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Custom embroidered sweatshirts

Stitch your story into every thread with print-on-demand embroidered sweatshirts – perfect for your brand or your closet.

4.6 Trustpilot star rating

6,936 reviews on Trustpilot

4.8

Average on Shopify

From fleece to eco-friendly fabrics, pick the sweatshirt that suits your brand and vibe.

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Bring your sweatshirt embroidery to life with our free and beginner-friendly Design Maker.

Order custom embroidered sweaters with fast global shipping and no order minimums.

How to embroider on a sweatshirt with Printful

1. Pick your perfect sweatshirt

Explore our unisex, men’s, or women’s embroidered sweatshirts and filter by material, color, and style. We have everything from classic crewnecks and hooded sweatshirts to half-zip pullovers. 

2. Add your embroidery-ready design

Upload your artwork to the Design Maker, and we’ll digitize it for embroidery. Or, choose from ready-made embroidery designs in our library. 

3. Place your order or sell online

Order for yourself or sell embroidered sweatshirts online with no inventory, no upfront costs, and automatic fulfillment.

Find your next best-selling embroidered sweatshirt

Discover great-quality sweatshirts by top brands in our Catalog. From custom embroidered crewnecks to cozy oversized styles, you can wear, gift, or sell them this Christmas and beyond.

Save big with bulk embroidered sweatshirts

Need matching embroidered crewnecks for your team or company event? Order 25 or more of the same item to get up to 55% off, plus free digitization.

Add embroidery on sweatshirts with the Design Maker

Whether you're customizing embroidered crewneck sweatshirts or hoodies, our free Design Maker helps you bring your ideas to life – no design experience needed. Here’s what you can do with it:

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Upload your own designs with detailed guidelines to help you meet our sizing and placement requirements for embroidery.

 

Choose from 300+ professionally-made, embroidery-ready images to speed up the design process.

 

Add your awesome design to multiple placements – left or right chest, large center, or even the wrist areas above the sleeve cuffs.

 

Preview your custom embroidered sweaters or crewnecks with realistic mockup photos before purchasing or listing them for sale.

Real reviews from people who love our sweatshirts

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Inside our sweatshirt embroidery techniques

From collar to bottom hem, our custom embroidery delivers excellent quality and customization that’s made to impress.

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Unlimited color embroidery

Unlock full-color customization with Coloreel’s technology – perfect for smooth gradients, detailed designs, or bold styles on your embroidered clothing.

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Standard color embroidery

Standard embroidery uses up to six thread colors, carefully matched to your design for accurate results. Ideal for company logos or clean custom crewneck embroidery.

 

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Smart embroidery backing

This essential feature ensures every stitch remains stable and looks sharp on softer materials. We use high-quality backing on custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.

 

Why choose Printful for your custom embroidery business?

No upfront costs

Print on Demand means your products are made to order, so you only pay when you sell.

190+ embroidered products

Go beyond custom sweatshirts – design hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more with premium embroidery.

Excellent quality

We pair our breathable sweatshirts with precise stitching to create long-lasting embroidered products.

eCommerce integrations

Connect your Etsy, Shopify, eBay, or Squarespace shop to sell embroidered sweatshirts online without inventory.

Fast global shipping

With multiple facilities worldwide, your embroidered sweatshirts ship quickly, no matter where you or your customers are.

24/7 customer support

Our support team is here around the clock to help you with setup, design, and orders. 

Custom embroidered sweatshirts FAQ

The easiest way to create a custom embroidered sweatshirt is with Printful. Just follow these simple steps:

 

1. Create a free Printful account.
2. Pick a unisex, men’s, or women’s embroidered sweatshirt from our Catalog. Choose anything from crewnecks to pullovers and filter by fabric, feature, fit, and price. 
3. Open the Design Maker to upload your company logo or images. Or, select our ready-made embroidery graphics sorted by holiday, theme, and style. 
4. Preview your custom sweatshirt using realistic mockup photos to make sure everything looks perfect.
5. Place your order or connect your store to sell online. We’ll handle the production and shipping from there.

Our production time for custom embroidered sweatshirts is usually 2-5 business days, plus shipping. You can find estimated delivery times on each product page.

Yes, embroidery is known for being durable and high-quality. To keep your sweatshirt looking great, make sure to:

 

  • Wash inside-out on a cold, gentle cycle.
  • Tumble dry on low.
  • Avoid bleach and ironing directly on the embroidery.

 

Always check the care instructions on each garment.

Logo placement options depend on the style of the sweatshirt. Common placements in our Catalog include:

 

  • Left or right chest
  • Large center
  • Left or right wrist areas above the sleeve cuffs

 

Use Printful’s Design Maker to preview and choose the best embroidery spot for your design.

The cost of a custom embroidered sweatshirt depends on the model, embroidery type, number of design placements, and digitization fees.

 

All embroidered products at Printful include one standard color embroidery placement in the base price. 

 

Additional design placements cost $2.95 each, and upgrading to unlimited color embroidery adds $3.50. There’s also a one-time digitization fee of $6.50 per new design. Note that these prices may change.

 

Want to save big? Order in bulk to waive the digitization fee and get up to 55% off with volume discounts.

Absolutely. Feel free to place a manual order to test the quality before committing to a larger batch or selling print-on-demand embroidered sweatshirts under your brand.

DIY may seem cheaper if you already have the embroidery tools and experience. But for most people – especially eCommerce sellers – designing through Printful is the more cost-effective and time-saving option because you:

 

  • Don’t need to invest in expensive equipment or supplies.
  • Get professional, accurate stitching and smooth finishes each time.
  • Can order amazing-quality crewneck sweatshirts without buying in bulk.

 

For high-quality results without the hassle, custom embroidery with Printful is hard to beat.

Your print-on-demand embroidery starter guides

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Learn more about custom embroidery at Printful

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