We re-engineered the fleece fabric to have a minimal amount of shrinkage (less than 4%), excellent colorfastness, and increased tensile strength. The fabric weight is similar to a “store bought” sweatshirt. The American Hooded Sweatshirt is constructed like your favorite ‘hoodie’ with a generous fit, two hand warmers, and a three-piece lined drawstring hood. The Benchmark FR symbol is noticeably located on the wearer’s left wrist for easy identification. The inner face of our knit fabric is fleeced, which holds body heat and insulates from the cold. Wear the sweatshirt as part of a layering system for greater insulation. Code compliance includes OSHA 1910, NFPA 70E, ATPV = 19 cal/cm², HRC 2, ASTM 1506, NESC 2007 and conforms to international health codes for toxicity. Made in U.S.A.