Custom Football Hoodies and Sweatshirts for Teams and Programs
- Custom football hoodies are the highest-margin, highest-retention item in any team shop.
- Bear Grips carries Bear Grips Comfort Soft, Champion Performance, and Gildan youth hoodies.
- Players, parents, and alumni all buy hoodies. They wear them year-round.
- No minimum. Free US shipping. Add to any existing team shop in minutes.
Custom football hoodies outlast every other item in a team shop's product mix. A player might wear a practice tee to workouts and little else. A hoodie with the team logo gets worn to school, on travel days, on cold game nights, and for years after the season ends. For programs looking to maximize lifetime value from their apparel shop, the hoodie is the anchor product that should be in every shop at every level.
Why Football Hoodies Outsell Every Other Team Apparel Item
High school football hoodies and youth football hoodies consistently outperform tees and shorts in terms of total margin generated per season. Three reasons:
- Higher retail price: A hoodie retailing at $52-65 generates 2-3x the margin of a tee.
- Year-round wearability: Players wear hoodies in every season, not just fall. A hoodie purchase in September still gets worn in March.
- Broader buyer base: Players buy them. Parents buy them. Alumni buy them. The hoodie crosses all audience segments.
Football embroidered sweatshirts and printed hoodies both convert well. Programs that add embroidery to their hoodie design often command higher retail ($60-75) and attract alumni buyers who perceive embroidery as a premium finish.
Football Hoodie Options at Bear Grips
The hoodie options in the catalog for football programs:
- Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips) - $34.88 (VIP base). The standard team hoodie. Midweight fleece, comfortable enough for daily wear. Best margin per unit. Retails at $50-60.
- Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie (Champion) - $45.88 (VIP base). Premium construction. The Champion brand adds perceived value, especially for alumni buyers. Retails at $62-75.
- Youth Hoodie (Gildan) - $36.88 (VIP base). Youth sizing for younger players. Lower retail but strong volume in youth programs.
- Classic Zip-Up Hoodie (Gildan) - $41.88 (VIP base). Zip-up for buyers who prefer that style. Often popular with coaches and parents.
- Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie (Bella+Canvas) - $47.88 (VIP base). For female fans and team members. Retail $58-68.
Football Hoodie Design: Print vs Embroidery
Bear Grips supports both printed and embroidered designs on hoodies, depending on the product. The choice affects price, look, and audience:
Printed hoodies: Full-color, large graphic possible. Works for bold mascot designs, championship art, and team photos. Lower perceived cost, higher design flexibility.
Embroidered hoodies: Cleaner, more premium feel. Limited to relatively simple designs (logo, team name, crest). Higher perceived value. Alumni and parents often choose embroidered over printed.
For most football programs running a team shop, the printed hoodie is the right default: more design freedom, lower base cost, same base price across the product.
Football Hoodie Revenue in a Team Shop
Revenue math for hoodies in a 40-player high school football program:
| Buyer | Est. Units | Product | Margin | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | 35 | Comfort Soft Hoodie | $20.12 | $704 |
| Parents | 30 | Comfort Soft Hoodie | $20.12 | $604 |
| Alumni | 15 | Champion Hoodie | $24.12 | $362 |
Total hoodie revenue: $1,670 from one product in one season. VIP plan cost: $59. Programs that run a hoodie as their first and only product often cover the full VIP cost within the first week of orders.
Add Custom Football Hoodies to Your Shop
Players, parents, and alumni all buy hoodies. No inventory, no minimum.
Get Started FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best hoodie for a football team shop?
The Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips) at $34.88 VIP base is the standard choice. The Champion Performance Hoodie is the premium option for programs targeting alumni and parent buyers.
Can high school football hoodies be embroidered?
Bear Grips supports embroidered designs on select products. The embroidered option produces a premium finish that commands higher retail. Contact the DFY VIP team for embroidery-specific products.
Is there a youth hoodie for football programs?
Yes. The Youth Hoodie (Gildan) at $36.88 VIP base is available in youth sizing for younger players.
Is there a minimum order for custom football hoodies?
No minimum. Each buyer orders through the shop link in their size.
