Trusted by 200+ Streetwear & Lifestyle Brands

Custom Hoodies &
Jackets Manufacturer

From heavyweight pullover hoodies to lightweight windbreakers and insulated puffer jackets—we manufacture the outerwear pieces that become your brand's bestsellers. Premium fabrics, fashion-grade construction, and retail-ready branding with an MOQ as low as 30 pieces.

30 Pieces Min. Order
14–21 Days Production
800+ Hoodie Styles Made
35+ Countries Shipped

The Most Profitable Category in Your Product Line

Hoodies and jackets consistently command the highest average selling price and profit margins of any apparel category. A well-executed hoodie at $75–$120 retail can carry a 60–70% margin—far outperforming tees and tanks or even athletic shorts. For streetwear and lifestyle brands, the hoodie isn't just a product—it's the brand statement piece.

But manufacturing outerwear is fundamentally different from producing basic garments. Hoodies and jackets involve multiple fabric layers, hardware components (zippers, drawstring aglets, snap buttons), internal construction (lined hoods, storm flaps, inner pockets), and heavier stitch requirements that demand specialized production lines and experienced operators.

The categories within hoodies and jackets each require distinct manufacturing expertise:

  • Pullover hoodies: Kangaroo pocket construction, lined hood shaping, ribbed cuff-and-hem finishing, and consistent fleece weight across the body and sleeves
  • Zip-up hoodies: Full zipper installation with clean tape backing, split kangaroo or welt pockets, and zipper stop alignment with the neckband
  • Cropped hoodies: Precise body-length control, ribbed hem finishing for shape retention, and proportion adjustments for women's and unisex sizing
  • Windbreakers & track jackets: Lightweight shell construction, sealed seams or binding, ventilated mesh lining, and elastic or ribbed cuffs
  • Puffer vests & jackets: Quilting pattern precision, insulation fill distribution, shell-and-lining assembly, and storm-flap construction
  • Bomber jackets: Ribbed collar-and-cuff construction, interior lining assembly, and heavy-duty zipper installation

At Dhalay International, we've built dedicated outerwear production lines with operators trained specifically in hoodie and jacket construction. We source premium fleece, French terry, nylon shells, and insulation materials, and we handle every hardware detail—from YKK zipper selection to custom rubber zipper pullers with your logo.

Who We Manufacture Hoodies & Jackets For

Streetwear labels and drop culture brands. Your audience camps out for your hoodie drops. We manufacture the oversized, heavy-gauge pieces that justify $90–$150 price tags—drop-shoulder pullovers, boxy zip-ups, and statement jackets with custom lining that your community can't get anywhere else.

D2C lifestyle and comfort-wear brands. Your brand promise is that every piece feels like a warm hug. We produce ultra-soft brushed fleece hoodies, French terry zip-ups, and lightweight layering pieces that customers reach for every single day—driving repeat purchases and word-of-mouth growth.

Fitness creators and influencer brands. Your followers don't just want to see you train—they want your post-workout layer. We manufacture small-batch, premium-feeling hoodies and quarter-zips that carry your personal brand identity, from fabric weight to hang-tag design.

Corporate gifting and merch companies. You need hoodies that don't feel like "corporate merch"—they need to feel like a premium retail product that recipients actually wear. We elevate standard logo hoodies into something people genuinely want to keep and wear publicly.

Sports teams and athletic organizations. Warm-up jackets, sideline hoodies, and travel outerwear that match your team identity while performing in real athletic contexts. We offer full team uniform programs that include outerwear as a coordinated component.

We also manufacture complementary categories that pair naturally with hoodies and jackets, including athleisure joggers and track pants, layering tees and tanks, and yoga and studio wear for brands building a complete seasonal collection.

Hoodie & Jacket Manufacturing Capabilities

End-to-end outerwear production that handles the complexity other factories can't.

Heavyweight Fleece & Terry

320–400 GSM brushed fleece and French terry that feels substantial, holds its shape, and commands a premium price point. Available in solid, heather, and melange constructions with anti-pilling treatments.

Puffer & Insulated Outerwear

Lightweight puffer vests and jackets with recycled polyester fill, ripstop nylon shells, custom quilting patterns, and interior storm flaps. Full lining options including printed taffeta and contrast-color weave.

Windbreakers & Track Jackets

Lightweight nylon and polyester shell construction with mesh lining, sealed or bound seams, ventilated back panels, and elastic or ribbed cuffs. Water-resistant finishes available for performance applications.

Oversized & Fashion Silhouettes

Dedicated pattern blocks for drop-shoulder, boxy, relaxed, and cropped fits. We translate your reference images and measurement specs into precise patterns that drape correctly in heavier fabrics.

