Hoodie Customization Program for Schools and School Districts with Padding and Wadding
Hoodie Customization Program for Schools and School Districts
This programme covers the full path from a hoodie concept to repeatable bulk supply for schools and school districts. The build starts from everyday-casual references — hoodie in french terry — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most hoodie buyers arrive with one of these problems: the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders, or the fit drifted between sizes. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Hoodie |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | French Terry |
| Decoration | Padding and Wadding |
| Fabric weight | 240-280 gsm |
| Fit options | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Placement Printing — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- Laser Cutting — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- Distressed Finish — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- Yarn Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
- DTG Digital Printing — quoted per position and per colour on French Terry.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a French Terry-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with padding and wadding applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 check and packing
Quality control
Every bulk lot is compared against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and wash behaviour. Hoodie reorders stay comparable over time because the spec, the lab dip and the golden sample are all on file.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
Start your hoodie programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
