Custom kids apparel · No minimum

Custom Kids Hoodies

Custom kids hoodies put your school crest, team logo, or camp name on a piece kids actually keep wearing, on the field, at school, and through the weekend. We embroider and print youth hoodies from Gildan and more, with no minimum and a free digital proof before we run your order. From $19.99 each.

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Trusted by schools, teams, and camps

Order with total confidence

Free digital proof See your exact kids hoodie before we make it.

No minimum order Order one or one hundred.

In-house decoration Embroidered or printed by our own US team.

Free US shipping On orders over $150.

Why schools and teams trust Arklavo

Proof, not promises

4.8 Rated 4.8 out of 5 by verified buyersVerified buyers, rated on Judge.me

1,000+

businesses, schools, and teams served

5.7

average pieces per first order

1 in 5

customers reorder for the next season

Star rating reflects live verified buyer reviews across our apparel range. Order figures are from Arklavo's own recent custom-apparel orders; most first orders we fill are a small sample run, not a bulk buy, which is why no minimum is real, not a slogan.

Branded kids hoodies in four steps

1

Choose your kids hoodies

Pullover or zip-up, embroidered or printed with your school logo, team crest, or camp name.

2

Add your logo

Upload in the customizer or send it to us and we handle the rest.

3

Approve a free proof

We send a digital proof before any production starts.

4

We make and ship

Made in house in 5 to 10 business days, then shipped with tracking, about 2 to 5 days in the US.

Live design studio

Design your custom kids hoodie in minutes

No design experience needed. Upload your school or team logo, add names or numbers, pick your colors and sizes, and see it on the hoodie in a live preview, all in our own studio.

Upload your logoPick colors and sizesLive 3D preview

Upload your logo or add text Drop in your school or team artwork, or type a name and number. We position it and send a proof.
Embroidery or printed finish Choose stitched embroidery for a durable raised logo, or DTG and DTF print for full-color graphics that hold up through wash after wash.
Free proof before we make it Approve a digital proof of your exact kids hoodie. No minimum, no setup fees.

Design your kids hoodie

Names and numbers included at no extra cost.

Order more, pay less per kids hoodie

Custom kids hoodies start at $19.99 each with no minimum and no setup fees. Standard bulk discounts apply as your quantity rises.

1 to 9

Full price

Single orders

10 to 23

5% off

Small teams

24 to 49

10% off

Class or squad

Embroidered or printed, up close

Every logo is decorated in our own US workshop. Pick raised, defined embroidery stitched right into the youth fleece, or a sharp DTG and DTF print with bright color and fine detail. We match the method to your artwork and the garment so it lasts wash after wash.

Embroidery or DTG and DTF print, your choice
No minimum and no setup or digitizing fees
Free digital proof before we run your order

Embroidered or printed in-house on youth fleece

Pullover or zip-up: which kids hoodie fits your group?

Two ways to wear your school or team logo. Both are decorated in-house with no minimum and a free digital proof before we run your order. Here is how the pullover and zip-up kids hoodies compare.

Compare	Pullover kids hoodieGildan Youth	Zip-up kids hoodieIndependent Trading Co. Youth
Look	Pullover front pocket, classic school look	Full-zip front, easy layer over a jersey
Material	Cotton-poly fleece, midweight and soft	Heavyweight brushed fleece, warm and structured
Fit	Relaxed, roomy for active kids	Slightly trimmer, sits a touch heavier
Best for	School days, big front team logo	Sideline wear, cooler weather events
Sizes	Youth XS to XL and select adult sizes	Youth S to XL and select adult sizes
Decoration	Embroidery, DTG, or DTF, no minimum	Embroidery, DTG, or DTF, no minimum
Stocked colors	Black, navy, gray, and more on request	Black, charcoal, navy (more on request)
From	$19.99 each	$34.99 each
	View Gildan Youth beanies	View Independent Trading Co. Youth beanies

Single kids hoodies start at $19.99. Exact tiered pricing for 12+, 50+, and 100+ comes back on your quote. Youth sizes vary by brand; ask about size charts on your quote for a full team or class run.

How your kids hoodies are made

Real embroidery and print, decorated and finished in our own US shop.

Embroidery or print, your call

We stitch your school crest or team logo right into the fleece for a raised, durable finish that holds through years of washes, or run DTG and DTF print when your design calls for full color or fine detail across the chest or back.

We digitize your artwork

Our team converts your logo into clean stitch files or print-ready art and sends you a proof to approve before we run a single piece, so the result matches your brand every time.

Finished embroidered custom beanies folded and ready to ship

Made to be worn hard

Gildan and Independent Trading Co. youth fleece built for active kids, finished and checked by hand before they ship to your school, team, or camp.

Case study

Custom Kids Hoodies Case Study: How a Private School Athletics Department Outfits Every Team

Consented customer team in their branded beanies. Added at build.

