How online varsity jacket builders such as Varsity Base, Varsity Grid and Varsity Made differ from manufacturers, and what to check before choosing a supplier.
Search for a custom varsity jacket and you will find two kinds of company. Knowing which one fits your order saves time and money.
Online design-your-own shops
Sites such as Varsity Base, Varsity Grid and Varsity Made let you design a jacket in a browser tool and order one or a handful. They suit individuals, gifts and small groups who want a quick, visual ordering process.
Manufacturers
A manufacturer such as USSportWear produces jackets in bulk to your own specification: your fabrics, colors, labels and roster. This suits schools, leagues, cheer programs, team dealers and clothing brands that need consistent jackets and repeat orders.
Reading reviews
Whichever route you take, read reviews for patterns rather than star counts: were colors accurate, was chenille well finished, did jackets arrive on time, and how were problems handled?
Questions to ask any supplier
- Do you manufacture, or do you resell?
- What is the body fabric, and are the sleeves vinyl or genuine leather?
- Can I approve a physical sample before bulk production?
- How is chenille made, and how are letters attached?
- How does the minimum order change with colors and sizes?
- What happens if bulk does not match the sample?
- What are the shipping terms and duties to my country?
Warning signs
- No sample offered
- "Premium leather" with no material named
- Prices far below everyone else's with no explanation
- Product photos that appear on many other websites
Comparing quotes for a team or wholesale order? Start on the varsity jacket manufacturer page.
