Independent Trading Co.: Premium Wholesale Fleece

Independent Trading Co. (ITC) has become one of the most respected names in wholesale fleece by hitting a sweet spot that commodity brands rarely reach: construction that's noticeably better, color palettes that are more trend-conscious, and finished garments that look and feel like retail boutique product rather than a bulk order. At Bulkthreads.com, the ITC catalog spans budget-friendly midweight basics through premium pigment-dyed and specialty washed fleece — organized across tiers that make it easy to match the right blank to the right project.

The entry point into ITC is the midweight SS series. The SS4500 Unisex Midweight Hoodie and SS3000 Midweight Crewneck are the workhorses — clean, printable, and available in a solid color range at accessible wholesale pricing. The SS4500Z Full-Zip Hoodie and SS4600QZ Quarter-Zip Pullover extend the series for programs that need layering options. The youth segment is covered by the SS4001Y Youth Midweight Hoodie.

When maximum weight is the priority, the IND series steps up. The IND4000 Heavyweight Hoodie, IND4000Z Heavyweight Full-Zip, and IND3000 Heavyweight Crewneck offer a thicker, more substantial construction that competes directly with premium retail fleece. For programs that want a step above even the IND4000, the IND5000P Legend Premium Heavyweight Hoodie and IND5000C Legend Crewneck use a cross-grain construction that's the heaviest and most structured fleece in the ITC lineup. The IND280SL Avenue Hoodie and IND330BLV Boulevard Heavyweight Hoodie sit in the upper-midweight tier — premium enough for boutique programs without the Legend price point.

For a lighter, more fashion-forward alternative, the SS1000 Icon Lightweight Loopback Terry Hoodie, SS1000C Crewneck, and SS1000Z Full-Zip use a loopback terry construction that's softer and more breathable than standard fleece — a strong choice for spring/summer merch and lifestyle brands where drape matters more than warmth.

The PRM series is where ITC separates itself from the everyday fleece market. The PRM4500 Pigment-Dyed Hoodie and PRM3500 Pigment-Dyed Crewneck deliver a faded, worn-in color finish that's difficult to achieve through printing alone — a strong choice for vintage-inspired merch drops and lifestyle programs. The tie-dye variants extend this further: the PRM4500TD Tie-Dyed Hoodie and PRM3500TD Tie-Dyed Crewneck arrive pre-dyed in unique colorways that require no decoration to look finished.

The California Wave Wash line adds a garment-washed, softened hand feel across a full coordinated set. The men's PRM33SBP Special Blend Raglan Hoodie and PRM30SBC Raglan Crewneck are the unisex anchors, while the women's line adds the PRM2500 Wave Wash Hoodie, PRM2000 Crewneck, PRM20PNT Sweatpants, and PRM20SRT Shorts for a complete coordinated women's set.

ITC's fleece bottoms make it easy to build full matching sets. The IND20PNT Men's Midweight Sweatpants and IND20SRT Fleece Shorts pair directly with the IND4000 hoodie and crewneck. The PRM50STPD Pigment-Dyed Fleece Shorts complete the pigment-dyed set for lifestyle brands.

The EXP outerwear series covers performance and weather protection. The EXP100PFZ Men's Puffer Jacket, EXP120PFV Puffer Vest, and EXP200PFZ Women's Puffer Jacket are the insulated options. The EXP54LWZ Lightweight Windbreaker, EXP54LWP Quarter-Zip Windbreaker, and EXP52BMR Lightweight Bomber cover lighter outerwear. The EXP50F Flannel Shirt is an unusual wholesale blank — a woven flannel at wholesale pricing that's difficult to source from most distributors. ITC also covers kids and toddlers with the PRM15YSB Youth Raglan Hoodie and PRM10TSB Toddler Raglan Hoodie.

For programs where price is the priority, Gildan and Jerzees are the clear value-tier choices. For merch drops, lifestyle brands, and projects where the blank itself is part of the brand statement, Independent Trading Co. is worth the step up.