If you are starting a clothing brand or preparing a new streetwear collection, one of the first questions you may have is: how much do 100 custom hoodies cost?
For a basic order of 100 custom hoodies made from 400–500GSM 100% cotton, a reasonable manufacturing reference is approximately $18–$22 per piece before decoration and international shipping.
However, there is no single fixed price for custom hoodies. Fabric quality, garment construction, printing, embroidery, washing treatments, labels and many other details can change the final production cost.
The following examples are intended to help clothing brands understand the approximate budget required for a 100-piece custom hoodie order.
How Much Do 100 Custom Hoodies Cost?
For a relatively standard 400–500GSM 100% cotton blank custom hoodie, the approximate manufacturing cost can be:
| Customization | Estimated Cost Per Piece | Estimated Cost for 100 Pieces |
| 400–500GSM 100% Cotton Blank Hoodie | $18–$22 | $1,800–$2,200 |
| Hoodie + Small Embroidery | $18.76–$22.76 | $1,876–$2,276 |
| Hoodie + Standard Screen Printing | $19.50–$23.50 | $1,950–$2,350 |
Please note: These figures are budget references rather than fixed quotations.
The $18–$22 base price can vary depending on the cotton yarn and fabric quality, fabric construction, sewing requirements and garment details.
International shipping is not included in the examples above.
How Much Does Embroidery Add to a Custom Hoodie?
For a relatively simple small embroidery design within approximately 3cm, the additional production cost can be around:
+$0.76 per piece
For 100 hoodies, this would add approximately:
$76
Therefore, a basic 400–500GSM cotton hoodie with a small embroidered logo could cost approximately:
$18.76–$22.76 per piece
or approximately:
$1,876–$2,276 for 100 pieces.
However, embroidery cost changes significantly according to the actual artwork.
A larger embroidery design, higher stitch count, multiple embroidery locations, appliqué embroidery, 3D or puff embroidery, or more complicated artwork will normally cost more.
The final embroidery price therefore needs to be calculated from the actual design file and embroidery requirements.
How Much Does Screen Printing Add to 100 Hoodies?
For a relatively standard screen-printed graphic with a width of approximately 30cm, a simple reference cost could be around:
+$1.50 per piece
For 100 hoodies:
$1.50 × 100 = $150
This would put the approximate manufacturing budget at:
$19.50–$23.50 per hoodie
or:
$1,950–$2,350 for 100 pieces.
However, 30cm width alone is not enough to determine the actual screen-printing cost.
The height and total printing area matter, as do the number of colors, print locations, artwork complexity and printing technique.
For this reason, $1.50 per piece should only be treated as a simple example rather than a standard screen-printing price.
Embroidery vs Screen Printing: Which Is Cheaper?
Many new clothing brands assume that embroidery is always more expensive than screen printing.
That is not necessarily true.
In our example, a small embroidery design within approximately 3cm adds around $0.76 per piece, while a much larger screen-printed graphic around 30cm wide may add approximately $1.50 per piece.
The comparison therefore depends on the actual design.
Embroidery can be suitable for:
- Small chest logos
- Brand logos
- Premium minimalist designs
- Text and smaller artwork
- Designs where a textured finish is desired
Screen printing can be suitable for:
- Larger front or back graphics
- Streetwear artwork
- Bold graphic designs
- Medium and larger production quantities
- Designs requiring specific screen-printing effects
Instead of choosing a technique simply because one sounds cheaper, clothing brands should consider the artwork size, visual effect, garment design and production quantity.
Why Is 100 Pieces a Common MOQ for Custom Hoodies?
Customers sometimes ask: “Why can’t I produce only 20 custom hoodies at the same unit price?”
The reason is that custom clothing production involves several suppliers and production processes, and many of the costs exist before sewing the first garment.
1. Fabric Usually Needs to Be Purchased by the Roll
For fully customized clothing, manufacturers generally need to purchase fabric specifically for the order.
Fabric suppliers have minimum purchasing requirements, and buying a full roll is often necessary to obtain a reasonable production price.
Producing only 20 garments does not necessarily mean the factory can purchase only enough fabric for exactly 20 garments.
2. Cutting Has Fixed Preparation Costs
Before sewing begins, the pattern needs to be prepared, fabric needs to be laid out, markers arranged and garment panels cut.
The preparation required to cut 20 hoodies can be quite similar to the preparation required to cut 100.
This means very small orders distribute these fixed costs across far fewer garments.
3. Sewing Workers Need Time to Become Familiar With the Style
A sewing line does not immediately reach maximum efficiency when a new design enters production.
Workers first need to understand the construction, sewing sequence and quality requirements.
If the factory produces only 20 pieces, workers may have only just become familiar with the garment when the entire order is already finished.
