AS Colour Box Hood | 5171

Description

The AS Colour Box Hood is the hoodie you reach for when standard-fit fleece won’t cut it. At 380GSM in a cotton/polyester blend with French terry backing, it carries real weight without bulk — the kind of heft that reads as intentional, not accidental. The boxy silhouette runs wider through the body with a cropped-feeling length, giving it the streetwear proportions that have made it a staple for brands building around aesthetic as much as comfort.

Who Orders It

Streetwear labels and independent clothing brands use the 5171 as a foundation piece. Creative agencies and design studios order it for team gear that doesn’t look like team gear. Music venues, record labels, and touring artists choose it for merch that fans actually wear beyond the parking lot. Breweries and coffee roasters with strong visual identities use it for seasonal drops. Skate shops and surf brands stock it for co-branded collaborations. If your program needs a hoodie that signals taste, this is where you start.

Decoration

The cotton-poly blend and dense French terry face take screen printing exceptionally well — ink sits on the surface with strong opacity, and the fabric weight prevents bleed-through on large back prints. For embroidery, the structured construction holds stitching cleanly up to 12,000 stitches without distortion. DTG prints reliably on lighter colorways; expect slightly reduced vibrancy on darks without proper pretreatment. The boxy front panel gives you a generous print area that doesn’t curve away at the edges like slimmer fits.

Specifications

• 380GSM heavyweight cotton/polyester blend
• French terry backing for breathability and comfort
• Relaxed boxy fit with dropped shoulders
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability across washes
• Side-seamed construction for shape retention
• Available in sizes XS–3XL

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the Box Hood?
Screen printing is the strongest choice — the dense face takes ink beautifully and the weight prevents show-through. Embroidery works well on the chest and hood. DTG is viable but performs best on lighter colors.

Is this good for retail-quality branded merch?
Yes. The 5171 is built for resale programs. The weight, construction, and silhouette meet the expectations of customers paying retail prices for branded apparel.

How does the sizing run?
True to size within the boxy fit category. It’s intentionally wider and shorter than traditional hoodies. If your buyers expect a standard fit, size communication matters — this is a streetwear cut, not an athletic cut.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most decorated apparel programs start at 24–50 pieces. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Ready to build a hoodie program with weight behind it? Get a quote and we’ll walk through your decoration options.