Independent Trading Co. IND280ZIP Unisex Avenue Midweight Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

Wholesale IND280ZIP Avenue Midweight Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

The Independent Trading Co. IND280ZIP is a midweight full-zip hoodie built for decorators and program buyers who want the oversized Avenue silhouette at a lighter, more versatile weight. At 8.5 oz per square yard, it layers easily and moves year round, which makes it a reliable everyday blank for accounts that reorder through every season rather than only in winter. Buyers who stock the midweight full-zip hoodie line pick the Avenue when they want a fashion-forward drop shoulder cut.

Independent Trading Co. gives this zip a clean, decoration-ready face and a modern relaxed fit that matches current merch demand without any custom work. For distributors managing Independent Trading Co. zipper hoodies across teams, campus stores, and corporate programs, it is the midweight anchor that bridges tee-weight layers and heavyweight fleece in one predictable blank.

Key Product Specifications

• 8.5 oz./yd² (280 gsm) midweight fleece
• 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester 3-end fleece, 32 singles
• Ash Heather is 70/30 cotton/polyester
• Oversized fit with drop shoulder
• Double layer single piece hood
• No drawcords
• #5 nickel kissing zipper
• Blind stitch sewing on all seams
• 1x1 ribbing at cuff and waistband
• Twill neck tape
• Tear away label
• Available sizes XS to 3XL
• Colors: Black, Ash Heather

Fabric and Construction Overview

The IND280ZIP body is an 80/20 ring-spun cotton and polyester 3-end fleece knit at 32 singles, a finer yarn count that gives a smooth hand and a tight surface that decorates cleanly. The higher singles number is why this midweight looks more refined than a coarse everyday fleece, even though it carries a program-friendly weight. Ash Heather runs a 70/30 blend to keep the heather tone consistent through a large run.

At 8.5 oz the fabric sits below heavyweight options while still delivering real structure and a premium look, which is exactly what a buyer wants for a three-season layer. It has enough body to hang well on a rack and take decoration flat, without the bulk that makes heavyweight fleece too warm for spring and fall events. Programs that want a heavier partner style often pair it with the heavyweight full-zip fleece for a tiered fleece wall.

Details are tuned for durability and a clean finished look. Blind stitch sewing on all seams keeps the interior tidy, twill neck tape stabilizes the collar so it does not stretch out, and 1x1 ribbing at the cuff and waistband holds shape after repeated laundering. Buyers building a full offering often set it next to the heavyweight pullover hoodie so one account can cover both zip and pullover.

Decoration Compatibility and Print Performance

Decoration performance on the IND280ZIP is a strong point across both embroidery and screen print. The midweight face is stable enough for left-chest embroidery and sleeve hits, yet soft enough to take large screen printed backs and hood prints without cracking or bridging. That range lets a shop run corporate embroidery and event screen print off the same blank.

The double layer hood and flat cuff ribbing add usable decoration real estate for secondary placements, and the drop shoulder keeps seams clear of oversized front and back art. Decorators who run high volume often stock this alongside the midweight crewneck sweatshirt so a customer can match a zip hoodie and a crew in the same weight class for a coordinated program.

Two core colors, Black and Ash Heather, keep decoration predictable and reordering simple for uniform and merch accounts that value consistency over a wide palette. The style fits neatly into a wider set of Independent Trading Co. pullover hoodies and zip styles, so a distributor can build a full fleece wall around one brand without color-matching across suppliers.

Wholesale and Program Buying Advantages

For wholesale buyers, the IND280ZIP is the midweight workhorse in a full-zip ladder. It gives accounts a lighter, more versatile everyday layer than heavyweight fleece while keeping the oversized look customers ask for, which makes it easy to position between a raglan pullover hoodie and a premium heavyweight zip in the same catalog.

Deep XS to 3XL size runs and consistent case packs make it practical for staff apparel, event merch, and campus programs that reorder across the year. A three-season weight also widens the selling window, so a distributor is not limited to a short winter push to move inventory on this blank.

Distributors who want a broader midweight bench can add the SS4500Z midweight zip hoodie next to the Avenue to cover both classic and oversized fits within the same weight. Offering both silhouettes from one brand lets a buyer answer a fit preference without changing decoration setup or color language, which keeps program quoting fast and setups clean.

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