How To Choose The Right Wholesale Hoodies: 2025 Guide

Hoodies are truly all of the rage these days and for good reason. Designed for comfort and fashion, bulk hoodies can be found in any wardrobe, storefront, and website. In 2025 and heading in 2026, the demand for hoodies is higher than ever. Whether you’re a screen printer, brand owner looking for blank wholesale hoodies for printing, or looking to elevate your personal wardrobe, Team Clothing Shop Online (CSO) has all the tips and tricks on how to choose the right wholesale hoodie for you or your customers. Let’s narrow down your search and help you find the perfect hoodie.

Wholesale Hoodie Demand in 2025: Market Trends & Growth

Since the global pandemic in 2020, athleisure and comfort wear have taken over the retail and wholesale markets. With the rise of remote and hybrid work, workers are trading in their suits, polos, and dresses for comfy hoodies, sweatpants, and t-shirts. Hoodies can be found these days in any store or wardrobe. Rather than paying extreme retail prices, customers have become quite savvy and have discovered wholesale hoodies. The demand for wholesale hooded sweatshirts continues to rise.

How to Choose the Right Wholesale Hoodie for Your Business

With such a high demand for bulk hoodies, comes such a wonderful supply. There are truly endless hoodie options to choose from. Consider the following factors before selecting and purchasing a hoodie. 

Best Fabrics for Wholesale Hoodies: Cotton vs Polyester vs Blends

First and foremost, it’s extremely important to determine what type of fabric you’d like to use, customize, wear, or sell. The most common type of fabric found in hoodies is 100% cotton. 100% cotton hoodies are soft, breathable, and have a really nice, high-quality look and feel to them. 100% cotton hoodies work really nicely with a variety of printing techniques and is especially a DTG-friendly hoodie fabric. Another great fabric option are cotton/polyester blended hoodies. Cotton/polyester blended hoodies are durable, affordable, and are a great option for a wide range of printing methods. Notably, cotton/polyester blended hoodies are the best fabric for DTF printing. All in all, determining the right fabric will save you lots of time in the long haul.

Wholesale Hoodie Fit & Style Options: Unisex, Men’s & Women’s

Another factor to consider is fit and style. If you’re in the market for a modern, more oversized look and feel, check out classic fit and unisex sized hoodies. If you’re looking for a more true-to-size hoodie, Team CSO recommends checking out Women’s and Men’s Hoodies that will fit more to each body type. 

Also, if you’re looking to stock up on a particular hoodie style, it’s important to determine what sizes to order. Clothing Shop Online is proud to offer a wide range of sizes (XS-6XL to be exact). Team CSO recommends determining how many hoodies you may need prior to purchasing.

Best Wholesale Hoodies for Printing, DTG, DTF & Screen Printing

If you’re looking to customize or print on hoodies, it’s important to choose the right hoodie for your preferred decoration method. For instance, if you’re looking to DTG print, Team CSO recommends selecting a 100% cotton or high-cotton blended hoodie. On the other hand, if you’re looking to screen print or DTF, Team CSO recommends using cotton/polyester blended t-shirts. Regardless of what your preferred printing technique is, it’s extremely important to consider what customization you’d like to do prior to purchasing a hoodie.

Best Wholesale Hoodie Brands to Buy in 2025

Once you’ve compiled a list of criteria that you’re looking for in a hoodie, here are some top-tier brands to check out when shopping for hoodies. 

Gildan

A true fan-favorite brand here at CSO for hoodies (and wholesale apparel in general) is Gildan. Known for its affordability and durability, Gildan’s hoodies are hard to beat. Gildan offers a wide range of styles, colors, and fabrics. A very popular hoodie from Gildan is style #SF500. The Softstyle® Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt from Gildan is made out of 80/20 ring-spun cotton/polyester, so it’s perfect for a variety of printing techniques. Additionally, this hoodie comes in 30+ different colors as well as sizes S-5XL.

If you’re also in the market to buy t-shirts, check out our article “Which Gildan T-Shirt Is the Right Fit for You” here.

Bella + Canvas

Another 10/10 brand to check out for bulk hoodies is Bella + Canvas. Bella + Canvas offers modern styles and high-quality fabrics at unbeatable prices. Bella + Canvas will truly elevate any and all of your DIY projects, business, or personal wardrobe to new heights. Looking for a place to start? Check out style #3719 from Bella + Canvas. The Sponge Fleece Hoodie has a high-quality retail look and feel to it as well as has ribbed cuffs and waistband. This wonderfully made hoodie comes in 60+ different colors as well as sizes XS-3XL.

Champion

When you buy from Champion, you stay winning. Champion truly offers premium hoodies that will keep you or customers on trend and warm. A fan-favorite hoodie from Champion is, undoubtedly, style #S700. The Powerblend® Hooded Sweatshirt has a two-ply hood, Champion “C” logo on the left sleeve, and durable cover-stitching throughout. This hoodie also comes in 20+ colors as well as sizes S-3XL.

Independent Trading Co.

Another great brand for hoodies (and other wholesale apparel) is Independent Trading Co. Known for its quality and durability, Independent Trading Co. offers the right hoodie styles for screen printing, embroidery, and much more. Need a place to start? Check out style #SS4500. The Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt has a nice, classic fit, a jersey lined hood, and a pouched pocket. This hoodie comes in 40+ colors as well as sizes XS-5XL.

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Wholesale Hoodies

Another feature to consider is sustainability. Customers and business owners alike are trending to a more sustainable mindset. Check out CSO's eco-friendly wholesale hoodie collection. In this collection, you'll discover hoodies made with sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton or recycled polyester. 

A great sustainable wholesale hoodie option is style #LS19001 from Lane Seven. The Heavyweight Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt is made out of recycled polyester from plastic bottles! This hoodie also has a hood with fleece lining for extra comfort and is the perfect option for DTG. This hoodie comes in 10+ colors as well as sizes XS-3XL. Check out CSO's wholesale recycled fabric hoodie collection here. 

Shop Wholesale Hoodies in Bulk at Clothing Shop Online

Here at CSO, we make it incredibly easy and affordable to shop for wholesale hoodies. Notably, CSO is proud to offer bulk discounts, so the more hoodies you buy, the more you save! Enjoy bulk discounts on any order starting at just $80. Another great perk when shopping at CSO is our fast and free shipping. Enjoy FREE shipping on all orders $59+. Check out all of current deals here. It’s truly easy to save on hoodies at CSO.

Stock Up on Hoodies Today!

Choosing the right wholesale hoodie can be overwhelming, especially with all of the wonderful options these days! However, with CSO’s tips and tricks, Team CSO hopes you can narrow down your search and discover the perfect hoodie.