How to design your fleece jacket
- Choose the model — Regatta TRF532 Thor III (280 g/m² workwear classic), TRF549 Micro Zip Neck (half-zip as layer), women's variant TRF565, James & Nicholson JN049 workwear microfleece, Result R905X Polartherm, B&C ID.501.
- Set the weight class — 200 g/m² (light, transitional layer), 300 g/m² (standard for club and company), 450 g/m² (heavyweight for outdoor and forestry).
- Upload logo — vector (SVG, AI, EPS) preferred for embroidery, 300-dpi PNG with transparent background for DTF print.
- Choose finishing — embroidery (standard for chest and back logo), DTF print (for detailed multi-colour logos, photo logos, crests with fine lines).
- Specify quantity and order — from 1 piece possible, volume discount from 3 pieces. 5–10 working days delivery DE from print release.
Unsure which weight and finishing suit your use? Send us your logo, use profile (indoor / transitional season / winter outdoor) and quantity. Reply within 24 hours with a concrete model and technique recommendation.
Fleece models and weight classes — what for what?
Fleece is polyester knit fabric with brushed surface on both sides that traps air to keep warm. Three weight classes cover the entire need.
| Weight | Fabric thickness | Typical models | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 g/m² | light | Regatta TRF549, J&N JN049, B&C ID.501 | indoor layer, SaaS office, light transition |
| 300 g/m² | standard | Regatta TRF532 Thor III, Result Polartherm | club, company, workshop, outdoor standard |
| 450 g/m² | heavy | special outdoor models, forestry/construction suppliers | forestry, winter construction, heavyweight outdoor |
200 g/m² microfleece is light and packable — ideal as a layer under a softshell or hardshell. For the SaaS office world and tech-conference booth crews often the right choice.
300 g/m² is the standard for workwear, clubs and outdoor: warm enough for the transitional season as outer layer, light enough to wear while working, robust against mid-layer wear. The Regatta TRF532 Thor III is the most-embroidered fleece jacket in this segment — see our dedicated brand page with model depth.
450 g/m² heavyweight fleece is the outer-layer option for winter construction, forestry, landscaping in winter, site management on the construction site in the cold season. Often combined with hi-vis stripes or a bodywarmer.
Finishing: embroidery vs. DTF on fleece
The fleece surface is brushed — tiny polyester loops stand out from the fabric. This makes embroidery easy and printing difficult. Three techniques are sensible, one of them clearly dominant.
- Embroidery — Recommendation No. 1 for fleece jackets. We use denser thread (Madeira 40 standard, optionally 30 for coarser contours) and a stable backing. The embroidery locks between the loops and delivers a sharp, durable logo look. Chest logo left up to 10 × 8 cm, back logo up to 20 × 15 cm. Lasts 50+ washes at 30–40 °C. Multi-colour logos up to 12 colours per position feasible.
- DTF print — The only sensible print option on fleece. Low-temp transfer at 110–125 °C, special foil also adheres to the brushed surface. Useful for detailed multi-colour logos, photo logos, crests with fine lines that would be costly in embroidery. Up to A4 format on the back possible.
- Flex print — Limited use, as flex foil adheres less well on the brushed fleece surface than on cotton. For very small single-colour logos and lettering up to 5 × 3 cm possible, long-term not as durable as embroidery.
What we don't recommend: Classic screen printing (destroys fleece structure, pigment does not adhere to the loops), sublimation (only works on smooth polyester, not on brushed fleece), plastisol transfer (too hard and heavy on soft fleece).
Rule of thumb:
- One- to three-colour, classic company or club logo → embroidery
- Multi-colour gradient, photo logo, very fine crest detail → DTF print
- Very small single-colour logo, one-off action → flex (or just embroidery)
Anti-pilling and care
Pilling refers to the formation of small fibre nodules on the fleece surface — an optical issue that does not affect the lifespan of the jacket, but weakens the premium impression.
