Embroidered Winter Outerwear
Quick answer: For winter team apparel, quarter-zips (blanks from $12.80) cover offices and mild Georgia days, soft shell jackets (from $27.30) handle wind and drizzle, and insulated or fleece jackets (from about $54) are for crews working outside. Add a 3.5–4 inch embroidered left-chest logo and price it instantly with Add Decoration.
Winter in West Georgia is a mood swing. It's 28 degrees at 7 a.m. and 64 by lunch, and somewhere a man is wearing shorts with a hooded jacket, refusing to commit to either season. Your team's outerwear has to handle all of it.
The good news: embroidered outerwear is one of the best-looking things you can put a logo on. Thread on a quality jacket looks expensive in a way a printed tee never will — and it lasts for years. Here's how to pick the right piece.
Which winter jackets and quarter-zips are best for embroidery?
| Style | Example | Blank From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance quarter-zip | Team 365 Zone TT31 | $12.80 | Budget-friendly team layers, coaches, events |
| Fleece quarter-zip | Gildan Softstyle SF008 | $21.30 | Cozy everyday wear, school staff |
| Stretch quarter-zip | Devon & Jones Raleigh DG425 | $24.80 | Sales teams, client-facing staff |
| Soft shell jacket | Team 365 Leader TT80 | $27.30 | Wind, drizzle, field staff, managers |
| Garment-dyed quarter-zip | Comfort Colors 1580 | $38.80 | Retail merch, gifts, casual brands |
| Puffer jacket | Independent Trading Co. EXP100PFZ | $54.50 | Real cold, premium gifts |
| Heavyweight hooded fleece | DRI DUCK Crossfire 7033 | $75.40 | Construction, ag, outdoor crews |
Prices are for the blank garment at the smallest size; larger sizes cost a bit more. Browse everything in our outerwear, jackets, and pullovers collections.
Quarter-zip or jacket — which should your team get?
- Mostly indoors, mild days, client meetings? Quarter-zip. It layers over a polo, looks sharp, and gets worn October through April.
- In and out of trucks, job sites, wind? Soft shell. Light enough to drive in, tough enough for weather.
- Working outside at dawn? Insulated or heavyweight fleece. Your crew will notice, and so will the customers who see your logo at 7 a.m.
- Can't decide? Plenty of businesses do both: a quarter-zip for everyone and jackets for the field team.
Where should the logo go on a jacket or quarter-zip?
The left chest is the standard for a reason — it's the first place people look and it photographs well. Aim for a logo about 3.5 to 4 inches wide. A few other placements that work:
- Right sleeve or cuff for a website, slogan, or second logo.
- Back yoke (just below the collar) for a subtle second hit.
- Full back on jackets for crews that need to be seen — bigger designs cost more in stitches, so keep it bold and simple.
Puffers and quilted jackets are a special case: stitching through puffy insulation can pucker. We'll look at the exact jacket and recommend the cleanest option before anything is stitched.
How much does an embroidered jacket cost?
Blank price plus your logo. The embroidery price depends on the stitch count of your logo and how many pieces you order, and you can see it instantly: open any outerwear item, use the Add Decoration tool, choose Embroidery, enter your quantity, and the total appears. Logos with tiny text and thin lines take more stitches and stitch worse — our guide on designing a logo that embroiders well shows how to simplify.
Ordering these as holiday gifts? Check our holiday lead times first — collecting sizes always takes longer than people expect. And if your logo file is ready, upload it here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best jacket for embroidery?
Soft shell jackets and smooth-faced fleece embroider very cleanly and look professional. Puffers and heavily quilted jackets can pucker, so the logo placement needs more care.
How much does a custom embroidered quarter-zip cost?
Quarter-zip blanks start at $12.80 for a performance pullover and run to about $38.80 for a garment-dyed style, plus embroidery. The Add Decoration tool on each product page shows the total instantly.
What size should a left-chest logo be on a jacket?
About 3.5 to 4 inches wide. That size is easy to read, stitches cleanly, and is the standard placement for company outerwear.
Can you embroider on a puffer jacket?
Often, yes, but stitching through insulation can pucker the fabric. The shop reviews the specific jacket and recommends the cleanest placement or method before production.
Should my team get quarter-zips or jackets?
Quarter-zips suit office staff and mild days, while soft shell or insulated jackets suit people who work outside. Many businesses order quarter-zips for everyone and jackets for field crews.
Is there a minimum order for embroidered jackets?
Pricing is set by quantity, and the Add Decoration tool shows your total for the number you enter. Contact the shop if you need a small run or a single sample.
Ready to suit up the crew? Pick a style in our outerwear collection, price your logo with the Add Decoration tool, or send us your headcount and we'll recommend what fits. Go Print Plus, Carrollton, GA — three-time Times-Georgian Readers' Choice winner for Best Print Shop (2024, 2025, and 2026). Get in touch.