At French Press Custom in Santa Fe Springs, an embroidered company holiday gift costs $32.63 per Gildan 18500 hoodie, $24.99 per Gildan 18000 crewneck and $12.06 per Sportsman SP12 cuffed beanie at 24 pieces, before tax. At 100 pieces those drop to $29.56, $21.92 and $9.43, plus a one-time $45 digitizing fee per design.
Below: cost per person at 24, 50 and 100, why a hoodie and beanie set costs less on one order, packaging add-ons, and how to plan back from your gift date. Every price comes from the same engine as our instant quote calculator, per piece, before sales tax, sizes S to XL.
What does an embroidered company gift cost per person?
The table below uses a 5,000-stitch logo, which is a typical small company logo on a left chest or a beanie cuff. The $45 digitizing fee is added once per design and is not charged again when you reorder the same logo.
| Gift (black, logo embroidered) | Fabric | 24 pieces | 50 pieces | 100 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan 18500 hoodie | 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly | $32.63 | $30.88 | $29.56 |
| Independent SS4500 hoodie | 8.5 oz, 80/20 with cotton face | $33.29 | $31.54 | $30.22 |
| Gildan 18000 crewneck | 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly | $24.99 | $23.24 | $21.92 |
| Lane Seven LS14004 crewneck | 8.25 oz, 80/20 cotton/recycled poly | $28.43 | $26.68 | $25.36 |
| Independent SS3000 crewneck | 8.5 oz, 80/20 with cotton face | $31.26 | $29.51 | $28.19 |
| Sportsman SP12 cuffed beanie | 100% acrylic, 12 inch | $12.06 | $10.74 | $9.43 |
| Sportsman SP15 pom beanie | 100% acrylic, 12 inch, 3 inch cuff | $12.74 | $11.42 | $10.11 |
Fabric details come from the supplier descriptions in our S&S Activewear catalog. Sizes 2XL and up carry a supplier upcharge. At 50 pieces, a 2XL Gildan 18500 hoodie is $36.24 against $30.88 for a large, and a 2XL Gildan 18000 crewneck is $25.86 against $23.24. A real gift list always has a few big sizes, so the calculator prices each size for you.
Hats and beanies have a 24 piece minimum per design, and embroidery on sweatshirts also starts at 24.
Hoodie, crewneck or beanie: which gift fits your team?
- Hoodie. The gift people keep wearing. The Gildan 18500 is the dependable classic with 47 colors. The Independent SS4500 has a 100% cotton face and a jersey-lined hood, a softer hand for about 66 cents more per piece at 24.
- Crewneck. $7.64 less per person than the matching hoodie at 24, 50 or 100 pieces, on the same Gildan Heavy Blend fleece, and it reads a little dressier in an office. The Lane Seven LS14004 is a premium-feel option that still comes in under the SS3000 in our engine.
- Beanie. The lowest cost per person and one size, so you never chase sizes. A beanie also works as a second gift for clients, delivery drivers or seasonal staff.
Not sure about fleece weight? Our hoodie blank comparison walks through how the 18500, SS4500 and Lane Seven wear.
Order the set together and the tier drops
Our engine sets the volume tier by the total number of pieces on the order, not by each item alone. So a hoodie plus a beanie for every person moves both items into a lower embroidery tier.
| Gift set, per person | Ordered separately | Ordered together on one order |
|---|---|---|
| 24 people: 18500 hoodie + SP12 beanie | $32.63 + $12.06 = $44.69 | $30.88 + $10.74 = $41.62 |
| 50 people: 18500 hoodie + SP12 beanie | $30.88 + $10.74 = $41.62 | $29.56 + $9.43 = $38.99 |
| 24 people: 18000 crewneck + SP12 beanie | $24.99 + $12.06 = $37.05 | $23.24 + $10.74 = $33.98 |
| 50 people: 18000 crewneck + SP12 beanie | $23.24 + $10.74 = $33.98 | $21.92 + $9.43 = $31.35 |
For 24 people, putting hoodies and beanies on one order saves $3.07 per person, or $73.68 across the order, before tax. Each item still has to meet its own minimum, so 24 hoodies and 24 beanies is the smallest set. Digitizing is not included in these per-person numbers: the calculator adds $45 for each embroidered item, so a hoodie plus beanie set shows $90. If both items carry the same logo, say so when you request your quote, since a cuff version is often sized differently from a left-chest version.
Embroidery, screen print or DTG for gifts?
Embroidery is the usual choice for gifts because a stitched logo looks premium and does not crack or peel. If your design is a big front graphic instead of a small logo, printing can be the better fit.
| Gildan 18500 hoodie, black | 24 pieces | 50 pieces | 100 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidered left chest (5,000 stitches) | $32.63 + $45 once | $30.88 + $45 once | $29.56 + $45 once |
| Screen print, 1-color front | Not available (36 minimum) | $29.47 | $27.41 |
| DTG, full-color front | $43.00 | $38.00 | $33.00 |
On the Gildan 18000 crewneck, a 1-color screen printed front is $21.83 at 50 and $19.77 at 100, and a full-color DTG front is $35.36 at 24. Screen printing starts at 36 pieces per design; DTG has no minimum. For a deeper method comparison, see how much custom hoodies cost by method.