A private school athletics operations director turned to Arklavo for custom kids hoodies to outfit multiple teams under one order, without the case minimums that had blocked her at other suppliers..

No minimum to startFree proof approvedSimple seasonal reorders

Read the full case study

Why custom kids hoodies from Arklavo beat the usual options

Real stitched embroidery or print, no minimum, and days not weeks. It is a combination no promo shop, online marketplace, or local embroiderer offers all at once for kids apparel.

Option	Real stitched embroidery	No minimum	Days, not weeks
Promo shops	Sometimes	Often minimums	Varies
Online marketplaces	Varies by seller	Print only	Varies
Local embroiderer	Yes	Often a minimum	Often weeks
ArklavoBest value	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comparison reflects typical offerings in each category, not any single named company. Many no-minimum options apply only to printing, or set a separate minimum for embroidery. Arklavo decorates a single kids hoodie with no minimum, by embroidery or print.

What schools, teams, and camps say about their custom kids hoodies

Ordered one sample hoodie to test the embroidery and sizing before buying for the whole team. The proof came back fast and the stitching was clean on every hoodie we ordered after.

Marcus T.

Coach, youth soccer club

No minimum meant the PTA could test one pullover before our full class order. The kids have not taken them off and the embroidery still looks new after a full school year.

Rachel S.

PTA President, elementary school

Color matched our camp colors exactly and the hoodies held up through a whole summer of outdoor use. Reordering for next season took minutes.

Kyle B.

Director, youth summer camp

Market outlook

The custom apparel market is set to more than double by 2030

The market data lines up with what we see every week from schools and teams. Branded apparel is the biggest category in promotional products, and fleece and hoodies are a growing share of it as embroidery moves past 40 percent of the decorated-apparel market. More schools, clubs, and camps are choosing stitched logos on kids hoodies for the premium look, and they want it without a fifty-piece minimum. That is the shift we built Arklavo around.

Conor SmartApparel Expert, Arklavo

13%: projected yearly growth of the decorated-apparel market through 2030
$68B: projected market size by 2030, up from $29B in 2023
40%+: share of the decorated-apparel market now decorated by embroidery, the finish schools and teams want most

Market figures: Grand View Research (decorated apparel market) and ASI Research (US promotional products), 2024. Interpretation by Arklavo.

Everything to know before you order custom kids hoodies

Custom kids hoodies are the piece your school, team, or camp actually keeps wearing. We stock youth pullover and full-zip styles from Gildan and Independent Trading Co. in midweight and heavyweight fleece. Midweight runs soft and easy for everyday school wear; heavyweight feels substantial and holds its shape through active use on the sideline or at camp. Your logo goes on in real stitched embroidery, DTG print, or DTF transfer, whichever suits the artwork and the fabric best.

Choosing your custom kids hoodies

A midweight pullover reads classic and takes a big front chest logo well, and it is the go-to for school spirit wear and camp gear. A heavyweight or full-zip style feels more substantial and works as a sideline layer over a jersey. We carry pullover and zip-up styles in youth sizes from Gildan and Independent Trading Co., in black, navy, gray, and charcoal with more shades available on request.

Embroidery, DTG, or DTF

We stitch your school crest or team logo into the chest or sleeve for a raised, durable finish, or run DTG and DTF print when your design needs full color or fine detail. Embroidery holds up longest for repeated washing, which makes it popular for school uniforms and camp gear. We digitize your artwork in house at no charge and send a proof before a stitch is made.

Ordering, no minimums, and reorders

There is no minimum, so a PTA, coach, or camp director can order a single sample to check the color, fit, and decoration before a full class or team run. The price per hoodie falls automatically as the quantity rises. We send a free digital proof before anything is made, and once your logo is on file, reorders are simple.

Custom kids hoodies suit youth sports teams, elementary and middle schools, PTAs, summer camps, clubs, and after-school programs. Embroidery looks sharp on a left chest or sleeve; full-color print covers large front graphics. Pick a pullover for a classic school-spirit look or a full-zip for an easy layer over a jersey or polo. Send your logo and quantity for a quote

Kids hoodie sizing and fit

Youth hoodies come in real apparel sizes, not one-size-fits-all. We carry youth XS through XL across most styles, and can often include adult sizes in the same order. Here is how to size a run for a class, team, or camp group.

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Youth XS to XL

Most youth styles run XS to XL. A standard fit lands true to size for active kids. If the group wants a roomier feel for layering over a jersey or long sleeve, size up one. We can sort a full size run on a single order and mix youth and adult sizes together. Send us your group breakdown on the quote and we will confirm what is in stock.

