The Ultimate Hoodie Manufacturer: Premium Heavyweight Streetwear Direct from China
Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. is the strategic manufacturing partner for the world’s most ambitious streetwear labels. We bridge the gap between China’s unrivaled textile capacity and Western quality demands.
Stop choosing between “Quality” and “Cost.” With our 450GSM+ heavyweight capabilities, US/EU specific sizing, and Duty-Paid delivery, we empower you to build a luxury brand with healthy profit margins.
Why do the world’s most profitable streetwear brands (from Supreme to Essentials) still rely on Chinese manufacturing? The answer lies in capability.
1. Access to the “Hyper-Supply Chain”
While local manufacturers in the UK or USA are often limited to stock fabrics available from local jobbers, our facility in Guangdong is situated at the heart of the global textile ecosystem.
Yarn Variety: We have immediate access to thousands of yarn types—from standard cotton to exotic bamboo, modal, and recycled blends.
Custom Fabrication: We don’t just buy fabric; we commission it. We can knit a specific 480 GSM French Terry with a dry hand-feel specifically for your brand, a capability most Western factories cannot offer due to minimums and machinery limitations.
2. Factory-Direct Pricing (Eliminating the Middleman)
Working with trading companies or domestic wholesalers eats into your margin. By partnering directly with Clothing Manufacturer Ltd., you achieve:
Lower Unit Costs: leveraging China’s efficiency and raw material proximity.
Higher Retail Margins: allowing you to sell a premium hoodie at 100-150 while maintaining a 400-500% markup.
3. The Solution to Logistics: DDP Shipping
The biggest barrier to overseas manufacturing is the fear of customs, tariffs, and freight. We have solved this.
Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Service:
We handle the export paperwork in China.
We pay the sea/air freight charges.
We pay the import duties and taxes (VAT/Tariffs) in your country.
We clear customs.
The goods are delivered to your warehouse door.
Result: You pay one flat price per unit, and the goods arrive just like a domestic shipment.
Custom Screen-Printed Apparel Collections: Defining Your Brand's Streetwear Identity
Discover a versatile range of trend-setting apparel, fully customizable using advanced screen printing techniques to bring your brand’s unique streetwear vision to life.
Custom Tops
We specialize in designing and manufacturing custom tops that define modern streetwear, utilizing screen printing for superior finish and feel.
Custom T-shirts: Heavyweight, oversized, and essential tees. Best for bold Screen Prints and specialty effects like Cracked Print.
Custom Hoodies: Premium fleece and zip-up styles. Ideal for large, saturated graphics perfected through traditional screen printing.
Custom Jackets: Bomber, denim, and puffer jackets. Use High-Density Screen Printing for tactile, 3D textured logos.
Custom Sweaters & Sweatshirts: Crewnecks and knits, combining embroidery with unique screen-printed graphic placements.
Custom Bottoms
Find eye-catching custom bottoms, with prints engineered for endurance and the perfect street fit.
Custom Pants: Cargo, joggers, and denim. Customize with detailed screen-printed patterns and distressing.
Custom Shorts: Mesh, fleece, and athletic styles. Utilize Reflective Screen Printing for high-impact accents.
Custom Tracksuits: Full matching sets in various performance and lifestyle fabrics, guaranteed by the durability of the screen printing process.
Before we cut the fabric, we help you define the product. While they share materials, the Hoodie and the Sweatshirt (Crewneck) serve different psychological roles in a fashion collection. Understanding this helps you plan a balanced SKU mix.
1. The Hoodie: The Icon of Street Culture
The Vibe: Privacy, Utility, “Cool.”
Market Positioning: The hoodie is the anchor of any streetwear collection. It has a higher perceived value than a sweatshirt due to the complexity of construction (hood, pocket, drawstrings).
Design Utility: The hood acts as a framing device for the face. It offers more “real estate” for branding—specifically on the hood itself (a key trend) or centrally on the kangaroo pocket.
Our Manufacturing Nuance: We focus heavily on the Hood Shape. A cheap hoodie has a floppy, single-layer hood. Our premium hoodies use Double-Lined Self-Fabric, creating a voluminous, 3D hood that “stacks” perfectly on the shoulders.
2. The Sweatshirt (Crewneck): The Versatile Classic
The Vibe: Preppy, Clean, Athletic, Layerable.
Market Positioning: Crewnecks often appeal to a broader demographic. They are viewed as “smarter” and can be layered over collared shirts. They typically have a slightly lower retail price point than hoodies but higher volume potential.
Design Utility: The crewneck offers a flatter, cleaner canvas for chest prints without the visual interruption of pocket seams or drawstrings. It is the preferred silhouette for massive “University” style arch logos.
