Purple Hoodies & Sweatshirts from £2.34: Bold, Blank and Ready to Brand

A purple hoodie does a lot with very little. It reads as creative and premium, it photographs well, and it works for both teams and fashion drops. A few reasons it's such a popular choice:

• It's distinctive. In a room full of navy and black, a purple sweatshirt is instantly recognisable, which is useful for event staff, volunteers and club members.
• It's flexible. Purple works with white, black, grey, gold and silver, so your artwork or thread has plenty of colour options.
• It's brand-friendly. If purple is already in your logo, a purple blank means your decoration can be bold and simple.

• Hoodies: 54 styles, from the bestselling Gildan 18500 and GD057 to the Radsow UC509 and Just Hoods JH001 college hoodie. A big front panel and back panel give your design plenty of room.
• Crewnecks: 24 styles, including the Gildan 18000 and Just Hoods JH030, for a clean look and an easy decorating surface.
• Zip-ups: 16 styles such as the Gildan 18600 and GD058. Browse more zippered options, and keep artwork clear of the zip.
• Smarter options: V-neck sweatshirts for front-of-house staff.

Dressing everyone? Choose purple men's, purple women's or purple kids' styles, or go straight to purple hoodies.

Not every purple is the same. Depending on the brand, you'll see names like Purple, Violet and Lavender, and the tone can differ slightly between models and fabrics. If you need an exact match across a team, stick to a single model, or order a sample of each to compare in person. Mixing cotton-rich and polyester-rich models can also look different once washed.

Purple is a mid-to-dark colour, so choose decoration that stands out:

• Embroidery: white, silver, gold or yellow thread looks sharp on purple. Embroidery is available on 21 purple styles, and suits left-chest logos on uniforms.
• Digital print: light, bright artwork pops on purple, and digital print is available on 33 styles. Check with your printer how your method handles darker garments, and view a sample first.
• Customise online: 47 purple styles carry the Custom option. Browse all custom sweatshirts, or request a quote for anything not covered.

Most purple styles sit at 260–290g/m², and 17 are heavier still. The popular Gildan Heavy Blend uses a cotton-polyester mix that stays soft while resisting shrinkage and pilling. Cotton-rich and organic builds give a smoother surface, and 22 styles carry a "soft" finish. Not sure which to choose? A cotton-polyester blend is the safest starting point for uniforms and team kit.

• Schools, universities and societies: purple is a common house, society and team colour.
• Charities and awareness events: a single bold colour makes volunteers easy to spot.
• Clubs and sports teams: a distinctive colour for training kit and supporters.
• Brands and creators: a statement colour for a first collection or a seasonal drop.

Order one sample, or stock up in packs. The Gildan 18500 hoodie and 18000 crewneck come in packs of 3, 5, 10 and larger quantities, so you can stock up on purple at a lower unit price. Pricing tiers scale down as your quantity grows. For large or mixed orders, request a quote and our team will help plan sizes, colours and decoration.