A Comprehensive Guide To Choosing The Best Custom Hoodies

There is something amazing about getting into a bulky, soft, and comfortable fleece, and when they come attached with a hood, the snuggles and warmth only multiply. Yes, you guessed it – we are talking about comfy and convenient hoodies. Perfect for the winter season, a hoodie is a quintessential clothing item with a special place in each closet. Only one thing can make this hoodie even more special than it already is – a custom hoodie. Like custom t-shirts, brands like CustPrint make custom hoodies – one can design their own fashionable printed hoodies for men, women, and children. 

However, to pick the softest & stylish customised hoodies, you need to have some idea about hoodies and their customization, and this comprehensive guide is the perfect insight into that: 

Know which Hoodie styles you want

Hoodies are so common across the world that they boast of their season - hoodie season. First and foremost, get acquainted with the various hoodie styles – a pullover style and then a zip-up style. The names give away the difference between the styles, defined by how you wear them. Pullover hoodies are worn over the head and have one big front pocket. On the other hand, a zip-up hoodie has two pockets in the front and is zipped up. There are other styles that are not so popular such as quarter-zip hoodies, side-zips, button-downs, sleeveless hoodies, feather fringes, etc., but we will stick to the original styles. 

Be sure about the hoodie fabrics.

Like T-shirts, hoodies are made of various fabrics and blends. There’s cotton, polyester cotton/poly blends, fleece, etc.

Customizing the hoodie

This versatile piece of clothing has numerous customizing methods and print locations. However, each style has its restrictions. For example, if you want to print on a pullover hoodie, the big front pocket is restrictive, and the zipper restricts the zip-ups.

• A zip-up hoodie needs to be printed strategically because what you plan to design needs to keep the center zipper in mind. There will be a gap up front and center, so design keeping that in mind. Opt for wide letter spacing, so nothing gets cut. In short, keep the zipper gap in mind. 

• A pullover hoodie also comes with customization print restrictions. Pullover hoodies have a limited height constraint in the front because of the front pocket. Even without a front pocket, the maximum chest print height is 10″, and it could be limited to 6″ on the smaller hoodies. If you go beyond the chest area to print, it will cost you more. 

Be careful about the hoodie sizes.

Cotton hoodies will be a bit more prone to shrinkage than their blended and polyester counterparts. You should know that a difference exists in men, women, and unisex hoodies. The main difference is that a women’s hoodie is more contoured to suit the female figure. Then you will have a standard, oversized, and slim fit. Some will fit snugger, while some will appear bulky. Customized printing platforms such as CustPrint share the size guide and product specifications, which help you with your size selection. Read descriptions cautiously; if the garment does not state that it is slim fit retail or fashion fit, it’s a standard size.

When it comes to customisation, you will find endless options available; you can always choose your slogan, style, design, and logo and customise it to your liking. Once you are well acquainted with these various facets of a hoodie, you will never go wrong while placing a custom hoodie order.