Custom Hoodies No Minimum: Start at 100 Units

Pullover And Zip-Up

100-unit capsule buyers usually start with a pullover because its kangaroo pocket and rib construction simplify sampling. It suits logo-led drops and unisex core assortments. Two zipper lengths, zipper quality, and pocket construction make full zip-ups more component-intensive. Reserve them for layering-focused collections or higher average selling prices.

Oversized And Cropped

3XL grading requires more than enlarging a base pattern; shoulder balance, sleeve length, and body proportion must be adjusted. Oversized pullovers support streetwear merchandising and broader unisex fit stories. 2-4 inch crop changes need a separate body pattern and careful rib placement. Cropped hoodies work best for women’s or fashion capsules, where a narrower size run can protect low-MOQ demand.

Heavyweight Streetwear

400-500 GSM fleece creates the dense hand and structure expected in premium streetwear. Heavier fabric raises material, freight, and wash-testing costs, so begin with one colorway at low MOQ. 2×2 rib, double-layer hoods, and reinforced seams improve perceived value but add operations. Use this model when retail positioning can absorb a higher unit cost.

Performance And Fleece-Lined

280-340 GSM French terry suits transitional active or travel collections because it is less bulky than brushed fleece. Performance knits need stretch recovery and decoration testing before approval. 300-360 GSM brushed fleece is a cold-weather option with a softer interior. Lined or bonded variants add materials and sewing time, making consolidated colors especially important at 100 units.

Read GSM And Knit Structure

280–320 GSM French terry has unbrushed loops inside, breathes better, and suits spring layers or premium all-season hoodies. 320–400 GSM brushed fleece raises warmth and softness, but its nap can affect print smoothness and adds drying time after washing.

Match Fiber To The Brief

100% ring-spun cotton usually delivers the cleanest soft hand and dependable screen-print surface, but it costs more than open-end cotton and needs controlled shrinkage testing. 50/50 cotton-poly reduces shrinkage and improves color retention; recycled cotton or polyester supports a material story but requires fiber-content, certification, and shade-consistency review.

Specify Finish Before Sampling

3–5% residual shrinkage can change a fit after the first wash, so approve washed measurements rather than relying on greige-fabric specifications. Enzyme washing softens cotton, while anti-pilling treatment matters most on fleece faces and high-friction areas. Heavyweight fabric can signal quality, yet excessive weight may make a hood bulky and raise freight cost.

Match Method To Artwork

Screen printing suits bold spot-color artwork and repeat programs; each color generally needs its own screen. DTG handles detailed, full-color artwork with no color-count setup, but is best on high-cotton light garments. DTF transfers reproduce small gradients and multicolor logos on cotton blends or polyester. Embroidery, appliqué, and puff ink add dimension, though dense stitches and raised ink need larger, simplified shapes.

Compare Production Tradeoffs

One approved production file should identify Pantone targets, print dimensions, placement from seams, and whether artwork is vector or raster. A strike-off or sample prevents scale, color, and hand-feel surprises before bulk approval.

Build Brand Touchpoints

Three label layers—main, size, and wash-care—make a hoodie retail-ready without changing its silhouette. Neck prints can replace a sewn main label where comfort or a cleaner collar is required. Custom hangtags, drawcords, zipper pulls, patches, and branded mailer packaging should be specified early because trim sourcing can affect the critical path. Junsheen can coordinate these private-label elements with the approved garment package.

• Specify label fiber content and care symbols by sales market.
• Confirm drawcord length, tip material, and color before sampling.
• Keep barcode, country-of-origin, and safety requirements market-specific.

Fabric And Rib Specifications

320–450 GSM fleece or French terry should carry a stated finished-weight tolerance, commonly ±5%, after wash testing. Specify shell composition, rib composition, rib weight, and recovery; a 2×2 cotton-elastane rib often retains cuffs and hem better than an unspecified stretch rib.

Seams And Hood Geometry

8–10 stitches per inch is a useful starting specification for standard lockstitch seams, while stress points need bar tacks or reinforced construction. Measure hood opening, crown depth, neck-seam length, pocket width, and pocket-to-center-front placement rather than approving a reference image alone.

Hardware And Wash Approval

4–6 mm drawcords should state material, length, tip type, eyelet finish, and placement; require matching left-right hardware. Test the approved sample for shrinkage, spirality, color change, pilling, seam twisting, and drawcord performance after the agreed wash method.

