Green patch crewneck sweatshirt with Howdy, tennis rackets, denim star, orange slice and clover embroidered patches

Custom Christmas Sweatshirts: Matching Crewnecks for Family, Friends and Holiday Photos

A custom sweatshirt is the gift that gets worn on Christmas morning and every cold day after. Unlike a novelty ugly sweater, a patched crewneck is something people wear all winter. Here is how to design custom Christmas sweatshirts for the whole crew.

Matching family sweatshirts

Pick one crewneck color for everyone, then give each person their own initial. Add a shared patch, like your hometown or the place you vacation every summer, so the set feels connected. It makes the holiday card photo, and nobody looks like they are wearing a costume.

Friend group crewnecks

Planning a Friendsmas or a ski trip? Matching sweatshirts with each friend's initials and a patch for your group's inside joke are a gift everyone opens at the same time.

Sweatshirts for couples

Two crewnecks with each other's initials, or patches from your first trip together. Sweet without being over the top.

Patch ideas for holiday sweatshirts

  • Classic and preppy: monogram, tennis rackets, four leaf clover
  • Coastal: whale, seashell, Nantucket, Cape Cod, lobster
  • Hometown: New York, NYC, Westchester, Bedford, LA
  • Fun and playful: Howdy, smiley, cherries, pink bow, four aces
  • Americana: American flag, denim star

Which color to choose

  • Cream is soft and photographs beautifully.
  • Heather Grey goes with everything and hides wear.
  • Hunter Green is classic, great for flag and coastal patches.
  • Black makes bright patches pop.

Sizing tips for gifts

Our crewnecks have a relaxed fit. If you are unsure, go with their usual size for a classic fit or size up for an oversized look.

How to order

  1. Choose a color and size.
  2. Pick 5 patches, included in the price. Add up to 3 letter patches for initials.
  3. Extra patches are $12 each.
  4. We hand-apply every patch and ship in 7 to 10 business days.

Want more inspiration? Read how to design a custom sweatshirt and our patch placement guide.

Order matching sets early, at least 3 weeks before you need them. Free shipping over $75.

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