Russell Athletic 698HBM – Dri Power® Crewneck Sweatshirt – Black Heather

The Russell Athletic 698HBM is a 9.3 oz 50/50 cotton/polyester Dri Power crewneck sweatshirt with moisture-wicking technology and sustainably sourced USA-grown cotton. The heavyweight 9.3 oz three-end fleece construction produces a dense, durable body that holds up to industrial laundering in workwear and team programs. The Dri Power technology wicks moisture, which is unusual for a heavyweight crew and gives it an edge over standard non-wicking 50/50 fleece.

For decorators, the 50/50 blend means polyester dye migration is a factor at cure temperature. DTF transfers are the most practical method because the film bonds to the fleece face and blocks migration. Screen printing with plastisol needs a poly-blocking underbase and moderate cure on all coloured grounds. DTG is possible but the 50% polyester mutes vibrancy compared to cotton-majority blanks. Discharge ink will not strip dye from the polyester fibre. The Oxford variant is 48/52 cotton/poly, slightly poly-heavy, requiring the same precautions. Rib knit collar, cuffs, and waistband hold their shape. Made with sustainably sourced USA-grown cotton.

• Brand: Russell Athletic
• Style: 698HBM (Unisex Dri Power Crewneck Sweatshirt)
• Fabric: 9.3 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester three-end fleece (Oxford 48/52 cotton/poly)
• Performance: Dri Power moisture-wicking
• Construction: Rib knit collar, cuffs, and waistband, sustainably sourced USA-grown cotton
• Fit: Unisex, S-4XL

TheClothingSpace offers wholesale pricing on the Russell Athletic 698HBM with bulk discounts that increase with case and unit quantity, plus fast US shipping on stocked colours. The Gildan G180 Heavy Blend crew ($8.98) is a comparable 50/50 crew at a lower price point. For more sweatshirt blanks, see our sweatshirt collection.