The Complete North Face Corporate Apparel Guide: Custom Jackets, Logo Options & Bulk Ordering
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Few brands carry the same instant recognition as The North Face, and that recognition is exactly why so many companies reach for it when they're putting together a corporate wardrobe. A North Face jacket with your logo on it doesn't read as a promotional giveaway. It reads as gear someone actually wanted, which happens to have your company's name on the sleeve.

At Threadfellows, North Face corporate apparel is one of our most requested categories, spanning soft shells, insulated jackets, rain shells, fleece, vests, and a handful of accessories. Below is what to know about the jacket options, how logo placement actually works on this brand, and what bulk ordering looks like from start to finish.

Why The North Face for Corporate Apparel

Performance-Driven Professional Wear

North Face apparel is built around real outdoor performance, and that engineering carries over even when the closest thing to a trailhead is the office parking lot. Fabrics like WindWall block wind at under 10 CFM, non-PFC DWR finishes shed light rain without a separate treatment, and FlashDry-XD moisture management keeps people comfortable through a long day of meetings, travel, or standing at a trade show booth. This isn't apparel dressed up to look technical. It's technical apparel that happens to look sharp in a boardroom too.

Brand Recognition and Quality Perception

There's a reason North Face company logo jackets show up so often in corporate gifting programs: the brand does a lot of the heavy lifting on perceived value before your logo ever enters the picture. Handing someone a North Face jacket signals that your company invested in something real, not the cheapest fleece a vendor could find. That perception matters whether you're outfitting a sales team walking into a client's office or handing out a welcome gift to a new hire.

Versatility Across Seasons and Settings

North Face's range covers essentially every season and setting a corporate calendar can throw at a team: soft shells for shoulder-season commuting, insulated jackets for genuine cold, rain shells for wet climates, and fleece for layering indoors or out. Outdoor-facing companies, tech teams that travel to trade shows, hospitality staff working outside, and retail teams standing near open doors all season have their own reasons to reach for this brand, and North Face's product range covers most of them without needing to mix in a second supplier.

North Face Corporate Jacket Options

Soft Shell Jackets for Year-Round Wear

Soft shells sit in that sweet spot between a jacket and a light layer, and they tend to be the most-ordered category for teams that need something professional enough for client meetings but functional enough for the parking lot in January. The Men's Apex Barrier Soft Shell Jacket is a good example: a WindWall 96/4 recycled polyester and elastane shell (100 percent recycled polyester in heather colorways) with a non-PFC DWR finish, 100 percent windproof construction, and a brushed fleece interior that layers cleanly over a dress shirt. The Mountain Horizon Jacket is similarly built from a 92/8 recycled polyester and elastane blend with FlashDry-XD moisture management and a non-PFC DWR finish that sheds light rain, with a tailored fit and stand collar that reads a little more polished for client-facing roles.

Insulated Jackets for Cold Weather Teams

For genuinely cold conditions, the Men's Chest Logo Everyday Insulated Jacket pairs a 100 percent recycled polyester taffeta shell and lining with 150g Heatseeker synthetic insulation and a non-PFC DWR finish, plus WindWall construction to block wind on top of the insulation. It's a puffer-style jacket that a lot of recipients recognize on sight, which is part of why it performs well as a higher-end client or leadership gift.

Rain Jackets and Weather Protection

For teams working in wetter climates, or any company that wants one jacket to double as travel gear, the Men's DryVent Rain Jacket is fully waterproof, breathable, and 100 percent windproof, built from seam-sealed nylon ripstop with pit-zip venting and a hood that adjusts for a tailored fit. It packs into its own hand pocket, which makes it an easy add to a travel or onboarding kit rather than just an office coat.

Fleece and Layering Pieces

Fleece remains one of the most popular categories across the board, largely because it's comfortable, affordable relative to outerwear, and takes embroidery beautifully. The Men's Sweater Fleece Jacket is a 100 percent polyester sweater-knit fleece at a heavyweight 300 g/m², with a brushed interior and a reverse-coil zipper for a clean silhouette, and the Men's Skyline Full-Zip Fleece Jacket rounds out the fleece collection as another strong, budget-friendly option for teams that want warmth without the price tag of a technical shell.

Customization and Company Logo Application

Embroidered Logo Jackets

Embroidery is the default and recommended decoration method across nearly every North Face style we carry, and the product data backs that up consistently. Whether it's the tight WindWall exterior on a soft shell or the taffeta shell on an insulated jacket, embroidery holds its shape and reads cleanly in a way that printed logos generally don't on technical fabric. Threadfellows includes embroidery setup and the first application at no extra charge on most orders, applying up to 10,000 stitches before any additional fee kicks in.