With around 100 pieces, production becomes considerably more practical and efficient.
4. Embroidery and Printing Also Have Setup Requirements
Embroidery requires artwork preparation, embroidery programming and machine setup.
Screen printing can require screens, color preparation, positioning and production setup.
These preparation costs are difficult to distribute efficiently across extremely small quantities.
5. 100 Pieces Creates a More Practical Balance
For many custom clothing projects, 100 pieces per design is a practical starting MOQ because it creates a better balance between fabric purchasing, cutting, sewing, printing or embroidery, factory efficiency and customer investment.
It is large enough for the production process to operate more efficiently while still being manageable for many emerging and independent clothing brands.
Why Can Two Orders of 100 Hoodies Have Very Different Prices?
Quantity alone does not determine the price.
For example, consider two brands both ordering:
100 pieces / 500GSM / 100% cotton hoodies
Brand A wants:
- Standard hoodie construction
- Small 3cm chest embroidery
- Standard labels
Brand B wants:
- Custom oversized pattern
- Special hood construction
- Large front screen print
- Back embroidery
- Custom ribbing
- Distressed or washed finish
- Multiple custom labels and trims
Even though both brands are ordering exactly 100 hoodies, their final production costs will be very different.
This is why professional custom clothing manufacturers normally need to review the final design or tech pack before providing an accurate quotation.
What Affects the Final Price of Custom Hoodies?
- Fabric composition
- Fabric weight (GSM)
- Cotton and yarn quality
- Garment construction
- Size chart and fit
- Printing technique
- Print dimensions
- Number of print colors
- Embroidery size and stitch count
- Number of decoration locations
- Washing or distressed treatments
- Custom labels
- Hangtags and trims
- Packaging requirements
- Total order quantity
Even relatively small design changes can affect manufacturing cost.
How to Get an Accurate Custom Hoodie Quote
The best way to receive an accurate quotation is to provide the manufacturer with as much final production information as possible.
Ideally, send:
- Front and back design
- Quantity
- Size chart
- Fabric composition
- Preferred GSM
- Printing or embroidery artwork
- Artwork dimensions and placement
- Color requirements
- Label and trim requirements
- Washing or special finishing requirements
A complete tech pack is even better.
The manufacturer can then evaluate fabric consumption, sewing complexity, printing or embroidery costs and other production requirements before calculating the final price.
Should You Make a Sample Before Ordering 100 Hoodies?
For a new custom design, we recommend developing a sample before starting bulk production.
A physical sample allows you to check:
- Fabric quality and hand feel
- Fabric weight
- Garment measurements
- Fit and silhouette
- Printing quality
- Embroidery quality
- Artwork size and placement
- Colors
- Labels and trims
- Overall construction
This is particularly important for streetwear designs involving oversized fits, heavyweight fabrics, washing treatments or complicated decoration.
Once the sample has been approved, the confirmed specifications can be used as the reference for bulk production.
Custom Hoodie Manufacturing for Clothing Brands
ASNA Apparel provides custom hoodie sample development and bulk manufacturing for streetwear brands, independent fashion labels and clothing businesses.
We can develop hoodies according to your own design, including custom fabrics, GSM, measurements, printing, embroidery, washing effects, labels, trims and packaging.
For more hoodie manufacturing options, visit our Custom Hoodie Manufacturer category.
If you already have a design or tech pack, contact ASNA Apparel for an accurate quotation.
Important Pricing Note
All prices mentioned in this article are approximate production references for budgeting purposes only and are not fixed quotations.
The final cost of custom hoodies depends on your actual design, fabric requirements, garment construction, size chart, artwork, printing or embroidery dimensions, colors, washing treatments, labels, packaging and order quantity.
For an accurate quotation, please send us your final design or tech pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do 100 custom hoodies cost?
As a general manufacturing reference, 100 custom 400–500GSM 100% cotton blank hoodies may cost approximately $1,800–$2,200 before decoration and international shipping. The final price depends on the actual design and production specifications.
Is embroidery more expensive than screen printing?
Not always. A small embroidery logo may cost less than a large screen print. Price depends on embroidery size and stitch count or screen-print size, colors and complexity.
Is 100 pieces a reasonable MOQ for custom hoodies?
Yes. For fully customized hoodie production, 100 pieces is often a practical MOQ because fabric purchasing, cutting, sewing, printing and embroidery all involve minimum quantities or setup costs.
Can I order fewer than 100 custom hoodies?
This depends on the design and manufacturing requirements. Very small quantities generally have higher unit costs because fabric purchasing and production setup costs are distributed across fewer garments.
What do I need for a custom hoodie quotation?
Send your design, quantity, size chart, fabric requirements, GSM, artwork, printing or embroidery dimensions, labels and other customization requirements. A complete tech pack is preferred when available.
