Back-to-School: Custom Gear for Schools & Booster Clubs

Back-to-School: Custom Gear for Schools & Booster Clubs

Back-to-school season hits fast—and every year it comes with the same rush of spirit wear orders, team gear, and fundraising needs. Whether you’re stocking a school store, gearing up athletes, or helping a booster club create merch people actually want to buy, the right custom items can make all the difference.

Here’s our go-to list of top products schools and booster clubs should consider for the new year!

1. Custom Apparel (The Crowd Favorite)

Let’s be real - spirit wear is still the MVP. It brings in fundraising revenue, builds community pride, and keeps your students, staff, and parents looking sharp.

Recommended items:

  • Hoodies & Crewnecks
  • Performance tees (great for PE, activities, staff shirts)
  • Class tees (custom designs for grades, clubs, or events)
  • Jackets & quarter-zips from top brands
  • Game-day apparel for teams and supporters

2. Team Gear & Uniform Add-Ons

Boost team pride and keep everyone looking consistent.

Recommended items:

  • Warm-up jackets and pants
  • Player backpacks and duffels
  • Varsity-style hoodies
  • Embroidered caps and beanies
  • Practice jerseys

3. Fundraiser Best-Sellers

If you want high participation (and high profit), stick to items people will actually use.

Top picks:

  • Water bottles & tumblers (Frost Buddy, LARQ, etc.)
  • Stadium cushions
  • Car decals
  • Trucker hats & beanies
  • Blankets (perfect for chilly football games)

4. Custom Backpacks & Bags

Practical, popular, and great for teams, clubs, and incoming students.

Options include:

  • Drawstring bags for events & giveaways
  • Premium backpacks for athletes or staff
  • Tote bags

5. School Store Essentials

If your school has a store (or is thinking about starting one), these are the staples that move:

  • T-shirts in multiple colors
  • Crewnecks & hoodies
  • Hats
  • Stickers, magnets, and keychains
  • Lanyards with school branding

6. Teacher & Staff Favorites

You can never go wrong with quality custom items that make staff feel appreciated.

Best choices:

  • Embroidered polos
  • Cardigans or ¼ zips
  • Tote bags
  • Insulated tumblers or mugs
  • ID lanyards

7. Spirit Accessories

These can round out any merch table—and they’re perfect for pep rallies, homecoming, and first-week events.

Popular items:

  • Foam fingers
  • Pom poms
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Bracelets
  • Rally towels

Need Help Creating Your Back-to-School Collection?

Whether you’re running a booster club, managing a school store, or organizing team merch, we make it simple. From design support to online store setup to in-house printing and embroidery - your back-to-school gear is 100% handled.

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