Custom Heavyweight Hoodies

Custom heavyweight hoodies bring thicker fleece and a warmer build to your team's daily layer, decorated with your logo in stitch or print. Eight Gildan and Jerzees styles run $29.99 to $54.99, with no minimum order.

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Custom Heavyweight Hoodies for Cold Mornings and Hard Wear

This collection narrows the hoodie range to its heaviest builds: Gildan heavyweight zip hoodies and Jerzees heavyweight pullovers, each available embroidered or printed. All eight styles come in men's and women's cuts, so crews that load trucks at dawn and teams that practice outdoors past October can standardize on one thick fleece instead of layering thin ones.

Two Proven Mills, Zip or Pullover

Gildan supplies the full-zip side of the range, handy for crews that pull layers on and off all shift, while Jerzees covers the classic heavyweight pullover. Both mills have decades of fleece production behind them, and both cuts are offered in embroidered and printed versions, so you can pick the closure style first and the decoration method second.

Embroidered or Printed, Starting at $29.99

Printed styles open the range at $29.99 and embroidered zips top out at $54.99, a tight band that keeps bulk orders predictable. There is no minimum on custom heavyweight hoodies either. Upload your logo and a free digital proof shows placement and colors on the exact style you picked before production starts, with revisions at no cost.

Thick Fleece, Quick Turnaround

A heavier blank does not slow the schedule. Your order enters production once the proof gets your sign-off and comes off the line two days later, then spends 3 to 5 days in shipping. Rush order and express shipping options are available if the timeline is tight.

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Live design studio

See your logo sitting on the fleece before we make it

Heavy fleece takes decoration differently than a thin hoodie. Upload your logo, pick the color and the size run, and watch the mark land on the fabric in a live preview.

Upload your logoPick colors & sizesLive 3D preview

Upload your logo or add names Drop in your artwork or type names. We set the placement for a heavy fleece panel and send a proof.
Embroidery or DTG on heavy fleece Stitched thread sits proud of a dense fleece face. DTG prints flat and soft. Run either, or mix both across one order.
Free proof before we cut thread Approve a digital proof of your exact hoodie. No minimum, no setup fees.

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Embroidery on heavy fleece: stitch density and backing

A dense fleece face swallows thin stitching. We digitize heavier for this fabric and raise the stitch density so the thread sits on top of the pile instead of sinking into it, then back the panel with a stabilizer so the knit cannot stretch under the needle. That is the whole reason a mark on a heavy hoodie still reads clean after a winter of daily wear.

Digitized for heavy fleece, not reused from a T-shirt file
Backing behind the panel so the knit holds shape under the needle
Free proof before we cut a single thread

embroidery stitched into heavyweight fleece on custom heavyweight hoodies

Frequently Asked Questions

What weight counts as a heavyweight hoodie?

Heavyweight is a marketing word, not a regulated standard, so the only reliable check is the fabric weight on the spec sheet. In the US that is ounces per square yard (oz/yd²); elsewhere it is grams per square meter (GSM). They convert directly, so 8.0 oz/yd² is 271 g/m². As a working guide, light hoodies sit under 8 oz, the heavy blend range runs roughly 8 to 9 oz, and 12 oz is about the top of what stays practical for a branded hoodie. If a listing says heavyweight but gives no number, treat it as a claim rather than a spec.

How heavy are the hoodies in this collection?

The Gildan heavy blend zips publish 8.0 oz/yd², which is 271 g/m², in a 50% cotton and 50% polyester fleece with air-jet yarn to reduce pilling. The Jerzees pullovers are an 80% cotton and 20% polyester fleece specified as heavyweight, with a double-lined hood and spandex-blended ribbed cuffs, but the mill publishes no ounce figure for them, so we do not put a number against it. The heaviest fleece Arklavo decorates is a 12 oz/yd² Champion Reverse Weave pullover, which sits in the wider custom hoodies range rather than this collection.

Is there a minimum order for custom heavyweight hoodies?

No. There is no minimum order on custom heavyweight hoodies. Order a single hoodie to feel the weight of the fleece and check the stitch in person, then run the rest for the crew once you are happy.

Does a heavier hoodie hold embroidery better?

Yes, and there is a mechanical reason. Thread needs something to bite into. On a thin fleece the needle perforates a loose knit and the design drifts as the fabric moves, so edges soften and small lettering closes up. A dense heavy fleece anchors every stitch and moves less under the needle, so the mark stays square instead of pulling oval after a few wash cycles. We digitize specifically for heavy fleece rather than reusing a T-shirt file, raise the stitch density so thread sits on top of the pile, and back the panel so the knit holds its shape.

How long do custom heavyweight hoodies take to arrive?

Production takes 2 days once you approve your free digital proof, and shipping then takes 3 to 5 business days. For cold-season kit, ordering by mid-October comfortably covers a crew before the first hard frost. We ship worldwide, and shipping is free on orders over $150 or the local-currency equivalent.

What sizes do the heavyweight hoodies come in?

It depends on the build, so check before planning a team run. The Gildan heavy blend zips cover XS to 5XL, which fits a mixed crew inside one order. The Jerzees pullovers run Small to 2XL in 9 colors. If part of your team needs above 2XL, put those people on the zip and keep the pullover for everyone else, or simply run the whole crew on the zip. We sort a full size run on a single order either way, and heavy fleece sits structured rather than clingy, so standard fit lands true to size.