Hoodie orders start at 100 pieces per style, with sizes mixed, and every order is preceded by a sample you approve. Our hoodie minimum order and samples terms are the same across all four styles, and your quotation confirms the price, sample terms, colour split, lead time and shipping for your specific order.
This post walks through each stage of a hoodie order and what to prepare at each one, so you can plan a launch around confirmed dates rather than guesses.
The minimum, explained
The minimum is 100 pieces per style. Our styles are the pullover hoodie, zip hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt and oversized fit.
- Per style. 100 pullovers meets the minimum. 50 pullovers and 50 zip hoodies does not, because each style counts separately.
- Sizes mixed. Within a style, split the 100 across S to 3XL however suits your buyers.
- Colours. You can order more than one colour in a style. The colour split is confirmed in your quotation because it depends on the fabric and colours you choose.
- Fabric. Each style comes in cotton fleece or French terry. If you want both fabrics, tell us so the quotation can confirm how that works for your order.
Worked examples
| Order | Meets the minimum? |
|---|---|
| 100 pullover hoodies, black, fleece, sizes mixed | Yes |
| 150 crewneck sweatshirts, 75 grey and 75 navy | Yes, colour split confirmed at quotation |
| 70 oversized and 30 zip hoodies | No, each style needs 100 |
| 100 zip hoodies, French terry, one colour, all sizes | Yes |
Samples
We make a sample in your chosen style and fabric, with your branding where possible, so you can check fit, weight and finish. Sample terms are confirmed in your quotation.
Use the sample to answer real questions:
- Does the weight feel right for your market and season?
- Does the hood keep its shape?
- Do the cuffs and hem rib recover after stretching?
- Is the embroidery or print the size and position you want?
- How does it look and measure after a few washes?
Bulk production follows the approved sample, so anything you want changed should be raised before approval. If you are deciding between fleece and French terry, discuss sampling both when you request the quotation.
Timelines
Lead time is confirmed in the quotation for each order. It depends on the style, fabric, quantity, decoration and the time of year, so we do not give a general figure that might not apply to you.
To plan well:
- Work back from your launch or event date.
- Allow time for the sample to reach you and for you to test it.
- Allow time for any sample changes.
- Add the production lead time from your quotation.
- Add shipping time for your destination.
Hoodies are seasonal for many brands. If you are aiming for a winter launch, start the enquiry early enough that sample approval does not become rushed.
College and event orders have a fixed date that cannot move, such as a graduation, a sports meet or a festival. For these, collect names and sizes from the group before you enquire, so the size split is final from the start. Changing quantities after the sample is approved can affect the lead time confirmed in the quotation, so a settled list saves time later. If artwork needs approval from a committee or a college office, get that sign-off before the sample stage as well.
Payment and production
Once you accept the quotation and approve the sample:
- an advance payment starts production;
- we produce to the approved sample;
- our quality check covers measurements, seams, hood, zips and pockets, cuffs and hem, decoration and labels;
- the order is packed to your specification;
- the balance is paid before dispatch;
- the order is dispatched by the method agreed in the quotation.
We take enquiries from buyers worldwide. Shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation.
What to put in your enquiry
A complete enquiry gets an accurate quotation sooner. Include:
- Style. Pullover, zip, crewneck or oversized.
- Fabric. Cotton fleece or French terry, and any weight preference.
- Colours. Names, a reference photo or a swatch.
- Quantity per size. For example S 12, M 28, L 30, XL 18, 2XL 8, 3XL 4.
- Trims. Drawcords, eyelets, rib type, zip finish on zip hoodies.
- Decoration. Embroidery, print or woven patch, with positions and artwork.
- Labels and tags. Neck label, wash-care label, hang tag.
- Packing. Folding, polybags, barcodes, stickers.
- Destination country. For labelling requirements and shipping.
If something is undecided, say so and we will suggest options. Our guide to what affects the price per piece of white label hoodies explains how each of these details changes the quotation.
Reorders
Reorders follow the same per-style minimum with sizes mixed. Because the style, fabric, branding and packing are already approved, a reorder is usually simpler to confirm. Track which sizes and colours sold so the reorder goes where demand is.
For the rules that apply across every product we make, see our minimum order and samples page.
Choose your style from our white label hoodies and send us the details above. We will reply with a quotation covering price, sample terms and lead time.