifting during pressing. For shops running school spirit programs that need coordinated tops for youth athletic programs, the PC78YQ's decoration compatibility matches well with the Port & Company PC43Y Youth Easy Cotton Tee, allowing decorators to build a complete coordinated youth apparel set from a single brand.
Color consistency is maintained across dye lots on the PC78YQ, which is essential for school spirit programs and youth league apparel that reorder seasonally. Port & Company's tight color standards mean your color from one order will match your color from the next — a critical factor for programs that need to maintain a consistent look across multiple order cycles throughout the school year or athletic season.
Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages
Joe's USA offers the Port & Company PC78YQ at competitive wholesale pricing with no minimum order requirements, making it accessible for both small decoration shops filling individual youth quarter-zip requests and large school programs covering entire student bodies or athletic teams. Our 10-warehouse distribution network ensures fast shipping from the location closest to your shop, keeping your production schedule on track even for back-to-school rush orders. For schools, youth leagues, and organizations sourcing bulk youth athletic fleece apparel, the PC78YQ's XS–XL youth size run covers the full range of youth sizing needs from a single SKU.
Program buyers will appreciate the PC78YQ's combination of proven Core Fleece construction, functional 1/4-zip placket, and clean cadet collar that make it a step up from a standard crewneck sweatshirt for youth athletic and school spirit programs. For resellers building a Port & Company wholesale youth apparel catalog, the PC78YQ adds a quarter-zip option that complements youth hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and tees to offer clients a complete youth fleece solution from a single trusted brand. The PC78YQ's broad color availability allows you to match school colors, team palettes, or brand colors without compromise.
For school PE programs, youth sports team apparel, school spirit merchandise, and any program where a functional youth quarter-zip fleece is required, the PC78YQ delivers the right combination of comfort, durability, decoration compatibility, and value. Ordering in bulk through Joe's USA gives you access to consistent stock levels, fast replenishment, and a product that your school and youth league clients will reorder season after season. Whether you're building a school spirit program, outfitting a youth sports team, or stocking a retail shelf with wholesale blank youth quarter-zip sweatshirts, the PC78YQ is a proven performer that delivers real value at a wholesale price point.
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