Collegiate Legacy. Off-Duty Composure: The Dukes Valley Heritage Midweight Q-Zip
Capturing the calm, time-honored energy of campus dawns and weekend rituals, The JMU Dukes Valley Heritage Midweight Q-Zip sets a subtle chest crest and vintage-script upper back typography against a clean, sand-toned canvas. Fusing classic athletic heritage with a refined coastal twist, this midweight fleece layer brings a lived-in, sideline composure to early morning sessions, quad walks with coffee in hand, and cool twilight transitions.
Built from a durable 80/20 ring-spun cotton blend, it delivers quiet, streetwise utility and effortless layering beneath heavy outer shells or over technical tees.
Architectural Fabric: The 8.4 oz Midweight Fleece Matrix
We don't build paper-thin layers; we engineer calibrated active fleeces designed to anchor your daily rotation:
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80/20 Ring-Spun Cotton-Poly Blend: Formulated with an 8.4 oz/yd² fleece matrix combining ring-spun cotton for an exceptionally soft handfeel with resilient polyester for long-term shape retention.
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Neutral Canvas: Dyed in a neutral palette that keeps the chest crest and script artwork crisp, vibrant, and infinitely wearable.
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Spandex-Reinforced Trim: Features 1x1 ribbed cuffs and waistband infused with elastane to guarantee structural shape recovery through repeated wear.
Silhouette & Design Engineering
- Dual-Zone Heritage Graphics: Features a low-profile chest emblem paired with high-contrast vintage script across the upper back for authentic collegiate authority.
- Reverse-Coil Locking Zipper: Outfitted with a color-matched reverse-coil zipper that locks flat against the neck, allowing quick temperature control without hanging hardware.
- Calibrated Unisex Drape: Cut in a classic unisex silhouette engineered for fluid mobility and zero-bulk layering over baselayers.
- Frictionless Daily Comfort: Finished with a tear-away neck label to eliminate irritation during extended off-duty wear.
Technical Specifications & Care Protocols
Material & Fit
- Composition: 80% Ring-Spun Cotton / 20% Polyester
- Fabric Weight: 8.4 oz/yd² (Midweight Fleece Matrix)
- Silhouette: Classic Unisex Fit
- Hardware: Color-Matched Reverse-Coil Locking Zipper
Operational Care Standards
To preserve the smooth cotton face, internal softness, and graphic detailing, adhere to these protocols:
- Wash: Machine wash cold (max 30°C or 90°F) on a gentle cycle inside-out with like colors.
- Bleach: Do not bleach.
- Dry: Line dry or air dry flat in the shade. Do not tumble dry.
- Finish: Iron or steam on low heat settings inside-out. Do not iron directly on graphics. Do not dry clean.