Back in 2019, we published a piece about the best hoodies for customisation and, as a tough 2021 dawns, we thought it a good time to take another look at the ever reliable hooded top. With this article, organic hoodies for printing and embroidery, we concentrate on organic cotton hoodies that are proven winners when it comes to custom decoration and rebranding.
Nowadays, awareness of how we treat the environment is a mainstream subject and clothing is included in the discussion. Sustainable textiles are a big deal and organic cotton a major part of the effort. We’ve noticed that more and more blank garment suppliers are embracing the organic trend. Hand in hand with that, an increasing number of consumers are basing their buying decisions on the sustainable nature of the product they want printed or embroidered.
Hoodies are a great example of how things are changing. The first glimpse of a hooded sweatshirt was in the dim and distant Thirties and we’ve come a long way. The evolution into everyday essential hasn’t been without problem. Its adoption as a streetwear staple initially lent it some unfavourable associations. Do you remember David Cameron’s now infamous ‘hug-a-hoodie’ speech in 2006? By the way, he never actually said those words, the phrase was coined in a critical Labour Party press release. Since then, the negative undertones have largely fallen away. These days, hoodies are a vital element in everything from workwear to high end fashion. So, here are some sensational organic hoodies for printing and embroidery (as always, numbered for reference rather than ranking).
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1. Stanley Stella Cruiser Hoodie
The Stanley Stella Cruiser hoodie (STSU822) was a worthy inclusion in our 2019 best hoodies post. And it deserves a place in this list of great organic hoodies for printing and embroidery. A genuinely sustainable choice, 85% organic combed cotton with 15% recycled polyester, and available in a stunning 42 colours. The latter is a mouth watering rainbow of shades and heathers. Add in the facts that it’s designed for decoration, excellent quality with an extensive size range, and you have an outstanding blank hooded sweatshirt.
2. Earth Positive Hoodie EP51P
With the Earth Positive hoodie EP51P from Continental Clothing you get organic cotton and an awful lot more besides. This garment is 100% organic and 280g weight, GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and vegan approved. Continental have always been a leading light for ethical manufacture and their stable of brands bring a beautiful blend of high quality and high fashion. We think this Earth Positive hoody demands some serious consideration if you’re thinking about printing or embroidering hooded tops.
3. Neutral Jersey Hood Top
Choice is all-important when personalising clothes, so let’s get some lighter weight options into the mix with the Neutral unisex jersey hoody O62101. Neutral Certified Responsibility products are made to the highest international standards and this top is no exception. It weighs in at 155 g/m² single jersey knit and is a lovely 100% organic Fairtrade cotton fleece. A slightly fitted style, it incorporates a hidden full zip and two-fold cuffs. This along with 6 colours and sizes from XS to 3XL make it a great alternative to heavier hoodies.
4. Stanley Flyer Hoody
Our second organic hoodie from Stanley Stella, the Stanley Flyer (STSM565), is a men’s style that’s simply begging for custom print or embroidery. Again constructed from 85% organic ringspun combed cotton and 15% recycled polyester, it has a fabric washed and lightly sueded finish that looks great and feels good to the touch. At 350 G/M², the weight is very respectable and 19 different colour options are a massive plus when it comes to customisation. Finding the ideal shade to match your brand or design is much easier with so much choice.
5. Anthem hoodie AM001
Anthem are a wholesale brand that’s committed to ethically sourcing apparel for the print and embroidery market. As far as they are concerned, being eco conscious doesn’t stop you being style conscious and their AM001 hoodie is a pretty good demonstration of the philosophy. Another fabulous hoody which boasts plenty of on-trend colours and utilises a blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester to create a garment with sustainability as a key feature. This seriously soft organic hoodie is a super blank canvas for your artwork.
6. Neutral Ladies Organic
These Neutral® Certified Responsibility™ ladies organic hoodies (O83101) are one more excellent illustration of how sustainable is becoming part and parcel of the printing and personalisation world. Eco-friendly and designed to be decorated, there are 20 colours in this women’s hoody, so no trouble finding a suitable background for your logo or design. As wtih all of these garments, the quality and finish are high. A casual fitting, lined hood, adjustable drawstring and kangaroo pocket complete what is a very attractive bit of blank kit.
7. Earth Positive Hoodie EP60P
Continental Clothing make their second appearance in our organic hoodies for printing and embroidery with their splendid EarthPositive pullover hoodie EP60P. The unisex cut is always a winner with tops intended for the wholesale marketplace and this hoodie has proved to be a very popular choice with folk looking to put an ethical emphasis into their brand identity. Earth Positive gear is made exclusively from organic Indian cotton and the whole production process is certified to the latest Global Organic Textile Standard.
8. Russell Pure Organic 209M
Russel describe their 209M style as a pure organic, high collar hooded sweatshirt which all sounds perfectly fine to us and exactly the kind of clothing we like to customise. The 209M has an ultra soft feel and is made from 100% organic unbrushed twill-terry. Contemporary fitting, it’s got a sophisticated and modern vibe with the chunky, decoratively tipped drawcords. Elastane in the cuffs and waistband only add to that. No labels, other than the small size in the neck, is a really nice touch from the relabelling perspective.
9. No Sweat Hoodie NS03
We couldn’t forget our friends over at No Sweat in this roundup of organic hoodies for printing and embroidery. They’re dedicated to ending sweat shop labour and they’re doing it in organic style.
The No Sweat hoodie (NS03) is unisex and, although it’s only available in black, worth checking out if you need great blank hoodies and want them to be ethically sourced and responsibly produced.
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