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How to Order Custom Varsity Jackets for a School, Team or Brand in Small Quantities
Custom varsity jackets can be manufactured from 10 pieces per style with wool bodies, leather or PU sleeves, chenille patches and embroidered names for roughly $45–$95 per jacket. Sampling takes 10–14 days and bulk 3–5 weeks. This guide covers materials, embellishments, sizing, pricing and how to run a school or team order.
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Custom varsity jackets can be manufactured from 10 pieces per style with wool bodies, leather or PU sleeves, chenille patches and embroidered names for roughly $45–$95 per jacket. Sampling takes 10–14 days and bulk 3–5 weeks. This guide covers materials, embellishments, sizing, pricing and how to run a school or team order.
The short answer: custom varsity jackets can be made to order from 10 pieces per style, with melton wool bodies, genuine leather or PU sleeves, quilted linings, chenille patches and embroidered names, for roughly $45–$95 per jacket depending on materials and embellishment. Expect a sample in 10–14 days and bulk production in 3–5 weeks — plan 6–8 weeks for a first order. SeamFoundry manufactures varsity jackets at exactly these minimums.
What is a varsity jacket made of?
| Component | Options |
|---|---|
| Body | Melton wool (classic), wool blend, polyester satin, cotton twill, full leather |
| Sleeves | Genuine cowhide or lambskin leather, PU leather, wool (same as body), satin |
| Lining | Quilted polyester, satin, printed lining with your artwork |
| Ribbing | Striped or solid knit collar, cuffs and hem in your colours |
| Closure | Metal snaps (standard), zip, custom-branded snaps |
| Pockets | Welt slash pockets, inside pocket |
Classic spec is wool body with leather sleeves; budget spec swaps PU sleeves; streetwear spec often goes all-satin or all-leather.
What embellishments can I add?
- Chenille patches — letters, numbers, crests and mascots, made in-house
- Embroidery — names, years, positions, sponsor logos on chest, sleeve and back
- Appliqué and leather patches
- Printed or embroidered linings
- Custom snaps, zip pulls and woven labels
Each embellishment is priced individually in the quote, so a school can offer a base jacket with optional name and number add-ons.
What is the minimum order?
10 jackets per style, mixed sizes from junior through 5XL. Schools and clubs commonly order 15–50 per year; brands 10–30 per drop.
How much do custom varsity jackets cost?
| Spec | 10–25 pieces | 50+ pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Wool body, PU sleeves, 1–2 patches | $45–$60 | $38–$50 |
| Wool body, genuine leather sleeves, 3–4 patches, embroidered name | $65–$85 | $55–$72 |
| Full leather or premium satin, printed lining, multiple chenille patches, custom hardware | $80–$95+ | $68–$85 |
Indicative FOB prices; shipping and duties additional.
How does a school or team order work?
- Design — send your crest, colours and the patches you want; our designers produce a mockup (free).
- Size run — collect sizes from students or players with our size chart; junior blocks available.
- Sample — one jacket in 10–14 days, shipped for approval.
- Bulk — 3–5 weeks, each jacket individually inspected.
- Delivery — express courier, 3–7 days, with jackets bagged and labelled by name if you like.
Schools often run the order once a year for leavers or team awards; because patterns and patches stay on file, the next year's batch matches exactly.
How long does it take?
6–8 weeks door-to-door for a first order (sample plus bulk plus shipping); 4–5 weeks for reorders. Order in September for December delivery, or in February for a spring presentation.
Ready to order?
Send your crest and target quantity via the quote form, or read the sports teams and clubs guide for matching tracksuits and kit.
