Branded hoodies and jackets for your team: a winter buying guide

From November to February, hoodies and jackets become the most-requested branded apparel: for offsites in the hills, cold offices, night-shift teams and year-end gifting. Here is how to choose.

Hoodies

The most loved piece of company merch, because people actually wear it outside work. Pullover hoodies are casual; zip hoodies are easier to layer and look slightly smarter.

Per piece, plain, before GST. Chest logo print adds ₹75/pc; front + back print adds ₹150/pc. 250+ pieces are quoted individually.

Fleece weight matters. Around 300 GSM is a comfortable all-round hoodie. The Heavyweight Hoodie, 400 GSM at 400 GSM is for properly cold places and premium gifting.

Jackets

Jackets suit field teams, drivers, security, events in winter and leadership gifting.

Per piece, plain, before GST. Chest logo print adds ₹75/pc; front + back print adds ₹150/pc. 250+ pieces are quoted individually.

• Windcheaters are light, packable and good for travel and outdoor events.
• Track and dri-fit zip jackets are sporty and good for factory, warehouse and sports-day teams.
• Sleeveless and thermal jackets keep the core warm, layer over uniforms and leave arms free.
• Premium jackets such as the Jet Setter Jacket work as gifts for clients and senior teams.

Branding tips

• Embroider the chest logo. Fleece and jacket fabrics suit embroidery, and it looks premium. Embroidery is quoted from 100 pieces.
• Print large graphics on the back. Event names and team slogans read best across the back.
• Pick darker colours such as black, navy, charcoal or maroon. They hide wear, and logos stand out on them.

Plan early

Winter demand is seasonal, and popular colours and sizes sell out first. If you need hoodies for a December offsite or New Year gifting, start the conversation by mid-November. Corporate orders start at 25 pieces per design, with a mockup and physical sample before bulk production.

Which style for which team

Sizing for winter wear

People often layer hoodies and jackets over a shirt or sweater, so many prefer one size up. Share the size chart and mention layering when you collect sizes. Our sizing guide has a simple template.

Hoodie vs sweatshirt vs jacket

• Hoodie: the most popular and most worn. Casual, warm, great for gifting.
• Crew-neck sweatshirt or sweater: a little smarter, easy to wear over a collar. The Crew Neck Sweater starts at ₹1,000.
• Jacket: the most practical outdoors, and the most "uniform" of the three.

Care

Wash fleece inside-out in cold water and avoid high-heat drying, which keeps the fleece soft and the logo crisp. Embroidered logos handle repeated washing best.

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