Grading And Final Inspection

XS–3XL grading must list point-of-measure increments for chest, body length, sleeve length, bicep, cuff, hem, hood, and pocket position. Inspect a graded size set and compare final packed goods to the approved sample, measurement chart, decoration placement, and wash-test standard.

Separate OEM From Online Printing

100-unit OEM uses a developed pattern, approved fabric and graded specifications; instant online printing usually decorates a stocked blank. Ask whether the MOQ applies per style, color, size run, fabric, and decoration placement.

Verify Development Ownership

1 prototype should establish measurements, construction, artwork placement and wash expectations before bulk approval. Ask which steps are in-house—pattern making, cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery and QC—and which are subcontracted.

Audit Controls And Documentation

3 checkpoints—incoming materials, in-line production and final packed-goods inspection—make quality discussions measurable. Request applicable compliance documents, test reports, measurement tolerances, inspection standards, and defect-resolution procedures before paying.

• Who approves the pre-production sample?
• What is the realistic sample-to-bulk timeline?
• Which export markets do you ship to regularly?
• How are delays and replacement claims handled?

Confirm Scale And Communication

200-plus skilled workers and monthly capacity above 80,000 units indicate that Junsheen can support repeat programs beyond a 100-unit capsule. Confirm a named contact, written revision records, production updates, packing requirements, and export documentation early.

Approve Bulk, Not Just Samples

One approved prototype does not automatically approve bulk: bulk fabric lots, print placement, measurements, and trims can still vary. Sign a dated pre-production sample with a measurement tolerance sheet before cutting. 2 cm grading errors across XS–3XL can distort shoulder balance, sleeve length, and body proportion. Request a graded size chart and, where fit risk is high, review a size set.

Verify Fabric And Artwork

280 GSM fleece in a product photo cannot confirm fiber content, shrinkage, pilling, or hand feel. Review swatches and wash-tested sample garments under the intended color and finishing specification. 300 DPI artwork at final print size, vector logos, Pantone references, and placement dimensions prevent rework. Send editable AI, PDF, or SVG files rather than compressed screenshots.

Control Colors, Trims, And Quotes

Three colors, custom drawcords, zipper pulls, and branded labels can each create supplier minimums or extra lead time. Confirm available stock colors, trim MOQ, Pantone matching, and substitution rules in writing. Two quotes are not comparable unless GSM, composition, decoration method, quantities by color and size, packaging, and inspection level match. Use one specification sheet for every factory quotation.

Plan Landed Cost And Schedule

7–14 days for sampling and 25–45 days for bulk are planning ranges, not guarantees; fabric booking, revisions, and approval delays add time. Freeze artwork, fit, and materials before the critical-path date. Freight, customs duty, VAT or GST, brokerage, and destination handling can exceed an optimistic ex-factory budget. Price the project on a landed-cost basis and obtain a forwarder estimate before placing the order.

Set The Commercial Brief

100 units per style and color is a workable capsule starting point when size ratios, sales channel, target retail price, and required launch date are defined. Set a landed-cost ceiling before choosing heavyweight fleece, specialty washes, or multiple decoration placements.

• Target retail price and gross-margin goal
• Units, colors, and XS–3XL size curve
• Launch date, destination, and freight method

Build A Production Pack

1 reference garment, a sketch, or a mood board can start development, but bulk production needs a controlled tech pack. Record Pantone colors, garment measurements, GSM, construction, print dimensions, label artwork, packaging, and version date. 2 approval gates prevent costly ambiguity: approve fabric swatches before cutting samples, then approve the fit sample and decoration strike-off in writing. Retain the final PDF, measurement chart, and signed comments as the repeat-order master.

Sample, Approve, And Ship

1 prototype should test fit, fabric hand, shrinkage, and artwork placement before a revised sample or size set is requested. Junsheen can support pattern making and grading, so changes to shoulder balance, sleeve length, and oversized proportions are resolved before bulk. 100-unit bulk production should begin only after written approval of the pre-production sample, final quantity breakdown, labels, and packed-goods requirements. Inspect incoming fabric, in-line measurements, decoration, and final cartons; confirm freight documents and ship date before launch.

• Approve pre-production sample and size breakdown
• Confirm inspection standard and carton markings
• Book air or sea freight against launch date