Crewneck vs. quarter-zip sweatshirts
Two popular custom sweatshirt styles, compared side by side.
| Crewneck sweatshirts | Quarter-zip sweatshirts | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Casual, classic, collegiate | Polished, business casual |
| Logo placement | Large front print, arched lettering or chest logo | Left chest logo, usually embroidered |
| Collar | Ribbed round neck | Stand-up collar with a short zipper |
| Layering | Over a T-shirt or under a jacket | Over a collared shirt |
| Best for | Schools, alumni, clubs, merch | Offices, golf events, client gifts |
| What drives the price | Fabric, print colors, quantity | Fabric, zipper, embroidery stitch count |
When a crewneck is the better choice
Crewnecks give you a clean front for a big design, which is why schools, alumni groups and merch brands choose them. If the sweatshirt is meant to show off arched lettering or a bold graphic, choose a crewneck.
When a quarter-zip is the better choice
Quarter-zips look at home in the office. The stand-up collar sits neatly over a collared shirt and an embroidered left-chest logo looks like a uniform, which makes them ideal for corporate teams and client gifts.
Verdict
If the sweatshirt is about the design, go crewneck. If it is about looking professional, go quarter-zip. We can mock up your logo on both styles for free so you can compare before you order.
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