Our Manufacturing Nuance: The critical quality indicator here is the Neck Ribbing. Cheap crewnecks suffer from “bacon neck” (wavy ribbing). We use high-tension ribbing with 5% Spandex to ensure the collar lies flat and retains elasticity for years.
The Decision Matrix: Choosing the Right Screen Printing Technique
DESIGN AND FABRICATION GUIDE
The Decision Matrix: Choosing the Right Screen Printing Technique
With so many options, making a choice can feel overwhelming. To simplify this, we've created a chart to help you compare these techniques at a glance. As experts at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum note, choosing the right technique is a critical part of the design process, as it directly impacts how your final product looks and feels.
Use this table to match your project's needs—your fabric, design style, and budget—with the best possible printing method.
Technique
Feel / Texture
Best on Fabrics
Suitable Fabric Colors
Ideal for Designs
Durability (1-5)
Relative Cost
Plastisol
Smooth, thick, slightly rubbery
Cotton, Blends, Polyester
Any color (Excellent opacity)
Bold logos, vibrant graphics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐
Water-based
Ultra-soft, no feel (High penetration)
Light-colored 100% Cotton
Light colors only (Poor opacity)
Vintage, high-fashion, large prints
⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐
Discharge
Zero feel, becomes part of fabric
Dark-colored 100% Cotton
Dark colors only (removes dye)
Premium vintage, soft-hand on darks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐
Puff
Raised, soft, foam-like
Cotton, Blends
Any color
Bold lettering, playful graphics
⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐
High-Density
Raised, hard, sharp edges
Cotton, Polyester, Heavyweights
Any color
Premium logos, architectural text
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐
Flock
Soft, fuzzy, velvet-like
Cotton, Blends
Any color
Retro logos, luxury branding
⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐
Foil
Smooth, shiny, metallic
Cotton, Blends
Any color
High-fashion, special events
⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐
Glow-in-the-Dark
Smooth, slightly thick
Cotton, Blends
Any color
Events, kids' wear, novelties
⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐
Reflective
Smooth, matte finish
Cotton, Blends, Polyester
Any color
Activewear, workwear, streetwear accents
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐
Crack
Textured, cracked surface
Cotton, Blends
Any color
Authentic vintage, distressed looks
⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐
Solving Your Pain Points (Why Us?)
How We Eliminate the Risks of Overseas Manufacturing**
Western brands often hesitate to move production to China due to valid fears. We have built our entire business model around solving these specific pain points.
Pain Point 1: “The quality is inconsistent. The sample was good, but the bulk production is trash.”
Our Solution: The “Golden Sample” Protocol.
We never start bulk production until you physically sign off on a Pre-Production Sample (PPS). This sample becomes the legally binding “Golden Standard.”
AQL 2.5 Quality Control: We don’t just check random boxes. We use the AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) 2.5 industrial standard. If the defect rate exceeds the strict threshold, we re-manufacture the lot at our cost.
Pain Point 2: “Shipping is a nightmare. I don’t want to deal with Customs Brokers.”
Our Solution: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).
This is our “Killer App.” We offer a shipping service where we take full legal responsibility for the export and import.
We pay the Freight.
We pay the Import Tariffs & VAT.
We handle the Customs Clearance.
Result: You just wait for the doorbell. It’s as easy as ordering from Amazon.
Pain Point 3: “Asian sizing is too small for my US/UK customers.”
Our Solution: Global Pattern Blocks.
We do not use generic Chinese patterns for Western orders. We maintain dedicated Pattern Blocks for the US and European markets.
Example: Our “US Large” features a 24-26 inch chest width, significantly wider than an Asian Large. We understand the “Oversized” trend requires a dropped shoulder and wider armhole (scye), not just a longer body.
Pain Point 4: “Communication is slow and language is a barrier.”
You will not be speaking to a factory floor manager using Google Translate. You will be assigned a dedicated English-speaking Product Manager. We work across time zones to ensure responses within 12 hours. We use Slack, WhatsApp, and Zoom for real-time collaboration.
Pain Point 5: “They will steal my design and sell it to others.”
Our Solution: Strict IP Protection.
We sign comprehensive NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements). Your tech packs, patterns, and logo files are stored on secure, isolated servers. We separate production lines so that other visiting clients cannot see your goods on the line.
The Anatomy of a Premium Hoodie (Technical Deep Dive)
To build a better product, you must understand the engineering behind it. A hoodie is an aggregate of fiber science, knitting structure, and finishing.
1. Fiber Science: The Foundation
The “hand-feel” is the first thing your customer notices. We strictly use Combed Ring-Spun Cotton.
Carded Cotton (The Cheap Stuff): Used by budget manufacturers. It contains short fibers and impurities, leading to a rough texture and immediate pilling (fuzzballs) after one wash.
Combed Cotton (Our Standard): We use a combing process to remove short fibers and align the remaining long staples.
