Custom Varsity Jackets for Leagues, Clubs and Colleges: Chenille, Sleeves, Linings and Prices Explained

Quick answer

A varsity jacket program for a league, club or college comes down to five choices: body fabric, sleeve material, lining, chenille and embroidery, and how names and years are added per jacket. Gallian Sports makes custom varsity jackets from $85.99 with a melton wool-blend body, leather-look or genuine-leather sleeves, quilted lining, chenille chest letter and back patch and embroidered names included, with a 10-piece minimum per design, a free 24-hour mockup and delivery to the USA and Canada about 3–4 weeks after approval. Puffer jackets start at $70.99 and gilets at $50.99 for programs that want a lighter option.

Royal blue and white Royal Flight custom varsity jacket with chenille letter, front view
Royal blue and white Royal Flight custom varsity jacket with chenille letter, front view

Varsity jacket and team outerwear prices

Product (USD per piece)10–2425–4950–99100+
Custom Varsity Jackets$85.99
≈ CA$121.25
$79.11
≈ CA$111.55
$73.09
≈ CA$103.06
$67.07
≈ CA$94.57
Custom Team Puffer Jackets$70.99
≈ CA$100.10
$65.31
≈ CA$92.09
$60.34
≈ CA$85.08
$55.37
≈ CA$78.07
Custom Team Gilets (Vests)$50.99
≈ CA$71.90
$46.91
≈ CA$66.14
$43.34
≈ CA$61.11
$39.77
≈ CA$56.08
Custom Team Hoodies$28.99
≈ CA$40.88
$26.67
≈ CA$37.60
$24.64
≈ CA$34.74
$22.61
≈ CA$31.88

CAD figures use 1 USD ≈ 1.41 CAD and are indicative. Names, numbers and logos are included; free mockup within 24 hours. Full price list.

What is included in a Gallian varsity jacket at $85.99?

  • Body: 24 oz melton wool-blend in your school or club colour, or a sublimated polyester body for full-colour designs.
  • Sleeves: PU leather-look standard; genuine cowhide sleeves available on quotation.
  • Trim: striped knit collar, cuffs and waistband in two or three colours, snap front, two welt pockets.
  • Lining: quilted satin with an inside pocket.
  • Decoration: chenille chest letter, chenille or embroidered back patch, embroidered name on the chest and year on the sleeve, all included.

Competitor varsity jackets with the same spec are commonly listed at $120 to $180 before patches; the varsity jacket prices guide shows the comparison in detail.

How do leagues and clubs use varsity jackets?

Leagues order them as championship or all-star jackets with the season and division embroidered on the sleeve; clubs use them as the senior-team jacket that younger players aspire to; colleges and high schools run them as the letterman jacket, with chenille letters awarded per sport and pins added over the years. In all three cases the design is set once and individual jackets differ only in name, number, year and size, which is exactly what sublimation and embroidery handle well at no extra cost.

Sizing and fit for mixed groups

Varsity jackets run from youth M to adult 4XL, with women's cuts available. Because jackets are worn over hoodies, Gallian's chart recommends one size up from the T-shirt size for a classic fit. For a college or league order, collecting chest measurements on the team order form avoids the most common exchange request. A fit sample can be supplied for programs above 50 pieces.

Chenille, embroidery and patches: what to decide at the mockup

Choose the chest letter height (typically 6 or 8 inches), the back design (full chenille mascot, embroidered crest or sublimated graphic), sleeve embroidery (year, position, captain's C) and whether names go on the chest or the back yoke. Chenille patches are sewn, not glued, so they survive dry cleaning. All of this appears on the free mockup so the committee signs off on one image.

Lighter alternatives: puffers, gilets and hoodies

Clubs in warmer regions or with tighter budgets often pair a varsity jacket for the senior team with team puffer jackets from $70.99 or gilets from $50.99 for the rest of the program, all in the same colours and crest. Hoodies from $28.99 complete the set for the youngest teams. Everything is on the varsity jackets page.

Timing and how to order

Varsity jackets take about 3–4 weeks after approval. For fall awards, approve by August; for graduation and spring banquets, by March. The steps are the same as any Gallian order: free mockup within 24 hours, template approval, names and sizes per jacket, one itemized quote with the volume tier, then production and delivery.

Royal blue and white Royal Flight custom varsity jacket with chenille letter, front view
Royal blue and white Royal Flight custom varsity jacket with chenille letter, front view
Maroon and cream Bordeaux custom varsity jacket with leather sleeves
Maroon and cream Bordeaux custom varsity jacket with leather sleeves
Black and cream Onyx custom varsity jacket for a college club
Black and cream Onyx custom varsity jacket for a college club

Varsity jackets in your state or province

Each regional guide covers local season timing, example team orders and the sports teams there order most.

United States

Canada

En français pour le Québec : Blousons varsity personnalisés pour ligues, clubs et collèges : chenille, manches, doublures et prix expliqués.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom varsity jacket cost?
$85.99 at 10–24 pieces, $79.11 at 25–49, $73.09 at 50–99 and $67.07 at 100+, with chenille letter, back patch and embroidered name included.
Are genuine leather sleeves available?
Yes. PU leather-look sleeves are standard; genuine cowhide sleeves are quoted per order.
Can every jacket have a different name and year?
Yes. Names, numbers and years are embroidered per jacket at no extra cost from the roster you upload.
What is the minimum order for varsity jackets?
10 pieces per design, with youth and adult sizes mixed.
Do you ship varsity jackets to Canada?
Yes. Gallian ships to every province; duties and taxes appear on the quote before you confirm.

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