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Our cut and sew custom sweatshirts, UK made, are Contrado classics and popular with designers looking for cool, beautifully made printed sweatshirts. Design your own sweatshirt with us online. This classic essential is much more than a personalised sweatshirt. Made to order, our bespoke sweatshirt can be totally customised; the front, back, sleeves and even the internal label. Using a Softshell or White Loopback Jersey, guys and girls alike will love styling up this designer sweatshirt. In order to reduce the pilling of the fabric over time, please ensure you wash your sweatshirt inside out and do not tumble dry the garment.
Our custom sweatshirts, UK printed, were designed by us and is sewn in-house by our team of fashion technicians. Sweatshirt printing is something we are passionate about, as we believe a well-made sweater is an imperative piece for every wardrobe. The stylish and relaxed fit of our funky sweatshirt makes it ideal for men and women and the stretch in both the softshell and the Loopback Jersey fabric makes them a great choice for all sizes from petite to plus size sweatshirts. As well as having the option to design all parts of this sweater, you can also choose your ribbing colour and add a bespoke label.
*there is a price uplift for the softshell option.
Sweatshirt Printing In London
When you design your own sweatshirt, you are making a statement. You are creating a piece of iconic fashion, which is unique to you. This is why we love working with designers so much, as together, we have the opportunity to design and create beautifully customised apparel, which stands out in the world, made right here in London.
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It's All In The Details
We use White Loopback or Softshell Jersey for our custom sweatshirts, UK printed. Solid fabric, soft and comfortable with some stretch and a crisp white finish. With a bright polar white face, which will keep you warm and cosy. Your designs will look bold, vintage, and colourful.
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Your label, your brand
Want to give your Fashion Brand that professional finish? Our big, bold printed labels are bound to get people talking. Print your brand or logo in full colour and make a big impact. Made from the same fabric as your custom sweatshirts UK, these sewn-in fabric labels have an ultra-stylish look and feel. Build your brand with Contrado’s printed Label power.
Style it with
From layered over our customised dresses and personalised t-shirts,toworn with our customised leggings and personalised jogging bottoms, our design your own sweatshirt will always look fabulous, fresh and utterly stylish. Make a designer look from your casual wear by teaming your own designs with our handmade fashion. Once you have created that cool and contemporary look, top it off with our customised baseball cap and your look will draw attention and compliments wherever you go.
Care instruction
Turn inside out, wash 30°C, hang to dry or low heat tumble dry.
Quick
The service was very quick and straight forward.
My item has to be reprinted and stitched and still received a day before the deadline.
Taylor. M 07/08/2020
Excellent printing
Hello contrado
I would like to say thank you for the great service, I’m fully rating quality of the print of the jumper. Although in term of washing the jumper without get the fabric getting bitten, what do you recommend to treat of the jumper. Many thanks for the wonderful services.
DM 07/05/2020
Thank you for making dream come true
The products on the front shirt I wanted more color but this is my problem because the picture was not the best. I'm an artist and graphic designer and I was looking for a company that could make the dream a reality for 7 years that my wife is sick and disabled and able to paint and I took the hippo and I for four months doing the exhibition by surprise. I want to tell you this job to bring it up. And the exhibition I will do is never be in heaven I was looking for a company to make me the real messages in China that it is cheaper but really your good quality I am more satisfied I will just order more things but it will be 3 items every month because I do not know my stand I want to thank From the heart to the people who work for you Because you made my wife happy and I would recommend everyone to work with you and hope you have a lot of orders Thank you again once more customer is happy with me Marcelo
Marcelo sygal 21/12/2019
5TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Really Impressed
Jumper with branding down sleeve, that wrapped around the whole sleeve. I couldn't find anywhere else to do this and so was so pleased they were able to accurately execute what I had in mind.
Nick B 31/10/2019
Best site for custom clothes
I tried ordering a design though another company and they completely messed it up. Contrado were cheaper, PERFECT, offered a lot more control over the layout and placement, and featured a 3D preview of my order before submitting so I could really get a sense of what my order would be like. The material and quality of the garment is also fantastic.
John H 11/03/2019
Seriously fab !
Excellent communication, good quality product, although it would be good if there were a cotton option
Deborah P 31/12/2018
226TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Great design source !
Designed and purchased multiple sweatshirts - check very carefully on the previews and you won’t go far wrong !
Very happy with the our come - incredibly fast delivery and excellent communication
Deborah P 27/12/2018
226TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Great design
.......the design is great, I love it and I always get good comments on it too. Is a firm favourite in my wardrobe.
Neil S 09/04/2018
looks fabulous
service is great
delivery is great
The only issue we would have is that the collar and cuffs may be good if you could offer standard cuffs and collars even if just standard colours. Stitching is rather wide a smaller stitch size on seams would be good
keith S 09/11/2017
4TIME RETURNING CUSTOMER
Amazing product
My customised jumper arrived and I couldn't believe the quality. It was exactly as I had designed it on the website. I think the whole process is brilliant, from designing to ordering it is so simple. the possibilities for design are endless. The photos I added to the jumper are clear and fonts came out exactly as they were shown. Sizing is good and the material feels good quality. I cannot wait to wear this!
