Looking to design your own hoodie in Australia? Whether you want a one-off statement piece, matching team jumpers, or branded merch for your crew, nothing beats a high-quality, custom printed hoodie made right here. At TheHoodie.com.au, it’s never been easier—or faster—to bring your idea to life.
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: from selecting your base hoodie, uploading artwork, choosing fonts and ink colours, to ensuring your image meets print specs. Let’s get started.
Why Design Your Own Hoodie?
A personalised hoodie isn’t just clothing—it’s a vibe. From footy clubs to small businesses, school leavers to hens weekends, Australians love rocking custom hoodies with style, comfort and meaning.
Designing your own hoodie gives you:
- Full creative control
- Unique graphics, logos or slogans
- Perfect fit for your team, event or brand
- A way to stand out in a sea of mass-produced merch
And with TheHoodie.com.au, your custom design is printed on premium AS Colour blanks using industry-leading tech—no cheap threads, no compromises.
Step-by-Step: Using TheHoodie Customiser
Our hoodie customiser is built for simplicity and speed. You don’t need to be a graphic designer—just bring your idea.
Here’s how to design your hoodie in minutes:
1. Visit TheHoodie Custom Page
👉 Head to: https://thehoodie.com.au/products/thehoodie-custom-mens-unisex-hooded-sweatshirt
You’ll see a clean, mobile-friendly page with the live Customiser tool loaded up. We designed our customiser to work better on smaller screens as our customers prefer.
2. Choose Your Style and Colour
Select your hoodie style (Men’s/Unisex Stencil or Women’s Relax) and choose from over 20 colours like Black, Bone, Butter, Army, Burgundy, Pine Green, and more. You’ll see a live preview of your selected colour.
3. Upload Your Artwork or Logo
Click “Add Image” to upload a PNG or SVG file. We recommend using:
- Transparent background PNGs
- 300dpi resolution
- Minimum width: 3000px (for best print quality)
- Black or dark artwork for light hoodies, white or light artwork for darker hoodies
📸 Pro Tip: Avoid fine lines smaller than 1pt and ensure text is legible at real size.
4. Add Custom Text (Optional)
Click “Add Text” to overlay your own words. You can:
- Choose from 20+ fonts (Bebas Neue, Cooper, Permanent Marker, etc.)
- Adjust text size, rotation, and placement
- Set text colour using our swatch grid (over 18 ink colours)
💡 Popular ideas: surnames, team names, slogans like “Yeah Nah” or “Future Tradie”.
5. Position Your Design
Drag to move, drag to scale (on mobile), or use the toolbar to centre it perfectly on the chest. Make sure your artwork sits above the pocket and avoids seams.
Fine detail and gradients will print cleanly—just keep things bold and clear for best effect.
6. Choose Your Size(s)
Sizes range from XS to 3XL (up to 5XL in some sizes), depending on the colour and style. The relaxed (women’s) fit has its own colour and size range.
7. Add to Cart and Checkout
Click “Add to Cart” and fill in your delivery details. Orders over $100 get free shipping Australia-wide. You’ll receive an instant preview in your cart and email confirmation when your hoodie goes into production.
Most orders ship within 2–4 days from our Melbourne facility.
Design Tips from the Pros
Want your hoodie to really hit? Here are some hot tips:
✅ Keep It Bold
Thicker fonts and solid fills print better on fleece. Avoid thin cursive or tiny detail.
🎨 Mind the Contrast
Pick high-contrast combos (e.g. white print on black hoodie). Avoid low-contrast pairings like yellow on bone or grey on grey.
📐 Use Real Sizing
Design your artwork at 3000px wide. That translates to around 25cm print width—perfect for a chest print.
🧼 Wash with Care
Turn inside out, wash cold, don’t tumble dry.
Bulk Orders? Sorted.
TheHoodie is perfect for:
- School leavers (Year 12 hoodies)
- Sports clubs
- Team uniforms
- Event crews
- Small business merch
There’s no minimum order.
We’ve worked with Qantas, charities, gyms, and small startups. Need different names on each hoodie? No worries—our team can personalise each one.
Why Choose TheHoodie?
- 🎯 100% focused on hoodies (We don't do tees.)
- ✅ Printed on AS Colour blanks (350gsm etc. w/ anti-pill fleece)
- 🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia – fast turnaround
- 🧠 Easy-to-use Customiser
- 🔁 No minimums + bulk-friendly
We’re not some faceless global dropshipper—we’re an Aussie team who lives and breathes hoodies. Whether you want one for yourself or one thousand for your team, we’ve got your back.
Ready to Design?
👉 Try our Hoodie Customiser now
Still have questions? Hit up our FAQs or contact team@thehoodie.com.au. We’re here to make your dream hoodie happen.
