Custom School Hoodies: Stylish Way to Boost School Spirit & Community
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Custom School Hoodies: A Stylish Way to Boost School Spirit and Community

⏱ 2 Min Read - Coastal Reign Team - November 14, 2024

Custom apparel, such as school hoodies, is more than just comfortable apparel. They are a powerful tool for fostering school spirit, building a sense of community, and enhancing students’ sense of belonging. For students, staff, and even parents, a well-designed hoodie can create lasting memories while helping them proudly represent their school. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many benefits of school hoodies and provide a step-by-step guide to designing and ordering custom hoodies with Coastal Reign.


Why School Hoodies Are a Great Choice for Your School

Build School Spirit: School hoodies are a fantastic way to enhance school spirit and promote school merchandise, offering a visible and unifying symbol that students, faculty, and alumni can wear with pride. Whether it’s for a sports team, a graduating class, or a specific club, hoodies can create a shared identity and reinforce positive connections among students.


Encourage School Unity: When students wear school hoodies, they feel part of something bigger than themselves, fostering team spirit. Hoodies can help bridge gaps between different grades, clubs, and groups, encouraging a stronger sense of unity and pride across the school.


Fundraising Opportunities: Custom school hoodies are also an excellent way to raise funds for school events, activities, and other school initiatives. Schools can sell hoodies to students, staff, and parents, with profits going towards sports teams, arts programs, or even a special school trip. With Coastal Reign’s high-quality printing and affordable options, schools can achieve impressive results without breaking the budget.


Long-Lasting Keepsakes: A school hoodie is more than just clothing; it’s a lasting keepsake. Years later, alumni often cherish their school hoodies, wearing them as a reminder of their school experiences. A well-designed, high-quality hoodie from Coastal Reign can stand the test of time and serve as a treasured memento.

An image of the UBC Pilates club wearing custom hoodies printed by us.

How to Start Designing and Ordering School Hoodies with Coastal Reign

Creating the perfect school hoodie with Coastal Reign is easy and straightforward with custom design options. For those needing larger quantities, we also accommodate bulk orders. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:


Step 1: Choose the Right Hoodie Style

Coastal Reign offers a range of personalized hoodies to suit various preferences and budgets. Choose from pullover, zip-up, and heavyweight hoodies, available in multiple colors and sizes. Consider the season and the activities the hoodies will be worn for—thicker, more insulated hoodies are ideal for winter sports teams, while lighter hoodies work well for year-round wear. We have a wide range of hoodies to choose from that vary in styles, price and colors. You can easily find a hoodie that suits your wants and needs as well as your budget.


Step 2: Decide on Your Design

Your school’s hoodie design should reflect its unique spirit and values. Think about incorporating your school’s logo, mascot, or motto, along with any special school colors or patterns that represent your school. Coastal Reign provides free design services to help you create the perfect look, so even if you’re not a design expert, you’ll have access to professional help at no additional cost.


One of the most beloved design options for school hoodies, especially for graduating classes, is the inclusion of signatures on the back. This style has become a classic choice, allowing each graduating student to leave their mark on a keepsake that will forever remind them of their school years. By incorporating the signatures of the entire graduating class, these hoodies capture the shared experience and memories of each student, turning the hoodie into a piece of school history.


At Coastal Reign, we make it easy to create these cherished designs. Simply collect the signatures, scan them, and upload the file when you’re designing your custom hoodie. Our team can help adjust and arrange the signatures to ensure a clean and professional layout. Signature hoodies are a perfect choice for grad classes and leave students with a timeless keepsake that truly represents their journey together.


Step 3: Upload Your Design or Work with Coastal Reign’s Design Team

Once you have a concept in mind, upload your design to our online designer. If you need help refining or creating a design from scratch, Coastal Reign’s team offers a design consultation to assist. With their support, you can ensure your hoodie design meets all requirements and looks great.


Step 4: Place Your Order

When your design is finalized, choose the quantity, sizes, and any other specifications for order customization, and then place your order. Once you place your order you will receive a mockup from our customer service team in 1-2 business days. You can then approve the mockup or ask for revisions, once your mockup is approved production will start. Coastal Reign offers free shipping across Canada and guarantees quality, so you can rest assured your hoodies will arrive on time and to your standards.


Step 5: Receive and Distribute Your School Hoodies

Once your order arrives, distribute the hoodies to students, faculty, and other members of your school community. Plan a school event or assembly to showcase the new hoodies and boost school pride, or encourage students to wear them for school spirit days. Watch as these hoodies bring your school community closer and build enthusiasm and pride in your school.


Why Choose Coastal Reign for Your School Hoodies?

Coastal Reign is a trusted Canadian company known for delivering high-quality custom apparel. With free design services, free shipping, and a commitment to quality, we make it easy for schools to create apparel that looks great and feels even better. Plus, our dedicated team is available to guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish and high customer satisfaction.


Get Started on Your School Hoodies Today!

If your school is ready to benefit from the power of custom hoodies, Coastal Reign makes it an easy process. Reach out to our team or visit our website to start designing your school hoodies today.