Ring-Spun Process: The yarn is twisted tightly, creating a smoother, stronger, and finer surface. This is critical for high-definition printing.
2. Knitting Architectures: French Terry vs. Fleece
A. French Terry (Loopback)
Structure: A knitting technique that creates loops and soft piles of yarn on the inside of the fabric.
The “Streetwear” Standard: 90% of high-end streetwear brands prefer French Terry.
Why? It offers structure. A heavy French Terry fabric (400GSM+) holds its shape, creating the desirable “boxy” silhouette without draping like a wet towel. It is breathable, moisture-wicking, and resists pilling better than fleece.
B. Brushed Fleece
Structure: Starts as a loopback fabric, but the loops are mechanically brushed and cut.
The “Cozy” Standard: This creates a fuzzy, soft interior that traps body heat.
Why? Ideal for Winter collections or loungewear where softness and warmth are the priority over structural rigidity.
3. The GSM Hierarchy (Grams per Square Meter)
In the premium market, weight equals value. We specialize in the “Heavyweight” category that most factories struggle to sew.
Category
Weight Range
Yarn Specification
Brand Reference
Application
Lightweight
240 – 280 GSM
32S Face Yarn
Fast Fashion / Promo
Summer layers, Gym cover-ups.
Midweight
300 – 350 GSM
26S Face Yarn
Nike / Adidas Standard
The versatile “everyday” hoodie.
Heavyweight
380 – 450 GSM
21S Face Yarn
Stussy / Kith
Premium Streetwear. Good structure.
Ultra-Heavy
500 – 600 GSM
16S or 10S Yarn
Fear of God / YEEZY
Luxury Statement. Architectural fit.
*(Note: We utilize specialized heavy-duty needles and feed mechanisms to sew 500GSM+ fabrics without breaking needles or skipping stitches.)
A 500 GSM fabric is useless if the construction fails. We use Export-Grade Construction protocols.
Double-Needle Coverstitch: Applied to all hems and cuffs. This allows the fabric to stretch without snapping the thread.
Herringbone Neck Tape: We sew a twill tape across the back neck seam. This prevents the heavy hood from stretching the neckline out of shape.
Half-Moon Patch: A crescent-shaped layer of fabric sewn on the inner back neck. This provides a clean surface for branding labels and adds structural reinforcement.
Bartack Reinforcements: Heavy stitching placed at the corners of the kangaroo pocket to prevent tearing when hands are shoved inside.
Ribbing Memory: We use 1×1 or 2×2 ribbing containing 5% Elastane (Spandex). Cheap ribbing is 100% cotton and becomes loose/wavy. Ours snaps back to shape.
One of the greatest fears for Western buyers is the “Asian Fit” issue (where an XL fits like a US Medium). We have solved this.
Global Pattern Library
We maintain a digital library of pattern blocks specifically graded for different markets:
The US Standard Block: True-to-size American fit (e.g., Carhartt).
The US Oversized Block: The “Jerry Lorenzo” aesthetic—wide chest, dropped shoulders, voluminous sleeves.
The European Slim Block: Tailored, closer to the body (e.g., Italian fashion).
The Asian Block: Smaller grading for domestic markets (if required).
Grading Rules:
We don’t just scale the garment up uniformly. We apply professional grading rules. For example, as the chest size increases, the neck opening and armhole depth are adjusted proportionally to ensure the fit remains consistent from XS to 3XL.
Our Fit Profiles
The “Standard Retail” Fit:
Regular fit, slightly tapered waist, set-in sleeves. Comparable to standard sportswear brands.
The “Streetwear Oversized” Fit (Best Seller):
Drop Shoulders: The shoulder seam falls 2-3 inches off the shoulder bone for a relaxed look.
Boxy Cut: A wider chest measurement with a slightly cropped length to prevent “bunching” at the waist.
Voluminous Sleeves: Wider armholes (scye) for a stacked, gathered look at the wrist.
Standard Hoodie Measurement Chart (Reference for Oversized Fit)
We can work with your Tech Pack or provide our own proven templates.
We believe in transparency. Here is the exact roadmap of your order.
Phase 1: Development (The “Lab”)
Tech Pack Review: You send us your Tech Pack. If you don’t have one, our designers assist you in creating the blueprint.
Lab Dips: We dye small swatches of fabric to match your Pantone color codes. You approve the exact shade.
Sourcing: We procure the specific yarn and knit the fabric to your GSM requirement.
Phase 2: Prototyping (The PPS)
Pre-Production Sample (PPS): We cut and sew a single unit with all prints/embroidery.
Approval: We ship this sample to you via DHL. You test the fit, wash it, and inspect the quality. We do not cut bulk fabric until you approve this sample.
Phase 3: Mass Production
Cutting: Automated laser or blade cutters ensure precision to the millimeter.
