Blank sweats are the bedrock of the streetwear game. Regardless of whether they feature a hood or not, they are universally worn garments and, for aspiring designers, they are some of the lowest barrier-to-entry products out there. See, to start a blank hoodie brand, it’s not like you have to literally make each hoodie yourself the way you would when it comes to, say, a pair of jeans. Thankfully for aspiring young design gods, there are companies out there that specialize in making blank hoodies that can be purchased wholesale, printed on, and sold to customers.
Now, this isn’t some kind of secret — every company from Supreme to a kid who just signed up for Big Cartel goes to companies who are known for their T-shirts and blank hoodies, even if it’s just a jumping-off point (the big boys usually end up creating custom products using the company’s access to fabric and factories).
And though we all know about Champion and Gildan, we want to explore what other companies out there are turning out blank hoodies and sweaters good enough to wear sans adornments. These blanks don’t need any eye-catching prints to be a mainstay in your wardrobe.
Peep the best blank hoodies and sweatshirts below
ROA Heavy Half-Zip Hoodie
Few items work harder than a heavyweight sweathsirt in the fall/winter months. This caramel one from ROA comes with a zip collar and subtle logo detailing.
Entire Studios
Entire Studios has pretty much mastered the art of creating boxy-fitting sweats. This crewneck and this heavy hoodie are among the many pieces in its ever-evolving collection.
adidas x SFTM Hoodie
Needless to say, adidas knows its way around sporty, comfy clothes like these. Their collab with Song For The Mute adds to at a certain sense of streetwear slash fashion cred to distinguish it from your average sweatshirt.
C.P. Company Logo-Appliquéd Sweatshirt
For the days when you feel indifferent to the traditional kangaroo pocket, C.P. Company made a faded pullover — and decorated it with the brand’s signature lense branding, of course.
Helmut Lang Funnel Neck Sweatshirt
The Helmut Lang label, in all its generations, dedicated itself to creating high-quality, timeless garments with an avant-gard twist, to say the least. The style merges a hoodie’s drawstrings and pouch, refraining however from the hood and opting instead for a funnel collar.
Burberry Logo Zip Hoodie
A storied trenchcoat maker, Burberry knows a thing or two about crafting clothes that are comfortable, stylish, and functional – knowledge that bleeds over into even the simplest of designs.
Our Legacy Logo Zip Hoodie
This ribbed sweat jacket is the perfect blend of lived-in hoodie and classy knitwear.
Greg Ross V-Neck Hoodie
A hood is an extra layer of comfort and protection on cold days, and Greg Ross has one of the roomiest, coziest-looking on the market. Throw the hood up on this hoodie and you could get lost inside it.
FOG – Fear Of God Essentials Raglan Sweatshirt
Creating everyday essentials is what Fear Of God’s Essentials subline excels in (no surprises there). This sweatshirt comes in a waffle knit, cotton-blend fabric with raglan sleeves.
Acne Studios Logo Patch Hoodie
Wide in the shoulders and slightly cropped in the body, this boxy-fitting hoodie is defined by its distinctive oversized silhouette.
Acne Studios Sweatshirt
If you’re more into gray, and less into hoods, then take to this cloudy piece instead.
LOEWE Washed Hoodie
If you’re the type that thrives on garments with a lived-in feel, then you can’t go wrong with this LOEWE one. A midweight hoodie, dyed faded for a stylishly distressed aura.
AMI Paris Jersey Hoodie
A classic through and through, this fitted hoodie feels neither over- no underdressed, regardless of scenery, with the brand’s red heart logo lending a tiny pop of crimson color to the black base.
Gallery Dept Distressed Hoodie
And lastly, we couldn’t see you through this without another well lived-in sweatshirt. After having shown you just about every other shape this product category can take, let’s usher you out with a tip for something that’ll look and feel like it’s been your trusted go to for ages.
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