Best blank hoodie for printing and embroidery
For most jobs, the Fruit of the Loom Classic Hooded Sweat is the best blank hoodie for printing: a unisex hoodie at 260–280 g/m² in 80% cotton and 20% polyester that the manufacturer itself describes as made for printing. If you want a zip, choose the Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket. For a light hoodie choose the Lightweight Hooded Sweat, and for an extra heavy one choose the Supercotton.
Here we compare the five Fruit of the Loom styles we print and embroider on, by weight, hood and drawcord, zip and suitability for embroidery. Marmalade Co. is an official, authorised Fruit of the Loom retailer.
| Style | Weight | Material | Hood and zip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Hooded Sweat | 260–280 g/m² | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | Roomy hood with drawcord, no zip |
| Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket | 260–280 g/m² | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | Hood and covered metal zip |
| Lightweight Hooded Sweat | 240 g/m² | 80% cotton, 20% polyester | Hood with drawcord, raglan sleeves, kangaroo pocket |
| Supercotton Hooded Sweat | 400–405 g/m² | 70% cotton, 30% polyester | Hood, brushed fleece inside |
| Premium Sweat Jacket | 260–280 g/m² | 70% cotton, 30% polyester | No hood, covered metal zip, two pockets |
Classic Hooded Sweat: the safe choice
The Classic Hooded Sweat has a clean front and back with no zip, so there is room for a large print on both the chest and the back. The hood is roomy and has a drawcord in adult sizes. XS has no drawcord and equals a kids' size 152.
It suits clubs, events, staff and merchandise where many people need the same hoodie, and it comes in the most colours of our hoodies.
Zip hoodie: print on the back, logo on the chest
The Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket has the same weight and fabric as the Classic Hooded Sweat, with a zip at the front. Fruit of the Loom uses a covered metal zip, which it says makes the jacket easier to print.
Because the zip splits the front, large designs go on the back. On the chest, a smaller logo on one side works well, printed or embroidered.
Light or heavy: Lightweight and Supercotton
The Lightweight Hooded Sweat weighs 240 g/m² and is a non-brushed sweat fabric with raglan sleeves, a hood with drawcord and a kangaroo pocket. It suits spring and summer, outdoor events and layering under a jacket.
The Supercotton Hooded Sweat is the heaviest at 400–405 g/m², with soft brushed fleece inside. It suits workwear and hoodies that have to stand up to heavy use.
Premium Sweat Jacket: when you do not want a hood
The Premium Sweat Jacket is a sweat jacket without a hood at 260–280 g/m², with a covered metal zip and two pockets. Its smooth surface takes a print well, and it looks smart for staff, shops and offices.
Which hoodie is best for embroidery?
Embroidery suits a logo or short text on the chest and is hard-wearing. For an embroidered hoodie, one of the heavier styles such as the Supercotton or the Classic Hooded Sweat is a good choice. On zip styles, the embroidery goes on one side of the chest.
Large designs on the back are usually printed. Read more about custom embroidery, or see our printing page for methods and print positions.
Ordering many hoodies: pack prices and quotes from 10
Buying blank hoodies, you get fixed pack prices for 3, 5 and 10 of the same style. Colours and sizes can be mixed, and the price is applied automatically in the cart.
For printed or embroidered hoodies we work from 10 pieces, with a volume discount in three bands: 10-49, 50-199 and 200 or more. You get a personal quote within 24 hours on weekdays and a free digital mock-up.
In short
- The safe choice for printing: Classic Hooded Sweat.
- With a zip: Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket.
- A light hoodie for warmer weather: Lightweight Hooded Sweat.
- A heavy hoodie for workwear and embroidery: Supercotton Hooded Sweat.
- A sweat jacket without a hood: Premium Sweat Jacket.
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FAQ: hoodies for printing
Which hoodie is best for printing?
For most jobs, the Fruit of the Loom Classic Hooded Sweat at 260–280 g/m². It has a clean front and back with no zip and comes in many colours.
Can you print on a zip hoodie?
Yes. Large designs go on the back, and a smaller logo fits on one side of the chest. The Classic Hooded Sweat Jacket has a covered metal zip, which Fruit of the Loom says makes it easier to print.
Which hoodie is the heaviest?
The Supercotton Hooded Sweat at 400–405 g/m², with brushed fleece inside.
Does the hoodie have a drawcord?
The Classic Hooded Sweat and the Lightweight Hooded Sweat have a hood with a drawcord. On the Classic styles, XS has no drawcord. The Premium Sweat Jacket has no hood.
What is the minimum for printed hoodies?
We print and embroider from 10 pieces. Blank hoodies can be bought one at a time, with fixed pack prices for 3, 5 and 10.
Get a quote for printed hoodies
Send the quantity, style, colours, sizes and design, and you will get a personal quote within 24 hours on weekdays. The mock-up is free.
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