Even the ones that say 100% are not 100%.

Help us understand this statement.

 

Well, Some 100% cotton lines, will not be 100%. They could be 80/20. So I'm looking for a hoodie that has no other fabric blended into it other than cotton. It needs to be pink.

 

If it says it's 100% cotton, how do you know you're getting an 80/20? 🙂

Pink is going to be tough. I've only seen All cotton in the basic colors.

 

They are electricians. Depending on what type of electricity they are working on they would need FR apparel, but for the most part they don't need official FR and can get away with 100% cotton.
Synthetics could melt to their skin if electrocuted.

 

Some hoodies have a 100% cotton face, but will be 80/20 or 70/30 or the like in total, which is what the fabric composition tag will say.

American Apparel had/has a real 100% cotton hoodie. I'm not sure what colors it is available in since Gildan bought the AA brand out of bankruptcy some years ago. My understanding is that selection is smaller than it had been under AA.

You best bet (not saying it is a good one), might be buying 100% cotton white hoodies and dying them the desired color. Obviously some potential downside there with more things to go wrong.

 

I'm no expert, but going to out on a limb and guess when it comes to Electrocution! 10% fleece melting to your shirt underneath the hoodie is the least of your problems?

 

I's not about electrocution.
They are obviously industrial electricians, and arch flashes burn really bad.
100% cotton is the minimum requirement.

I'm trying to find a 100% cotton hoodie in pink

You can buy 100% hoodies... but not in pink.
You could use PFD (Prepared for Dyeing) hoodies and dye them pink yourself.
Alternatively, if time allows, order them from China.

 

I've had electrician customers point out the burn factor in the past, but their only concerns were 100% poly, which we all know melts, and the burn is nasty. I've not had anyone mention it with hoodies and the like with small amounts of poly in the shirts. I though maybe Comort Colors, but they are 8020 as well. It seems that dyeing them yourself, or a cut and sew program might be what you need. I hope it's a good sized order to make it worth your time.

Steve

 

I've had electrician customers point out the burn factor in the past, but their only concerns were 100% poly, which we all know melts, and the burn is nasty.

Polyester or cotton... the 35,000°F from an arch flash will burn through it in microseconds.
BUT, saying "it was just 10% polyester" may not be acceptable to the insurance.

 

Maybe one of these?

Lane Seven Unisex Vintage Raglan Hooded Sweatshirt | alphabroder

MV Sport W21404 - Women's Sueded Jersey Hooded Sweatshirt (ssactivewear.com)

 

Maybe one of these?

Lane Seven Unisex Vintage Raglan Hooded Sweatshirt | alphabroder

MV Sport W21404 - Women's Sueded Jersey Hooded Sweatshirt (ssactivewear.com)

Thank you for searching out for me!

 

I think I might have found something for you, OP! A customer just this Monday brought in a 100% cotton hoodie for us to print DTG. I checked the tags before we sent it back out. The company is called Just Sweatshirts! Keep in mind, they seem a bit pricey.

 

The more I read the more convinced I am you won't find what you're looking for in pink.

NoXid is on the right track. Easier to try to find white ones and have them dyed.