Hoodie in Wholesale From 100 Units

Pullover Core Programs

280–360 GSM pullovers suit schools, streetwear labels, retailers, and promotional programs because the clean front, back, and sleeve panels accept screen print, embroidery, and patches. Use regular shoulder balance and a size set before bulk approval; this is the all-season volume anchor.

Zip-Up And Fashion Fits

Two fashion-led options—zip-ups and cropped hoodies—create higher outfit-building value for boutiques, women’s ranges, and layered seasonal drops. Specify zipper length, hood overlap, crop body length, and rib tension early; zip-ups suit premium trim stories, while cropped styles need deliberate grading through extended sizes.

Oversized Streetwear

10–20 cm of added chest ease can produce an oversized silhouette, but sleeve pitch, shoulder drop, and body length must remain balanced rather than merely scaled up. This fall-to-spring hero supports heavyweight fleece, garment dye, puff print, and large embroidery for fashion-forward customers.

Heavyweight And Performance

400–500 GSM heavyweight hoodies support premium cold-weather positioning, structured hoods, and durable branding, although freight and fabric cost rise. 220–300 GSM performance styles target active or travel customers with moisture-management knits, stretch panels, reflective details, and streamlined fits for warmer conditions.

Weight And Interior

280 GSM suits lighter spring layers, while 320–360 GSM gives a substantial autumn-winter feel. Loopback French terry breathes and layers well; brushed fleece traps more air for warmth.

Wash Performance

3–5% residual shrinkage is common unless fabric is pre-shrunk and wash-tested. Ring-spun cotton generally feels smoother than open-end yarn; anti-pilling finishing is especially important on brushed fleece.

Print And Care

100% cotton gives screen prints and DTG a soft, reliable surface, while polyester-rich fleece suits durable transfers and sublimation only on suitable light bases. Specify wash temperature, tumble-dry limits, and pilling expectations in the tech pack.

Choose the Core Decoration

Screen print suits bold Pantone artwork, large chest graphics, and repeat bulk runs; plastisol is opaque and durable, while water-based ink gives a softer hand on cotton. DTG reproduces photographic gradients with minimal setup, but works best on cotton-rich light or properly pretreated dark fleece. Puff print adds raised dimension but needs generous spacing and simple artwork.

• Use screen print for 100-unit repeat graphics
• Use DTG for detailed, limited-color artwork
• Keep puff elements away from seams and ribbing

Build Texture With Stitches

Embroidery, appliqué, chenille, and patches create premium texture on 320–450 GSM fleece, French terry, and heavyweight cotton. Dense stitching can pucker lightweight jersey, so request a strike-off and stabilizer review before approval. Appliqué supports large collegiate lettering, while chenille is best reserved for simple shapes. Woven or embroidered patches let brands standardize a mark across multiple hoodie colors.

• Limit small embroidery details below 1 mm
• Use appliqué for large letterforms
• Approve thread colors against Pantone references

Finish Private-Label Details

Three label positions—main neck label, size label, and wash-care label—make a blank hoodie a branded product. Neck prints reduce label bulk, while custom drawcords, aglets, and woven labels should be confirmed before bulk trim booking. One approved trim card prevents mismatched cord color, metal finish, and label weave between production lots.

• Specify drawcord length by hoodie size range
• Provide vector logo files for labels and prints
• Confirm care content for destination markets

Fabric Weight And Stability

280–360 GSM is a common range for substantial French terry or brushed-fleece hoodies; weigh panels from several areas to expose inconsistent fabric yield. 3–5% residual shrinkage is a practical approval threshold only when the pattern has allowed for it. Request wash-tested measurements for body length, chest, sleeve length and twist.

Stitches, Seams And Ribs

8–12 stitches per inch is a useful benchmark for clean, durable sewn seams, while overlocked seam allowances should lie flat without skipped stitches or loose loops. 1×1 or 2×2 rib must recover after repeated stretching. Inspect shoulder tape, bar tacks at pocket corners and reinforced hood-to-neck seams for strain points.

• Stretch cuffs and waistband 10 times
• Check inside seam allowance consistency
• Inspect pocket-corner bar tacks

Hood, Pocket And Hardware

Two-piece hoods should sit symmetrically when laid flat, with matching drawcord exits and a clean center seam. Measure kangaroo-pocket height from the hem on both sides before approving the pre-production sample. 5# nylon coil or metal zippers should run smoothly without wave, puckering or exposed tape. Check that cord ends, eyelets and zipper pulls match the approved trim specification.