Anti-pilling treatment means that the polyester yarn is thermally or chemically fixed before knitting, so that microfibres tear less and roll up less into nodules. Premium models like the Regatta TRF532 Thor III are explicitly declared as anti-pilling fleece; most Result and B&C models are also anti-pilling treated.
Care of printed and embroidered fleece jackets:
- Wash at maximum 30–40 °C in the gentle programme (inside out, zip closed)
- Low water movement — spin at 1,000 rpm or less
- No fabric softener — clogs the fleece loops and reduces the warming air pockets
- No tumble dryer above 60 °C — fleece melts or clumps at high heat
- Ironing — do not iron embroidery and DTF print directly. If fleece should become smoother, from the inside at low temperature with a cotton cloth in between
- Store lying flat or hanging — do not fold strongly directly after washing, otherwise pressure marks form
With correct care, embroidery lasts 50+ washes and DTF print also 50+ washes. Anti-pilling treatment slows pilling formation by factor 2–3 compared to standard fleece, but does not eliminate it completely.
Model recommendations by industry
Trades and workshop
- Regatta TRF532 Thor III Interactive Fleece — 280 g/m² anti-pilling polyester, interactive zip (compatible with Regatta 3-in-1 jackets as inner liner). Standard mid-layer for trades, workshop, field service. Chest logo via embroidery up to 10 × 8 cm.
- James & Nicholson JN049 workwear microfleece — 200 g/m² microfleece, plain cut, full zip, two side pockets. Economical choice for warehouse staff, construction logistics, workshop helpers.
Clubs and outdoor teams
- Russell HD Fleece (300 g/m² workwear classic with club reputation) — robust against club-life wear, broad colour palette for club identity.
- Regatta TRF549 Micro Zip Neck — half-zip as pull-over layer, ideal for hiking clubs, scouts, nature-conservation associations. Lighter weight (200 g/m²), compactly packable in a rucksack.
- Result R905X Polartherm — 300 g/m² mid-layer with club-sport suitability, in women's and men's cuts.
Construction, landscaping (winter)
- Regatta TRA801 Micro Fleece Bodywarmer — bodywarmer variant without sleeves, combinable with long-sleeve workwear polos underneath. For winter construction and logistics.
- Result R905X Polartherm heavyweight variant — 450 g/m² outer layer for winter construction and forestry, often in hi-vis variant with reflective strips.
Company, office, SaaS off-sites
- B&C ID.501 Fleece — plain office fleece in 220 g/m², 12+ colours, with zip chest pocket. For office crew, SaaS off-sites, tech-conference casual look.
- StormTech HTZ-2 Treeline ¼-Zip — premium performance fleece for tech-conference booth crews and premium sales. For combining with premium softshell see print softshell jackets.
Full brand depth pages: Regatta brand hub, Result brand hub, Russell brand hub, B&C Collection brand hub, StormTech brand hub.
Volume discount examples and pricing
The volume tier applies across models and colours. Order 40 Thor III in navy, 25 in black and 20 J&N JN049 in anthracite — all count for the same quantity tier.
| Quantity | Discount | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| from 3 pieces | 3% | small business, 3-person workshop |
| from 20 pieces | 10% | sports club, mid-size landscaping |
| from 50 pieces | 15% | shooting club large team, municipal depot |
| from 100 pieces | 25% | club federation, construction company, company rollout |
| from 200 pieces | 30% | nationwide club rollouts, corporate outdoor crew |
| from 500 pieces | 32% | federal or state federation, corporate (on request) |
Example calculation for a standard finishing chest left embroidery (logo up to 10 × 8 cm, one to three colours):
- Regatta TRF532 Thor III, 25 pieces in navy with chest embroidery: per-piece price approx. €32.90 net.
- James & Nicholson JN049, 50 pieces in black with chest embroidery and small back text: per-piece price approx. €24.40 net.
- Russell HD Fleece, 120 pieces in club colour with two-colour crest embroidery: per-piece price approx. €27.90 net (at 25% discount).