Hardware & Trim Sourcing

YKK and SBS zippers in any color, custom rubber or metal zipper pullers with your logo, metal snap buttons, premium drawstring aglets, and rivet reinforcement—all sourced and installed to your specifications.

Custom Lining & Interior Details

Elevate your jackets with printed taffeta lining, contrast mesh panels, quilted satin interiors, and internal zippered pockets. A custom lining is the detail that separates a $40 jacket from a $120 jacket.

Bomber & Varsity Construction

Classic bomber silhouettes with ribbed collar, cuff, and waistband construction. Varsity jackets with wool-blend bodies, leather sleeves, snap-button fronts, and chenille or embroidered letter patches.

All-Over Print & Sublimation

Full sublimation on lightweight jacket shells, all-over screen printing on fleece panels, and targeted embroidery placements. Our pre-production mockups show exactly how your artwork maps to the garment pattern.

Retail-Ready Private Label Packaging

Branded dust bags, rigid insert boxes, tissue paper, hang tags with barcodes, and individual poly-bagging. Your hoodies arrive ready to ship directly to customers or stock on retail shelves.

Hoodie & Jacket Fabric Comparison Guide

The right fabric determines your hoodie's weight, feel, and perceived value. Here's how the options compare.

Fabric Weight Range Warmth Hand Feel Durability Best For Price
French Terry (280–340 GSM) Medium-Heavy Year-round hoodies, athleisure $$
Loopback Fleece (300–360 GSM) Medium-Heavy Retro streetwear hoodies $$
Nylon Ripstop Shell Lightweight Puffers, windbreakers $$$
Polyester Taffeta (Lining) Ultra-light Jacket interiors (lining) $
Cotton-Poly Fleece (240–280 GSM) Medium Budget & promo hoodies $

We recommend 320–380 GSM brushed fleece as the default for premium hoodies. Request a free swatch kit to compare weights side by side.

Hoodie & Jacket Development Process

From concept sketch to retail-ready outerwear—built for brands that demand more.

01

Style & Material Selection

Share your hoodie or jacket references, target retail price, and fabric preferences. We curate a swatch library with different fleece weights, shell materials, and lining options for you to evaluate.

02

Pattern & Sampling

Our pattern masters develop fashion-grade blocks for your specific silhouette—oversized, cropped, fitted, or relaxed. A physical sample is produced with all hardware, trims, and branding for your approval.

03

Design & Branding Finalization

Lock in embroidery placements, print locations, zipper specifications, label designs, and packaging. Digital mockups show every detail—inside lining, pocket construction, and hardware—before production begins.

04

Bulk Production

Fabric finishing, print or embroidery application, precision cutting, multi-layer assembly, zipper and hardware installation, and final stitching. Rigorous QC on every piece for weight consistency, stitch quality, and hardware function.

05

Pack & Ship

Each garment is individually folded, poly-bagged, hang-tagged, and packed in your custom-branded packaging. Shipped to your warehouse, 3PL partner, or direct to customers via drop-ship fulfillment.

Hoodie & Jacket Product Showcase

The outerwear essentials that define modern streetwear and lifestyle brands.

Custom heavyweight pullover hoodies manufactured by Dhalay International
Pullover HoodiesHeavyweight fleece · Kangaroo pocket · Lined hood
Custom zip-up hoodies with full YKK zipper by Dhalay International
Zip-Up HoodiesFull-zip · Welt pockets · Drop-shoulder
Custom cropped hoodies for women's fashion brands by Dhalay International
Cropped HoodiesRibbed hem · Fitted & boxy · French terry
Custom lightweight windbreakers and track jackets by Dhalay International
Windbreakers & Track JacketsNylon shell · Mesh lining · Water-resistant
Custom puffer vests and insulated jackets by Dhalay International
Puffer Vests & JacketsRecycled fill · Ripstop shell · Custom quilting
Custom bomber jackets with ribbed details by Dhalay International
Bomber JacketsRibbed trim · Custom lining · Snap or zip

Why Hoodie Brands Choose Dhalay

The infrastructure, expertise, and attention to detail that outerwear demands.

30

Pieces MOQ

Launch your hoodie line without committing to hundreds of units per colorway.

14–21

Days Production

Sample-to-door timeline that keeps up with your drop schedule and launch calendar.

YKK

Zipper Standard

YKK and SBS zippers as default. YKK Excella luxury zippers available for premium tiers.

Free

Swatch Kit Shipped

Physical fleece, terry, and shell fabric swatches delivered worldwide—feel before you order.

