Acid wash hoodies at $120 retail are one of the highest-margin products in streetwear, and almost nobody can buy them as blanks because the wash has to happen on the finished garment. This is a manufacturing product, not a decoration product.
We manufacture acid wash hoodies by sewing the hoodie in dyed 350–500 GSM cotton fleece, then washing with potassium permanganate or bleach processes to marble and fade the surface. Rib, hood and pocket carry the same effect because they are washed as one garment. Mike Apparel is a custom acid wash hoodie manufacturer with a 50-piece minimum per design, a 2–3 weeks production window after sample approval and full private label on every run.
Fabric options for custom hoodies
Fabric decides most of what a customer feels, so we quote every custom hoodie against a specific cloth rather than a vague ‘premium cotton’. The options below are stocked or knitted to order in Sialkot; lab dips and hand-feel swatches ship before sampling. On this product the two fabrics we quote most are 400 GSM 100% cotton fleece, reactive dyed (the standard acid wash hoodie base) and 450 GSM cotton fleece (heavy acid wash with strong contrast).
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 400 GSM 100% cotton fleece, reactive dyed | brushed | the standard acid wash hoodie base |
| 450 GSM cotton fleece | brushed | heavy acid wash with strong contrast |
| 380 GSM cotton French terry | loopback | acid wash terry for a lighter hand |
Fit options for hoodies
Pick a starting silhouette and we adjust from there. Blocks are graded XS to 3XL in US sizing, and size-set samples are available for brands that want to check the whole run. Acid Wash Hoodie buyers most often specify: oversized acid wash hoodie.
- Oversized acid wash hoodie
- Boxy acid wash
- Regular fit
- Cropped acid wash
Construction details
These are the construction details we specify by default on a custom hoodie. Each one can be changed in the tech pack, and each one shows up in the pre-production sample so nothing is a surprise in bulk. The single most important line in a acid wash hoodie spec is: 100% cotton fleece; poly blends do not take the wash evenly.
- 100% cotton fleece; poly blends do not take the wash evenly
- Wash-safe hardware: plastic eyelets and polyester drawcords, or metal added post-wash
- Reinforced seams to survive the tumble
- Batch-washed in single lots for tone consistency
- Post-wash softening and tumble to restore hand
Decoration options for hoodies
Decoration happens under the same roof as cutting and sewing. For hoodies we recommend the methods below; artwork is reviewed before sampling so placement and scale are right the first time. Acid Wash Hoodie artwork usually goes on as print after wash for crisp graphics.
- Print after wash for crisp graphics
- Print before wash for cracked, distressed graphics
- Embroidery post-wash
- Spray bleach and sun-fade combinations
- Vintage woven labels
For a method-by-method comparison on hoodies, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Private label hoodies
Private label is included, not an upsell. A custom hoodie from Mike Apparel ships with your woven or printed neck label, size tab, care label and, if you want them, hang tags, custom poly bags and printed boxes. Send vector artwork and we produce label samples alongside the garment sample. See our private label clothing page for label types, minimums and artwork specs. For acid wash hoodie orders we recommend a woven neck label plus a printed care label as the minimum; hang tags and vintage acid hoodie packaging are added at your choice.
Custom hoodie price bands
What a custom hoodie costs depends on the cloth, how much decoration it carries and how many you order. These are representative per-piece ranges for the options above; your quote lists fabric, trims, decoration, labels and packaging separately. For reference, a acid wash hoodie run of 50 pieces in 400 GSM 100% cotton fleece, reactive dyed with one embroidery and private labels sits close to the middle of the first band.
| Quantity | Price per piece (USD) |
|---|---|
| 50–100 pieces | $20 – $36 |
| 100–300 pieces | $17.60 – $32 |
| 300–1,000 pieces | $15.60 – $28 |
| 1,000+ pieces | $14.00 – $25 |
Quoted prices exclude freight; we quote DDP separately so you see the landed cost to your door. Sample fees are credited against the bulk order. For a full walkthrough of what drives the number, read our how much does it cost to manufacture a hoodie?. Acid Wash Hoodie reorders skip the sample fee entirely and are priced at the band of the total quantity ordered to date.
Acid Wash Hoodie production timeline
How an order for hoodies moves through the factory, with the timing for each stage. A first acid wash hoodie order usually moves from brief to delivered goods in five to six weeks.
- Brief and quote (24 hours)Send a tech pack, sketch or reference hoodie with target quantity. We reply with fabric options, MOQ and per-piece pricing.
- Pre-production sample (7–10 days)One hoodie in your fabric, fit, colour and branding. Revisions until approved. Read about the sampling process.
- Approval and depositSign off the sample and size set; 50% deposit reserves fabric and the production slot.
- Bulk production (2–3 weeks)Cutting, sewing, wash, decoration, labelling, QC and packing in-house, with photo updates.
- QC and DDP shipping (4–7 days by air)Inspection against the approved sample, then DDP delivery with duties paid. See our full timeline guide.
Quote a 50-piece acid wash hoodie run. No tech pack yet? A reference garment or photo is enough to start.
Shipping hoodies DDP
Delivery to the USA is DDP as standard, so the price we quote for a hoodie is the price you pay, landed. Four to seven days by air to Los Angeles, Miami or anywhere else in the country; worldwide shipping is available on the same terms. More on streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and DDP shipping. Acid Wash Hoodie orders to the USA are usually air-freighted; a 50-piece run weighs little enough that air costs only a few dollars per piece more than sea.
Frequently asked questions
Which colours work best for acid wash hoodies?
Black gives the classic grey marble. Navy, charcoal, brown and forest green produce strong contrast. Pastels give a soft mineral effect.
Is acid wash consistent across a batch?
Every piece is unique in pattern, but we control intensity so the batch reads as one colourway. Customers expect variation; we photograph the range for your product page.
Does acid wash damage the fleece?
The process weakens cotton slightly, which is why we use 400 GSM or heavier and reinforce seams. Finished hoodies are tested for seam strength and colourfastness.
What is the price of a custom acid wash hoodie?
$20 to $36 per piece at 50–100 units. The wash adds $4–6 over a plain hoodie in the same fleece.
See also, for acid wash hoodie programmes: custom hoodie manufacturer, custom blank hoodie manufacturing, custom pullover hoodie manufacturing, how much does it cost to manufacture a hoodie?, hoodie gsm guide.
Last updated September 5, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Pricing and lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.