Live per-piece prices for your chosen finishing are shown in the configurator with gross/net toggle. For multiple embroidery positions (chest + back + sleeve) 2.00–4.50 € per piece per additional position apply. Logo digitisation fee €35 is waived from 25 pieces.
Real-world cases from our facility
Case 1 — Shooting club, 45 club members A shooting club from the Allgäu ordered 45 Regatta TRF532 Thor III in navy with two-colour club crest embroidery (chest left, 9 × 7 cm) and club name embroidery (back, 18 × 6 cm). Per-piece price: €38.90 net for 45 pieces. Lead time: 10 working days. Club members ordered the jackets from the club-member webshop; the club board triggered a collective order with a members list. Re-orders for new members run via the stored logo file in 5 working days.
Case 2 — Civil engineering company, 28 staff (winter kitting) A civil engineering business from northern Germany ordered 28 Result R905X Polartherm heavyweight (450 g/m²) in black with embroidered company logo (chest left, 8 × 6 cm) and employee first name (chest right, 1.5 cm height). Per-piece price: €41.40 net for 28 pieces. Lead time: 9 working days. Use: winter outer layer on the construction site, worn under the Class-2 hi-vis vest or rain jacket. Logos were consolidated with 28 Korntex KX200 hi-vis vests in a mixed order — volume tier applied on the total quantity of 56.
Case 3 — Tech startup, 18 office staff, casual crew A Berlin SaaS startup ordered 18 B&C ID.501 Fleece in anthracite for the office crew (engineering, people-ops, marketing) with DTF print of a multi-colour gradient logo on the chest left (8 × 6 cm). Per-piece price: €29.40 net for 18 pieces. Lead time: 8 working days. Use: office casual and off-site layer. Logo is stored as a master file; re-orders for new staff run on a quarterly rhythm.
What makes ShirtStore special
- Fleece expertise — we know the differences between microfleece, standard fleece, anti-pilling and heavyweight models, advise industry-specifically
- Embroidery and DTF from one facility — no outsourcing delays
- Cross-model volume tier — fleece + workwear polos + hi-vis vests + softshell all count in one tier
- Club-member collective ordering page on request from 25 pieces first order
- Master-file persistence for 24 months for re-orders for new staff/club members
- Invoice purchase for clubs, associations, depots, authorities and credit-checked business customers
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ShirtStore is your partner for fleece jackets with company logo, club crest and crew print in Germany and Europe. We embroider and print Regatta TRF532 Thor III Interactive Fleece (280 g/m² anti-pilling, workwear classic), Regatta TRF549 Micro Zip Neck Fleece (mid-layer with half-zip), Regatta TRF565 Women's Micro Full Zip (women's variant), Regatta TRA801 Micro Fleece Bodywarmer (sleeveless bodywarmer), James & Nicholson JN049 workwear microfleece (200 g/m² economical choice for warehouse and workshop), Result R905X Polartherm (300 g/m² club sport classic), Russell HD Fleece (workwear classic with club reputation), B&C ID.501 Fleece (office fleece in 220 g/m²) and StormTech HTZ-2 Treeline ¼-Zip (premium performance fleece for tech conferences). Finishing techniques are dense embroidery with Madeira-40 thread and backing (standard for chest and back logos) plus DTF print with low-temp transfer 110–125 °C (for detailed multi-colour logos, photo logos and fine crest details). Volume discounts start at 3 pieces with 3% and reach 32% from 500 pieces, tiered across models — fleece + workwear polos + hi-vis vests + softshell all count in one tier. Weight classes 200 g/m² (microfleece for indoor layer and SaaS office), 300 g/m² (standard for club, company, workshop) and 450 g/m² (heavyweight for forestry, winter construction, outdoor) cover the entire need. Standard delivery 5–10 working days DE, express from 4 working days on request. Invoice purchase for clubs, associations, municipal depots, state enterprises and credit-checked business customers is standard. Club-member collective ordering page on request from 25 pieces first order. Master-file persistence for 24 months for unproblematic re-orders.