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Independent Trading Co. EXP54LWZ Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket | Wholesale Windbreaker
Independent Trading Co. EXP54LWZ Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket | Wholesale Windbreaker - Aqua/ White Zipper / XS is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Independent Trading Co. EXP54LWZ Men's Lightweight Windbreaker Full-Zip Jacket – Wholesale Decorator-Ready Windbreaker for Embroidery, Screen Printing, Team Uniforms, and Corporate Apparel Programs
The Independent Trading Co. EXP54LWZ is a lightweight windbreaker full-zip jacket built for embroidery shops, screen printers, corporate uniform buyers, athletic program coordinators, and promotional apparel distributors who need a versatile, decorator-ready outerwear blank with water-resistant performance and a clean, professional silhouette. Constructed from 2.5 oz/yd² 100% polyester fabric with an interior water-resistant coating and 600mm waterproof pressure resistance, the EXP54LWZ delivers reliable wind and light rain protection in a packable, lightweight construction ideal for wholesale windbreaker jacket programs for teams, corporate accounts, outdoor crews, and promotional merchandise programs. Made in a WRAP-certified facility for socially conscious manufacturing, the EXP54LWZ pairs naturally with the SS4500 midweight hoodie and the SS4600QZ quarter-zip to build a complete coordinated wholesale layering program for corporate uniform and team apparel accounts.
Lightweight windbreakers occupy a critical niche in the wholesale blank outerwear market — versatile enough for three-season use, packable enough for travel and outdoor events, and professional enough for corporate uniform programs, athletic teams, and hospitality industry accounts that need a branded outerwear option at an accessible price point. The EXP54LWZ's three-panel hood, scuba neck, welt pockets with mesh pocket bags, elastic cuffs, and tightening toggle at the waistband deliver the functional details and professional construction that bulk wholesale windbreaker decoration programs require for long-term wear in active outdoor and corporate environments. Joe's USA ships from a 10-warehouse nationwide network, ensuring fast delivery and reliable stock availability for rush corporate orders and ongoing reorder programs.
Key Product Specifications
- Style Number: EXP54LWZ
- Fabric Weight: 2.5 oz/yd² (US) / 4.5 oz/L yd (CA)
- Fabric: 100% polyester with interior water-resistant coating
- Waterproof Pressure Resistance: 600mm
- Finish: Matte finish eyelets and zippers
- Zipper: #4 zipper with zipper pull and rubber zipper pull tab, reversed zipper tape
- Hood: Three-panel hood with fine mesh hood liner
- Collar: Scuba neck with self-neck tape
- Pockets: Welt pockets with mesh pocket bags
- Waistband: Tightening toggle for adjustable fit
- Cuffs: Elastic cuffs for secure fit
- Detail: Locker loop in center back
- Label: Tear-away label for easy custom rebranding
- Manufacturing: WRAP certified facility
Fabric and Construction Overview
The EXP54LWZ is constructed from 2.5 oz/yd² 100% polyester fabric with an interior water-resistant coating that provides 600mm waterproof pressure resistance — sufficient protection against light rain, wind, and morning dew for outdoor events, athletic programs, corporate casual environments, and promotional apparel programs requiring a packable, lightweight outerwear option. The 100% polyester construction delivers excellent durability, color retention, and resistance to shrinkage across repeated washing and decoration processes, making the EXP54LWZ a reliable choice for bulk wholesale windbreaker decoration programs requiring consistent quality and appearance across large production runs and reorder programs.
The three-panel hood with fine mesh hood liner provides packable weather protection without adding bulk, while the scuba neck with self-neck tape delivers a clean, professional neckline that complements embroidery and screen print decoration placements on the chest and back. The matte finish eyelets and zippers, reversed zipper tape, and rubber zipper pull tab provide premium hardware details that elevate the EXP54LWZ above standard promotional windbreakers in the wholesale Independent Trading Co. outerwear lineup. Welt pockets with mesh pocket bags, elastic cuffs, and a tightening toggle at the waistband deliver the functional details that corporate uniform buyers, athletic teams, and outdoor crews expect in a professional windbreaker jacket. For programs needing a heavier-weight outerwear companion, the IND4000 heavyweight hoodie pairs naturally with the EXP54LWZ as a layering piece for complete wholesale outerwear and fleece programs.
