Digital Printing on Customized Hoodies
Whether you want to use photos, text or a unique design to customize your hoodie, you can be sure that when you design with Contrado, you will be getting a bespoke and one of a kind piece, handmade and printed exclusively by us with no minimum. This hoodie has several finishing options and seven printable areas including; both sleeves, the left and right side of the hood, the front, the back and the internal side of the hood. The designs on the sleeves and body are also printed onto the cuffs and hem, creating a totally customized hoodie, tailored just for you.
Zipper Hoodie
A classic zipper hoodie is ideal for creating a stylish layered look. Our zipper finish hoodie features a sturdy zip and you can opt between three different color options.
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Pull-Over Hoodie
If zips aren't your style, then we recommend the pull-over hoodie option. This stylish hoodie allows you to print a solid design without interference from a zip.
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Design Your Own Hoodie, Handmade by Us
Custom printed hoodies are such a fun and contemporary way of showing off your personal style. Every hoodie is printed, and sewn by hand and is available with fast delivery with no minimum order, so if you are looking to create a hoodie just for yourself or a whole line for your own brand, Contrado is the only place to be. Make your own hoodie from our super soft Loopback Jersey. Printing on white Loopback Jersey will give you a bright and punchy print, while the grey version has a slightly more muted tone. This characteristic jersey fabric is full of personality and is unique due to its special kind of knit, which goes through the back loop and twists the stitch - hence its name.
As we hand-make our items, slight deviations are possible when centering your logo. Therefore we would recommend repeating your logo with our design tool.
Your label, your brand
Promote your brand, with our sewn-in Labels. Our Custom Hoodies come with the option to add a custom label: this big, bold full-color label is a great platform to promote your brand. Print with your brand name or logo, add sizing information and more. You can even print a name or a personal message. Custom labels add a professional touch to your custom-made hoodies, and will get your brand recognized.
Style it with
From slogan hoodies to designer hoodies, one thing is for sure, this versatile piece is beloved by pretty much everyone! As such, you can really have a lot of fun creating stylish and laid back looks. With our zipper finish, we recommend layering it over our Cut and Sew Vest and topping it off with our Custom Beanie Hat, for a relaxed yet on-trend outfit. Our pull-over version is a great addition to skinny jeans and boots or worn under our Custom Bomber Jacket. Have fun mixing it up.
Care instruction
To get the most out of your product, make sure you stick to these simple wash and care instructions and it should stay soft, colorful and happy. Because the fabric is soft it can pil (bobble) over time. To prevent pilling we recommend turning your garment inside out before washing, washing at 86°F, washing with similar soft garments and not tumble drying.
Reviews of Custom Hoodie
Rated 4.6/5
based on 7 customer reviews
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The quality was greet, however I wish there were more kinds of fabrics to create the hoodies.
Like cotton and fleece
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Aseel A ,
31/10/2019
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Contrado did it again. What a phenomenal hoodie. My Facebook lit up with so many likes and com
ents,once I posted my picture with this hoodie on!! Great quality all around!! Already placed an order for more things. Cannot wait to see them!!!!
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George S ,
11/04/2019
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Very Pleased. Came out better than I expected. :)
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Michael B ,
13/12/2018
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COLLAGE STYLE PATERN ON A HOODIE..GREAT QUALITY,SOFT FEEL, AND THE PRINT WAS REALLY SHARP, AND IT CAME VERY QUICKLY
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Jason L ,
12/09/2018
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hi - very happy with the speed of turnaround and the quality of the product. was very unhappy tho, that i couldn't reach a human being to ask a question during the ordering process. left two messages and received 0 callbacks. room for improvement?
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ianthe z. ,
11/09/2018
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Ladies Bomber Jacket - 5/5, Turned out great!
Skater Dress 2/5 The Chain Jersey looks like it is a printed paper towel. Velvet or Velour was the other textile option, but not for a warm climate. I suggest a different textile. The dress looks cheap up close. The printing looks great though.
Men's Large Hoodie Pull-Over Hoodie
SCORE: 3/5 Print placement was off, but it turned out nice. Printing looks good. Nice construction and fabric. The label on the back is all messed up, and the logo and brand name are not as placed in the design tool.
Women's Small Hoodie
SCORE 4/5 Very well done. Print placement and printing are excellent.
Leggings M (6-8), Capri, Slinky Matt Lycra
SCORE: 3/5 Cute but print fades/ghosts when stretched. Runs extremely small.
Leggings S (2-4), Lycra Soft Sheen
Score: 3/5 Print ghosts when stretched. Size runs very small.
Shipping was fast and reasonable for the USA, under 7 days. Customer service is very good. They answer all emails timely and are very much in touch with the customer. All of our printing issues would have been resolved if someone had just looked at the print layout prior to the fabric printing. It makes me reluctant to use the design tool again as each item was double checked on our side prior to ordering.
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Swedroe L ,
04/09/2018
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Never have I been able to customize a hoodie how I did with this product. Really love it so far!