What Our Hoodie & Jacket Clients Say

Real feedback from founders who built their outerwear lines with Dhalay International.

"We launched with a single oversized pullover in three colors. Dhalay's 350 GSM brushed fleece felt noticeably heavier and softer than the $120 hoodies our competitors were selling. Our first drop of 150 pieces sold out in 36 hours. We're now on our sixth production run and they've been flawless every time."

DN
Daniel N.
Founder, HOLLOW Streetwear · United States

"The puffer vests were a gamble for us—none of our previous manufacturers could handle the quilting and insulation without issues. Dhalay nailed it. Custom quilting pattern, printed interior lining with our logo, and the YKK zippers with our custom rubber pullers. These became our #1 bestseller last winter."

SK
Sarah K.
Creative Director, NØRD Outerwear · Denmark

"We needed 500 corporate hoodies that didn't look like corporate hoodies. Dhalay suggested a French terry fabric with tonal embroidery instead of giant chest prints, added custom woven neck labels, and packaged them in branded dust bags. Our client's employees actually started wearing them outside of work. That's the ultimate test."

RW
Ryan W.
Account Director, Promoworks Agency · UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything streetwear founders, D2C brand owners, and merch companies need to know about hoodie and jacket manufacturing.

A pullover hoodie has no front opening—it slides over the head and typically features a kangaroo pocket. A zip-up hoodie has a full-length or half-length zipper, offering more versatility in how it's worn (open, half-zipped, fully closed). Zip-ups generally cost 10–15% more due to the zipper hardware and additional stitching. From a brand perspective, offering both options in the same collection gives customers styling variety and can increase average order value.
For fleece hoodies, 320–380 GSM is the sweet spot for a substantial, premium feel without being excessively heavy. Below 280 GSM feels thin and budget-grade. Above 400 GSM becomes very heavy—great for winter statement pieces but less versatile for year-round wear. French terry hoodies typically sit at 280–340 GSM. The fabric construction (loopback vs. brushed vs. terry) matters as much as the raw weight number.
Yes. We manufacture lightweight puffer vests and jackets with recycled polyester fill, down-alternative insulation, and nylon or polyester ripstop shells. These are ideal for streetwear brands that want a statement winter piece. We handle quilting patterns, zipper hardware selection, and internal storm flaps for a finished, retail-quality product. The MOQ for insulated outerwear is typically 50 pieces per style/color.
We source YKK and SBS zippers as standard—both are reliable, smooth-operating, and widely trusted. For premium streetwear pieces, we can source YKK Excella (luxury metal zippers) or custom-colored zippers that match your brand palette exactly. Zipper pullers can be customized with your logo as a rubber or metal pull tab, which is a subtle but powerful branding detail.
Absolutely. Cropped hoodies are one of our most requested styles. We can adjust the body length to any specification—typically hitting at the natural waist or slightly above. We offer cropped boxy fits, cropped fitted silhouettes, and cropped oversized styles. Ribbed hem finishes help the crop hold its shape and sit cleanly on the body without riding up during movement.
Yes. We offer fully custom lining options including printed taffeta, mesh ventilation panels, quilted satin, and contrast-color plain weave linings. A custom lining—especially a printed one—is one of the most effective ways to elevate a jacket from basic to premium. It's a detail your customers will notice and appreciate every time they put the jacket on, and it dramatically increases perceived value.
Our MOQ starts at 30 pieces per style/color for pullovers, zip-ups, cropped hoodies, and lightweight jackets. For insulated outerwear like puffer jackets, the MOQ is 50 pieces per style/color due to the additional materials and construction complexity. We always confirm exact MOQ during the quoting process based on your specific style requirements.
Sampling takes 7–10 business days. Bulk production takes 14–21 business days from sample approval, depending on order complexity, fabric availability, and whether the style requires special trims like custom zippers or insulation. Simple pullover hoodies are typically on the faster end; puffer jackets with custom lining and quilting take closer to the 21-day mark. Rush orders can be accommodated when capacity allows.
For hoodies, tonal embroidery on the chest, small woven loop labels on the hood or hem, and inside-out neck labels create the most premium impression. For jackets, custom zipper pullers, embroidered back panels, and printed interior linings are high-impact branding moments. We recommend avoiding large front screen prints on heavyweight fleece—they can feel stiff and crack over time. Embroidery ages beautifully on fleece.
Yes. Send us a physical sample or detailed photos with measurements and we'll reverse-engineer the pattern, match the fabric weight and hand-feel as closely as possible from our swatch library, and replicate the construction details. This is one of our most common workflows—brands send us a reference hoodie they love and we create their own version with their branding and color palette.
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