Three Ways to Make Custom Hoodies
Before talking minimums, it helps to know which model fits your brand. At SILAMON we run all three from one vertically integrated hoodie line — which means sampling and bulk happen on the same floor with no handoffs.
- Blank-base hoodies (1 pc possible): Pick from our in-stock solid-color fleece hoodies. Add your design via digital print (DTG/DTF) with no screen setup. This is the POD path — ideal for testing, merch and zero-inventory launches.
- Private label hoodies (~100–200 pcs/color): Your specified fabric weight, custom color, branded trims (labels, hangtags, drawcord tips). A production run is scheduled because fabric or trims are made to your spec. Typical for brands ready for their first real run.
- Decorated hoodies (screen print / embroidery): Artwork applied by traditional craft. Each method has a setup-driven minimum (screens, digitizing). Best for brand launches and team/group orders where unit cost drops sharply at volume.
Hoodie MOQ & Pricing at a Glance
| Model | Starting MOQ | Lead Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank-base (digital print) | 1 pc | 3–5 days sample | Testing, POD, merch |
| Private label (custom fabric/color) | ~100–200 pcs/color | 10–15 days | First production run |
| Screen print hoodie | ~100 pcs/color | 7–12 days | Brand launches, teams |
| Embroidered hoodie | ~100 pcs | 7–12 days | Logo branding, premium |
Key point: Our dedicated hoodie line runs at 4,000 pieces per day, with full-capacity output reaching 10,000 pieces daily when fabric allocation is at maximum. That is why repeat orders confirm in 7 days — your reorder skips the queue because the line is already set up for your style.
Hoodie Construction & Fabric Choices
A hoodie is more than a sweatshirt with a hood — the details drive both cost and perceived quality. The main variables buyers should specify are fabric composition, GSM (weight), lining (brushed fleece vs loopback), and trims (drawcords, metal tips, zipper quality for zip-hoodies).
- Fabric: French terry, brushed fleece, or loopback jersey. Common weights 280–450 GSM for hoodies (heavier = warmer, pricier).
- Lining: brushed interior feels softer and warmer; loopback is lighter and more breathable — pick by season and price target.
- Trims: self-fabric drawcords vs round cord, metal vs plastic tips, YKK vs standard zipper — each upgrade nudges cost but lifts the premium feel.
How to Brief the Factory for a Hoodie Order
- Send a tech pack or clear spec: fabric composition + GSM, color palette (Pantone or our stock colors), size run, and decoration method.
- Request a sample (1 pc blank-base or the method minimum for decorated). Approve fit, fabric hand-feel and print/embroidery quality.
- Confirm bulk quantity and tier. For private label, ~100–200 pcs/color is typical; for decorated, ~100 pcs/color with sharp discounts above 300 pcs.
- Production & delivery: 7-day turnaround for confirmed repeat orders; 10–15 days for new custom runs. Worldwide shipping available.
FAQ
What is the MOQ for custom hoodies?
It depends on the model. Blank-base hoodies with digital print (POD) start at 1 piece. Private label — your own fabric weight, custom colour and branded trims — typically runs 100–200 pcs per colour. Decorated hoodies using screen print or embroidery need around 100 pcs per colour because of setup.
Which hoodie construction should I choose — pullover, full-zip or half-zip?
They are different patterns, so state the silhouette explicitly when you brief us. A pullover is the lowest cost. A full-zip adds zipper cost and construction steps. A half-zip or quarter-zip captures some premium feel without the full zip cost — a middle ground worth considering.
How much does a custom hoodie cost?
Four variables dominate: fabric composition and GSM (280–450 GSM is typical for hoodies), hood type (lined versus unlined), trims (drawcord style, zip quality), and decoration method. Unit price drops sharply above 300 pcs because fabric and trim setup costs are amortised across the run.
What do you need from me to quote a hoodie order?
A tech pack or a clear spec: fabric composition and GSM, colour palette (Pantone or our stock colours), size run, decoration method, and the silhouette (pullover / zip / half-zip) plus hood type. That is enough for us to return a quote and a sample plan.