How to Pick a Hoodie

There’s a massive amount of blanks to choose as your base for screen-printing. Blank clothing distributors offer a huge variety of items, but there’s no standardized comparison between items.

We took the time to compare manufacture size charts, fabric weights, and shoot photos on our very own crew to help you pick the t-shirt that will represent your brand.

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Infographic of a heavyweight camouflage hoodie with a man modeling it. The hoodie is 30.5 inches tall and 24.5 inches wide, weighs 10 ounces, made of 75% cotton and 25% polyester with camo print, with dropped shoulders, and is designed to maintain shape and structure.

Hoodie Features

If you’re trying to decide how a hoodie fits and feels on body, there are a handful of key characteristics that make a big difference. Here are the big ones -

Slim → Modern → Regular/Classic → Relaxed → Oversized
Width is the primary driver of how a t-shirt fits across the body, determining whether it feels tailored or loose. Slim and Modern fits have narrower widths that sit closer to the chest and shoulders, while Regular/Classic offers a balanced, straight cut that neither hugs nor hangs. Relaxed and Oversized fits increase width progressively, creating more drape, movement, and a boxier silhouette with extra room throughout.
Lightweight → Midweight → Heavyweight
Fabric weight plays a major role in how a t-shirt actually sits and moves on the body, even when the measurements are identical. Even thought two shirts can have the exact same size chart…
Lightweight fabric will drape and cling more for a softer, slimmer feel
Heavier fabric holds structure and creates a boxier, more substantial fit.
As weight increases, the shirt feels less fluid and more rigid, subtly changing the perceived fit from fitted to relaxed without altering the actual dimensions.
Cotton vs Blend vs Synthetic
Fabric type has a big impact on how a t-shirt feels, wears, and ultimately fits on the body.
Natural fibers like cotton tend to feel slightly heavier, softer, and more breathable with a more structured drape.
Synthetic fabrics like polyester are typically lighter, smoother, and add stretch with a more fluid, athletic feel.
“Clinginess” - Lighter synthetics tend to cling and follow contours more closely, while heavier cottons hang away from the body, creating a fuller, more relaxed appearance. Even though measurement may be similar, lighter fabrics may appear slimmer because they have less structure.
Dropped Shoulders, Tubular, Tapered vs Straight, etc.
Construction features shape how a shirt appears, not just how it measures—here’s how they break down:
Features that create a wider / boxier look
- Dropped shoulders (seam sits lower on the arm)
- Tubular construction (no side seams, straight body)
- Straight cut (no taper through the waist)
- Wider sleeves / longer sleeve openings
These expand the silhouette outward, giving a more relaxed to oversized feel.
Features that create a shorter / cropped look
- Shorter body length (intentionally cropped patterns)
- Higher armholes (visually lifts the body of the shirt)
- Shorter sleeves (especially with wider openings)
- Boxy proportions (wide + short combined)
These compress the vertical feel, making the shirt appear more cropped even if width increases.
Fabric type plays a major role in screen print quality because it determines how ink sits on and interacts with the surface of the garment.
- Cotton (combed ring-spun): Sharp detail, strong color, best overall print surface
- Cotton (open-end / carded): Slightly fuzzier edges, more ink absorption, less crisp
- Polyester / synthetics: Smooth surface but prone to dye migration, requires specialty inks
- Blends (poly/cotton, tri-blends): Softer prints with a muted, vintage appearance, balanced performance

Hoodie Comparison: Slimmest Feel > Oversized/Relaxed Feel

District - DT571

Featherweight French Terry Hoodie DT571
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 4 - Modern Fit
Size L Specs: 22” W x 30.5” H
Weight: 4.5oz
70% combed ring spun cotton / 30%polyester French terry, 40 singles
AS Colour - 5102

Stencil Hood - 5102
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 5 - Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 22.75” W x 30.25” H
Weight: 10.3 oz
80% Cotton / 20% Recycled Polyester anti-pill CVC fleece
BELLA + CANVAS - 3719C

Unisex Sponge Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt - 3719
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 23.25” W x 29.625” H
Weight: 8 oz
52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton / 48 % Polyester, 32 singles
District - DT1300

