Custom Crew Hoodies for Redding Contractors This Winter
Early mornings on a Shasta County job site get cold fast once November hits. Your crew will be pulling on hoodies either way, so the real question is whether they're wearing your name or a random sports logo. Custom crew hoodies for Redding contractors are one of the most useful things you can order this month. They keep the team warm, make your crew easy to spot, and put your company name on every truck stop and supply house run all winter.
Here's how to get them right, and why October is the time to order.
Pick the right hoodie for the work
Not every hoodie holds up on a job site. What we steer contractors toward:
- Heavyweight fleece (around 9–10 oz). It holds up to tool belts, ladders, and the washing machine better than lightweight fashion hoodies.
- Full-zip vs. pullover. Full-zips are easier to shed by 10 a.m. when the sun comes out and the morning chill burns off. Pullovers are warmer and cheaper. Plenty of crews order some of each.
- Hi-vis options. If your crews work near traffic or heavy equipment, safety green and orange hoodies take a screen print well, and your logo still reads clearly.
- Dark neutrals. Charcoal, black, and navy hide job-site grime between washes.
Screen print or embroidery?
Both work on hoodies. Here's how to choose:
- Screen printing (12 piece minimum) is the move for a big back print: company name, logo, and phone number readable from across the lot. It's the most cost-effective option at crew quantities, and the price per piece drops as quantity goes up.
- Embroidery (6 piece minimum) gives you a clean left-chest logo that looks sharp in front of clients and survives years of washing. It's a great fit for foremen, estimators, and office staff.
A popular combo is an embroidered left chest plus a screen-printed back. The front looks professional, and the back works as advertising.
Order now, not at the first frost
Hoodies usually ship in 2–3 weeks once you approve the free digital proof. The catch is that fall and holiday orders stack up quickly from late October on. If you order in early October, the crew has gear before the first cold snap. If you wait until everyone's already freezing, they'll be waiting on the hoodies in December.
If you're already planning crew gifts or year-end appreciation, roll it into the same order. Add leather patch hats or embroidered beanies to make a winter kit.
Plan for sizing and new hires
- Size up for layering. Most crew members wear hoodies over a work shirt or thermal, so order one size up from their T-shirt size.
- Order a few extras. Winter hires show up, and hoodies get lost. 2–4 spare pieces in common sizes (L, XL, 2XL) save you a rush order later.
- Reorders are easy. Once your art is on file, an exact reorder has no set-up fee. Adding six more hoodies in January costs you only the hoodies and the printing.
Already have summer crew shirts with us? We can match the same artwork. See our guide to work shirts and caps for Redding-area contractors for building out the rest of your crew's gear.
Ready to suit up the crew?
Tell us your crew size, hoodie style, and where you want the logo. We'll send a free proof and a quote. Get your crew hoodie quote here and have your team warm and branded before the cold sets in.