Independent Trading Co. EXP20PQ Perform quarter-zip in black

Independent Perform Collection: Custom Corporate Apparel That Moves (EXP20PQ, EXP25PH, EXP30PZ, EXP10PANT + SS4600QZ)

Short answer: if you want company apparel that looks sharp in a meeting and still feels like a hoodie, Independent Trading Co.'s Perform Collection is the line we point corporate buyers to. It is five styles in the same four-way stretch French terry: the EXP20PQ men's quarter-zip, the EXP15WPQ women's quarter-zip, the EXP25PH pullover hood, the EXP30PZ full-zip hood and the EXP10PANT pant. Add the classic SS4600QZ fleece quarter-zip when you want more colors or a lower price. All six share Black, Classic Navy, Pine and Smoke, so a whole team can match, and all six take a left-chest embroidered logo cleanly. We decorate them in our Yerington, Nevada shop and ship nationwide.

The Six Styles at a Glance

Style What it is Fabric Sizes Best for
EXP20PQ Men's Perform quarter-zip, cadet collar 8.5 oz stretch French terry, 60/35/5 cotton/poly/spandex XS–3XL The office and client-facing teams
EXP15WPQ Women's Perform quarter-zip, standard fit, hip length Same stretch French terry Women's sizing Matching the EXP20PQ with a real women's cut
EXP25PH Perform pullover hood, hidden welt pockets Same stretch French terry XS–3XL Casual Fridays, gyms, studios, coaching staff
EXP30PZ Perform full-zip hood, hidden welt pockets Same stretch French terry XS–3XL Staff who layer on and off all day
EXP10PANT Men's tapered pant, zippered side pocket Same stretch French terry XS–2XL Finishing a matching set or uniform
SS4600QZ Classic midweight fleece quarter-zip, metal zipper 8.5 oz cotton/poly fleece XS–3XL Big runs, more color choices, lower cost
Independent Trading Co. EXP25PH Perform pullover hoodie in black
EXP25PH Perform pullover hood

Perform or the SS4600QZ?

Pick Perform when the garment has to look polished. The stretch French terry has a flat, smooth face and a little give, so a quarter-zip holds its shape over a collared shirt and still moves when someone is setting up a booth or walking a job site. It reads closer to golf and athleisure than to a sweatshirt, which is why it suits sales teams, front-desk staff, financial offices and anyone meeting clients.

Pick the SS4600QZ when you need range or volume. It is traditional brushed fleece, it comes in far more colors than the four Perform core colors, and it costs less per piece. For a 150-person company event or a school staff order, it is usually the smarter buy.

A common split we quote: Perform quarter-zips for leadership and client-facing staff, SS4600QZ for everyone else, with the same embroidered logo on both.

Building a Matching Team Set

The reason this line works for companies is the shared color palette. Every Perform style comes in Black, Classic Navy, Pine and Smoke, so you can mix pieces without colors drifting from one style to the next:

  • Office set: EXP20PQ for men and EXP15WPQ for women, same color, same logo.
  • Full kit: EXP30PZ zip hood plus EXP10PANT pant for gyms, studios, coaching staffs and travel teams.
  • Onboarding box: one quarter-zip or hood per new hire, plus a custom embroidered hat and a laser-engraved tumbler.

Black and Classic Navy carry the deepest stock; Pine and Smoke can sell through at some warehouses, so we confirm stock before your order goes in.

How We Decorate Perform Fabric

Placement What we recommend
Left chest Embroidery, about 3–4 inches wide. The standard corporate look on every quarter-zip and zip hood.
Right chest or sleeve A small second logo, department name or a website in embroidery or screen print.
Upper back Screen print or DTF for event and trade-show pieces.
Pant Small embroidered logo at the left hip, kept clear of the pockets.
Premium option A sewn-on laser-engraved leather patch on the chest for client gifts.

Stretch fabric needs a little more care than fleece. We keep logos to a moderate stitch count, use a stabilizer that holds the fabric flat while it stitches, and favor tone-on-tone or one or two thread colors for a clean, expensive look. Screen printing and DTF both work well on the cotton face; see screen printing vs embroidery vs DTF if you are deciding.

What It Costs

Your price is the blank plus decoration, quoted all-in per piece. Two real examples from our quoting system, with a 6,000-stitch left-chest logo:

  • 24 EXP20PQ quarter-zips: $24.16 each all-in, plus a one-time $18.99 digitizing fee.
  • 48 EXP25PH Perform hoods: $26.63 each all-in, plus the same one-time $18.99 digitizing fee.

Embroidery is about $6 a piece at 12–47 and $5.50 at 48 or more, and there is no embroidery minimum. 2XL and up carry a small upcharge. Standard turnaround is about 21 days from your approved proof; rush is quoted per job. See full pricing.

Where Perform Apparel Earns Its Keep

  • New-hire onboarding: a quarter-zip people actually wear is the cheapest brand impression you can buy.
  • Team uniforms: front desk, sales floor and service staff look consistent without stiff polos. See corporate uniforms.
  • Client and holiday gifts: a premium layer keeps your logo in rotation for years. See corporate gifts.
  • Trade shows and events: comfortable for twelve hours on a convention floor and easy to match across the booth.

Free quote · Ships nationwide

Outfit Your Team in Perform

Tell us the styles (EXP20PQ, EXP15WPQ, EXP25PH, EXP30PZ, EXP10PANT or SS4600QZ), colors, sizes and quantity, and attach your logo. We reply with pricing and a mockup, usually within one business day.

Logo files: .ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg or a high-res .png. Prefer to talk it through? Call 775-230-0211 or email sales@battlebornclothing.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Independent Trading Co. Perform Collection?
A line of five styles in 8.5 oz four-way stretch French terry (60% cotton, 35% polyester, 5% spandex): the EXP20PQ and EXP15WPQ quarter-zips, the EXP25PH pullover hood, the EXP30PZ full-zip hood and the EXP10PANT pant.

Is there a women's Perform quarter-zip?
Yes. The EXP15WPQ is a women's-cut quarter-zip that matches the men's EXP20PQ in the same colors.

Can you embroider stretch French terry?
Yes. We keep the stitch count moderate and use a stabilizer so the logo stays flat. Left-chest embroidery is the most popular placement.

What colors match across the Perform line?
Black, Classic Navy, Pine and Smoke are shared by every Perform style.

Is there a minimum order?
No minimum on embroidery or DTF. Screen printing is most cost-effective from about 24 pieces.

How long does a corporate apparel order take?
About 21 days from your approved proof, plus shipping. Rush is available and quoted per job.

See every Independent style we decorate on our Independent Trading Co. hub, or browse custom quarter-zips and request a quote.

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