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Standard fleece is typically knit from two yarns twisted together—one on the face, one for the loop backing. "Three-end" fleece adds a third yarn into that construction, which is a major reason the Hanes Beefy® Sweats Premium Heavyweight Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt reaches a substantial 13 oz./yd² instead of the 8-10 oz. range most standard fleece sweatshirts sit in. That extra yarn adds real density and warmth without needing a heavier outer shell, and it's part of why this sweatshirt reads as genuinely heavyweight rather than just thick-feeling.
The face of that fleece is 100% ring-spun cotton, blended with polyester in the body fabric at a 92/8 ratio (81/19 for Ash, 60/40 for Charcoal Heather)—and notably, the cotton in this blend is US-grown and BCI certified, meaning it's sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative's standards for more responsible farming practices. That's a sourcing detail worth knowing if where your apparel's raw materials come from matters to your brand.
"Cross-grain" refers to how the fabric is cut relative to the direction the yarn was knit. Cutting across the grain rather than with it limits the fabric's natural tendency to stretch and shrink unevenly after washing, which is why this sweatshirt holds its shape and sizing more reliably over time than fleece cut in the more common lengthwise direction. Ribbed side panels add targeted stretch specifically at the torso, giving the relaxed fit room to move through the shoulders and arms without the whole garment needing to be cut generously oversized.
A self-fabric collar houses an exposed aluminum zipper finished in an antique nickel tone—a deliberate hardware choice that reads more premium than the shiny silver zippers found on most budget quarter-zips. Cover stitching reinforces the seams for durability, ribbed cuffs and waistband seal in warmth at the openings, and a tear-away label finishes the comfort-focused build. This heavyweight cotton face also takes Screen Printing, DTG and DTF printing and embroidery cleanly, making it a strong option for premium branded merchandise, outdoor work crews, or cold-weather team gear. Browse more sweatshirt styles in our complete sweatshirt collection.
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This product was made in a facility that is OEKO-TEX and FLA certified, and it contains US-grown BCI cotton.