Hoodie manufacturers
A hoodie is a knit garment, so the factories that make good hoodies are knit and cut and sew factories: the same mills that make sweatshirts, joggers, polos and activewear. These are the ones in The Vault.
- Factories listed12
- Countries9
- Brands on record10
- More in The Vault5
How to choose hoodie manufacturers
What to look for in a hoodie manufacturer
The fabric makes the hoodie. Decide the weight, the knit (fleece or French terry), the fiber and the finish, then find a factory that makes that fabric or sources it well. Ask for fabric swatches before you ask for a sample.
None of these factories is a hoodie only shop. They are knit and cut and sew factories, and the card shows what each makes most. Pick the ones whose main products are closest to a heavyweight knit.
- Fabric: weight, composition, brushed or loopback, and shrinkage after washing.
- Construction details: rib cuffs and hem, hood lining, drawcord and eyelets, seams.
- Decoration in house: embroidery, screen print, puff print, garment dye.
- Brands they have produced for in streetwear, athletic or golf, shown on the cards.
MOQs and sampling
Minimums are per style and color, and a custom fabric or a garment dye adds the mill's minimum. Wash test every sample: measure before and after, because shrinkage and twisting are where cheap hoodies fail.
Domestic or overseas
Domestic cut and sew is good for small premium runs and fast reorders. Overseas knit factories in Peru, Asia and Europe make sense once a style is proven. Decorating blanks is the cheapest way to test a design before going custom.
Questions to ask on the first call
Ask for things you can measure. A factory that answers in specifics (fabric weight, composition, shrinkage percentage after wash) is one that controls its quality.
- Which fleece and French terry fabrics do you stock, and at what weights?
- What shrinkage do you allow after washing, and how do you pre shrink?
- Can you garment dye or enzyme wash in house?
- What is the minimum per color, and does a custom fabric change it?
In this list
12 hoodies and knits factories, in China (2), Vietnam (2), Hong Kong (1), Italy (1), Japan (1) and Peru (1). Between them, records show they have produced for Tracksmith, TravisMathew, Bad Birdie, Birddogs, Good Good Golf, Hugo Boss, Kith, Lacoste and 2 more. The Vault has 5 more hoodies and knits suppliers whose names, contacts and notes stay with the course.
Hoodies and knits factories
Each card shows what the factory makes and the brands it has produced for, with the evidence and when it was seen. Contacts and notes unlock with the course.
47 Brand
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States- Apparel
- Sports Apparel
- Headwear
'47 is a Massachusetts headwear and apparel brand founded in 1947 and owned by New Era since 2024. It sells licensed caps for MLB, NFL and NBA teams.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsBonini
Florence, Italy- Apparel
- Custom Merch
- Activewear
- Sports Apparel
Maureen Skelly Bonini is a sourcing and product development company in Florence, Italy. It works with apparel factories in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsDar Lon Garment
Vietnam- Tracksmith shorts
- Bras
- Knit tops
Dar Lon Garment makes tracksmith shorts, bras and knit tops in Vietnam. Records show it has produced for Tracksmith.
Has produced for- Tracksmith: tracksmith shorts, bras, knit topsVault supplier research
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsDongyang Yilong
Dongyang, China- Sports Apparel
- Garment
Dongyang Yilong makes sports apparel and garment in Dongyang, China.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsGood Trust
Busan, South Korea- Golf Apparel
- Custom Clothing
Good Trust is a Busan, South Korea apparel company that produces golf polos and pullovers.
Has produced for- Bad Birdie: knit polo shirtsUS import records · Oct 2025
- Birddogs: apparelUS import records · Oct 2025
- Good Good Golf: apparelUS import records · Oct 2025
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsHarry Trading
Nantong, Jiangsu, China- Apparel
- Activewear
Harry Trading makes woven and knit apparel, including activewear, swimwear, fleece, outerwear and headwear through its Nantong operations.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsMinh Tri Garment
Hanoi, Vietnam- Golf Apparel
- Activewear
- Sports Apparel
Minh Tri manufactures polos, jackets, knit bottoms and activewear in Vietnam. See its product range and the factories listed by the company.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsPeople’s Garment
Bangkok, Thailand- Golf Apparel
- Sports Apparel
- Garment
People's Garment is a Bangkok apparel maker founded in 1980. It makes sportswear, uniforms and menswear, and offers OEM and ODM production.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsQiandao Industrial
Hong Kong- Golf Apparel
- Sports Apparel
- Garment
Qiandao Industrial makes golf apparel, sports apparel and garment in Hong Kong.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsTaxon
Location not confirmed- Sports Apparel
- Outerwear
Taxon makes sports apparel and outerwear.
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsTopy Top
Lima and Chincha, Peru- Golf Apparel
- Sports Apparel
Topy Top is a Peruvian knit apparel maker with plants in Lima and Chincha.
Has produced for- Hugo Boss: knit apparelUS import records · Jul 2025 to Oct 2025
- Kith: knit shirtsUS import records · Oct 2025
- Lacoste: knit apparelFactory disclosure · Jul 2025
- Life is Good: knit apparelFactory disclosure · Jul 2025
- TravisMathew: knit apparelFactory disclosure · Jul 2025
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing SecretsUni Textile Co Ltd
Chuo-ku, JapanUni Textile Co Ltd makes consumer products in Chuo-ku, Japan. Records show it has produced for Rhude.
Has produced for- RhudeUS import records · Nov 2020
Contacts and notesUnlock with Product Sourcing Secrets
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Questions
Q01What fabric is best for a premium hoodie?
Most premium hoodies use a heavy cotton fleece or French terry. Our materials pages on French terry and fleece explain the difference from a maker's side.
Q02Should I use blank hoodies or make them custom?
Blanks are fastest and cheapest to start and let you test designs. Custom gives you your own fit, fabric and details, at higher minimums and longer lead times.
Q03Where are the factory contacts?
Emails, phone numbers, the person to ask for and our notes on each factory are in The Vault, inside Product Sourcing Secrets.
Get the contacts, not just the names
Product Sourcing Secrets is the course and toolkit from ProductGods: how to brief, sample and negotiate with a factory, and The Vault, with every factory's email, phone, the person to ask for and our notes.