Does Jerzees Nublend Shrink? A Quality and Care Guide for Custom Team Sweats

Quality and care questions come up before almost any bulk or team fleece order, and Jerzees Nublend is a cotton-poly blend, which means it behaves differently in the wash than a 100% cotton sweatshirt. Here is the practical answer on shrinkage, durability, and how to make a printed design last as long as possible.

Does Jerzees Nublend Shrink?

Like most cotton-poly blend fleece, Jerzees Nublend can shrink slightly, mostly on the first one or two washes, and mostly when washed hot and dried on high heat. The polyester portion of the blend resists shrinkage far more than the cotton portion, which is why a cotton-poly blend generally shrinks less overall than a 100% cotton sweatshirt of similar weight. Washing cold and drying on low or medium heat keeps any shrinkage minimal and protects a printed design at the same time.

Pilling, Fading, and General Durability

Cotton-poly fleece blends are generally more resistant to pilling than a pure cotton fleece, since the polyester fibers hold their shape under friction better than cotton alone. Fading is mostly a function of wash water temperature and dryer heat rather than the fabric itself. Washing in cold water and avoiding high heat in the dryer are the two biggest levers for keeping both the fabric color and a printed design looking new for longer.

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Recommended Care for Custom Printed Jerzees Sweatpants

• Wash cold, inside out. Protects the printed design from direct friction against other garments and reduces fading.
• Tumble dry low or medium heat, or air dry. High heat is the single biggest cause of both fabric shrinkage and print cracking over time.
• Avoid fabric softener on printed areas. Softener can build up on a printed design over repeated washes and dull the finish.
• Wash with similar colors. Standard color-care practice applies the same as any fleece garment.

Is Jerzees Nublend Soft?

Nublend is built as a mid-weight, decoration-friendly fleece rather than a premium loungewear fabric, so it reads as solid and functional rather than plush. It softens somewhat with washing, similar to most cotton-poly fleece. Buyers expecting a heavyweight, ultra-soft loungewear feel should know this is a workhorse team and gym fabric, not a premium boutique sweatpant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Jerzees Nublend sweatpants shrink in the wash?

Slightly, mostly on the first wash and mostly if washed hot and dried on high heat. Washing cold and drying on low or medium heat keeps shrinkage minimal.

Does Jerzees Nublend pill easily?

Less than a 100% cotton fleece, since the polyester content in the blend resists pilling better than cotton alone.

How do I keep a printed design from cracking or fading?

Wash cold and inside out, avoid high heat in the dryer, and skip fabric softener directly on the printed area.

Is Jerzees Nublend a premium soft fabric?

No. It is a mid-weight, decoration-friendly cotton-poly fleece built for durability and print performance rather than a plush loungewear feel.