Bear Grips Pro ShopsPrint on Demand Hoodies: What to Know Before You Sell Custom Hoodies
- Print on demand hoodies range from $36.88 VIP base for a standard pullover to $45.88 for a premium Champion hoodie.
- There is no minimum order, so a hoodie design can be tested with a single sale before committing further.
- Hoodies carry the highest per-piece margin potential in the standard apparel lineup.
- Youth and zip-up options widen the audience beyond a single pullover style.
Selling a custom hoodie is one of the most common print on demand searches, and for good reason: hoodies carry a higher retail price and a higher margin than almost any other product in the catalog, without requiring a minimum order to test. Bear Grips Pro Shops runs four hoodie-family products (Comfort Soft Hoodie, Champion Performance Hoodie, Classic Zip-Up Hoodie, and Youth Hoodie) at different price and audience tiers.
The hoodie lineup and base prices
| Hoodie | Brand | VIP base |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | Bear Grips | $36.88 |
| Youth Hoodie | Gildan | $36.88 |
| Classic Zip-Up Hoodie | Gildan | $41.88 |
| Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie | Champion | $45.88 |
The Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt ($34.88 VIP) is worth stocking alongside these for customers who prefer no hood at all.
Pullover versus zip-up: picking the right silhouette
The Comfort Soft Hoodie is the standard everyday pullover and the natural starting point for most shops. The Classic Zip-Up Hoodie serves customers who specifically want a front zip, often for layering over other apparel. Stocking both is common once a shop has confirmed hoodie demand, rather than choosing one at launch.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Why hoodies carry the best margin in the catalog
Customers accept a higher retail price on a hoodie than on a tee, which widens the gap between base cost and retail price. A Comfort Soft Hoodie at $36.88 VIP base sold at $55 to $65 clears $18 to $28 in margin, well above the platform's default $10 recommendation and roughly double the typical tee margin. The Champion Performance Hoodie at $45.88 VIP base supports an even higher retail price given the brand recognition.
Design placement that works on hoodies
Three placements cover most hoodie designs: a center chest logo or wordmark, a smaller left-chest mark paired with a large full-back graphic, and front-and-back combination designs. There is no per-color charge or extra fee for printing on the back panel in addition to the front, so both sides can be used at no added base cost.
Testing a hoodie design with no minimum order
Because there is no minimum order, a new hoodie design can go live as a single product test rather than a bulk commitment. If it does not sell after a reasonable window, remove it and try a different design or color combination with zero unsold inventory left behind. This is the core advantage over a traditional bulk hoodie order, covered in more depth in the no-minimum comparison.
Test a Hoodie Design with No Minimum Order
From $36.88 VIP base, front and back printing included. Free plan available to start.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the base price for a print on demand hoodie?
The Comfort Soft Hoodie and Youth Hoodie both start at $36.88 VIP base. The Classic Zip-Up Hoodie is $41.88 and the Champion Performance Hoodie is $45.88 VIP base.
Is there a minimum order to sell a custom hoodie?
No. A hoodie can be sold one piece at a time with no minimum order and no setup fee.
Can I print on both the front and back of a hoodie?
Yes, at no additional per-piece cost beyond the base price.
Is there a youth hoodie option for team or family orders?
Yes. The Youth Hoodie is priced the same as the standard Comfort Soft Hoodie at $36.88 VIP base.
