Custom Mens Hoodies: A Customer Review and Buying Guide

In August 2024, Mag reviewed a custom logo hoodie from Arklavo. The hoodie was a replacement for an earlier one that shrank, and Mag was happy with how the logo turned out and how well the piece was made. Mag also left sizing advice for the next buyer. The review is quoted exactly below, followed by a practical guide to choosing custom mens hoodies for a team.

Arklavo customer review

“I needed a replacement hoodie cuse the one I got shrunk, but the logo looks great! Made really well too! If you do order, then get a size bigger then you actually are.”

Mag, Aug 2024

What was ordered

The review was left on a listing titled Custom Logo Design Hoodie, Company Logo Hooded Sweatshirt, Personalized Logo Pullover, Your Logo Here, Team Logo Text, Create Your Graphic. So this is a pullover hoodie with a logo or custom graphic. The review does not say how many hoodies were ordered, who they were for, what color they were or what the logo showed, so none of that is claimed here. It also does not say which brand made the earlier hoodie that shrank.

Three things in the review are clear. A replacement was needed. The logo looked great. And the buyer thought the hoodie was made well. The last line is advice rather than a complaint about this order: if you order, go a size bigger than you actually are. That is Mag's opinion, and the next section explains how to handle sizing on your own order.

Getting the size right

Sizing is the part of a hoodie order people most often regret, and Mag's closing line shows why it is worth a minute of thought. Sweatshirts are cut differently from brand to brand, and fleece garments can feel snugger after washing than they did out of the package. The review does not say whether Mag sized up, only that the next buyer should, and plenty of buyers in between sizes will want to think the same way.

• Check the size chart on the product page for the exact style. Do not rely on the size you wear in another brand.
• Measure a hoodie you already own and like, then compare the chest width and length against the chart.
• Think about layering. If your team wears the hoodie over a work shirt, you may want more room than someone wearing it over a tee.
• If you are between sizes, ask in your quote request. A reply comes within 1 business hour on weekdays.
• For a team, order a few extra pieces in the middle sizes or add sizes later. There is no minimum, so a second small order costs you no penalty.

When you wash a new hoodie, follow the care label on the garment. Cool water and a gentle dry cycle are kinder to any sweatshirt, and they protect the decoration as well.

Choosing custom mens hoodies for a team

A hoodie that gets worn weekly needs to suit the people and the setting. Browse the full range of custom hoodies and compare these points on the product page for each style. Groups that like a classic athletic label can also browse custom Champion teamwear.

Pullover or zip. Pullovers give the cleanest area for a logo. Zip hoodies are easier to take on and off, which helps in a warm room or a busy shift, but the zipper runs through the middle of the chest, so the logo sits to one side.

Fabric weight. Heavier fleece feels warm and holds its shape. Lighter fleece layers better and suits indoor work. The details vary by style, so read the listing.

Cut. Mens cuts are usually straight through the body with a roomier shoulder. If your group includes women or people who prefer a different fit, look for unisex styles or order a mix.

Color. Darker hoodies hide wear and make a light logo stand out. Lighter ones show dark thread and ink well but need washing sooner. Choose the color before you finalize the artwork.

Decoration method and where the logo goes

Mag's logo is the thing the review praises, so it is worth knowing how logos are applied. Arklavo offers embroidery, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, heat press and, on select items, DTF.

Embroidery is the classic choice for a hoodie. The stitches sit on the surface of thick fleece and keep their look through many washes, and the thread gives a raised, finished appearance. It suits solid shapes, clear letters and a small number of colors. Fine detail, tiny text and gradients are better printed. DTG and heat press handle colorful artwork and larger designs, such as a graphic across the back.

The left chest is the usual position for a small mark. A centered chest logo is bolder. Many teams add a second placement, such as a name or slogan on the back or a small mark on a sleeve. If a hooded style makes a back design tricky, ask which placement works best before you approve the proof.

Artwork tips

Send the cleanest logo you have. Vector files in SVG, PDF, AI or EPS format give the sharpest result because they scale without blur. PNG and JPG files also work when they are large and clear. Avoid screenshots and tiny web images. If you only have a low-resolution file, send it anyway and say so; it can be reviewed before the proof is made.

On the proof, check the spelling, the colors and the size of the logo against the hoodie. A logo that looks right on a screen can feel too small or too big once it sits on a full garment, and the proof is the time to change it.

How an order works at Arklavo

• No minimum order. One hoodie is a valid order.
• No setup fees.
• A free digital proof, approved by you before anything is made.
• Production takes about 2 business days after proof approval.
• US shipping takes 3 to 5 business days. Shipping is free over $150.
• Volume discounts: 5% at 10 to 23 pieces, 10% at 24 to 49, 15% at 50 to 99 and 20% at 100 or more.
• Defects reported within 30 days are remade, repaired or refunded.

Reordering and replacing a hoodie

Mag's order was a replacement, and that is a common reason to reorder: a hoodie wore out, shrank, was lost or no longer fits. Your approved design stays on file, and reorders have no minimum, so you can replace one hoodie without placing a bulk order. When the replacement is a different color or cut than the original, the sizing may shift too, so compare the size chart again before you confirm.

Frequently asked questions

Should I order a size bigger than I normally wear?

Mag's review suggests it, and that is one buyer's opinion about a single order. Compare your measurements with the size chart for the exact style, and ask in your quote request if you are between sizes.

Can I order just one hoodie?

Yes. There is no minimum order. Volume discounts begin at 10 pieces.

Will the logo hold up in the wash?

Embroidery is well suited to fleece and keeps its look through repeated washing. Follow the care label on the garment and wash on a gentle cycle.

What artwork files can I send?

Any of PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI or EPS. A vector file gives the cleanest stitching, so lead with that if you have one.

How long does a hoodie order take?

Hoodies are produced in about 2 business days once the proof is approved. After that, count 3 to 5 business days for delivery in the US.

What if my hoodie arrives with a defect?

Contact Arklavo inside the first 30 days. The hoodie can be remade, repaired or refunded.

Ready to plan your own hoodies? Request a quote and get a free digital proof before anything is produced.