Custom Embroidered Hoodies: Why They Are Printed, Not Stitched, and What to Do Instead

Whether you searched for a cheap embroidered hoodie, a bulk order, or a no-minimum wholesale option, the honest answer is the same: hoodies at Bear Grips are printed, not embroidered. That is not a limitation dressed up as a feature. Printing is what lets a hoodie stay in the same no-minimum, no-setup-fee catalog as 62 other products, at a price that would be hard to hit if every hoodie needed a separate embroidery run. Here is the printed hoodie lineup, and how to still get the embroidered look elsewhere in the same order.

Are Custom Hoodies Embroidered at Bear Grips?

No. Every hoodie, crewneck, and sweatshirt in the catalog is printed with your logo rather than stitched. The three products in the catalog that do get true embroidery are hats: the flat bill snapback, cuffed winter hat, and youth baseball cap. See the full split in the custom embroidered apparel guide.

Why Hoodies Are Printed Instead of Embroidered

Embroidering a full logo across the chest of a hoodie takes far more thread, time, and machine setup than stitching a small hat-sized logo. Printing keeps the hoodie catalog priced consistently, with unlimited design colors and no per-color surcharge, which is harder to guarantee with large-scale embroidery. It also means the hoodie catalog can stay large (multiple weights, brands, and fits) without every option needing its own embroidery run.

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The Printed Hoodie and Sweatshirt Lineup

Piece	Brand	Best for	VIP base
Comfort Soft Hoodie	Bear Grips	Everyday mid-weight, softest option	$36.88
Classic Zip-Up Hoodie	Gildan	Easy on-off through the day	$41.88
Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie	Champion	Heaviest, warmest option	$45.88
Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt	Bear Grips	No hood, clean office-friendly look	$34.88
Unisex Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt	Champion	Heavyweight classic fit	$41.88

No minimum, no setup fee, and no wholesale tier applies to any of these, whether you order one hoodie or a hundred. Deeper looks at specific brands are in the Gildan hoodie printing guide and the Champion hoodie guide.

Getting the Embroidered Look Anyway: Pair With a Hat

The most common workaround vendors use is simple: order a printed hoodie plus one of the three embroidered hats in the same shop. The hat carries the stitched, premium texture that embroidery is known for, while the hoodie stays affordable and available in unlimited colors. See the embroidered hat lineup for which style pairs best with which hoodie color.

Cheap, Bulk, and No Minimum Still Apply to Printed Hoodies

Whatever the original search term, cheap, bulk, wholesale, or no minimum, the actual pricing rule for printed hoodies at Bear Grips is the same: single-piece pricing, no setup fee, and vendors set their own retail on top of the VIP base price. A gym selling the Comfort Soft hoodie at $50 retail against the $36.88 VIP base clears $13.12 profit per hoodie sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a hoodie embroidered instead of printed?

No. Hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatshirts in the catalog are printed with your logo. Only three hat styles are embroidered.

Is there a minimum order for printed hoodies?

No. Single-piece pricing applies. Order one hoodie or a hundred at the same per-unit price.

What is the cheapest hoodie option?

The Comfort Soft Hoodie at $36.88 VIP base is the lowest-priced hoodie in the catalog.

How do I get an embroidered look with a hoodie order?

Order a printed hoodie alongside one of the three embroidered hats in the same shop for a combined look.