Christie O 02/10/2017
Great idea, nice print
Very fast service. Garment printed and delivered within days. Print quality great considering the poor image I sent. Web site not so easy to use for a first timer
Janice D 02/06/2017
Love the printed quality of the product - Arrived quickly and well packaged. Experience so far has been excellent!
Loopback Jersey uses a special type of knit, which goes through the back loop and twists the stitch itself, this gives it an effect on the back where you can see the individual loops.
What parts of the sweatshirt can I design?
What makes our custom sweatshirts UK so unique, is that you can truly design, pretty much the entire garment. Once you have selected your perfect size, you have the option of choosing a black or grey rib for the cuffs, hem and neckline plus a choice between white or black thread and whether you want to add a bespoke label. Then you can actually create designs for the front, back and both sleeves allowing you to design your own sweatshirt.
Would I be able to brand this handmade sweatshirt?
Yes with your own label. You have the option to print your own labels, which you can design however you want. This is ideal if you are looking to create your own brand or a line of original custom sweatshirts, UK made to order. You will have the option to print labels when you start creating your design on the online interface. Once your labels are created and your sweatshirt completed, our technicians will sew the labels on as the perfect finishing touch.
Sweatshirts
Browse sweatshirt designs in our curated marketplace and support independent artists and designers.
The Sweatshirt is a great garment for both men and women: Ladies simply need to select Two Sizes Smaller to ensure an accurate fit.
Check Your Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
Chest
XS
86 - 91 cm
34 - 36 "
S
91 - 96 cm
36 - 38 "
M
96 - 101 cm
38 - 40 "
L
101 - 106 cm
40 - 42 "
XL
106 - 111 cm
42 - 44 "
2XL
111 - 119 cm
44 - 47 "
3XL
119 - 127 cm
47 - 50 "
4XL
127 - 135 cm
50 - 53 "
Waist
XS
71 - 76 cm
28 - 30 "
S
76 - 81 cm
30 - 32 "
M
81 - 86 cm
32 - 34 "
L
86 - 91 cm
34 - 36 "
XL
91 - 96 cm
36 - 38 "
2XL
96 - 104 cm
38 - 41 "
3XL
104 - 112 cm
41 - 44 "
4XL
112 - 120 cm
44 - 47 "
Measure around your fullest part, with the measuring tape under your armpits, making sure the tape is flat across your back.
Measure around your natural waistline - which is the soft squidgy part just under your ribs.
Conversion size chart
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
UK Mens Chest
XS
36
S
38
M
40
L
42
XL
44
2XL
46
3XL
48
4XL
50
USA Mens Chest
XS
36
S
38
M
40
L
42
XL
44
2XL
46
3XL
48
4XL
50
EU Mens Chest
XS
44
S
46
M
48
L
50
XL
52
2XL
54
3XL
56
4XL
58
Sweatshirt Fitting Details
Our Sweatshirt is designed to be a regular medium fit. Our male model Wofai is 6'1" with a 97cm chest, 74cm waist, and wears a size Medium. Our Male model Wofai is 6'1" with an 97cm Chest, 74cm waist, and wears a size M. Our model Andrea is 5'9" with an 84cm bust, 62cm waist, 92cm hips and wears a size S.
Wofai
Chest:
97cm (38")
Waist:
74cm (29")
Hips:
74cm (29")
Height:
186cm (6' 1")
Andrea
Chest:
84cm (33")
Waist:
62cm (24")
Hips:
92cm (36")
Height:
175cm (5'9")
Print Guideline
What's the best resolution to print in?
We print at 200dpi, which is a good combination of quality and file weight. Ideally your image should be scaled to 100% at 200dpi; this means that no resizing of your file occurs, preventing any interpolation. Our design interface will have a quality marker next to the design that you have uploaded, this will change colour using a traffic light system and display a message. The message will let you know if the resolution is too low or if you have a good quality image.
How will my image scale?
When you upload your design our system will automatically scale it to fit your chosen fabric dimensions. In the ‘Product Image’ tab, the displayed dimensions under ‘Print Size’ will show the dimensions of the piece of fabric that you are ordering. For image/design dimensions you need to see the ‘Images & Text Tools’ tab. You can see and edit the dimensions of the image under the quality information next to the thumbnail.
Which colour model should I choose? RGB or CMYK?
We advise providing images in the RGB colour space. Specifically using the sRGB image profile, to achieve best colour results. What does this mean? In your editing software choose RGB as the working space, and assign the image profile as sRGB (full name sRGB IEC61966-2.1)
What is gsm?
Grams per square meter (gsm) is the unit of measurement used to measure the weight of a paper or fabric. This measurement uses the weight of one square metre (1000 x 1000mm) as an indication of the weight and thickness of a fabric. We classify fabrics of 10-100gsm as light (fabrics for summer, fine silk), fabrics of 101-249gsm as medium (most fabrics for clothing) and fabrics of more than 250gsm as thick (upholstery and other specialised fabrics).
