Whether you want something funny or sweet, a group gift or cool merch, custom picture hoodies are perfect for the job. But where do you start?
Find out how to make your own printed hoodies with our guide to high-quality custom apparel. Sell sweatshirts with a photo of your internet-famous fur babies or tug on everyone’s heartstrings with a throwback picture hoodie for the whole group. Keep reading to learn how to create custom hoodie with picture styles.
- Decide on a custom design.
If you’re using one picture with some text above or below it, that’s a fairly simple design you can easily plan. You can even make photo collages using our online design tool! But a particularly complex photo collage or design might require the use of a photo editing program. Once you have your single photo or a collection of them, you can upload your files into our Design Studio. Here, you’ll be able to see how it will look on the hoodie of your choice. (More on that below!)
- Choose high-quality pictures.
Remember that high-resolution photos will look better printed on a hoodie than low-resolution ones. Measured in pixels per inch (PPI), higher photo quality will help make your design look even more impressive. The minimum is 300 PPI in the size that you want to print. The maximum print size is 13″ x 10″ for most sweatshirts, if you want to make an extra-big impact. However 10″ or 11″ wide is the standard size.
There are some PPI calculators or uploaders available online that can tell you the PPI of a given image in a specific size. But overall, a premium camera or even most cellphone cameras can get the resolution you need for customizing hoodies.
- Choose your sweatshirt.
Of course, you’ll need to choose the sweatshirt you want. For example, the Gildan Blend Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt and 993M Jerzees Full-Zip Hoodie are two popular bestsellers at BlueCotton. Next, choose a garment color that complements your picture. White or black are classic color choices, but you can choose from pastels and more, depending on which sweatshirt you pick. Select your quantity by size so you can make sure everyone in your group gets the perfect fit.
- Preview your design.
This is when you can use our Design Studio tool to place your image where you want it on your chosen hoodie to see how it will look. Then add any text, clip art, shapes or personalization that you want. Remember that you can place these on the front, back or on the sleeves.
- Place your order.
Click the Get Price button to preview how much this order will cost, and add it to your cart under Order Details. See when to expect your order with our Delivery Estimates. If you need your custom order fast, shop under the Super-Rush collection to find hoodies and other clothing you can design and receive quickly.
Because our in-house teams handle all production, packaging and shipping for your order here in the U.S., we can stand behind every custom photo hoodie we deliver. Start your order today to see how your design can build team spirit, wow the whole family, create awareness and so much more.