Hoodie fabric guide
Custom Hoodie GSM Guide for Streetwear Brands
GSM affects hoodie weight, drape, warmth, decoration method, shipping weight, and unit cost. Use this guide before sending a custom hoodie RFQ so the fabric target is clear.
Lighter fleece for entry drops.
Balanced streetwear hoodie range.
Heavyweight premium feel.
Small-batch hoodie production.
Buyer decision
Common GSM ranges
280-320 GSM
Useful for lighter hoodies, warmer climates, and budget-sensitive launch batches.
330-380 GSM
A practical middle range for many streetwear hoodies with good structure and wearable weight.
400-450 GSM
A heavier choice for premium oversized hoodies, colder seasons, and stronger structure.
Buyer decision
What GSM changes in production
Fit and drape
Heavier fleece usually feels more structured, while lighter fleece moves more easily.
Decoration choice
Puff print, embroidery, and large screen prints should be matched with fabric weight and surface.
Cost and shipping
Higher GSM can raise fabric cost and carton weight, especially on larger wholesale orders.
RFQ preparation
What to include in a hoodie GSM RFQ.
- Hoodie type: pullover, zip-up, oversized, cropped, or heavyweight.
- Target GSM or reference hoodie weight.
- Fabric preference: cotton fleece, blended fleece, brushed fleece, or French terry.
- Decoration method: puff print, screen print, embroidery, reflective print, or heat transfer.
- Quantity, size range, colorway, labels, packaging, shipping country, and timeline.
FAQ
Direct answers for custom streetwear buyers.
What GSM is good for custom streetwear hoodies?
Many streetwear hoodies use about 330-380 GSM for a balanced feel, while 400-450 GSM is used for heavier premium hoodies.
Can MyOwnWear make heavyweight hoodies?
Yes. MyOwnWear can review heavyweight hoodie projects with fabric, fit, decoration, label, and packaging requirements from MOQ 10 when suitable.
Does higher GSM increase hoodie cost?
Usually yes. Higher GSM can increase fabric cost, production handling, carton weight, and shipping weight.
Next step
Send your reference, quantity, and target market.
MyOwnWear will review the production route, decoration method, MOQ, packaging details, and timeline.