Paragon SM0220 – Unisex Long Sleeve Performance Hoodie – Black

The Paragon SM0220 is a 3.5 oz 100% microfiber polyester long sleeve performance hoodie with a self-fabric 2-ply hood, UPF 50+ sun protection, Paragon Plus moisture and odor management, and a wrinkle-resistant finish. At that weight it sits in a different category than a fleece hoodie: it is a technical performance blank built for sublimation, DTF, and event programs where moisture-wicking and UV protection matter as much as decoration quality. Screen printing and event shops use it for outdoor runs, tournaments, team uniforms, camp programs, and staff kits where a cotton-poly fleece hoodie would be too heavy and too slow-drying.

The fabric composition is what determines every decoration decision on the SM0220. Solid colours are 100% microfiber polyester, which makes full-coverage sublimation the correct first choice: it produces a breathable, soft-hand all-over print with no hand-feel because the dye becomes the fibre rather than sitting on top of it. For sublimation to work fully, the blank must be white or a light solid colour; dark and saturated solid SM0220 colours (Navy, Black, Graphite) are not sublimation substrates, because disperse dyes cannot lighten a dark ground. Route dark-colour SM0220 work to DTF, which bonds cleanly across the full polyester colour range. For screen printing plastisol on any SM0220 colour, a low-bleed poly-block underbase and a reduced cure temperature are required to control dye migration; the lighter 3.5 oz microfiber fabric is more susceptible to ink show-through on thin deposits than a heavier fleece body, so use a thicker squeegee pass and back the panel with a firm platen insert. Vinyl and HTV work on all colours at a reduced time and temperature consistent with 100% polyester. Embroidery is possible on left-chest placements with a cut-away stabiliser, but the lightweight microfiber face is more susceptible to needle distortion than heavier knit substrates, so keep stitch counts moderate. The Heather Grey colourway is a heather blend at 4.7 oz with UPF 30 rather than 50+; it is not recommended for sublimation because its mixed-fibre construction will not produce the same vibrancy as the 100% poly solids, so route Heather Grey to DTF or screen print with a poly-block.

• Brand: Paragon
• Style: SM0220 (also listed as Paragon 220, Bahama Performance Hooded Long Sleeve Tee)
• Fabric: 100% microfiber polyester (solid colours). Paragon Plus moisture and odor management, wrinkle-resistant finish. Heather Grey: heather blend, 4.7 oz, UPF 30.
• Weight: 3.5 oz/yd2 (solid colours); Heather Grey 4.7 oz/yd2
• Construction: Long sleeve hoodie. Self-fabric 2-ply hood. Self-fabric neck. Side seams. Tear-away label.
• UPF: 50+ on solid colours; Heather Grey is UPF 30
• Fit: Unisex, standard fit
• Sizes: XS-4XL
• Colors available: 13 colours including White, Black, Navy, Graphite, Aluminum, Medium Gray, Heather Grey, Safety Green, Aqua Blue, Blue Mist, Mint Green, Pale Yellow, Sand
• Ordering: available by the piece or by the dozen; no fixed minimum on most colours; wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity
• Care: Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.

Because the SM0220 is 100% microfiber polyester, sizing and fabric consistency stay stable across production runs, which is practical for repeat tournament or staff kit programs. The self-fabric 2-ply hood construction keeps the hood profile consistent between runs, so layouts designed for one batch carry through to reorders without repositioning. Safety Green and Aqua Blue are high-visibility colours commonly used for outdoor event staff, safety crews, and sporting event volunteers; both are 100% polyester and are suitable for DTF and sublimation on light grounds. TheClothingSpace stocks the SM0220 at wholesale pricing with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, among the lowest prices online for this style, with fast US shipping on stocked colours.

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