Develop hoodies colored after sewing for a softer hand and tonal, lived-in color, approved on a finished sample.
Plan fabric, thread, rib and labels for the dye process and approve color and size after dyeing.
Brushed fleece
Drop shoulder, sleeve volume, cropped or long-body proportion.Fit sample420-500 GSM fleece
Oversized shoulders, double hood, rib tension and shrinkage checks.Sample first
Fleece or French terry
Zipper, drawcord, labels, embroidery and packing details.Quote by trim
Print and embroidery
Puff print, applique, screen print and wash durability review.Artwork neededThese are the details a factory needs before discussing MOQ, sampling, lead time and production scope.
Start with Color references and acceptable variation, Fabric and rib, Thread and label compatibility, Decoration order. Add the quantity by color and size, destination country and required date.
The sample should resolve Garment dyed pullovers, Garment dyed zip hoodies, Pigment-style faded looks and record the approved measurements, materials, trims and finish before bulk.
MOQ is 100 pcs. Samples take 7 days. Bulk production lead time depends on order quantity.
Shade within agreed range, Size after dyeing, Seam and rib color, Print appearance after dyeing should be compared with the approved sample and packing requirements before release.
In garment dyeing, the hoodie is sewn first and then dyed. Because the whole garment goes through the dye process, seams, rib and body can take color slightly differently, which creates the tonal, lived-in look many brands want. It also tends to soften the hand feel.
The trade-off is control. Shade can vary between dye lots, and the garment may change size during dyeing. Both need to be agreed on a finished sample rather than assumed from a color name.
Before sampling, agree on:
Prints applied before dyeing will take on some of the dye color and fade with the garment, which suits vintage looks. Prints applied after dyeing stay crisp. Embroidery thread may or may not take the dye depending on the thread type. Decide the effect you want and confirm it on the sample.
If you are comparing dyeing routes, our clothing site has a buyer guide on garment dyed vs piece dyed T-shirts; the same principles apply to fleece.
The MOQ is 100 pcs and samples typically take 7 days once the brief and materials are confirmed. Bulk timing depends on quantity. See the washed hoodie and heavyweight hoodie programs for related options.
Because shade varies slightly between pieces, show realistic color in photos and mention it in product descriptions.
Order a color swatch test before the full sample if color is critical.
Keep the approved sample as the shade reference.
Measure the dyed sample before approving.
Request the dye record from the approved batch for reorders.
Include references, quantity, fabric target, color count, logo files, packaging notes and the delivery window.