By Screen Printing Vancouver, a Vancouver custom apparel and printing shop since 2012 · 1065 Main Street, Vancouver, BC · Last updated [November 2026]
Choosing branded hoodies and jackets as holiday gifts comes down to four decisions made early: the garment style, your team’s sizes, the decoration method and where the logo goes. Settle those before you order and the process tends to move smoothly, while leaving one open can mean chasing size corrections in November when garment stock is already thinning.
Screen Printing Vancouver has produced custom apparel for local businesses since 2012 and works through each of those choices in-house at 1065 Main Street, from garment selection to custom embroidery and printing. Our team recommends the decoration method that suits your logo and garment rather than defaulting to one technique. Share your team size and gifting date on our Request a Service page and we can suggest garments that fit your timeline.
Should Your Holiday Gift Be a Branded Hoodie or a Jacket?
Garment style is the first real decision, and it shapes every choice that follows. A hoodie usually lives in casual rotation, worn for weekend errands, work-from-home days and early commutes. A jacket is more likely to hang on the office coat hook or go over work clothes on a wet Tuesday in January. Neither is wrong, as they simply send slightly different signals as gifts.
Vancouver’s wet winters make weight and construction worth thinking about, because a gift that can’t handle damp days may be quietly retired by February. A midweight fleece hoodie often works well indoors and in mild weather. If your team spends time outside, on job sites or walking between buildings, something with wind and water resistance may be the more considered gift. Softshell jackets tend to handle light rain and layer easily, while insulated options add warmth on colder days. For field crews, the jacket may also double as part of their branded workwear, which is worth factoring in.
For a mixed group of office and field staff, a midlayer hoodie often lands well with both because it layers under a rain jacket without bulk. If you want one gift that reads as premium, a softshell or structured jacket can carry that impression more easily, especially with clean, well-placed decoration. If hoods aren’t your team’s style, crewneck sweatshirts are another option worth comparing.
Here is a quick way to match the garment to how your team works. Treat it as a starting point, since the right choice still depends on your budget and the look you want.
| Team setup | Garment that often fits | Why it tends to work |
| Mostly office or remote | Midweight fleece hoodie | Comfortable for indoor days and casual wear |
| Mostly outdoors or on job sites | Softshell or insulated jacket | Adds wind and water resistance for Vancouver’s wet season |
| Mixed office and field staff | Midlayer hoodie | Layers under a rain jacket without bulk |
| Looking for a more premium gift | Softshell or structured jacket | Often reads as a more polished, dressier piece |
Once you know the direction, you can look at garment options for custom hoodie printing or custom jacket printing in more detail.
Should the Logo on Branded Hoodies and Jackets Be Embroidered or Printed?
The right decoration method depends on your specific logo and garment. Embroidery often reads as premium and tends to hold up well through repeated washing, which matters for a gift people may wear for years. It usually works best with logos that have clean lines and don’t rely on fine detail or gradients. Thread has its limits, so a detailed watercolour-style logo may not translate the way a bold wordmark or icon will.
Screen printing and direct-to-garment printing can offer more colour flexibility and often suit detailed logos or designs that cover a larger area. On some technical fabrics, like those used in softshell or insulated jackets, the surface texture affects how well print adheres, so the garment shapes what’s possible. Embroidered patches are a third option with a distinct tactile feel, sitting between the permanence of embroidery and the flexibility of print.
Our guide to choosing between screen printing, embroidery and patches for custom hoodies walks through these trade-offs in more depth. If embroidery looks like the right fit, you can explore our hoodie embroidery and jacket embroidery options.
Where Does Logo Placement on Hoodies and Jackets Work Best?
Logo placement on hoodies and jackets affects how your brand reads and how the gift feels to wear. The three most common placements each have a different presence.
Left chest is the default for good reason. It’s visible in conversation, looks professional without being loud and works on both hoodies and jackets with nearly every decoration method. For a gift worn in both casual and semi-professional settings, left chest placement tends to age well.
Back placement makes a stronger statement and suits logos that include a name, tagline or graphic that needs more room. It’s common for outdoor and trades brands and reads well from a distance. If you combine a small left chest logo with a larger back design, make sure the two feel like they belong together.
Sleeve placement has grown popular as a secondary spot. A small logo, wordmark, year or location detail on the sleeve adds a thoughtful touch without overwhelming the garment. It usually works best alongside a primary placement rather than on its own.
What Else Do People Ask About Branded Hoodies and Jackets as Holiday Gifts?
How far ahead should you contact Screen Printing Vancouver for a holiday hoodie or jacket order?
It’s best to reach out as early as you can, ideally well before the holiday rush. Working back from your gifting date leaves room for size collection, decoration and approvals, and because stock can thin in late fall, starting earlier often gives you more garment and size options.
What affects the cost of branded hoodies and jackets as holiday gifts?
Several things play a part, including the garment you choose, the decoration method, the size and detail of your logo, how many placements you want and your order quantity. Sharing these early helps the Screen Printing Vancouver team suggest options that fit your budget.
Is there a minimum order with Screen Printing Vancouver?
Minimums can vary depending on the garment and decoration method. Share your quantity with us and we’ll let you know which options work for your order size.
What logo file should you send to Screen Printing Vancouver?
Send the best version of your logo you have, ideally the original file from your designer. Screenshots or images pulled from a website may need some preparation first, and our team can review your file and let you know if anything needs adjusting before production.
What if you don’t know your team’s exact sizes yet?
Start with garment style and quantity. You can finalize sizes as a second step once the garment is confirmed and you have its size chart to share with your team.
Can Screen Printing Vancouver mix hoodies and jackets in one order?
It depends on minimums and logistics, but it’s worth asking if your team has different needs. Some groups choose a jacket for one part of the team and a hoodie for another.
How Can Screen Printing Vancouver Help You Plan Your Holiday Apparel Order?
Four details move a holiday apparel order forward: the garment style that suits your team and Vancouver winters, your quantity and size breakdown, your logo and the decoration method that suits it, and the date you need everything in hand.
Bring those to Screen Printing Vancouver and our team can confirm what’s achievable for your timeline and which options fit. If you’re also planning other custom corporate gifts this season, we can look at those in the same conversation. Send your garment preference, quantity, size breakdown and target date through our Request a Service page, or call us at 604-558-1877.
