Yes, Stanley/Stella hoodies and sweatshirts are a good base for embroidery. Their core fleece styles have a 100% organic cotton face over a brushed 3-end fleece, which gives the stitches a clean surface. At French Press Custom the embroidery minimum is 24 pieces per design, and our first pick is the 10.3 oz Cruiser 2.0.
We are an official Stanley/Stella dealer in Santa Fe Springs. The full lineup is on our Stanley/Stella hub.
Can you embroider a Stanley/Stella hoodie?
You can, and the fleece is built in a way that suits it. Stanley/Stella's product data describes the Cruiser 2.0 as a 3-end fleece with a 100% organic cotton face, 80% organic ring spun combed cotton and 20% recycled polyester overall, brushed on the inside and fabric washed, at 10.3 oz per square yard. The same build is used across the core range, from the Changer 2.0 crewneck to the Cultivator 2.0 zip-thru.
A heavier fleece holds a dense logo without puckering as much as a thin knit, and a smooth cotton face gives the stitches a clean surface to sit on. That is why we suggest the 10.3 oz styles first for embroidery.
Things to plan around on a hoodie:
- The kangaroo pocket. The Cruiser 2.0, Drummer 2.0, Slammer 2.0 and Cultivator 2.0 all have a kangaroo pocket at the front, so a full front design has to sit above it.
- The zipper. The Cultivator 2.0 has an exposed metal zipper at the front, so a logo goes on the left chest or the back, not across the middle.
- Crewnecks have no pocket. On the Changer 2.0 and Roller the whole chest is open, so a centered chest logo works.
Logo sizes and placements
Embroidery is measured in stitches, and each placement is its own stitch file. Common setups on a Stanley/Stella hoodie:
- Left chest logo of up to 5,000 stitches. The classic choice for staff and company gear.
- Medium logo of around 8,000 stitches, for a little more presence on the chest.
- Full chest design of around 15,000 stitches, sitting above the kangaroo pocket on a hoodie.
- Left chest plus a back logo, for example 5,000 and 12,000 stitches, digitized as two separate stitch files.
We digitize your art into a stitch file once and keep it, so a reorder of the same logo is stitched from the file we already have. Get an exact price for your quantity, logo size and placements in our instant quote calculator.
Which Stanley/Stella hoodie or sweatshirt is best for embroidery?
Every style below is a 3-end fleece with a 100% organic cotton face, 80% organic cotton and 20% recycled polyester, per the Stanley/Stella product API.
| Style | Type | Weight | Fit | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruiser 2.0 | Hoodie | 10.3 oz | Medium | 47 |
| Drummer 2.0 | Hoodie | 8.3 oz | Medium | 23 |
| Slammer 2.0 | Hoodie | 10.3 oz | Oversized | 10 |
| Cultivator 2.0 | Zip-thru hoodie | 10.3 oz | Medium | 21 |
| Changer 2.0 | Crewneck | 10.3 oz | Medium | 44 |
| Roller | Crewneck | 8.3 oz | Medium | 23 |
Cruiser 2.0: the safe default. Stanley/Stella calls it their iconic heavyweight hoodie. It has metal-tipped drawcords, metal eyelets and the widest color range, 47 colors, so it is the easiest to match to a brand.
Drummer 2.0: same build, lighter weight. At 8.3 oz, with flat drawcords and flatlock topstitching, it suits a lighter hoodie that still has the organic cotton face.
Slammer 2.0: the oversized look. Same 10.3 oz fleece in an oversized fit with a 2x1 rib, for streetwear and merch.
Changer 2.0 and Roller: crewnecks. No hood and no pocket, so the whole chest is open for a logo. The Changer 2.0 is the heavyweight, the Roller the midweight.
Stanley/Stella fleece is made with organic cotton and recycled polyester. Our sustainability breakdown shows what that means in carbon and water.
Is embroidery or printing better on a Stanley/Stella hoodie?
Embroidery suits a small logo that should look premium and last: uniforms, staff gear, corporate gifts. A large design or full color art is usually better printed. DTF handles full color on any hoodie color from 12 pieces, and screen printing gives bright, solid spot colors from 36 pieces. The full side by side is in screen printing vs DTG vs DTF vs embroidery on Stanley/Stella.
How should you wash an embroidered Stanley/Stella hoodie?
Stanley/Stella's care data for the Cruiser 2.0 is: machine wash cold (86°F), do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron low heat (230°F), do not dry clean. Turning the hoodie inside out and keeping the iron off the stitching helps the logo stay flat.
Our take
As the Stanley/Stella dealer in Santa Fe Springs, our first pick for embroidered company hoodies is the Cruiser 2.0 in Black, French Navy or Heather Grey, with a left chest logo. For a lighter hoodie, the Drummer 2.0 keeps the same organic cotton face at 8.3 oz, and the Changer 2.0 is the crewneck we suggest. You can see every color on Stanley/Stella's Cruiser 2.0 page.
Ordering from Los Angeles or Orange County
- Where we are. 14130 Rosecrans Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, serving Los Angeles and Orange County. Pickup is free, or we ship by UPS or FedEx anywhere in the US.
- Minimum. 24 pieces per design for embroidery. You can mix sizes and colors of the same style inside that 24.
- 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.
Get an instant quote for an embroidered Cruiser 2.0.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum for embroidered Stanley/Stella hoodies?
Our embroidery minimum is 24 pieces per design. One logo across 24 hoodies is one design, and you can split the run across sizes and colors of the same style.
Which Stanley/Stella hoodie is best for embroidery?
The Cruiser 2.0. It is the 10.3 oz heavyweight with a 100% organic cotton face, metal-tipped drawcords and 47 colors. A heavier fleece holds a dense logo with less puckering than a thin knit.
Do I need new digitizing for a reorder?
No. Each logo placement is digitized into its own stitch file once. We keep the stitch file, so a reorder of the same logo is stitched from the file we already have.
What is the Cruiser 2.0 made of?
Stanley/Stella's product data lists 80% organic ring spun combed cotton and 20% recycled polyester, a 3-end fleece with a 100% organic cotton face, brushed inside, 10.3 oz per square yard, in sizes XXS to 5XL.
Can you embroider a Stanley/Stella zip hoodie?
Yes. On the Cultivator 2.0 zip-thru a logo goes on the left chest or the back. A design cannot cross the exposed metal zipper. The Cultivator 2.0 is the same 10.3 oz fleece, in 21 colors.
Is a crewneck or a hoodie better for embroidery?
Both work well. A crewneck such as the Changer 2.0 has no hood and no pocket, so the whole chest is open for a centered logo. On a hoodie like the Cruiser 2.0, a left chest logo is the classic placement, and a full front design sits above the kangaroo pocket.