Logo Placement Options (Left Chest, Back, Sleeves)

Here's the part that trips people up if they haven't ordered branded North Face gear before: The North Face's own logo usually already occupies the left chest, and on some styles it also appears on the right back shoulder. That means your company logo needs a different home. Depending on the exact style, common placement options include:

  • Right side chest, which is the most popular substitute for the standard left-chest spot

  • Left or right bicep

  • Left or right cuff

  • Small upper back center or upper back left and right

  • The hemline, on select jacket styles

On the Ridgewall Soft Shell Vest, for example, left side chest is actually open and is the strongest placement option, since the vest doesn't carry a competing logo in that spot the way many of the jackets do. Placement varies enough by style that it's worth confirming with your Threadfellows rep before finalizing artwork.

Thread Colors and Design Guidelines

We color-match your logo using a library of more than 400 Madeira thread colors, so your embroidered logo reflects your actual brand palette rather than the closest generic thread on hand. For most logos, a width of around 3 to 4 inches works well for chest, bicep, or cuff placement, and simpler logos with fewer thread color changes tend to translate most cleanly onto technical fabrics like WindWall or taffeta shells. If your logo is especially detailed or exceeds 10,000 stitches, we'll flag that during the proofing stage so there are no surprises before production.

Co-Branding Considerations

Unlike some outdoor brands, The North Face doesn't require a separate approval process before your company logo goes onto its apparel, but the placement guidance above still applies since the brand's own logo already claims prime real estate on most jackets. The practical upshot is that your design team should plan for a secondary placement from the start, rather than assuming a standard left-chest logo will work the way it might on an unbranded blank. Our team flags the right placement for your specific style during the quote process so your artwork gets sized correctly the first time.

Corporate Sales Program and Ordering

Bulk Order Pricing

Embroidery setup and the first logo application are included at no extra cost on most North Face styles, and orders over $5,000 ship free. Volume discounts generally begin once an order crosses $2,500, so a full department or store-wide rollout will typically see better per-unit pricing than a small one-off order.

Minimum Quantities and Lead Times

Threadfellows keeps a low $250 order minimum across most products, so a single department or a small leadership team can place an order without needing to hit a large corporate minimum. Once your logo proof is approved, standard production typically ships in 10 to 15 business days, with proofs generally turned around within 3 to 5 business days of your order going in. If you're working against a tight deadline, ask about our Swift Ship program, which covers a select assortment of products with a 3-business-day lead time after approval at no additional cost.

Size Range and Fit Options

Most North Face styles we carry run a standard S through 3XL size range, with a modest price increase at the largest sizes rather than a separate surcharge structure. On the Apex Barrier Soft Shell, for instance, 2XL adds about $2 over the base price and 3XL adds about $5. The same pattern holds across the DryVent Rain Jacket and the Chest Logo Insulated Jacket, so extended sizing is available without a steep cost jump for teams with a wide range of body types.

Popular North Face Products for Corporate Teams

Best-Selling Jacket Styles

Vests and Layering Options

The Men's Ridgewall Soft Shell Vest is a strong pick for field sales or event teams who need warmth without sacrificing arm movement. It blocks wind under 10 CFM, sheds light rain thanks to its DWR finish, and offers left side chest as an open, strong embroidery placement since it isn't competing with a second logo in that spot.

Accessories and Add-Ons

Rounding out a North Face order with headwear or bags is an easy way to extend a logo program beyond outerwear. The Ultimate Trucker Cap and Mountain Beanie both take embroidery well and pair naturally with a jacket order, while the Groundwork Backpack works well for new-hire kits or conference giveaways. Browse the full North Face collection to see the complete range side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The North Face have restrictions on adding a company logo? There isn't a formal approval process the way some outdoor brands require, but there is a practical consideration: The North Face's own logo typically sits on the left chest and sometimes the right back shoulder, so your company logo needs a different placement, usually the right chest, a bicep, a cuff, or the upper back. Our team confirms the right spot for your specific style before production.

What sizes does North Face corporate apparel come in? Most styles run a standard S through 3XL, with a small price increase at the largest sizes rather than a separate surcharge. Fit tends to run true to size across the jacket and fleece lines, though soft shells and insulated jackets are generally cut for a slightly more tailored fit than casual outerwear.

How should I care for embroidered North Face apparel? The same basic rules apply here as any embroidered garment: wash inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, use a mild detergent, and air dry or tumble dry on low heat when possible. Avoid ironing directly on the embroidery. For the full breakdown, see our guide on how to care for embroidered clothing.

Can I mix North Face with other brands in one order? Yes. It's common for companies to pair North Face outerwear with polos or headwear from another brand in the same order, and Threadfellows will coordinate proofing and production across all of it together.

Ready to get your team into North Face gear? Explore the full North Face corporate collection or request a large order quote to get pricing and lead times for your specific group size.
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