Top 10 Blank Jackets For Your Custom Design Projects In 2025

American apparel decorators are a different breed. They can take any blank canvas of apparel and turn it into something wacky, outrageous, thoughtful, or extremely creative. And they all end up inspiring more decorators and dreamers. It’s a fun and artistic ecosystem where people make something more out of simple clothing - an ecosystem with visionaries, trendsetters, and even revolutionaries. 

At Blankwear, we celebrate that spirit and play our part in offering them top-notch blank apparel so they can bring their boldest ideas to life. All they have to do is to work their magic on all the relevant clothing of the season. And there lies the question of which apparel styles are good enough to be customized. 

With the winter season tightening its cold grip, it’s safe to assume that jackets are what everyone needs. And jackets are where the art must be for decorators.

Here is a list of BlankWear’s recommendations (in no particular order) on the best blank jackets for custom design projects in 2025. 

What we and many others call the “Dri Duck Maverick”, this workman jacket is and always has been a bestseller. Made of 100% best quality cotton with a 12 oz. Boulder Cloth canvas, the Maverick is peached and washed for amazing softness. Its distinct feature is its soft acrylic plaid blanket lining. High-stress areas are reinforced with triple-needle stitching, and the durability of the piece is pretty much unrivaled. Comes with adjustable snap cuffs and a tab waistband. Trust us when we say the special per-unit price for the DRI DUCK Maverick in BlankWear will be a pleasant surprise. 

Dri Duck jackets are pretty much on every list of great jackets. The 100% waterproof Challenger Anorak is built with the brand’s Storm Shield technology. If you don’t have a clue about Storm Shield™, it’s DRI DUCK’s innovation to make their offerings more awesome than they are. The tech effectively enhances the durability and comfort of this pullover manifold, even in the wind and rain. But the most intriguing fact is that the jacket is soft and lightweight yet weirdly tough. Did we mention the Triple Threat Fabric Protect finish? This means the jacket resists oil, water, and stains, and still stays fresh. If you want to make custom jackets, make one with this. Your customers will want this soon.

Fair warning. This one goes out of stock fast. It’s very popular because of the superb value for money. Super soft polyester Nano Fleece™ fabric enhanced by an anti-static finish, this jacket packs quite a lot of features like UPF 50+ sun protection, an auto-lock zipper, an anti-pill exterior, and impressive breathability. It has a rugged charm that only elevates with customization. Yet another pick for patch embroidery, the 7347 Explorer from DRI DUCK is a great investment for beginners who are into customizing jackets.

This is what you get when you bond a 100% waterproof polyester shell to a microfleece lining. With a 20,000 mm waterproof coating, the Poly-Tech Soft Shell jacket is one of Independent Trading Company’s most popular offerings. It’s a fine piece of clothing to customize and sell this Winter. The jacket’s 3-panel scuba hood comes with toggles. Aside from the left chest pocket, the jacket also has welt pockets with concealed embroidery access for deeper decorations. The media pocket also comes in handy during winter. 

Premium workwear jacket made of a 100% cotton canvas shell. It’s unique because most custom jackets you come across are generally made of polyester or poly-nylon blends. But the EXP550Z does have a polyester quilted insulation lining and is sustainably manufactured. It is not easy to find blank jackets wholesale with a 3-panel hood. This one has that too, so the hood will stay in place without bothering you. The 23” wide zipper allows access for embroidery, so you know which customization technique you can go for. The Independent Trading Co jacket is suitable for well-lit environments only. If visibility is a problem, you may want to go for a Kishigo jacket instead. Canvas workwear jackets have a lot of demand year-round. Rest easy. 

Excellent price, great make, and a classic appeal. That’s enough definition for this jacket from Weatherproof. It has everything one would expect from a simple, top-quality Weatherproof jacket they can count on. Water resistance. A hood with natural drawcords. Hook and loop closure pockets at the waist. A 100% polyester taffeta lining for enhanced comfort. Everything is in one at a silly awesome price point in BlankWear. Customization-friendly too. 

You did expect a bomber jacket on the list, right? This quilted bomber from Weatherproof has a soft 380T coated Nylon shell, is wind and water-resistant, and can be folded and stowed into a pouch. It’s preferred for its portability and design. The design can be further enhanced with some creative customization. 

Badger is an exceptional but underrated brand in our opinion. They have a handful of awesome styles anyone would love. The Blitz Outer-Core Jacket, particularly, is truly underrated. The fascinating jacket is made of 100% polyester fabric, which makes it super soft to the touch and super comfortable to wear. The distinctive trait of this Badger jacket is the contrasting color on the inside collar, shoulder, and sleeve inserts. It comes with two zipper pockets at the front with a headset opening and the Badger sport shoulder for enhanced movement. Definitely worth checking out for your next customization project. Keep in mind that the Badger jacket isn’t heavy so it works best when layered, during winter. 

A list of jackets is never complete without at least one Puffer Jacket in the top 10. Adidas puffer jackets are almost legendary though they aren’t the brand’s best outerwear offerings. Still, the A570 is something we recommend for customization. It’s made of 100% recycled polyester and looks simple but feels puffy and incredibly comfortable. The quality is clear as day. You might have seen reels of decorators showcasing puffer jackets customized in ways that we never imagined. This one won’t disappoint them as a canvas. 

Polar Fleece is a favorite for many during winter. This one from Burnside Jacket is a bestseller in BlankWear due to the super low pricing and super high quality. A perfect blend of 100% polyester and hydrophobic fleece gives it superior softness. The convertible collar makes it even cozier. Customizing a polar fleece needs expertise. Our recommendation would be dye sublimation. Embroidery and patches work too. Patched polar fleece clothing got a lot of attention last year. 

So, there you have it – ten blank jacket styles to start getting creative, and hopefully viral, in 2025. 

BlankWear's got your back with bulk discounts that apply from 12+ pieces onwards. Plus, orders over $149 ship free - that's like getting a jacket on the house. Most styles are stocked in sizes XS through 4XL, so you can serve every customer who walks through your door with your custom marvels. 

The right blank jacket is the foundation for a truly amazing custom piece. Choose wisely, have fun, and let your creativity shine. And be sure to share your finished creations with us – we love to see what our customers are doing.