Perfect Tri Fleece Pullover Hoodie DT1300
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular
Size L Specs: 23.5” W x 29.5” H
Weight: 7.1 oz
54% Polyester/ 40% Combed Ring Spun Cotton/ 6% Rayon, 3-end fleece
District - DT6100

District V.I.T. Fleece Hoodie DT6100
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 23.5” W x 30” H
Weight: 8.3 oz
65/35 ring spun cotton/polyester, 3-end fleece
60/40 ring spun cotton/polyester, 3-end fleece (Heathers and Frosts)
100% ring spun cotton face (Solids, Grey Frost, Light Heather Grey)
Hanes - F170

Unisex Ultimate Cotton® Hooded Sweatshirt F170
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 30” H
Weight: 9.7 oz
90 US Grown Cotton/10% Polyester
Independent - SS4500

Unisex Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt - SS4500
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 30” H
Weight: 8.5oz
80% ring-spun cotton /20% polyester blend fleece with 100% cotton face, 20 singles (Solid &Camo Colors)
Lane Seven - LS11001

Unisex Nantucket Hooded Sweatshirt - LS11001
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular / Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 29” H
Weight: 10.5 oz
52% Cotton, 48% Polyester
Lane Seven - 160001

Unisex Urban Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt - LS16001‍
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 29” H
Weight: 10 oz
Solids: 80% Cotton, 20% Recycled Polyester
Heather Grey: 70% Cotton, 30% Recycled Polyester
Lane Seven - LS18002

Unisex Future Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt - LS18002 6 24.00 29 4 8
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 29” H
Weight: 8 oz
55% Cotton, 45% Polyester - 30 Singles
Lane Seven - LST004

Unisex Vintage Raglan Hooded Sweatshirt - LST004
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 6 - Loose Regular/Classic
Size L Specs: 24” W x 29” H
Weight: 8.25 oz
100% Cotton Fleece with 100% cotton face for printability, Mineral washed
Sport-Tek - ST264

PosiCharge Sport Fleece Hooded Pullover ST264
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 7 - Modern Fit
Size L Specs: 24.5” W x 30” H
Weight: 5.8oz
100% Polyester with PosiCharge technology
AS Colour - 5166

Relax Faded Hood - 5166
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 7 - Relaxed Fit
Size L Specs: 24.75” W x 29.75” H
Weight: 9.4 oz
100% Cotton
District - DT6150

V.I.T. Heavyweight Fleece Hoodie DT6150
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 7 - Relaxed Fit
Size L Specs: 24.75” W x 30.5” H
Weight: 10 oz
60% Ring Spun Cotton/ 40% Recycled Polyester, 3-end fleece
Lane Seven - LS19001

Unisex Heavyweight Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt - LS19001
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 7 - Relaxed Fit
Size L Specs: 24.5” W x 30.5” H
Weight: 10 oz
Solids: 70% Cotton, 30% Recycled Polyester
Heather Grey: 65% Cotton, 35% Recycled Polyester
100% combed cotton face yarn
Independent - IND4000

Unisex Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt - IND4000
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 7 - Relaxed Fit
Size L Specs: 24.5” W x 30.5” H
Weight: 10 oz
70% ring-spun cotton/ 30% polyester blend 3-end fleece with 100% cotton face, 32 singles (Solids & Houndstooth)
Deadwood Tree Camo: 70% Cotton /30% Polyester
Camo colors: 75% Cotton / 25% Polyester (Forest Camo, Black Camo, Tiger Camo, Army Camo, Snow Camo & Duck Camo)
Next Level - 9307

Unisex Heavyweight Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt - 9307
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 8 - Oversized Fit
Size L Specs: 25.75” W x 30 ” H
Weight: 10 oz
80% US Combed Ring-Spun Cotton / 20% Recycled Polyester, 26 singles
AS Colour - 5146

Heavy Hood - 5146‍
Our Width Scale (1-10) : 9 - Oversized Streetwear Fit
Size L Specs: 26” W x 30” H
Weight: 11.8 oz
80% Cotton 20% Recycled Polyester CVC fleece - Cotton facing on fleece