Irish Shield Design, Firefighter Hoodie

Irish Shield Design — Custom Firefighter Hoodie

The Irish Shield Firefighter Hoodie is the kind of piece that earns a second look. The Irish flag shield graphic on the front is a departure from the clover-and-cross designs that dominate this category — a bolder, more structured treatment that puts the flag front and center in a shape that means something. Flip it around and your department name is custom-lettered across the back, making this a fully personalized hoodie that carries both your heritage and your house.

On the Gildan G185 at $29.95, with 8 oz. heavyweight fleece, 50% USA cotton, and no minimum order required — this is the Irish Shield collection's anchor piece.

Why Firefighters Choose Fire Department Clothing:

✅ Fully Custom — Your department name lettered across the back, exactly as you want it

✅ No Minimum Order — One hoodie or a full station order, no restrictions

✅ Lowest Prices Online — Starting at just $29.95 with professional printing included

✅ Rush Service Available — Need it before the parade? We'll get it there on time

✅ Free Artwork Assistance — Our in-house designers help you nail the look at no charge

The Design

The Irish Shield design sets itself apart from every other piece in the Irish collection. The front features a full-color Irish flag shield graphic — a clean, commanding image that draws on the flag's green, white, and orange without relying on the standard shamrock or Maltese cross layouts. The back carries your department name in custom lettering, giving the hoodie a front-to-back identity that's as much about your house as it is your heritage. With 45+ color options, it looks sharp on everything from Irish Green to Navy to Charcoal.

Built Heavy. Built to Last.

The Irish Shield Hoodie is made on the Gildan G185 — the same proven blank used across the entire Irish collection's hoodie lineup — with specs that earn it the anchor spot:

• 8 oz. heavyweight fleece — genuine cold-weather warmth for parade days and cold-shift mornings
• 50% USA cotton, 50% polyester — sustainably and fairly grown American cotton
• Heather Sport colors: 60% polyester / 40% cotton
• DTF-printed design — vivid, full-color results that stay crack-free wash after wash

The Standout Piece of the Irish Shield Collection

The Irish Shield collection gives Irish-American fire companies a visually distinct alternative to the standard Irish firefighter apparel lineup. The hoodie is the premium piece in the set, pairing naturally with the matching Irish Shield Long Sleeve T-Shirt for a complete crew look. Group orders qualify for automatic firehouse discounts, and rush service is available for departments working against a parade deadline.

Order with Confidence

Fire Department Clothing has been serving fire departments across the country for decades, right out of West Hempstead, NY. We know the job, we know the culture, and we stand behind every order we ship.

Questions or need help with your design? Call (888) 852-5588 or request free artwork assistance — we won't print a thing until you love it.