Custom & Private Label Hoodie Manufacturer | Heavyweight, Fleece & Streetwear

In the apparel industry, hoodies are generally categorised by weight as follows: 280–320 GSM is standard weight, suitable for gym merch and everyday wear; 350–400 GSM is midweight, popular for quality streetwear brands; 400–450 GSM is heavyweight, producing a thick, structured garment with premium drape; 500 GSM and above is ultra-heavyweight, used for premium drops and luxury streetwear. GYMHUR manufactures hoodies from 280 GSM up to 450 GSM. We recommend 400–450 GSM French Terry for brands targeting the premium streetwear market.

French Terry, fleece, and scuba knit are three distinct fabric constructions used in hoodie manufacturing. French Terry is a 100% cotton knit with a smooth face and looped interior — it is heavier, more structured, and has a natural premium hand-feel ideal for heavyweight streetwear. It accepts garment washes (acid wash, pigment dye) more authentically than synthetic blends. Fleece (typically a cotton/polyester CVC blend) has a brushed, soft interior and is lighter, more affordable, and more resistant to shrinkage — making it the standard choice for gym merch, athletic brands, and high-volume production. Scuba knit (Polyester/Spandex or Poly/Viscose/Spandex) is a double-knit fabric with a smooth, structured outer face and excellent stretch recovery — it produces the clean, sculpted silhouette associated with technical fleece garments but without a brushed interior, making it lighter and more breathable. It is best suited for structured, year-round hoodie styles where shape retention and a modern technical aesthetic are the priority rather than warmth.

Enzyme wash is a garment finishing treatment where natural enzymes are applied to the finished hoodie to break down surface fibres, resulting in a softer hand-feel, reduced pilling, and a slightly faded, worn-in appearance. Unlike chemical washes, enzyme washing is a gentler process that preserves the fabric structure while improving texture. It is particularly effective on 100% Cotton French Terry hoodies. GYMHUR offers enzyme wash as a standard finishing option on all cotton hoodies.

Puff print (also called 3D puff printing) is a decoration technique where heat-activated foam is applied beneath screen print ink. When heat is applied during curing, the foam expands and lifts the print off the fabric surface — creating a raised, three-dimensional texture that you can feel as well as see. It is one of the most popular decoration methods for premium streetwear hoodies because it adds a tactile, high-perceived-value finish that cannot be replicated digitally. Puff print works best on fabric weights of 350 GSM and above, where the fabric structure supports the raised effect without puckering.

We offer full OEM pattern grading for all major hoodie cuts: classic pullover (kangaroo pocket, double-lined hood, ribbed cuffs and waistband), zip-up (full front zip, available in standard and oversized), oversized drop-shoulder (wide boxy body, dropped sleeve, the dominant streetwear silhouette), cropped (shortened body for women’s gym wear and athleisure), and athletic tapered (narrower fit for performance and fitness brands). All cuts are available in both CVC fleece and French Terry, and can be developed from your Tech Pack or a reference sample.

Yes. We offer Pantone colour matching across all fabrics for brand-accurate colour reproduction. For French Terry hoodies, we also offer garment dye treatments including acid wash (bleach-based distressing for a vintage look), pigment dye (subtle, uneven colouring for a premium hand-dyed aesthetic), and silicon softener treatment (adds a buttery hand-feel and slight sheen). These treatments are applied to the finished garment after construction and are among the most effective ways to differentiate a premium streetwear hoodie from a standard production piece.

Our minimum order quantity starts at 50 pieces per colour. Pre-production sampling takes 10–14 days. Once your sample is approved, bulk production takes 3–4 weeks depending on decoration complexity — orders with chenille patches or high-stitch embroidery may require an additional 3–5 days. Air freight to the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia takes 7–12 days. Sea freight takes 25–40 days. Orders using in-stock fabric colours are processed faster than orders requiring custom Pantone dyeing.