“How much for 200 hoodies?” is like asking the price of a car — the range is huge until you define the spec. Here is what actually moves your quote.
1. Fabric weight and composition
For fleece, 280gsm and 450gsm french terry can differ by 60% in fabric cost. Combed cotton, ring-spun, and recycled blends each sit at different price tiers.
2. Construction complexity
A basic pullover is cheap to cut and sew; multi-panel streetwear with cargo pockets, double-stitching and custom zips adds minutes of labor per piece — minutes multiply fast.
3. Decoration method
As covered in our printing comparison, screen printing wins at volume while DTG wins at low quantity.
4. Order quantity
Most factories tier prices at 50 / 100 / 300 / 500 / 1000 pcs. A low MOQ manufacturer charges more per piece at 50 pcs but protects you from dead stock.
5. Trims and branding
Woven labels, custom drawcords, hang tags and packaging each add small amounts that total 5–10% of unit cost.
Budget rule of thumb
For a branded 350gsm hoodie with one-location print, expect a mid-market ex-factory range before shipping; luxury fabrics and complex construction can double it. Send the same spec to three factories and treat outlier quotes as questions to ask, not bargains to take. For a structured quote, share your design via our free quote form.