Mental Health Hoodies (UK): Organic Cotton Hoodies That Start a Conversation
A mental health hoodie is a quiet way of saying something that can be hard to say out loud. You wear it, someone reads it, and sometimes that is enough to start a conversation. Sometimes it is just a reminder to yourself.
Shop the range: mental health hoodies, including men's and women's styles, organic cotton and printed to order in the UK.
Our hoodies carry one message: It's Okay To Not Be Okay. This guide covers what makes a good mental health hoodie, the styles we make, and how to choose the right one.
Why people wear mental health clothing
Most people we hear from buy one for one of three reasons:
- As a reminder to themselves. A short phrase on your chest is something you see every time you look in the mirror.
- To show they are someone you can talk to. Wearing the message tells friends, colleagues or teammates that the subject is not off limits with you.
- As a gift. It is a gentle way of telling someone you have noticed they are having a hard time, without making a big speech about it.
What to look for in a mental health hoodie
A message that does not preach
The best slogans are short and kind. "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" does not tell anyone what to do. It just gives permission to feel how you feel.
Fabric you will actually wear
A hoodie that ends up at the back of a drawer does not do much good. Ours are made from organic cotton, which is soft, breathable and gets better with washing.
A print that suits you
Some people want the message to be bold. Others prefer something smaller. That is why we make two styles:
- Left chest print: high on the chest, like our original tees. Subtle, and easy to wear every day.
- Centre print: larger and centred on the chest, for when you want the message to be seen.
Our It's Okay To Not Be Okay hoodies
- Men's black hoodie, left chest print (£45)
- Men's black hoodie, centre print (£45)
- Women's black hoodie, left chest print (£45)
- Men's hoodie in oat, light heather or stone blue, centre print (£45)
- Women's oat hoodie, centre print (£45)
- Children's black hoodie (£24)
Every hoodie is printed to order in the UK by Teemill, using renewable energy, and is designed to be sent back and remade when it wears out.
Men's mental health hoodies
Men are often less likely to talk about how they are feeling. A hoodie will not fix that, but it can make the subject feel a little more normal, in the gym, at football training or at work. The black left chest hoodie is our most understated option if you are buying for someone who would not wear anything loud.
Buying more than one
Lots of people buy for a group: a team, a family or a group of friends. Buy 2 or more items from the range and save 5%, or 4 or more and save 10%. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. You can mix hoodies, tees, mugs and bags on our gift sets page.
If you are not okay right now
Clothing is a small thing. If you are struggling, please talk to someone. In the UK you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time, or text SHOUT to 85258. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