Sewing: Skilled technicians assemble the garment. We use “in-line” inspections to catch errors immediately.
Decoration: The panels are sent for printing or embroidery before final assembly (for better print placement accuracy).
Phase 4: Quality Control (QC)
We adhere to AQL 2.5 (Acceptable Quality Limit) standards.
Dimensional Check: Measuring key points (chest, length, sleeve) against the size chart.
Visual Check: Scanning for loose threads, oil stains, or print defects.
Functional Check: Testing zippers, drawstrings, and snap buttons.
Needle Detection: Every garment passes through a metal detector to ensure no broken needle tips remain in the fabric.
Phase 5: Packaging & Logistics
Packing: Steam pressing, hanging tags, and folding into poly bags (custom branding available).
Shipping: We arrange the DDP shipment via Sea or Air directly to your destination.
“Clothing Manufacturer Ltd.“ was created, to provide helpful service, simple streamlined ordering & eco-friendly options.
Regular Screen Size
15in X 18in
Jumbo Screen Size
17in X 26in
All Over Screen Size
30in X 34in
Fast & Transparent
How This Process Works
Your account rep will work with our teams to review each and every order by triple checking all details and artwork for accuracy and optimal print quality. You will receive a free full creative proof for your approval before we proceed to production.
3X
Your order is triple checked by our team prior to production and before shipment
Upload artwork file(s) as well as any special instructions
Your artwork is checked for optimal quality and resolution
Your account rep will review & guide you through the rest
Once approved, we’ll begin your order
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What We Offer
Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. was created to provide helpful service,simple streamlined ordering & eco-friendly options.A company with transparent prices & ethics, a company who aims to create good things.
Dedicated Reps
Each account receives a dedicated rep who can be reached by phone or via e-mail.
Quality Over Quantity
Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. believes in quality over quantity and we want our customers to feel the same way.
Long Lasting Relationships
We value all of our clients and aim to solidify long lasting & mutually beneficial relationships.
We Don't Cookie Cut
Each project is unique and requires its own process. Depending on the desired product, we will customize the inks and process for each order.
We Stand Behind Our Work
Our main goal is to provide peace of mind, so you can relax and have confidence that your job will come out exactly as you had imagined.
Innovative Ideas
Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. is proud to be a leading partner in the promotional products + fashion industry, with unique ideas + out of the box printing methods.
Partner with the Experts: Bringing Your Vision to Life with Clothing Manufacturer Ltd.
Getting great screen printed clothing needs more than just a good design. It requires a partner with deep technical knowledge and commitment to quality.
At Clothing Manufacturer Ltd., we bring over 10 years of hands-on industry experience to every project. Having made millions of garments for brands worldwide, we understand what transforms a concept into a standout product. We master all the techniques in this guide and can help you select the perfect method for your vision, budget, and brand identity.
Don’t leave your brand’s quality to chance. Let’s create something exceptional together.
Explore our full range of services on our website to see how we can elevate your brand.
As a new streetwear label, finding a manufacturer that truly understands our vision while offering a low MOQ was nearly impossible—until we found Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. Their 50-piece minimum allowed us to launch a limited drop without huge risk, and the quality of the vintage wash hoodies far exceeded our expectations. They didn't just produce our designs; they partnered with us for growth. We're already scaling our third collection with them
We specialize in premium, heavyweight garments, and the craftsmanship from Clothing Manufacturer Ltd. is unmatched. Their expertise in executing complex techniques like high-density puff printing and acid wash distressing is flawless. Every single jacket and cargo pant passed our rigorous quality checks. They provide the luxury-grade finish and consistent quality control (ISO 9001) that our brand demands globally.
In the e-commerce game, speed is everything. CM Ltd. has completely streamlined our inventory management. Their ability to integrate with our system, forecast demand, and offer rapid reorders on our core T-shirt line is a game-changer. The agile production cycles mean we hit every drop date on time, keeping us ahead of the competition and minimizing missed sales due to stockouts.
Yes. We call this “Counter-Sampling.” Send us the physical hoodie you want to replicate. We will analyze the yarn, knitting structure, and pattern to reproduce the exact fit and feel.
Yes. We can produce custom frosted zipper bags (biodegradable options available) with your logo, along with custom hang tags and stickers, making your product 100% retail-ready.
Custom Colors/Fabrics: Typically 300 pieces per color (due to fabric dyeing minimums).
Stock Fabric Colors: We can often accommodate 50-100 pieces per design using our available premium heavy-weight blanks, which we then customize with your prints and labels.
Note: We are startup-friendly. Let’s discuss your project to find a solution.
Yes. We have an in-house design team. If you provide a mood board, logo files, and a description of the fit (e.g., “Fit like Essentials”), we can create the technical mockups and size charts for you.
