Custom Spirit Wear for Schools & Booster Clubs

Spirit wear is the rare thing that does three jobs at once: it fills the stands with your colors, it makes kids feel like they belong, and it quietly funds new equipment, travel, and scholarships. Done well, a booster club spirit store practically runs itself. Done in a panic the week of the first game, it's a stress headache with a size-shortage chaser. Let's do it the first way. Here's how schools and booster clubs across West Georgia put together spirit wear people line up to buy.

What counts as spirit wear?

Anything a fan, player, parent, or teacher can wear to show they're on the team. The winning lineup usually looks like:

• The staple tee — your logo or mascot, one or two colors, priced to move.
• Hoodies & crewnecks — the fall and winter money-makers.
• Embroidered caps & beanies — high perceived value, easy to sell.
• Polos & quarter-zips — for coaches, staff, and the parents who want something dressier.
• Youth sizes — don't forget the little siblings; they sell better than you'd think.

A tight, well-chosen lineup of 4–6 items outsells a sprawling catalog every time. Pick the winners and go deep, not wide.

Screen print or embroidery for spirit wear?

You'll almost always use both — the trick is matching the method to the garment.

Method	Best for	Minimum	Why fans love it
Screen Print	Bulk tees, hoodies, big front/back designs	25 pieces	Bold color, low cost per shirt at volume
Embroidery	Caps, polos, jackets, quarter-zips	12 pieces	Looks premium, sells for more
DTG / DTF	Small runs, full-color or photo mascots	12 pieces	Every color, no extra per-color charge

Trend tip: puff print raised lettering has been huge on hoodies lately — it gives a varsity, dimensional look kids actually want to wear. On any apparel product page, our Add Decoration tool lets you price screen print, embroidery, DTG/DTF, hat, and puff against each other instantly, so you can see which combination hits your target price.

How does a booster club actually run the order?

The smoothest programs keep it simple:

• Pick your lineup and set prices. Add a healthy markup over your per-item cost — that spread is your fundraiser.
• Collect orders and sizes up front. A pre-sale (order first, print exactly what sold) means zero leftover inventory and zero money tied up in unsold shirts.
• Set one hard deadline. Then submit the whole thing as a single bulk order to hit the best pricing.
• Distribute by team, class, or homeroom. Bagging orders by group makes handout day painless.

Want to skip collecting cash and sizes by hand? Ask us — we can help you set up so families order and pay directly, and you just print what sold.

What are the minimums and pricing for bulk spirit wear?

• Screen printing: 25 pieces per design. Per-shirt cost falls sharply as you scale — 100 shirts is dramatically cheaper per unit than 25.
• Embroidery / DTG / DTF: 12 pieces, so a coaches-and-staff run or a small cap order is easy.
• Fund the program with the markup: a tee that costs you a modest amount can comfortably sell for a fan-friendly price, and the difference goes straight to your cause.

When should you order for the season?

Order 2 to 3 weeks before your season opener, homecoming, or big event. Standard turnaround is 7–10 business days after proof approval, and fall is our busiest window, so the earlier your artwork and pre-sale close, the safer you are. Planning a recurring store for the whole year? We keep your art on file, so restocks and new drops are quick and consistent.

Spirit wear FAQs

What's the minimum order for custom spirit wear?
Screen printing starts at 25 pieces per design. Embroidery, DTG, and DTF start at 12 pieces, so smaller runs like coaches' polos or caps are no problem.

How do booster clubs make money on spirit wear?
You set the sale price above your per-item cost, and the markup is your fundraiser. Running a pre-sale means you only print what already sold, so there's no leftover inventory or upfront risk.

Can we sell youth and adult sizes together?
Yes. You can mix youth XS through adult 4XL in one order. Sizes 2XL and up usually carry a small blank upcharge, which we show on your quote.

Can you match our exact school colors?
Yes. For screen printing we mix ink to your Pantone (PMS) colors, and for embroidery we match the closest thread color, then send a proof to approve.

Do you offer puff or specialty prints for hoodies?
We do. Puff print gives a raised, varsity-style look that's very popular on hoodies right now, and it's priced right alongside our other methods.

How far ahead should we order?
Order 2 to 3 weeks before your event or season opener. Standard turnaround is 7 to 10 business days after proof approval, and fall is our busiest stretch, so earlier is safer.