The fabric decides how a kids' hoodie feels, how it washes and how well it takes your logo.
100% cotton and ringspun cotton is the softest choice. It's breathable, comfortable against sensitive skin, and gives a smooth surface that holds embroidery and print cleanly. Choose it for school sweatshirts and everyday wear. For a greener option, the organic cotton Just Hoods JH201J and Larkwood LW800 are good picks.
Cotton-polyester blends, such as the popular 50/50 mixes, are the all-rounder. They keep cotton's softness but add resistance to shrinking, pilling and repeated washing, which suits kids who live in their hoodies. Most of the range uses this blend.
Polyester and micro fleece are lightweight, quick-drying and warm for their weight, which makes them ideal for sports clubs and outdoor play. Polyester is also the base for sublimation printing, so it works well for all-over designs.
Not sure which to pick? Cotton or a blend suits uniforms and merch, and polyester suits active kids and sports kit. Dressing parents, coaches or teachers to match? The same fabrics are available in women's and men's sweatshirts and fleece, so a whole team can wear the same look.