Related Products: Youth Joggers (Y5501) | All Youth Hoodies
Ideal For
The Y300 Youth Pullover Hoodie gives decorators, school programs, sports leagues, and youth-focused brands a blank that matches the quality and construction of an adult garment in our wholesale hoodie category rather than being a scaled-down afterthought. At 8.8oz with the same 70/30 cotton-poly blend as the adult P280, this hoodie holds up to the abuse kids put garments through while maintaining a print-ready surface that decorators can trust. The built-in headset opening in the pouch pocket is a practical detail that resonates with younger demographics, and thirteen colorways ensure coverage for school colors, team uniforms, and youth brand lines.
Fabric & Construction
The Y300 is built from 298 GSM (8.8oz) 70/30 cotton-polyester fleece (the same proven fabric as the adult P280) graded down to youth proportions. Care: machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low. The cotton-dominant face provides a smooth surface that takes ink and thread with consistency, and the poly content adds wash-after-wash durability that is critical for youth garments seeing heavy use. The hood is a two-ply construction for a clean, structured look without a separate lining. The front pouch pocket includes a headset cord opening, a detail that differentiates this from generic youth blanks. Spandex-reinforced ribbing at cuffs and waistband maintains shape over time, and the tear-away label allows clean rebranding for school stores, team shops, and private-label youth programs. The Y300 is designed in Los Angeles and produced by a WRAP-certified partner factory in Pakistan.
Matching fabric weight across youth hoodies and joggers keeps a program’s colors and hand-feel consistent. Our youth hoodies and joggers guide breaks down what to check.
Decoration Guide
The Y300 shares the P280’s decoration-friendly 70/30 blend and 298 GSM weight, so shops can use the same setup parameters across both styles. Screen printing delivers excellent results with vibrant color and strong adhesion, and DTG prints sharp detail that is ideal for full-color youth merch. Embroidery performs well with standard fleece backing. When running matching parent-child sets with the P280, decorators can maintain identical artwork setups with only size adjustments, which is a workflow advantage worth noting to clients.
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | Excellent | Same setup as adult P280. Vibrant results |
| DTG | Excellent | High cotton content. Sharp full-color prints |
| Embroidery | Good | Standard fleece backing. Left-chest and front center |
| Heat Transfer / HTV | Good | Cotton face bonds at standard press temps |
| Sublimation | Not Recommended | 70/30 blend insufficient for sublimation |
Pairs Well With
The obvious pairing is the Y5501 Youth Fleece Jogger for matching youth sets, school uniforms, team warmups, and youth brand capsules. For parent-child matching programs, pair the Y300 with the adult P280 Midweight Pullover Hoodie and the 8801 Fleece Joggers. The identical 70/30 blend across adult and youth styles ensures consistent color matching and decoration results.
Size Chart
Youth sizes. All measurements in inches, measured flat.
| Size | Chest | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 13.5″ | 17.5″ |
| S | 15″ | 18.5″ |
| M | 16.5″ | 20″ |
| L | 18″ | 22.5″ |
| XL | 19.5″ | 24″ |
| 2XL | 21″ | 25.5″ |
Note: XS-M exclude drawstring for child safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fabric is the Y300 youth hoodie made from, and how does it compare to Three Layer’s adult P280?
The Y300 is built from 8.8oz (298 GSM) 70/30 cotton-poly fleece, the identical fabric used in the adult P280 pullover hoodie, just graded down to youth proportions.
What sizes does the Y300 come in, and is it safe for younger kids?
The Y300 runs youth XS to 2XL, with chest and body-length measurements on the size chart above. For younger kids, sizes XS, S, and M ship without a drawstring, in line with children’s apparel safety standards.
Is there a minimum order for the Y300, and how fast does it ship?
There is no minimum order on standard stock, a single piece is fine, and sizes and colors can be mixed freely within one order. Paid in-stock orders placed by 12pm PT ship the same day, and orders of $200 or more on listed wholesale prices ship free.
How does the Y300’s fabric compare to other blank hoodies on the market?
There is no youth-specific competitor spec on file yet, so this compares fabric class using the adult references Three Layer has verified
What decoration methods work best on the Y300?
Screen printing and DTG both rate excellent on the Y300’s cotton-forward face, embroidery and heat transfer rate good with standard fleece backing, and sublimation is not recommended because the 70/30 blend will not hold full color vibrancy.
Can the Y300 be ordered to match the adult P280 for parent-child sets?
Yes. The Y300 and P280 share the same 8.8oz / 298 GSM 70/30 cotton-poly fabric.
