By The wholesale apparel landscape in the United States is ripe. There’s a lot of competition. New apparel manufacturers keep popping up, and most of the existing ones continue to thrive by introducing innovative styles for niche target sectors. Amidst such a landscape, hoodies have their competitive domain where dozens of manufacturers compete to gain momentum.
One of those brands is Port & Company. It’s been a few decades since the brand came into being. Port & Company hoodies, in this time, managed to carve out a reputation that’s tough to beat. The brand mastered the delicate balance few brands achieve – offering budget-friendly options without cutting corners on quality.
While fancy brands charge premium prices for basic hoodies, Port and Company delivers comparable quality at relatively low wholesale prices.
Let’s dive into why Port & Company hoodies continue to sell well and grow in demand. It doesn’t all have to do with the pricing.
But…
…the Price Is Right
To know how competitive the pricing really is for every style of hoodie from Port & Company, you need to compare with how premium brands like Champion or Nike price their hoodies. The gap here is striking.
You’ll typically pay 30-50% less for a Port and Company hoodie with surprisingly similar construction quality (durability is another story). The big difference is felt when ordering in bulk.
For example:
Port and Company PC78H Core Fleece Hoodie: $10-20 wholesale
Similar basic Champion hoodie: $25-35 wholesale
Comparable Nike fleece: $35-45 wholesale
But cheap doesn’t always mean good value. Port & Company banks on their technology to blend low cost and commendable performance – attributing to the comfort, fit, and applicability.
Before we delve into the comfort factor, there is one attribute that should be counted first.
Color Variety
Color variety might seem like a small detail until you’re trying to match specific branding requirements or create visual distinctions when outfitting a group of people. Apparel decorators consider the latter a lot when sourcing hoodies wholesale. Port and Company offers an impressive color spectrum for their hoodie styles that rivals or exceeds many higher-priced competitors.
Most budget brands stick to basic black, navy, and gray. If you seek a specific shade of green for an environmental nonprofit, a Port & Company hoodie likely comes in that color or at least something close to it. This color abundance gives small businesses and organizations the same visual impact as bigger players without the hefty price tag attached.
Durability
A great hoodie holds up after many months of use, retaining its color and fit. Port & Company isn’t particularly known for durable hoodies. Still, the actual durability of their bestselling hoodie styles is noteworthy. Their most popular styles got popular in the first place because of how well they hold up after a considerable period of use.
It could be evident when you examine the stitching on a Port and Company hoodie next to pricier alternatives. You may notice double-needle stitching on some styles in high-stress areas. You may notice pockets that are quite resistant to tearing for a cheap hoodie. You will certainly notice how the color stays fresh considerably longer than basic yet costlier alternatives from a few leading brands.
Selection
Finding the perfect hoodie weight could be challenging when you are planning to buy a large volume. You don’t want to buy a lot to then realize that they are too thin or don’t offer the warmth you expected. You don’t want them too heavy when it’s uncomfortably hot indoors. Port & Company offers a few styles suiting such preferences. They don’t specialize in heavyweight hoodies, however.
Instead, they are known for their fleece hoodie lineup. These hoodies are designed to provide warmth without bulkiness. This weight range makes them light enough for layering and heavy enough for standalone warmth on cool days.
Higher-priced brands often push extremes – super lightweight performance hoodies or ultra-heavy premium fleece. Port and Company stays somewhat in the middle-ground, serving more practical everyday needs. Once again, this appeals to budding decorators and resellers.
Customizability
Speaking of decoration, Port & Company hoodies score there as well. With the color variety and fabric smoothness, you would expect these hoodies to take designs well. They do. The more popular styles are meant for screen-printing and heat transfers. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that one major reason behind Port & Company’s success with hoodies is decorators seeing the value in them.
They are default canvases for most print-on-demand services. The 50/50 cotton/poly blend common in many Port and Company styles creates a great canvas for good quality prints that resist cracking and fading. The fabric just works that way somehow.
When you consider the fact that there are premium athletic brands that use performance fabrics that actively resist ink adhesion, Port & Company is a safer bet for custom apparel providers.
Unlike heavily branded competitors, Port and Company hoodies are available only as blanks. No competing logos if you plan to use them for branding. These hoodies are clean slates that give businesses complete visual ownership of the final product. You won’t be able to find a Nike or Adidas hoodie without the brands’ logos prominently displayed. Though the quality may not be as high as the offerings from established brands like Nike, Port & Company isn’t too far behind either.
Why Resellers Love Port and Company Hoodies
American bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Port and Company hoodies come in size ranges that typically span from XS to 4XL in many styles. Some competitor brands cut off at XL or 2XL, forcing larger consumers to wear different styles or brands.
Also, the repeat business Port and Company enjoys isn’t accidental. These hoodies deliver practical comfort at a reasonable cost. School groups, small businesses, sports teams, and corporate offices all find something to love as they don’t have to pay double for marginally better quality.
Port and Company hoodies are where price and performance intersect rather perfectly. And they don’t have a lot of competition offering such levels of quality at such price points currently. For wholesale buyers juggling tight budgets and quality expectations, these hoodies can satisfy both economically and practically. Now you know why they stay steady in a fiercely competitive market.