BSTAR / Custom knitted apparel
Custom Hoodie
Manufacturer.
Pullover and zip-up hoodies for adult and children’s collections. Develop the fit, fabric and finishing around your brand brief.
BSTAR is the brand of Zhongshan BEST Garments Co., Ltd. in Xiaolan, Zhongshan, China. This website is operated directly by our company.
01 / Define the range
Two constructions.
Your own collection.
Start with the wearer and the way the garment should fit. A pullover and a zip-up need different front details; adult and children’s sizes need their own measurements.
Adult pullover hoodies
A closed-front direction built around your chosen shoulder line, chest width, body length and hood shape. Use a reference sample or annotated images to explain the silhouette.
Adult zip-up hoodies
A full-front opening with zipper length, front balance and pocket placement defined together. Review how the front hangs when the sample is zipped and unzipped.
Children’s pullover hoodies
A child-size pullover developed for the stated age range and market. Confirm the neck opening, hood, sleeves and body dimensions rather than scaling down an adult sample.
Children’s zip-up hoodies
A zip-front option with opening length, fit and handling reviewed for the intended wearer. Set the zipper and attachment details in the sample instructions.
These are development directions, not stock styles with fixed specifications. Confirm the materials, construction and quantities for your project.
02 / Start with the material
French terry or fleece.
Choose the actual fabric.
The fabric name is a starting point. Composition, weight, knit structure and finishing all belong in the brief; review a swatch and the garment sample together.
Loop-back construction
French terry
A knitted fabric with loops visible on the reverse. Discuss the hand feel, surface, drape and finished weight you want rather than choosing from the name alone.
- Specify · Composition, target GSM, color and loop-back reference
- Review · Body shape, hood drape and rib combination in a sample
- Confirm · Dimensional change and appearance after the agreed wash
Brushed reverse
Brushed fleece
A knit sweatshirting direction with a brushed inner surface. Confirm the actual back finish and hand feel; the word “fleece” alone does not define the material or performance.
- Specify · Composition, GSM, back finish and color reference
- Review · Bulk at seams, hood shape, surface and inside feel
- Confirm · Wash appearance, shedding or pilling checks required for the order
Higher GSM is not automatically better quality. Set the material against the fit, finish, cost and use you want, then confirm availability and testing for the selected fabric.
Fabric construction reference: CottonWorks: Single & Double Knits.
03 / From shape to specification
Make the details
work together.
A photo shows the direction. Measurements and construction notes tell the sample team what to make. Mark the details you want to keep, change or review.
Body & sleeves
Define chest width, body and sleeve length, shoulder position and the intended wearing ease. Agree the measurement points and tolerances.
Shape & opening
Specify hood shape, coverage and construction. Identify the intended wearer before carrying over any cord or trim detail from a reference image.
Zipper & balance
For zip-up styles, confirm zipper type, length, color, pull and attachment. Review front-edge alignment and the finished opening on the sample.
Cuffs & hem
Agree the finished rib widths, openings and body-to-rib proportions. Check recovery, comfort and the way the garment sits after washing.
Artwork & labels
Send the logo artwork, desired placement and label layouts. Decoration methods, materials and any wash-performance requirements are reviewed for the design.
Pockets & seams
Show pocket shape and position, seam details and the inside finish you expect. Resolve differences on the sample before releasing the affected bulk work.
04 / Plan for the wearer
Children’s hoodies.
A separate brief.
Give the target age range, destination market and intended use at the start. Fit, openings and components should be reviewed for the child-size product, not assumed from an adult version.
For U.S. children’s upper-outerwear programs, include the CPSC drawstring guidance in the design review. Other markets and requirements need their own review.
Age range & sizing
State the intended ages, size chart, base sample size and fit expectations. Review the relevant sizes before confirming the range.
Hood & cords
Identify the proposed hood and neck details early. Review applicable cord requirements before approving the design or ordering trims.
Zippers & attachments
Specify pulls, guards, labels and other components. Agree which safety, attachment and product checks are required for the order.
05 / From a reference to a sample
Start with what
you already have.
A reference image, garment or product idea can start the discussion. We organize the agreed information for sampling and use your feedback to refine the garment.
Send your direction
Email front and back references, the wearer, fabric direction, quantities and timing. Mark details you want changed.
Clarify the brief
Our sales team organizes the information for the production team. Confirm missing details, materials and what the sample needs to establish.
Review the sample
We make and send the sample. Reply with measurements and marked photos; agree revisions and make a further sample where needed.
Approve & order
Identify the approved sample and written details. Once the bulk order is confirmed, production follows that reference and the agreed order requirements.
Discuss sample scope and approval stages for your project.
Review quantities by style, fabric, color and component.
MOQ and bulk timing are confirmed for the order. Custom fabric, zippers, rib, labels and packaging can have separate sourcing conditions.
06 / Before we begin
Your hoodie range.
Your questions.
Practical starting points for private-label development. The final specification and order terms are agreed for your collection.
Explore T-shirts & tank topsDo you make pullover and zip-up hoodies?
Yes. BSTAR manufactures pullover and zip-up hoodies for adult and children’s ranges. French terry and brushed fleece are available development directions; the actual material, fit and construction are confirmed for the project.
Can I start without a complete tech pack?
Yes. Send front and back references, the intended wearer and use, a base size if you have one, fabric preferences and the details you want changed. Our sales team organizes the information for sampling and identifies what still needs confirmation.
How should I choose French terry or brushed fleece?
Compare actual swatches for composition, weight, reverse finish, hand feel and the shape you want. Review the chosen material in the hoodie sample and agree any wash or performance checks; the fabric name alone is not a finished-product specification.
What should I provide for children’s hoodies?
Provide the target ages, size range, destination market, intended use and component details. Hood and neck cords, zippers and attachments need appropriate review. Product capability does not replace checking the requirements that apply to your particular order.
What is the MOQ for custom hoodies?
Send quantities by style, color and size for review. The minimum depends on the garment, fabric, color development, zippers, rib, artwork, labels and packaging. A combined collection total does not automatically meet every material or component minimum.
How long does hoodie sampling take?
Once key specifications and the material plan are confirmed, sample making normally takes around 14 days. Sourcing, revisions, testing, buyer review and shipping are separate. Confirm the timing for your hoodie project before planning a launch around the sample.
Build your next collection
Bring the reference.
Let’s define the hoodie.
Share the pieces you want to develop and what you already know. We’ll review the materials, construction and sampling needs, then confirm the next steps with you.
A useful first brief includes
- Pullover or zip-up, adult or children’s range
- Front/back references and intended fit
- Fabric direction, color and target weight
- Quantities by style, color and size
- Artwork, labels and packing requirements
- Destination market and target timing
Still deciding? Mark the open questions in your email. A complete tech pack is not required for the first conversation.