Blank quarter-zips: performance vs fleece
Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices and stock below are live
Quarter-zips are the fastest-growing piece in company and team apparel — a polo replacement that works in the office, on the sideline and over a tee. The first choice is fabric: stretchy performance knit for a polished corporate look, or cotton/poly fleece for a casual, warmer layer.
Our picks
Performance quarter-zips (corporate and golf)
Sport-Tek ST850 is 6.8 oz 90/10 poly/spandex jersey with a soft-brushed back — stretchy, wrinkle-resistant and the most popular performance 1/4-zip for embroidered company logos. LST850 is the women's cut and TST850 the tall sizes, in matching colors.
Sport-Tek ST357 is a lighter 3.8 oz PosiCharge polyester pullover — the budget, year-round option for teams. Port Authority K880 (7.7 oz recycled poly/spandex double knit) and Mercer+Mettle MM3100 (spacer knit) are the dressier step up for client-facing teams.
Fleece quarter-zips (casual and cold weather)
Port & Company PC78Q is 7.8 oz 50/50 core fleece and Gildan 18810 is 8 oz 50/50 Heavy Blend — warm, easy to screen print or embroider, and priced for school, team and staff orders. Gildan SF008 is a softer 80/20 ring-spun midweight fleece.
Decorating tips
Embroidery on the left chest is the standard for performance quarter-zips; stretchy poly/spandex knits need a stabilizer. On fleece, screen printing, DTF and embroidery all work. Mix men's, women's and tall versions in one order — quantity discounts at 12 and 36 count your whole cart.
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FAQ
What is the most popular blank quarter-zip?
For embroidered company apparel the Sport-Tek ST850 Sport-Wick Stretch 1/4-Zip is the usual pick; for casual fleece, the Port & Company PC78Q and Gildan 18810 are the value standards.
Are quarter-zips good for embroidery?
Yes — a left-chest logo is the classic look. Performance knits like ST850 need a cut-away stabilizer; fleece embroiders easily.
Can I mix men's and women's quarter-zips?
Yes. ST850 (men's), LST850 (women's) and TST850 (tall) share colors, and your whole cart counts toward the 12 and 36 piece price breaks.
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