Question 1

What are the MOQs for custom zip up hoodies, and is the minimum firm per style or color?

Accepted Answer

Most zip up hoodie manufacturers in our network start at 50 units, though some factories go as low as 25. The MOQ applies per style-color combination, so a cropped fleece hoodie in black and a graphic oversized hoodie in navy each count separately toward their own minimum. Your production team can negotiate flexibility once a brief is submitted.

Question 2

How much does a sample cost and how long does it take before production starts?

Accepted Answer

Sample cost and timeline depend on the complexity of your zip up hoodie design - factors like custom zipper pulls, chain-stitch embroidery, or specialty fabrics such as merino wool all influence the quote. Typically a development sample ships in 2-3 weeks. Your production team manages the sample round independently from the production lead time, so you can approve fit, fabric hand, and branding details before committing to a full run.

Question 3

What is the production lead time for a custom zip up hoodie order?

Accepted Answer

After sample approval, a standard run - say 250 units of an oversized fleece zip up hoodie with screen print graphics, woven labels, and custom zipper pulls - generally ships in 4-6 weeks. Smaller drops can be faster. Your production team tracks every milestone from fabric sourcing through final packaging so you always know where the order stands.

Question 4

Do you offer tiered pricing at different quantity levels like 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 units?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unit pricing drops at each of those break points - 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 - because manufacturing costs decrease with volume. Submit a brief with your specs (material, decoration, packaging) and your production team will return a detailed quote showing the per-unit cost at every tier so you can pick the best fit for your drop.

Question 5

What private label and white label branding options are available for zip up hoodies?

Accepted Answer

Private label scope covers woven labels (neck and hem), screen-printed care info, custom zipper pulls with branded tape, hangtags, and custom packaging including branded boxes, polybags, or mailers. You can bundle everything into one order or add items a la carte. White label blanks are also available if you want to start with an unbranded base and add only the branding elements you need.

Question 6

Can you source materials from a brief, or do I need to supply a tech pack with named fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Either approach works. If you have a tech pack specifying a fabric - for example, a 320gsm brushed fleece or a fine merino wool jersey - your production team will match it with the right factory. If you're starting from a creative brief describing the feel, weight, and look you want, the team will recommend materials from options like wool, fleece, tweed, or merino wool and send swatches for approval before sampling.

Question 7

Can you grade patterns from my measurements instead of using stock templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Share your size chart and fit notes - whether you want a cropped silhouette, an oversized drop-shoulder, or a standard crew neck fit - and the factory's pattern team will grade from your custom measurements across every size. Your production team reviews the graded specs before sampling to make sure each size hits the fit you intended.

Question 8

Can I mix sizes and colors within one MOQ for a single zip up hoodie style?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As long as the total units per style meet the manufacturer's MOQ, you can split across multiple sizes and colors in one production run. For example, a 100-unit order of a camo fleece zip up hoodie could be divided across S-XXL in two colorways. Your production team will help structure the size-color breakdown so the factory can cut efficiently without inflating cost.

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