What is the bleed area?
When creating your product, it is important to make sure that your image is a little wider than the size needed. In printing, the bleed area allows you to obtain a borderless print. We would advise filling the blead areas, maked with a red checkered area, to ensure you don't end up with white edges. You should make sure that you do not put important details within the bleed area as these will quite likely be lost.
What is crocking and why might it occur?
Crocking, which is fading along the creases, often after washing or heavy use, occurs when you digitally print on natural fabrics - more so when dark or dense colours are used. It can be minimised by using a cool hand wash instead of machine washing as the tumbling of the machine is the main cause of this. To avoid entirely, we would advise using a poly fabric.
Why do my colours appear lighter on organic fabrics?
Our organic fabrics do not have any coatings that the non-organic fabrics have. This means the ink absorbs into the fibres, reducing the colour strength slightly (by approx. -40%). For super strong colours we recommend a non-organic natural fabric.
Can you perfectly join two separately printed panels?
We always try to provide the utmost precision in printing and manufacturing. However, due to unavoidable stretching or movement of the fabric at the time of sewing, we can not guarantee a perfect alignment of the pattern on the seams of the garment. Generally we are accurate to 2-3mm, which is sufficient for most reasons but can pose minor problems with patterns or geometric designs.
Should I save my file as a TIFF or JPEG?
For multi-coloured or very detailed files we recommend using a tiff format, but they must be flattened. For simple colours and low detail files, a jpeg is fine.
Is it possible to print your own label?
Most of our clothing is made with a label space. You can print your label and add information about your brand. If you want to sew your own labels, we offer customizable labels of different sizes.
Can I print on both sides of the fabric?
We do not offer printing on both sides of the fabric, as a lot of our fabrics are semi-transparent. As the customer, you can consider the effect of printing on both sides one of our fabrics and contact us, and we will get back to you if it's feasible.
Can I order labels in another fabric? Will you cut them like you do with the normal fabric labels?
At the moment no, our labels are all printed on the same satin fabric. We may introduce more in the future, but for now this is the best choice. The labels are all cut the same way. You can order the fabric of your choice and make the labels yourself, but we do not cut different fabric into label format.
How is your fabric printing eco-friendly?
With environmental consciousness in mind, our fabrics are all printed using completely water-based inks. This means no chemicals or solvents are used. Our heat fixing procedure fixes the colours and prints, avoiding the downsides of steaming, such as excess or contaminated water returning into the waste system. We have one facility in London where we conduct all the printing, production and fulfillment.
Why are there slight colour differences between my orders?
We work at improving our colour profiles all the time. Though rare it may happen that from one print run to another, and there could be slight colour differences, this is normal and part of the process when we are constantly improving. It is extremely unlikely that there will be a huge difference (like orange instead of red for example). Please bear in mind such colour variations can be intensified from fabric to fabric due to the varying grains and textures of the fabric; natural fabrics tend to have more muted colours than their poly alternatives. This is due to the construction of the materials as well as the print methods that have to be altered slightly for more delicate, natural textiles.
Why is there a barcode inside my clothing?
Due to our internal processes here at Contrado, there will be a barcode printed on your garment. This is inside the clothing and will not affect your design. It is usually found towards the bottom.
Please note: As everything we provide is handmade to order, you may find a slight variance in the sizes.
Delivery time & Costs
Production times
We handmake your item on site, which takes on average 1-3 days. Please check individual production times which are displayed next to the item price on the product page, as this varies from product to product. In rare cases when we need to re-print an item, this may take an additional 1-2 days.
Shipping methods
After your item has been manufactured, we ship your order via your chosen method. Please add on the production time to the delivery time to calculate when your order will be with you. Select your delivery method in your basket.
We have a range of trusted shipping options:
Royal Mail 1st Class Standard (no tracking) - 1-5 working days on average (please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded (no tracking) - Usually delivered the next working day. It is not a guaranteed next day service, or a tracked service. A signature is required. (Please note that this can take up to 15 working days in exceptional circumstances).
Special Delivery - Delivered the next working day
Saturday Delivery (deliver only on Sat)
Collection from our London Office (between 4-6pm on working days only)
For international orders or large/bulky packages within the UK, we ship via DHL or Fedex services. This takes on average 2-5 working days.
You can then enjoy or resell your hand-made products with your very own designs.
You can also read more about our terms & conditions and refund policy.
Make use of our Manufacturing and Worldwide Shipping Experience
At Contrado, every product is handmade on site to ensure the highest quality. We provide a dedicated production service as well as a range of fast delivery options. For the past 14 years, we have printed and hand-made countless personalised products for a wide range of customers all over the world and many of them have become loyal customers who love not only our products but also the care, knowledge and dedication from our staff.
A speedy Special Delivery service is available where your item will delivered within one working day, after it has been manufactured.
Produced and ready to ship within 1-3 days on average.
We print and make everything in-house. Production times are dependent on the product.
Low shipping fees
From £1.25 to ship within the UK.
Express shipping available
A speedy Special Delivery service is available where your item will delivered within one working day, after it has been manufactured.
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