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Luke ,
06/04/2017
The Contrado promise
Our talented team of 70 makers, customer service staff, marketeers, designers, and developers, love to make things in our production facility. It means everything Contrado produces is in-house with experience that dates back to 2003 overseeing and making custom products promising:
- 100% Handmade
All our products are handmade in-house
- Speedy Turnaround
Orders are made and dispatched usually within 1-2 days
- Made to Order
Every order is made to order with no mass production
- High Quality
We use high quality materials to create bespoke products
- Personal Service
In-house customer service offers personal and attentive service
Turn your design talent into business
Create a brand. Create a store. Make a living. Join our vibrant community of online sellers and start earning. Our online marketplace for designers is free to join and allows your designs to reach audiences around the world. Contrado gives you access to our wide range of beautiful, handmade products, all waiting for your prints. We take care of making, printing, shipping and customer service so you can just create.
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Frequently asked questions:
Which parts of the hoodie can I customize?
You can customize nearly every part of our personalized hoodie. Not only can you design the front, back, right and left sleeves and left and right external hood, but you can also design the interior fabric of the hood. There is no limit. You also have the option to choose your fabric, trim and stitch color and whether to add a brand label or message.
What is the fit of this Custom Hoodie like?
Our printed hoodie is comfy and super soft. We designed it to fit quite true to life, so the fit really depends on your style preference. If you want a regular fit, then we suggest your regular size. If however, you prefer a more fitted and slim fit hoodie, then go down a size and, alternatively, if you like a baggier, more relaxed look, go a size up.
Can I print one image over the whole hoodie?
This is an all over print hoodie. As our hoodie is cut and sew, it is not possible to print a single image over all 7 parts in one hit. Your design will be printed over the panels and you have the option to replicate the same design over all parts. You can design individual segments for each panel to get the image all over.
This hoodie is an awesome unisex garment: Ladies, please select 2 Sizes Smaller than their regular size to ensure an accurate fit.
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Chest
Measure around your fullest part, with the measuring tape under your armpits, making sure the tape is flat across your back.
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XXS
81 - 86 cm
32 - 34 "
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XS
86 - 91 cm
34 - 36 "
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S
91 - 96 cm
36 - 38 "
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M
96 - 101 cm
38 - 40 "
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L
101 - 106 cm
40 - 42 "
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XL
106 - 111 cm
42 - 44 "
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2XL
111 - 119 cm
44 - 47 "
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3XL
119 - 127 cm
47 - 50 "
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4XL
127 - 135 cm
50 - 53 "
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Waist
Measure around your natural waistline - which is the soft squidgy part just under your ribs.
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XXS
66 - 71 cm
26 - 28 "
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XS
71 - 76 cm
28 - 30 "
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S
76 - 81 cm
30 - 32 "
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M
81 - 86 cm
32 - 34 "
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L
86 - 91 cm
34 - 36 "
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XL
91 - 96 cm
36 - 38 "
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2XL
96 - 104 cm
38 - 41 "
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3XL
104 - 112 cm
41 - 44 "
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4XL
112 - 120 cm
44 - 47 "
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Conversion size chart
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34
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36
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38
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40
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42
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44
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2XL
46
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3XL
48
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50
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Hoodie Fitting Details
Our Hoodie is a regular loose fit.
Our model Wofai is 6'1" with a 38" chest, 29" waist, and wears a size Medium.
Wofai
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Chest:
38" (97cm)
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Waist:
29" (74cm)
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Hips:
29" (74cm)
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Height:
6' 1" (186cm)
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Print Guideline
What's the best resolution to print in?
We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally, your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change color using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.
How will my image scale?
When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Which color model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?
We advise providing images in the RGB color space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best color results. What does this mean? In your editing software, choose RGB as the working space and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)
Maximum dimensions
For most of our fabrics there is no limit on the length of the fabric that you can order. We have a preview design window set up to 10 yds max to visualize the print, but that's not a print limit. If you'd like to order more, increase the quantity (x2 for 20 yds or x4 for 40 yds for e.g.) and then you can order as much as you'd like, with a built in automatic volume discount too. The maximum print width of each fabric can be found on the individual fabric pages or in our design interface.
Do I need to incorporate white space within my design if I want a border or some cutting space?
Yes, that might help you! Always incorporate any extra space or borders into your purchased fabric size. We trim squarely around fabric samples and fabric prints, leaving approximately 0.2" white space. Cutting neatly on the line has an additional fee.
What is crocking and why might it occur?
Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colors are used. It can be minimized by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.
Why do the colors appear lighter on organic fabrics?
Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibers, reducing the color strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colors we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.
Do you print on fabric a customer supplies?
Unfortunately not; we like to test meticulously so that we know what gets the best results on our fabrics, and our facilities cater perfectly to them. We do however print sublimation transfer paper to order, and if you have access to a heat press you can press your own fabrics easily.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?
For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colors and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.
What is the situation with material shrinkage?
Just like many fabric printing processes, there is the potential for shrinkage. Depending on the fabric, please expect and allow between 2-8% shrinkage which you need to plan for in your dimensions. This percentage can vary from print run to print run and between fabrics, so we would advise to order a little more material than you require for your project.
Can I print on both sides of the fabric?
We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.
Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?
At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now, this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.
How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?
With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colors and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment.
Why are there slight color differences between my orders?
We work at improving our color profiles all the time. Though rare, it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight color differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such color variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.
Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage
We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:
- Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
- Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
- Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm
All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.
How Would you Like the Edge?
We have four finishing options for your fabric order:
- As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border.
- Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer.
- Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile.
All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.
Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.
For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.
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