The best blank hoodies for printing are mid-weight fleece pullovers — the flat chest panel above the kangaroo pocket gives screen printing and DTF a clean canvas, and the thick fleece is an ideal embroidery base. For the largest print area, a crewneck sweatshirt skips the hood and pocket. From $4.25/unit by the pack.
Mid-weight fleece pullovers are the print workhorse — the flat upper-chest panel takes screen printing and DTF cleanly while the thick fabric stays opaque.
Print above the kangaroo pocket. The pocket and side seams make the lower front uneven, so center designs on the upper chest or go full-back.
Pullover hoodies beat zip-ups for front graphics — a zipper splits a centered design, while a pullover gives one unbroken canvas.
Crewneck sweatshirts are the easiest hoodie-style blank to decorate: no hood or pocket means the flattest, largest print and embroidery area.
Fleece is a premium embroidery substrate — its thickness supports dense left-chest and back stitching far better than a thin tee.
Buy by the pack for the real cost — blank hoodies and fleece from $4.25/unit, dropping toward $2.92/unit by the 12-pack.
— The Press Room, Bayou Blanks"A hoodie isn't a bigger t-shirt. Print where the fleece lies flat — above the pocket — and it behaves."
What each blank hoodie or fleece style gives a decorator — canvas size, hand, and where it shines for screen, DTF, and embroidery.
| Attribute | Fleece Pullover Hoodie | Crewneck Sweatshirt | Triblend Pullover Hoodie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front print canvas 5.3–6.0 oz | Large — above the kangaroo pocket | Largest — flat, no hood or pocket | Large — above the pocket |
| Hood & pocket 5.3–6.0 oz | Drawstring hood + kangaroo pocket | None — clean front and back | Drawstring hood + kangaroo pocket |
| Hand & weight 5.3–6.0 oz | Mid-weight fleece, warm | Mid-weight fleece, warm | Lighter, softer, retail feel |
| Best print method 5.3–6.0 oz | Screen, DTF, embroidery | Screen, DTF, embroidery | DTF or soft-hand screen |
| Embroidery 5.3–6.0 oz | Excellent — thick fleece holds stitches | Excellent — flat panel, easy to hoop | Good — use backing on the lighter knit |
| From (per unit) By the pack | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 |
Real liquidation overstock on the floor in Hattiesburg, sold by the pack. Prices shown per unit — the only number that matters.
The default print hoodie: mid-weight fleece, drawstring hood, kangaroo pocket. Print the flat chest above the pocket, or go full-back.
Sizes S–3XL
$17.00 / 4-Pack
No hood, no pocket — the flattest, largest canvas for big prints and embroidery. Our deepest-stock fleece, in extended sizes.
Sizes S–3XL
$17.00 / 4-Pack
Standard-fit fleece pullover — a clean, warm everyday blank that runs true to size and holds screen, DTF, or embroidery.
Sizes S–XL
$17.00 / 4-Pack
A dark, plus-size fleece most suppliers run short on — built for DTF or an underbased screen print. Extended 2XL+ depth.
Sizes S–3XL
$17.00 / 4-Pack
Every pick here is the budget blank that beats name brands on price — sourced from liquidation overstock and passed on by the unit. No minimums beyond a pack, and deep stock in extended and plus sizes most suppliers run short on. Pack pricing drops to about $2.92/unit by the 12-pack.
A mid-weight fleece pullover hoodie is the best all-round blank for printing. The flat chest panel above the kangaroo pocket gives screen printing and DTF a clean surface, the thick fleece keeps prints opaque, and a pullover (versus a zip-up) leaves the front unbroken for a centered design.
Not cleanly. The pocket opening and the seams beneath it lift the fabric off the platen, so ink lays down unevenly. Keep prints on the flat upper chest above the pocket, or move the design to the full back. A crewneck sweatshirt avoids the issue entirely.
Pullovers are better for front graphics because the front is one continuous panel — a zipper would split a centered design down the middle. Choose a zip-up only when you're decorating a left-chest logo or a full-back print, which a zipper doesn't interrupt.
A mid-weight fleece — roughly 8 oz / 280 gsm — is the standard. It's heavy enough to stay opaque and hang well after printing, but not so heavy that it's slow to cure. Lighter triblend hoodies feel softer and more retail, but show ink through less and suit DTF or soft-hand prints.
Yes. For screen printing a dark hoodie, lay down a white underbase first so the colors stay vivid. DTF is the easier route — its film transfer bonds to any color with no separate underbase screen, which is why many shops use it for dark and mixed fleece.
They're one of the best substrates for it. Fleece is thick enough to support dense stitching without puckering, making left-chest logos and back designs look crisp. Hoop the flat chest panel and avoid stitching across the pocket opening; a crewneck sweatshirt is the easiest of all to hoop.
Undecorated blanks bought by the pack are the cheapest way to source. Bayou Blanks sells liquidation overstock hoodies and fleece from $4.25 per unit — down toward $2.92 per unit by the 12-pack — with no minimum beyond a single pack.
You see the real cost per hoodie — from $4.25, down toward $2.92 by the 12-pack. No sale theater, no struck-through prices.
Deep inventory across hoodies, fleece, and crewnecks — light and dark, S–5XL — with new pallets landing weekly.
Packed and shipped from our Mississippi warehouse — central, fast, and real people on the floor.
Real depth in 2XL–5XL and plus fleece — the sizes most suppliers run short on, ready for screen, DTF, or embroidery.
Fleece pullovers, crewnecks, and plus-size hoodies — all in stock, all sold by the pack at per-unit prices.
