A sherpa lined hoodie is two garments sewn as one, and if the lining is not cut and eased correctly the body twists and the hood will not sit. It is the most construction-heavy hoodie on this site and the one buyers pay the most for.
We manufacture sherpa lined hoodies with a 350–450 GSM fleece or twill outer and a 300–400 GSM polyester sherpa lining through the body and hood, bagged out so no raw edges show, with the lining eased to the shell so both layers hang straight. For brands searching for a custom sherpa lined 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. For the sherpa lined hoodie most brands start with 400 GSM fleece outer + 350 GSM sherpa lining and step up to 450 GSM cotton fleece outer + 400 GSM sherpa when they want premium winter hoodie.
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 400 GSM fleece outer + 350 GSM sherpa lining | cotton-poly shell, 100% poly sherpa | the standard sherpa hoodie |
| 450 GSM cotton fleece outer + 400 GSM sherpa | heavy | premium winter hoodie |
| Cotton twill outer + sherpa lining | 10 oz twill | workwear-style sherpa hoodie |
| Sherpa-lined hood only, fleece body | hybrid | lighter option with the sherpa look |
Fit and silhouette options
Fit is graded from our house blocks or from your tech pack, in US sizing from XS to 3XL, with each size measured on the pre-production sample against your spec sheet. The most requested sherpa lined hoodie block is the oversized sherpa hoodie.
- Oversized sherpa hoodie
- Regular fit
- Full-zip sherpa hoodie
- Pullover sherpa hoodie
How we build a custom hoodie
Construction is where a hoodie either earns its retail price or does not. The details below are standard on our hoodies; anything not listed can be specified. Start your sherpa lined hoodie tech pack with this line: fully bagged lining with no exposed seams.
- Fully bagged lining with no exposed seams
- Lining eased 2–3% to the shell so the body does not twist
- Heavy rib cuff and hem covering both layers
- Zip version with YKK #8 and a sherpa chin guard
- Kangaroo or split pockets lined in sherpa or fleece
Branding the hoodie
We handle all decoration internally, which keeps lead times at 2–3 weeks and removes the hand-off between a blank supplier and a printer. Options that suit a hoodie: Sherpa Lined Hoodie artwork usually goes on as chest and back embroidery through the shell only.
- Chest and back embroidery through the shell only
- Screen prints on the shell
- Woven labels on the sherpa
- Contrast sherpa colours
- Leather patch at the hem
For a method-by-method comparison on hoodies, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Your label on every hoodie
Your brand, not ours, is on the finished hoodie. We sew in woven neck labels, size tabs and care labels to your artwork, attach hang tags and pack in branded poly bags or boxes. No Mike Apparel branding appears anywhere on the product. Our private label clothing page covers label options and minimums. For sherpa lined hoodie orders we recommend a woven neck label plus a printed care label as the minimum; hang tags and lined fleece packaging are added at your choice.
Pricing: custom hoodies
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. A sherpa lined hoodie specified in 400 GSM fleece outer + 350 GSM sherpa lining sits at the lower end of these bands; 450 GSM cotton fleece outer + 400 GSM sherpa and heavy decoration push it toward $42.
| Quantity | Price per piece (USD) |
|---|---|
| 50–100 pieces | $24 – $42 |
| 100–300 pieces | $21 – $37 |
| 300–1,000 pieces | $18.72 – $33 |
| 1,000+ pieces | $16.80 – $29 |
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?. A first sherpa lined hoodie run at $24–$42 per piece lands in the USA for about $27–$48 per piece by air.
Sherpa Lined Hoodie production timeline
How an order for hoodies moves through the factory, with the timing for each stage. A first sherpa lined 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.
Have a sherpa lined 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.
Shipping hoodies DDP
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. Sherpa Lined 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
Is the whole hoodie sherpa lined or just the hood?
Either. Full-body lining is the premium version; hood-only lining is lighter and roughly $6 cheaper per piece.
How warm is a sherpa lined hoodie?
Comparable to a light jacket. Full-body sherpa in 400 GSM fleece works as outerwear in Chicago or New York autumn and as a layer in winter.
Can you make a sherpa lined zip hoodie?
Yes. We use a #8 YKK zipper to handle the layer thickness and add a sherpa chin guard.
What is the price of a custom sherpa lined hoodie?
$24 to $42 per piece at 50–100 units depending on lining coverage, shell fabric and zip versus pullover.
See also, for sherpa lined hoodie programmes: custom hoodie manufacturer, custom pullover hoodie manufacturing, custom zip-up 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.