Custom beanie sizing guide showing cuffed and ribbed fit, 54 to 61 cm

Fit by cut

A pullover youth hoodie wears like a classic crew piece and sits a touch fuller through the body, great for school days and weekend wear. A full-zip wears a little trimmer and layers cleanly over a jersey or long sleeve shirt. Heavyweight fleece feels more structured; midweight drapes softer. Tell us the look and use case and we will match the right style and size run.

Built to last through school years and seasons

Whether the logo is embroidered or printed, we set it to hold up through real use, so it will not crack, peel, or fade, wash after wash, season after season.

Wash cold and inside out, then tumble dry low or hang to dry to keep the fleece soft and the decoration sharp.

Read the full hoodie care guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best custom kids hoodies for schools, teams, and camps?

Custom kids hoodies with stitched embroidery or DTG print work well for schools, youth sports teams, and summer camps. A midweight pullover in cotton-poly fleece is the most popular choice for everyday school wear and spirit gear, while a full-zip style layers cleanly over a jersey for sideline or outdoor use. Both styles are available with no minimum order and a free digital proof. Request a quote to see options in your colors.

What youth sizes do you carry for kids hoodies?

We carry youth XS through XL on most styles, with some brands extending to youth XXL or blending into adult small and medium. Exact sizing varies by brand and style. When you request a quote, share your size breakdown by youth size and we will confirm what is in stock and send a size chart so you can plan your full team or class run accurately.

Do youth hoodies fit true to size or should I size up?

Most youth hoodies fit true to size for a comfortable, active fit. If kids will be wearing the hoodie over a long sleeve shirt or jersey, sizing up one gives a roomier layering feel. Pullover styles run slightly fuller through the body than full-zip cuts. We recommend checking the brand size chart on your quote or ordering one sample before a full class or team run.

What hoodie styles are available for kids?

We offer pullover and full-zip styles in youth sizes. Pullovers have the classic kangaroo pocket and are the go-to for school spirit wear and everyday use. Full-zip hoodies work well as sideline layers over jerseys for sports teams and outdoor camps. Both are available in midweight and heavyweight fleece options from Gildan and Independent Trading Co., decorated by embroidery or print with no minimum.

Can you embroider a school crest or team logo on youth hoodies?

Yes. We embroider school crests, team logos, club marks, and camp names directly into the fleece for a raised, durable finish that holds up through years of washing. We digitize your artwork in house at no extra charge and send a digital proof for approval before any stitching starts. Embroidery works on the left chest, sleeve, or back yoke. No minimum order is required.

What decoration methods are available for kids hoodies?

We offer three decoration methods: embroidery, DTG (direct-to-garment) print, and DTF (direct-to-film) transfer. Embroidery gives a raised, stitched finish ideal for logos and crests. DTG and DTF print suit full-color artwork, gradients, and large front graphics. We recommend embroidery for school uniforms and long-term wear, and print for detailed art or brighter color fills. We advise on the best method once we see your artwork.

Is there a minimum order for custom youth hoodies?

No. There is no minimum order, so a PTA, coach, or camp director can order a single kids hoodie to check the color, fit, and decoration quality before committing to a full class or team run. The price per hoodie falls automatically as the quantity rises, with discounts starting at 10 pieces. Request a quote for the exact price on your quantity.

How long does it take to receive custom kids hoodies?

Most orders are made in house in 5 to 10 business days after proof approval, then shipped with tracking and arrive in approximately 2 to 5 days within the US. Rush timelines are available on some orders. If you have a school event, season start date, or camp opening, include your needed-by date on the quote and we will confirm whether the timeline works before you commit.

Do I get to see a proof before you make the hoodies?

Yes. Every order includes a free digital proof showing your logo positioned on the hoodie before production begins. We send the proof after reviewing your artwork and confirming the decoration method and placement. No hoodies are made until you approve the proof. If you need changes to the sizing, placement, or colors, we revise and resend at no charge.

Do you offer bulk pricing for school or camp orders?

Yes. Bulk discounts apply automatically: 5 percent off at 10 hoodies, 10 percent off at 24, 15 percent off at 50, 20 percent off at 100, and 25 percent off at 250 or more. No setup fees or digitizing charges are added. Single hoodies start at $19.99 each and free US shipping applies on orders over $150. Request a quote with your quantity for the exact per-piece price.

Can I reorder the same kids hoodies for the next school year or season?

Yes. Once your logo is digitized and on file, reorders are straightforward. Share the same style, color, and size breakdown and we reproduce the decoration from the stored files. Many schools and youth sports teams reorder each season without needing to re-submit artwork or approve a new proof unless the design changes. Request a quote and reference your previous order for the fastest turnaround.

Can I order a mix of youth and adult sizes in the same order?

Yes. Many schools and clubs need adult sizes for coaches, parents, or staff alongside youth sizes for kids. We can include both in a single order at the same decoration setup, so the logo matches across all sizes. Share your full size breakdown by youth and adult size when you request a quote and we will confirm availability and price for the combined run.