Wash Test Approval

3 wash cycles at the intended care setting reveal color loss, pilling, seam torque and rib relaxation that a fresh sample can hide. Photograph garments before and after testing under the same lighting. 100% of approved colorways should retain their correct labels, packing method and measurement records. Junsheen can retain approved patterns, graded size sets and material records to support repeat-order consistency.

• Compare post-wash measurements to tolerance
• Check fleece shedding and surface pilling
• Confirm decoration adhesion after washing

Verify Development Capability

Ask for comparable hoodie samples, a measurement spec, and a sampling timeline before placing an order. A capable partner should translate a tech pack or reference garment into patterns, graded sizes, fabric options, and a pre-production sample. 100 units per style and color is a practical entry point for capsules, while repeat programs need confirmed monthly capacity. Ask who approves fit, how revisions are recorded, and whether oversized and extended-size grading is developed rather than simply scaled.

• Request fabric swatches with composition and GSM
• Confirm Pantone, rib, drawcord, label, and packaging options
• Ask for sample and bulk lead-time milestones

Check Controls And Documentation

Four checkpoints—fabric receipt, in-line sewing, measurement, and packed-goods inspection—reduce surprises after shipment. Request the factory’s tolerance policy, defect handling process, and final inspection report format. OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP, or BSCI documentation may be buyer requirements, not universal proof of suitability. Ask which certificates apply to the factory or material, their expiry dates, and whether lot-level material records can be supplied.

Compare The Complete Offer

Two quotations with the same unit price can carry very different risk. Compare quoted fabric weight and composition, decoration method, trim specification, sampling charges, packaging, inspection, freight terms, and payment milestones line by line. JUNSHEEN can support development through export for custom casualwear, but buyers should still confirm ownership of patterns, retained size sets, communication cadence, and final balance timing. A clear landed-cost comparison is stronger than choosing the lowest ex-factory figure.

Buying On Unit Price

A quote 10% below competing offers may exclude heavier rib, tested fabric, labels, folding, or export cartons. Compare like-for-like specifications and request a line-item quotation before approving production.

• Confirm fabric composition and GSM
• List decoration, labels, and packaging
• State Incoterm, destination, and freight scope

Approving Vague Specifications

A tech pack without Pantone references, placement measurements, stitch details, and tolerances leaves room for interpretation. Submit a measurement chart, artwork files, trim list, and signed pre-production sample.

• Specify chest, body, sleeve, and hood measurements
• Set logo size and placement from fixed points
• Record acceptable measurement tolerances

Ignoring Wash And Fit

Cotton fleece and French terry can change after washing, while oversized and extended-size grading require more than scaling one base pattern. Wash-test the approved sample and approve a graded size set from XS through 3XL when applicable.

• Measure before and after wash testing
• Check shrinkage, twisting, pilling, and color change
• Review shoulder balance and sleeve length by size

Overloading The First Order

Six colors across four fits can turn a 100-unit MOQ into inventory that never reaches a useful depth per SKU. Start with one or two validated silhouettes, then repeat successful patterns with controlled color additions. Before shipment, confirm polybag warnings, barcode placement, carton marks, packed dimensions, final balance timing, and the agreed Incoterm. A packing list and shipping checklist prevent chargebacks, relabeling, and delivery disputes.

• Limit launch colors to proven demand
• Approve packaging before bulk packing
• Confirm pickup date and shipping documents

Position the First Drop

Three competitor reviews should compare retail price, GSM, fit, color count, and decoration placement. Use that evidence to select one customer segment and a credible opening price. Two to four core SKUs usually create a cleaner launch than many near-duplicates. Limit the first drop to proven silhouettes, two colors, and one coherent logo system.

• Compare landed cost against target retail
• Choose XS–3XL only when grading is approved
• Reserve one colorway for early replenishment

Build Production-Ready Specifications

One complete tech pack should state measurements, tolerances, Pantone references, fabric composition, GSM, trims, artwork files, labels, and packing instructions. A 320–420 GSM French terry or fleece option should be selected against climate, hand feel, and target cost. Two sample rounds are often enough when feedback is consolidated by one decision-maker. Approve a graded size set before bulk booking, especially for oversized and extended-size fits.

• Mark artwork dimensions and placements
• Specify shrinkage and wash testing
• Confirm drawcord, rib, and zipper standards

Book, Inspect, and Launch

A 100-unit OEM MOQ per style and color can support a controlled market test without tying up excessive inventory. Plan backward from launch: allow development, sampling, bulk production, freight, photography, and sales setup. Three inspection gates—fabric receipt, in-line sewing, and final packed goods—reduce preventable claims. Keep patterns, approved materials, and sales data ready so winning colors and sizes can be replenished quickly.

• Photograph approved pre-production samples
• Check measurements, decoration, and packing
• Forecast reorder points by size and color