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Custom Hoodies: A Printify Alternative Lineup and Pricing Guide

February 21, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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Table of Contents
  1. The four-tier hoodie and crewneck lineup
  2. Which hoodie to launch with first
  3. Zip-up versus pullover: which sells better
  4. How a Printify-connected hoodie order compares
  5. Pricing a hoodie lineup for margin
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

Hoodies are typically the highest-margin category in a custom apparel shop, which makes the lineup a business stocks worth getting right. A Printify-connected storefront can access hoodie blanks across its print provider network at prices that vary by provider, with shipping calculated at checkout. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries four hoodie and crewneck tiers directly in a fixed catalog, so a business can plan a full lineup without pricing out multiple providers first.

The four-tier hoodie and crewneck lineup

ProductBrandVIP baseTier
Perfect Soft Crewneck SweatshirtBear Grips$34.88Entry crewneck
Comfort Soft HoodieBear Grips$36.88Standard pullover
Classic Zip-Up HoodieGildan$41.88Value zip-up
Unisex Champion Crewneck SweatshirtChampion$41.88Premium crewneck
Unisex Champion Performance HoodieChampion$45.88Premium pullover

Which hoodie to launch with first

The Comfort Soft Hoodie at $36.88 VIP base is the default starting point for most new shops: mid-weight, everyday wear, priced to leave healthy margin without a large retail jump from a tee. A second tier (Champion Performance Hoodie at $45.88) is usually added once the standard hoodie proves it sells, giving repeat buyers a premium option without diluting the entry price.

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Zip-up versus pullover: which sells better

Pullover hoodies generally outsell zip-up styles in creator and team merch shops, since the front is a cleaner print canvas for a chest logo or wordmark. Zip-up hoodies still have a place for buyers who specifically want a layering piece they can wear open, and the Gildan Classic Zip-Up at $41.88 VIP base fills that need at a value price point.

How a Printify-connected hoodie order compares

A hoodie sourced through a Printify-connected storefront runs through whichever print provider stocks that blank, with base pricing that varies by provider and shipping typically calculated and passed to the buyer at checkout. A seller comparing options should total the blank price plus shipping for each provider before setting a retail price, versus the flat, shipping-included pricing on a fixed catalog.

Pricing a hoodie lineup for margin

A common structure across Bear Grips Pro Shops vendors: price the standard Comfort Soft Hoodie $18-28 above VIP base, and price the Champion Performance Hoodie $25-40 above its VIP base to reflect the brand premium. Since the base price already includes free shipping, the full retail price is what the buyer sees and pays, with no surprise shipping line at checkout.

Stock the Full Hoodie Lineup

Four tiers from $34.88 to $45.88 VIP base. Free shipping, no minimum, ships in about a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest custom hoodie option in the catalog?

The Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt at $34.88 VIP base is the lowest priced option in the hoodie and crewneck category.

Is there a minimum order to access VIP base pricing?

No minimum order. VIP base pricing depends on the plan (Self-Service VIP or Done-For-You VIP), not order quantity.

Can I stock all four tiers at once?

Yes. Self-Service VIP unlocks 200 live products, more than enough room for a full hoodie and crewneck lineup alongside tees and accessories.

Does the hoodie print process support front and back designs?

Yes. Front, back, or both at the same base price, with unlimited colors per design.

Cameron Wells
Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.

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