Gift packaging you can add
A hoodie in a bag reads as a uniform; the same hoodie folded with a tag reads as a gift. These finishing options are listed on our finishing services page, and the per-piece ones show as their own line in the quote calculator:
| Option | Price | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Fold and polybag | $1.25 per piece | Each gift folded and sealed in its own bag, ready to hand out |
| Hangtag installation | $0.95 per piece | A printed hangtag attached to each piece |
| Custom woven label, sewn in | $0.65 per piece | Your label in the neck for a retail feel (labels made at $0.58 each, 500 minimum) |
| Custom tagless print | $1.25 per piece | Your brand printed inside the neck in place of a tag |
| Branded boxes, tissue and inserts | Quoted per project | A boxed unboxing for client or executive gifts |
Two more options matter for holiday programs. We already pack new hire kits by employee name and size for corporate clients, and our fulfillment service handles kitting, custom packaging and individual shipments for employee and client gifts, so remote staff can get their gift at home. Ask for either when you request your quote. Our custom packaging guide shows what each option looks like.
How to plan a holiday gift order backward from your date
Our standard turnaround is about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid. Rush available depending on the schedule. Tell us your date. The table below is planning math only: it counts back the long end of that window, three weeks, from the day you want gifts in hand at our shop. It is not a ship date, and shipping time is extra if the gifts are not picked up.
| Gifts in hand by | Approve art and pay deposit by (3 weeks earlier) | Suggested: send logo and size list by |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 11 | Friday, November 20 | Friday, November 13 |
| Friday, December 18 | Wednesday, November 25 (three weeks back lands on the day after Thanksgiving) | Friday, November 20 |
| Friday, January 8 (new year kickoff) | Friday, December 18 | Friday, December 11 |
The suggested week before approval is our advice, not a policy: it gives you time to collect sizes from your team, review the free digital proof and make one round of changes. The step that slows most gift orders is the size list, not production. A simple shared sheet with name, item and size, sent with the logo file, keeps things moving. Our guide on stitch counts helps you size the logo before you ask for a proof.
Our take
Our advice for gifts: keep the logo small and the thread tonal or close to the garment, like a charcoal logo on a black hoodie or a white logo on navy. A quiet logo is easier to wear on a weekend than a big company billboard. From the shop floor, beanies need one extra step: we hoop each one with a cutaway stabilizer behind the cuff, so the logo stays flat while the knit still stretches. Our thread color guide has examples.
The second lesson is to order a few extra pieces. New hires, a forgotten 3XL and the office manager who planned everything always show up after the order ships. Adding them now costs the same per piece or less; a separate small run later has to meet the 24 piece minimum on its own.
Ordering from Los Angeles or Orange County
- Where we are. 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Minimums. DTG none, DTF 12, embroidery 24, screen printing 36 pieces per design. Hats and beanies 24 per design.
- Timing. About 2-3 weeks after art approval. Rush available depending on the schedule. Tell us your date.
- Contact. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm PT, (562) 407-3800, sales@frenchpresscustom.com.
Pickup is free at the shop, local delivery is available for a fee added to the estimate, and orders ship by UPS or FedEx anywhere in the US. For year-round programs, see corporate apparel and company uniforms and our embroidery service.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do custom embroidered hoodies cost as company gifts?
At French Press Custom, a black Gildan 18500 hoodie with a 5,000-stitch left-chest logo is $32.63 at 24 pieces, $30.88 at 50 and $29.56 at 100, before tax. Add a one-time $45 digitizing fee per design.
What is the lowest-cost custom holiday gift for employees?
An embroidered beanie. A Sportsman SP12 cuffed beanie with a cuff logo is $12.06 at 24 pieces and $9.43 at 100, before tax, and it is one size, so you never need a size list.
Is a crewneck or a hoodie better for a company gift?
A Gildan 18000 crewneck is $24.99 at 24 pieces against $32.63 for the matching 18500 hoodie, about $7.64 less per person. Hoodies get worn more casually; crewnecks look a bit dressier in an office.
Does ordering hoodies and beanies together save money?
Yes. Our volume tier follows the total pieces on the order, so 24 hoodies plus 24 beanies prices as 48 pieces. That brings the set from $44.69 to $41.62 per person, before tax.
Can you individually bag and tag company gifts?
Yes. Fold and polybag is $1.25 per piece and hangtag installation is $0.95 per piece. Branded boxes, tissue and inserts are quoted per project, and kitting with individual shipments is available through our fulfillment service.
When should I order custom holiday gifts?
Count back from your date. Standard turnaround is about 2-3 weeks after the artwork is approved and the deposit is paid, so for gifts in hand on December 18, plan to approve art before Thanksgiving, by Wednesday, November 25. Rush available depending on the schedule. Tell us your date.
What is the minimum order for embroidered gifts?
Embroidery starts at 24 pieces per design, and hats and beanies also start at 24 per design. DTG printing has no minimum if you need just a few.