The locker loop in the center back provides a convenient hanging detail for retail display and locker room storage, while the tear-away label removes cleanly without residue, enabling embroidery shops, screen printers, and corporate uniform programs to apply custom neck labels or woven labels for private label programs and retail resale. The WRAP certification confirms that the EXP54LWZ is manufactured in a facility meeting rigorous standards for workplace safety, fair labor practices, and environmental responsibility — a key differentiator for corporate buyers and institutional programs sourcing wholesale Independent Trading Co. outerwear with ethical supply chain requirements.
Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance
The EXP54LWZ's 100% polyester construction is compatible with embroidery, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), and direct-to-film (DTF) transfers — the most common decoration methods for wholesale windbreaker jacket programs in corporate uniform, athletic, and promotional merchandise applications. Embroidery is the preferred decoration method for the EXP54LWZ, with the chest, left chest, and back yoke areas providing standard placement options for corporate logos, team emblems, and organizational branding. Decorators should use appropriate backing and stabilizer for the lightweight polyester shell to ensure consistent stitch quality and prevent fabric distortion across production runs for bulk wholesale windbreaker embroidery programs.
Heat transfer vinyl adheres well to the polyester shell and maintains good wash durability when applied with proper time, temperature, and pressure settings appropriate for polyester fabrics — decorators should use lower heat settings to prevent fabric distortion or shine on the matte finish polyester shell. DTF transfers provide an excellent full-color decoration option for the EXP54LWZ, delivering vibrant graphics and photographic images with good wash durability on the polyester surface. Screen printing directly on the polyester shell requires specialty inks and processes; most decorators prefer HTV or DTF for polyester windbreaker applications. Embroidery shops sourcing the EXP54LWZ alongside the SS4600QZ quarter-zip for corporate embroidery programs will find the EXP54LWZ integrates seamlessly into multi-garment corporate uniform packages covering both outerwear and fleece categories.
The tear-away label simplifies the rebranding process for decorators adding custom neck labels or woven labels for retail resale and private label programs. Corporate uniform buyers sourcing the EXP54LWZ alongside the IND5000P Legend heavyweight hoodie and the SS3000 crewneck sweatshirt will find consistent decoration quality and professional finishing across all three styles, supporting cohesive branded apparel programs that cover outerwear, heavyweight fleece, and midweight crewneck categories for complete corporate uniform solutions.
Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages
The Independent Trading Co. EXP54LWZ is purpose-built for wholesale buyers, corporate uniform programs, embroidery shops, and promotional apparel distributors who need a lightweight, water-resistant windbreaker with professional construction and decorator-ready design at a competitive wholesale price point. The lightweight 2.5oz polyester construction and packable design make the EXP54LWZ an efficient choice for corporate programs, athletic teams, outdoor organizations, and promotional merchandise buyers who need a branded outerwear option that travels well and stores compactly without sacrificing professional appearance or decoration quality. Decorator accounts building complete corporate uniform programs can pair the EXP54LWZ with the SS4500 midweight hoodie and the EXP20PQ men's performance quarter-zip to offer clients a complete three-layer wholesale outerwear and fleece program.
For embroidery shops and screen printers, the EXP54LWZ opens access to the corporate uniform, athletic, and outdoor market segments that consistently purchase branded windbreaker jackets for team events, corporate outings, and organizational programs. The WRAP certification provides documented evidence of socially conscious manufacturing that corporate buyers and institutional programs increasingly require. Joe's USA ships from a nationwide 10-warehouse distribution network, ensuring fast delivery and reliable stock availability for rush corporate orders and ongoing reorder programs. Whether you're outfitting a small corporate team or running a large athletic program, Joe's USA delivers the fast, friendly, quality service that wholesale Independent Trading Co. apparel buyers have trusted since 1986. Browse the complete Independent Trading Co. wholesale collection for coordinating fleece and apparel styles to complete your corporate or team uniform program.
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