Fig. I — Buying Guide · Updated June 2026

Blank Sweatshirts Wholesale

The best blank sweatshirts to buy wholesale are midweight crewneck fleece — warm, structured cotton/poly blanks built for screen printing, embroidery, and DTF transfers. Crewnecks are leaner and cheaper to decorate than hoodies, and they're sold by the pack. A flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack.

7 min read3 methods compared4 Bayou picksA flat $1.50/unit
Fig. II — The Short Version

Key Takeaways

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    Blank crewneck sweatshirts are midweight cotton/poly fleece — warm, structured, and an easy flat canvas for screen printing, embroidery, and DTF transfers.

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    Crewneck vs hoodie: crewnecks are leaner and cheaper to decorate — no hood to print around — which makes them the go-to for spirit wear, staff shirts, and fundraisers.

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    Match the method to the run: screen print bold logos and big runs, embroider premium left-chest logos and names, and use DTF or HTV for full-color art and short runs.

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    Cotton-rich fleece embroiders cleanest — heavier, denser fleece resists puckering and keeps stitches sharp.

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    Same flat price across every size — S through 5XL costs the same per unit, with no plus-size upcharge.

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    Buy by the pack for the real cost, blank sweatshirts a flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack.

"A crewneck is a flat fleece canvas. Screen it, stitch it, or transfer it — then buy it by the pack."

— The Press Room, Bayou Blanks
Fig. III — Decoration Methods

Three Methods, Compared

Blank crewneck sweatshirts are midweight fleece, so the right decoration method depends on your design and run size. Here's how screen printing, embroidery, and DTF transfers stack up.

Decorating blank crewneck sweatshirts: methods compared
AttributeScreen PrintEmbroideryDTF / HTV
Best for 5.3–6.0 ozBold logos & big runsPremium left-chest logos & names Full-color art & short runs
Color & detail 5.3–6.0 ozGreat for 1–4 solid colors Thread color, not photo detail Photoreal, unlimited colors
Feel on fleece 5.3–6.0 ozSits on the fabric Raised, textured stitching Smooth print, soft hand
Durability 5.3–6.0 ozExcellent — cured ink lasts Excellent — stitched in Very good — wash inside-out
Best run size 5.3–6.0 ozLarger runs (setup per screen) Any size; great for names Short runs & one-offs
Per unit Flat, every pack$1.50 $1.50 $1.50
Fig. IV — Our Picks

Bayou's Blank Sweatshirts, In Stock

Real liquidation overstock on the floor in Hattiesburg, sold by the pack. Prices shown per unit — the only number that matters.

Deepest Stock
Crewneck · Pullover Fleece

Classic Gold Long Sleeve Pullover Fleece

Our deepest-stock sweatshirt — a classic crewneck pullover fleece with thousands on the floor. Warm, structured, and ready for a screen-printed logo or left-chest embroidery.

Sizes S–2XL

$1.50 / Unit

$6.00 / 4-Pack

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Up to 5XL
Crewneck · Extended

Black Striated Crew Neck Raglan Sweatshirt

A textured striated crewneck sweatshirt that runs all the way to 5XL — the extended sizes most suppliers run short on. Flat front for numbers, names, and team logos.

Sizes S, M, 3XL–5XL

$1.50 / Unit

$6.00 / 4-Pack

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Hooded Option
Hooded · Pullover Fleece

Classic Fleece Pullover Hoodie

Want the hood instead? The same classic fleece in a pullover hoodie, with deep stock for full runs. Screen print, DTF, or embroider it.

Sizes S–2XL

$1.50 / Unit

$6.00 / 4-Pack

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Lightweight
Lightweight · Triblend

Bella + Canvas 2805 Triblend Pullover Hoodie

A lightweight triblend pullover with a softer, retail-feel hand — the pick when you want a less bulky sweatshirt for a premium print.

Sizes S–2XL

$1.50 / Unit

$6.00 / 4-Pack

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Bayou stocks both crewneck and hooded fleece — sold by the pack and passed on by the unit, with no minimum beyond a pack. The deepest stock is in classic crewneck pullover fleece, with extended sizes up to 5XL on the striated crew. Pricing is a flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack. Sizes rotate as overstock moves — check each product for live availability.

Fig. V — From The Press Room

Frequently Asked

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What blank sweatshirts are best for wholesale?

Midweight crewneck fleece sweatshirts are the standard for wholesale. The cotton/poly fleece is warm and structured, the flat crewneck front is an easy canvas for screen printing, embroidery, or DTF, and buying blanks by the pack keeps the per-unit cost low for full runs of spirit wear, staff shirts, or fundraisers.

Crewneck or hoodie — which is better for printing?

Crewnecks are leaner and cheaper to decorate: there's no hood or drawstring to print around, and the flat front takes a logo or full-back design cleanly. Hoodies are warmer and read more casual. Both are midweight fleece and decorate the same way — Bayou stocks both, so pick the silhouette your design calls for.

What is the best way to decorate a crewneck sweatshirt?

Match the method to your run and design. Screen printing is most cost-effective for bold logos in larger runs; embroidery gives a premium, textured left-chest logo or name; DTF and HTV transfers handle full-color art and short or one-off runs. All three hold up well on midweight fleece.

Can you embroider a blank sweatshirt?

Yes — crewneck fleece is one of the best garments to embroider. Cotton-rich, denser fleece resists puckering and keeps stitches sharp; use a cut-away backing for stability. A left-chest logo (about 3–4 inches) is the standard placement on a crewneck.

Is there a minimum order for blank sweatshirts?

No. Bayou Blanks sells blank sweatshirts by the pack — 4-pack, 6-pack, or 12-pack — with no minimum beyond a single pack and no account or resale certificate required. It's a flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack.

How much do blank sweatshirts cost wholesale?

Undecorated blanks bought by the pack are the cheapest way to source. Bayou Blanks sells liquidation-overstock sweatshirts at a flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack, including extended sizes up to 5XL.

Fig. VI — Why Bayou

Why Buy Your Blanks From Bayou

Per-Unit Pricing

You see the real cost per sweatshirt: a flat $1.50 a unit, the same in every size and pack. No sale theater, no struck-through prices.

Sold By The Pack

4-packs, 6-packs, and 12-packs — no minimum beyond a single pack, and no account or resale certificate required.

Ships From Hattiesburg

Packed and shipped from our Mississippi warehouse — central, fast, and real people on the floor.

Crewneck, Hooded & Extended

Crewneck and hooded fleece in classic and extended sizes up to 5XL — the same flat price across every size.

Fig. VIII — Stock Up

Print the whole batch.

Crewneck and hooded fleece in classic and extended sizes — all in stock, all sold by the pack at per-unit prices.