Custom Hoodies and Crews Australia: New Arrivals | Empulse

Three new heavyweight pieces just landed in the Empulse custom apparel range, the Custom Made Hoodie 5151, the Custom Made Crew 5150 and the Custom Half Zip Crew 5125. All three are built for the cooler months, all three take your club or brand logo, and each one solves a slightly different problem depending on whether you want maximum warmth, a lighter layering piece, or something with a bit more polish for travel days.

If your club, gym or team has been putting off a winter merch order, this drop is worth a look. Here is what is actually different between them, and how to pick the right one before you place a bulk order.

What actually changed: three new heavyweight styles

All three pieces are made from AS Colour fleece and finished through Empulse, which means your club logo, name or initials can be applied before the order ships. None of them are sold as blanks only, customisation is built into how these are positioned.

Custom Made Hoodie 5151

This is the heaviest hoodie Empulse carries, 500 GSM 100% cotton French terry with a relaxed fit, dropped shoulders and a kangaroo pocket. It is the pick for genuinely cold mornings, pre-season training in Melbourne or Geelong in July, or a squad hoodie that needs to feel substantial rather than like a lightweight zip-through. Priced from $99.00, available in Natural, Grey Marle, Black and Ink Blue.

Custom Made Crew 5150

Same 500 GSM French terry as the Made Hoodie, same drop shoulder construction, but without the hood. A crew is the better call if your players already wear beanies or caps on the sideline and do not need the extra bulk of a hood under a jacket. It also sits neater under a travel blazer or club polo for presentation days. Priced from $99.00, in Black, Natural, Ink Blue and Grey Marle.

Custom Half Zip Crew 5125

The lightest of the three at 350 GSM, with a mock neck, silver SBS zip at the front placket and ribbed cuffs. This one is built for layering, throw it over a training tee before a session and unzip it as you warm up, or wear it as a standalone piece for travel and warm-ups. It comes in the widest colour range of the drop, including Pine Green, Navy, Carbon Blue, Bone and White Marle, priced from $99.00.

Comparing the Made Hoodie, Made Crew and Half Zip Crew

Style	Weight	Best for	Colours	From
Custom Made Hoodie 5151	500 GSM, heaviest	Cold training sessions, sideline wear	4 colours	$99.00
Custom Made Crew 5150	500 GSM, no hood	Presentation days, under a blazer or polo	4 colours	$99.00
Custom Half Zip Crew 5125	350 GSM, mid weight	Layering, warm-ups, travel	8 colours	$99.00

How customisation works on these pieces

Every piece in this drop can carry your club crest, sponsor name or initials, applied through embroidery or print depending on the logo and finish you want. Pricing depends on the size of the logo, the number of colours and the finish, so it is always worth getting in touch for a proper quote rather than guessing at cost upfront. If you have used Empulse before for custom AS Colour tees, the process for hoodies and crews is the same, send through your artwork and preferred garment colours and we will confirm placement and turnaround before anything goes into production.

For clubs ordering across a full squad, it is worth reading our guide to custom apparel for clubs, teams and businesses, which covers how bulk sizing and lead times typically work.

Why GSM and fabric blend actually matter

GSM stands for grams per square metre, and it is the simplest way to compare fleece weight across brands. At 500 GSM, the Made Hoodie and Made Crew sit at the heavy end of what AS Colour produces, noticeably thicker than a standard 320 GSM crew. The Half Zip Crew's 350 GSM blend of 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester is a deliberate middle ground, warm enough for a winter warm-up but not so heavy that it is uncomfortable once you are moving.

The recycled polyester content in the Half Zip fleece is tracked against the Global Recycled Standard, which verifies recycled material content through the supply chain rather than taking a brand's word for it. If you are curious about how recycled and organic fibres compare more broadly, our piece on organic cotton versus conventional cotton goes into more detail. Both AS Colour ranges are also produced to meet OEKO-TEX Standard 100 safety criteria, so the fabric has been tested for harmful substances before it reaches a wearer.

Sizing and fit notes

All three run in a relaxed fit through S to 2XL. If you are ordering for a mixed squad, we would suggest asking for a size sample before committing to bulk numbers, particularly for the Made Hoodie and Made Crew, since the 500 GSM fabric sits noticeably fuller than a standard weight hoodie. For everyday wear outside of teamwear, browse the wider custom apparel collection or see how these styles sit alongside our other releases in Custom Apparel Australia.

FAQ

What does GSM mean and why does it matter for a hoodie?

GSM is grams per square metre, a measure of fabric weight. Higher GSM generally means a thicker, warmer garment. The Made Hoodie and Made Crew are 500 GSM, at the heavy end for a fleece hoodie, while the Half Zip Crew is 350 GSM, a lighter mid-weight option.

Can Empulse add our club logo to these hoodies and crews?

Yes. All three styles can be customised with a club crest, sponsor name or initials through embroidery or print. Pricing depends on the finish and logo complexity, so get in touch for a quote before ordering.

What is the difference between the Made Crew and the Half Zip Crew?

The Made Crew is 500 GSM with no hood or zip, built for maximum warmth. The Half Zip Crew is 350 GSM with a mock neck and front zip, better suited to layering and warming up before training.

Do these use recycled or organic materials?

The Half Zip Crew fleece is 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester, tracked against the Global Recycled Standard. The Made Hoodie and Made Crew are 100% cotton French terry. All are produced to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 safety criteria.

Is there a minimum order for club or team logo runs?

Minimums vary depending on the finish and garment mix, so the best approach is to contact Empulse directly with your squad size and preferred colours for an accurate quote.

Empulse has been supplying custom teamwear and personalised apparel to Australian clubs, schools and gyms since day one, working directly with AS Colour, Nike and Adidas stock to get logos and names onto genuine garments without the guesswork.