The VEXR Materials: Why We Only Use Premium Blanks

Walk into any fast-fashion gym store and pick up a hoodie. Feel the fabric. Now pick up a VEXR piece. The difference is immediate. That gap doesn't happen by accident — it's the result of a non-negotiable commitment to premium manufacturing from day one.

It Starts With the Blank

In the print-on-demand world, "blank" refers to the base garment before any printing or embroidery happens. Most brands choose blanks based on one metric: cost. We choose based on a different question: Is this garment worthy of the VEXR eagle?

If the answer is no, we don't use it. Full stop.

Our Hoodie Standard

VEXR hoodies are built on heavyweight fleece blanks — typically 8–13 oz per square yard, compared to the 5–6 oz standard found in most gym-wear brands. This means:

  • The hoodie holds its shape wash after wash
  • The weight feels intentional — like armor
  • The interior brushed fleece stays soft, not scratchy
  • Shrinkage is minimal with proper care

Our Tee Standard

Premium ring-spun cotton is the foundation of every VEXR tee. Ring-spun cotton is created by twisting and thinning the cotton fibers to create a stronger, smoother yarn. The result is a shirt that:

  • Feels substantially softer than standard cotton
  • Maintains its structure without feeling stiff
  • Holds DTG print color without cracking or fading
  • Breathes better during training

Women's Performance Fabrics

For our women's collection, we go further. Our leggings and sports bras use recycled polyester-spandex blends — certified performance fabrics made partly from recycled plastic bottles. This isn't just a sustainability story (though it matters). Recycled poly performs differently than virgin poly: it wicks moisture more efficiently, dries faster, and holds compression longer through heavy use.

The Print Process

We use direct-to-garment (DTG) printing for most of our designs and high-quality embroidery for our embroidered collection. Both processes are calibrated specifically for each blank — color profiles are adjusted for the base fabric color, ink is set for the specific thread count. This is why a VEXR black tee looks different (better) than the same design printed on a cheaper blank.

Our Quality Promise

Before any VEXR piece ships, it goes through a quality check at Printful's production facilities. If something doesn't meet the standard, it doesn't ship — and we'll produce a new one at no cost to you.

This is what premium means. Not just the design. The entire object.

Built Different. Every thread counts.