Brushed fleece is too warm for half the US market for half the year. French terry has the same outside, an unbrushed loopback inside and a cleaner drape, which is why LA and Miami brands run terry as their year-round hoodie.
Mike Apparel manufactures French terry hoodies in 300 to 420 GSM loopback cotton terry with a smooth jersey face and looped inside. Same construction as our fleece hoodies: double hood, rib, kangaroo pocket, drawcords. For brands searching for a custom french terry hoodie manufacturer that treats a 50-piece order like a real order, Mike Apparel samples first, produces in 2–3 weeks and delivers duties-paid.
Choosing the cloth for a custom hoodie
Every hoodie programme starts with a swatch card. These are the constructions we recommend for hoodies; any of them can be dyed to Pantone and most can be washed or garment-dyed after sewing. If you are unsure, sample the french terry hoodie in 340 GSM French terry first; it is the construction we recommend for the standard terry hoodie.
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 340 GSM French terry | 100% cotton, loopback | the standard terry hoodie |
| 400 GSM heavy French terry | 100% cotton | heavyweight terry for structure |
| 300 GSM lightweight terry | 100% cotton | summer-weight hoodie |
| 360 GSM cotton-poly terry | 80/20 | terry with lower shrink |
Silhouettes and sizing
The silhouette options we run for hoodies are listed below. Any of them can be adjusted to a reference garment you send us, and we grade to US sizing as standard. French Terry Hoodie buyers most often specify: oversized terry hoodie.
- Oversized terry hoodie
- Boxy terry hoodie
- Regular fit
- Cropped terry
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. On a french terry hoodie the detail buyers notice first is the loopback inside, jersey face for clean prints.
- Loopback inside, jersey face for clean prints
- Double-layer hood in terry
- 2×2 rib at cuff and hem
- Kangaroo pocket with bar tacks
- Optional raw-edge seams as a design detail
Printing, embroidery and finishing
Print, embroidery and wash are done in-house, so the hoodie and its decoration ship as one finished product with one point of responsibility. On a french terry hoodie the most common request is screen print on the smooth face.
- Screen print on the smooth face
- Embroidery
- Garment dye for tonal terry
- Enzyme wash for a peached face
- Contrast terry hood lining showing loops
For a method-by-method comparison on hoodies, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Private label hoodies
Every hoodie leaves the factory fully branded as your product: woven main label, woven or printed size and care labels, hem tags or hood labels, hang tags with your artwork, and packaging from plain poly bags to printed mailer boxes. Labels are produced in-house from your files. Details on our private label clothing page. On a french terry hoodie the label set is usually a woven neck label, a size tab and a hem tag, with a hang tag on the loopback hoodie.
French Terry Hoodie pricing by quantity
Pricing for a custom hoodie is driven by fabric weight, decoration and quantity. The bands below are per piece for the constructions on this page at typical spec, and every quote is itemised so you can see exactly what moves the number. At the low end a french terry hoodie in 340 GSM French terry with one placement lands near $14; at the top, 400 GSM heavy French terry with multiple placements and full packaging reaches $26.
| Quantity | Price per piece (USD) |
|---|---|
| 50–100 pieces | $14.00 – $26 |
| 100–300 pieces | $12.32 – $23 |
| 300–1,000 pieces | $10.92 – $20 |
| 1,000+ pieces | $9.80 – $18.20 |
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?. French Terry Hoodie reorders skip the sample fee entirely and are priced at the band of the total quantity ordered to date.
How the order runs
How an order for hoodies moves through the factory, with the timing for each stage. French Terry Hoodie samples ship with a swatch of 340 GSM French terry so you can compare weights before bulk.
- 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.
Have a french terry hoodie in mind? Send a tech pack, a sketch or a reference piece with your target quantity and we will reply within 24 hours with fabric options, MOQ and per-piece pricing.
Delivery to the USA and beyond
We built our hoodie programme around US brands: sampling calls in Eastern and Pacific time, US sizing on every block, and DDP delivery to your door or your fulfilment centre with nothing to pay at the border. Brands in Las Vegas, Atlanta and across the country reorder on the same block every season. Details on streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and DDP shipping. French Terry 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
What is the difference between French terry and fleece?
Both are knitted the same way. Fleece is brushed on the inside to raise a soft nap; French terry is left unbrushed with visible loops. Terry is cooler and drapes cleaner, fleece is warmer and softer.
Is French terry lighter than fleece?
At the same GSM they weigh the same. Terry feels lighter because it is not brushed and does not trap air. Most terry hoodies run 340–400 GSM.
Does French terry pill?
Less than brushed fleece because there is no raised nap. 100% cotton terry can pill lightly on the loops; cotton-poly terry resists it.
What is the MOQ for French terry hoodies?
50 pieces per design and colourway.
See also, for french terry hoodie programmes: custom hoodie manufacturer, custom sherpa lined hoodie manufacturing, custom boxy fit 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.
