Bear Grips Pro ShopsCustom Ugly Christmas Sweatshirts: What We Actually Print (and What We Do Not)
- Bear Grips Pro Shops prints ugly Christmas sweater designs on crewneck and hoodie sweatshirts, not a knit, textured sweater.
- A bold, busy, full color graphic print gets the classic ugly sweater look without the itchy knit fabric.
- The Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt runs $34.88 VIP base and the heavier Unisex Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt runs $41.88 VIP base.
- No minimum order and about a week to ship means an office or friend group can order right up until the week of the party.
What a Custom "Ugly Sweater" Design Prints On
| Piece | Brand | VIP base | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt | Bear Grips | $34.88 | Mid-weight |
| Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt | Gildan | $33.88 | Mid-weight, youth sizes |
| Unisex Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt | Champion | $41.88 | Heavyweight |
| Classic Zip-Up Hoodie | Gildan | $41.88 | Mid-weight, zip front |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | Bear Grips | $36.88 | Mid-weight |
Why a Printed Design Gets the Same Effect as a Knit Sweater
What actually reads as "ugly sweater" in a photo or across a room is not the knit fabric, it is the busy, oversized, full color graphic covering most of the front. A large, near-full-front print in reds, greens, and white on a crewneck reads the same way in a group photo as a knit version does, without the itchy fabric or the fact that a knit sweater usually only survives one or two Christmases before it pills.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Design Elements That Read as "Ugly Sweater"
- Busy, full-front coverage. The graphic should fill most of the front, not sit small on the chest like a logo.
- Classic holiday icon overload. Snowflakes, ornaments, string lights, and a reindeer or tree, stacked together rather than one clean icon.
- Bold, saturated color. Red, green, and white read as the genre immediately. Muted or pastel colors do not.
- A tongue-in-cheek line of text. "Ugly Sweater Party [Year]" or a company name worked into the graphic.
Ordering Close to the Party Date
Since there is no minimum order and production runs about a week, an ugly sweater order does not need to happen a month ahead. An office or friend group that finalizes a party date two weeks out still has time to design, print, and ship, as long as the order goes in with roughly a week of buffer before the actual party.
Design Your Ugly Sweatshirt
Bold, full color print on a crewneck or hoodie. No minimum order, ships in about a week.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do you sell an actual knit ugly Christmas sweater?
No. The catalog prints on crewneck and hoodie sweatshirts. It does not include a knit, textured sweater with pom poms or sequins.
Will a printed crewneck still look like an ugly sweater in photos?
Yes. A busy, full color, full-front graphic reads the same way in a group photo as a knit version does.
Can I add a company logo to an ugly sweater design?
Yes. Working the logo into the holiday graphic is a common request for office parties, covered in the linked guide below.
What is the fastest turnaround for a last-minute party?
About a week from order to door. Order with at least that much buffer before the party date.
