How much do custom hoodies cost?
A printed Gildan 18500 hoodie costs $22 each at 24 pieces ($528 total, shipped free) and $32 for a single hoodie, plus $12 shipping because one hoodie is under the $50 free-shipping line. The price per hoodie falls to $20 at 100 pieces; embroidering a left-chest logo instead of printing costs $26 each at 24.
Price per hoodie by quantity
| Quantity | Printed (one location) | Embroidered left chest | Order total, printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hoodie | $32 | $36 + $55 digitizing | $44 (incl. $12 shipping) |
| 6 hoodies | $26 | $32 + $55 digitizing | $156 shipped free |
| 12 hoodies | $24 | $28 + $55 digitizing | $288 shipped free |
| 24 hoodies | $22 | $26 | $528 shipped free |
| 48 hoodies | $21 | $24 | $1,008 shipped free |
| 100 hoodies | $20 | $22 | $2,000 shipped free |
| 250 hoodies | $19 | $21 | $4,750 shipped free |
Gildan 18500 Heavy Blend hooded sweatshirt, sizes S–XL, any color, one print or one left-chest logo. Embroidery digitizing ($55, once per logo) is waived at 24+ embroidered pieces. Live prices on the Gildan 18500 page.
What moves the price
- Quantity of that hoodie style. Every color and size of the same style counts toward one quantity break, so 12 black and 12 grey Gildan 18500s price as 24.
- Which hoodie. The decoration price is the same for every hoodie; the blank adds its own amount. Today the Gildan 18500 adds $12, the Gildan 18000 crewneck adds $8, and the heavier Bella+Canvas 3719 sponge-fleece hoodie adds $21 (S–XL). Every hoodie in the catalog shows its price.
- Print locations. One location is included. Front and back adds $4 a hoodie ($26 each at 24); a sleeve adds $3.
- Big sizes. 2XL and up cost more because the blank does: a 2XL Gildan 18500 is $31 at 24 instead of $22.
- Not the number of colors. There is no per-color charge and no setup fee, so a full-color DTF print costs the same as a one-color logo.
Three real-world examples
| Order | Each | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15 team hoodies, front print | $24 | $360 |
| 24 company hoodies, left-chest embroidery | $26 | $624 |
| 24 hoodies, logo front + name list on back | $26 | $624 |
| 24 crewneck sweatshirts (Gildan 18000) instead | $18 | $432 |
All shipped free. Sizes S–XL.
Printed or embroidered?
Print when the design is large, colorful or a one-season event hoodie — a full-front print can be up to 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall above the pocket. Embroider when it is a small logo that has to look good for years on staff or a business; stitching outlasts print on fleece and costs about $4 more per hoodie at 24. See what embroidery costs for hats and polos.
How to spend less
- Keep everyone in one hoodie style so the whole group reaches the next quantity break together.
- Use one print location unless the back really earns its $4.
- Order 2XL+ only for the people who need it — there is no penalty for a size mix.
- Order early: standard production is 4 business days after you approve the proof; $50 rush cuts it to 2.
Questions people ask
Is there a minimum order for custom hoodies?
No quantity minimum — one hoodie is fine. The only floor is a $20 order total, which one hoodie already clears.
Do 2XL and 3XL hoodies cost more?
Yes, because the blank costs more. On a Gildan 18500 at 24 pieces, S–XL is $22 and 2XL is $31.
Can I mix hoodie colors in one order?
Yes. Colors and sizes of the same hoodie style count together for the quantity break.
How long do custom hoodies take?
4 business days of production after you approve your free proof, then 1–4 days in transit. Rush production is 2 business days for a flat $50.
Prices are our live checkout prices on October 7, 2026 for the garments named; garment prices follow the supplier and every product page shows today's price. No setup fees, no quantity minimum, free shipping over $50.