Custom hoodie

Looking for a custom hoodie that your group will actually want to wear for years to come? Leavers Hoodies Company UK specialises in premium, fully personalised hoodies for schools, universities, sports teams, clubs, trips, and other groups across the UK. From first idea to final delivery, we guide you through every step so ordering is clear, stress‑free, and well organised. Share your design ideas, request a quote, and our team will help you turn them into high‑quality hoodies your group will be proud to wear.

Why choose us for your custom made hoodies?

• Premium heavyweight cotton‑blend hoodies, chosen to work brilliantly with print and embroidery
• Large choice of styles, fits, and colours to match your school, club, or society branding
• In‑house printing and embroidery for consistent quality control before dispatch
• Design help available, from simple text layouts to more complex graphics
• Clear, no‑obligation quotes by email, including VAT
• Visual proofs supplied for approval before production

Whether you need one core bespoke hoodie design for your whole year group or a mix of styles for different teams and societies, we’ll help you get the right garments and decoration for your budget and deadline.

Custom high quality hoodies – styles and options

We focus on custom high quality hoodies that feel good to wear and are built to last. Popular options include:

• Classic pullover hoodies with kangaroo pockets and double‑fabric hood
• Oversized and chunky styles for a more relaxed fit
• Zipped and two‑tone zipped hoodies (ideal when you want layering flexibility)
• Varsity and contrast styles with coloured sleeves, hoods, and drawcords
• Kids’ college hoodies designed without drawcords for child safety

Many garments feature details such as brushed inner fleece, ribbed trims, thumb holes, contrast raglan sleeves, and hidden earphone cord feeds – so your custom printed hoodies look and feel like premium kit, not basic giveaways.

If you’re also considering sweatshirts or jackets for your group, we can supply those too – take a look at our custom sweatshirts and related leavers and teamwear ranges on the main site.

Personalisation choices for personalised hoodies

Your personalised hoodies can be customised using a range of decoration methods, including:

• Screen printing (ideal for larger group runs and bold, durable designs)
• DTF printing service
• DTG printing for certain artwork types
• Premium embroidery for crests, logos, and text

Typical personalisation options for a custom hoodie include:

• School, university, club, or tour logo on the front
• Large leavers‑style or event design on the back
• Names, nicknames, initials, or numbers
• Team names, society names, or squad lists
• Sponsor logos and flag or sport‑themed graphics
  

You can place personalisation on the front, back, sleeves, or above/below a main print, as long as any shared text remains the same across all garments in the order.

For more detail on how we print hoodies, including screen printing services, DTF and hoodies and t shirt printing options, our print services page walks through the main methods we use.

Names, initials and more – design a hoodie that feels personal

Many groups want that extra personal touch so each garment feels unique. We can help you:

• Create hoodies with names on the back or under a logo
• Add an initials hoodie style monogram on the front chest
• Include individual squad numbers for teams and sports clubs
• Keep the main artwork consistent while personalising each client’s name

You are welcome to supply your own artwork (as long as it’s suitable for print or embroidery), or our team can work with you to design a hoodie from scratch around your school, club, or trip branding.

How our custom hoodie ordering process works

We aim to keep ordering custom made hoodies simple and predictable.

1. Browse styles and colours
   Look through our leavers, university, team, trip, and club hoodie ranges to decide on the garment styles, fits, and colours that suit your group.

2. Send artwork and ideas
   Upload your logo, crest, or artwork and tell us where you’d like print or embroidery. If you don’t have final artwork yet, share your ideas and we’ll help you shape them.

3. Receive your quote and visual
   We’ll email you a clear quote (including VAT) within around 24 hours. Before anything goes into production, we prepare a visual/proof so you can check layout, spelling, colours, and positioning.

4. Approve and wait for delivery
   Once you’re happy and you’ve paid or sent an official school purchase order, production starts. Delivery is typically 15–20 working days, depending on order size and complexity. We’ll always try to work with specific event dates where we can.

Minimum order for a traditional leavers screen print is normally 20 pieces, but we can discuss alternative print or embroidery options for smaller group orders.

Custom hoodie in the UK – where we work

Leavers Hoodies Company UK supplies group custom hoodie orders across the whole of the UK.

Business address:
Actifwear Ltd trading as Leavers Hoodies Company
Unit 13 Courtyard Workshops
Bath Street
Market Harborough
LE16 9EW
United Kingdom

We support organisers at schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, societies, and trip groups nationwide, handling everything from design support to production and delivery.

If you’re organising a year group leavers order, take a look at our custom hoodies and hoodies schools collections, as well as specialist options such as tour hoodies, sports hoodies, and graduation hoodies.

What to expect from quality and materials

Our hoodies are made from heavyweight, high‑grade cotton blends, selected because they:

• Feel soft and comfortable for everyday wear
• Hold print and embroidery cleanly and clearly
• Offer long‑lasting colour and shape with proper care

Typical examples from our range include cotton/polyester blends around 280gsm, with some styles using a cotton‑faced outer that’s ideal for high‑quality print. Care instructions usually recommend a 30° machine wash, avoiding bleach and high‑heat tumble drying to help your custom high quality hoodies look good for as long as possible.

Because we run our own printing and embroidery equipment in‑house, we can check every batch before it leaves the factory. If something isn’t right with quality, we will work with you to put it right.

FAQs – custom design hoodies

How do I start a custom hoodie order in the UK?

Decide roughly how many garments you need, the type of clients (primary, secondary, university, club), and your preferred styles and colours. Then contact us with your artwork or ideas so we can prepare a quote and visual for your custom hoodie order.

Can I order a mix of hoodie styles in one group order?

Yes, you can usually mix different hoodie styles within a single order, as long as the decoration method you choose works across those garments. We’ll advise you if a particular combination of style and print/embroidery is not suitable.

What decoration methods do you offer for custom hoodies in the UK?

We offer screen printing, DTF, DTG, and embroidery. The best method depends on your artwork, quantity, and how you want your custom design hoodies to feel and look. Our screen printing services and other print options are explained in more detail on our print services page.

Can you match our school or club colours?

Yes. We have a wide colour range, and you can send us Pantone references by email for guidance. We’ll recommend garment and print colours that sit well with your branding.

Can each hoodie have a different name or number?

Yes. Many orders include individual names, initials, or squad numbers alongside a shared main design. We’ll ask you for a clear spreadsheet or list so we can personalise each garment correctly.

What is the minimum order for a bespoke hoodie design?

For traditional leavers‑style screen prints, the minimum is normally 20 pieces, because screens have to be set up specially. For smaller orders, we can discuss alternative print or embroidery options that work better at lower quantities.

How long do custom hoodies take to arrive in the UK?

Once your design is approved and payment or an official school purchase order is received, delivery is typically 15–20 working days (around 2–3 weeks). Larger or more complex orders may need a little longer, but we’ll always give you an estimated schedule.

Can we see a sample before confirming the order?

Yes. Plain samples are available if you’d like to check colours, fit, or fabric first. There is a charge for samples, which is refundable if you return them in the same condition.

Do you only supply school leavers, or can other groups order?

We work with schools, colleges, universities, sports teams and clubs, societies, ski and trip groups, and other organisers who need high‑quality custom printed hoodies for their members.

Ready to plan your custom hoodie order?

If you’re organising hoodies for a year group, society, team, or trip, we’re here to help. Get in touch to discuss styles, colours, and artwork, and we’ll guide you from first idea to final delivery of your custom hoodie order.