How to Design Custom Hoodies for Your Business or Event

Custom hoodies are a popular item for businesses and organizations to give away as promotional products or to sell as merchandise. They are also popular items to design and sell as a fundraiser for schools and clubs. If you're thinking about designing custom hoodies, there are a few things you should keep in mind. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process of designing your own hoodies, from start to finish.


1. Choose your hoodie style.
There are many different styles of hoodies on the market, from pullover hoodies to full-zip hoodies to quarter-zip pullovers. Consider who will be wearing the hoodie and what purpose it will serve. Pullover hoodies are typically less expensive and easier to design, while full-zip and quarter-zip hoodies offer more options for placement of logos and other designs.


2. Select your fabric.
Once you've decided on a style, you'll need to select a fabric. Cotton-blend is the most common fabric for hoodies, but polyester is also a popular choices. Keep in mind that different fabrics will affect the price of your hoodie as well as the printing process (more on that later).


3. Decide on your design.
Will you be putting a logo on your hoodie? Do you want text or images? How big do you want your design to be? Answering these questions will help you determine the size and placement of your design.


4. Choose your colors.
You'll need to decide on both the color of the fabric (or fabrics, if you're going with a two-tone design) and the colors of your design. Keep in mind that some colors are more difficult (and therefore more expensive) to print than others. When in doubt, stick with neutral or dark colors for both the fabric and the design.


5. Get ready for production!
If you're planning on putting a design on your hoodie, you'll need to find a brand who specializes in garment production. The type of customisation process will vary depending on the fabric of your hoodie as well as the number of colors in your design; be sure to ask about pricing and turnaround time before deciding on a supplier. Generally speaking, embroidery is the most expensive option but offers the highest quality results, while printing is more affordable but has limitations when it comes to color and detail.


Designing custom hoodies is a great way to promote your business or organization, raise funds for a cause, or show team spirit at an event. Keep in mind that there are many different styles, fabrics, and designs to choose from — not to mention varying quality of production methods — so take some time to do your research before making any decisions.


At CLIFTON we specialise in making Truly Custom Clothing including personalised hoodies that are engineered to last and totally bespoke to your design ideas so start designing yours now!


Oh, and once you've got your perfect custom hoodie, don't forget to wear it with pride!