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The leaves are starting to turn, the mornings are getting crisp, and football season is in full swing. Fall is officially here — and if you haven't thought about your winter apparel order yet, now is exactly the right time to start.

At Varsitee Screenprinting, we see it every year: teams, organizations, and businesses wait until the cold weather hits to place their orders, and then they're scrambling. Don't be that team. Here's why ordering your custom winter gear in the fall is the smartest move you can make.

Beat the Holiday Rush

The window between October and December is the busiest time of year for custom apparel. Everyone wants gear for holiday events, end-of-season banquets, winter tournaments, and year-end gifts — all at the same time.

When you order in September or early October, you're ahead of the wave. Turnaround times are faster, you have more flexibility on design revisions, and you're not paying rush fees to get your order out the door in time.

Order early, and your gear shows up when you need it — not the week after.

Cold Weather Apparel Takes More Planning

A screen printed t-shirt is straightforward. A custom fleece hoodie, a full-zip jacket, or an embroidered quarter-zip? Those take a little more lead time — especially when you're ordering for a full team or organization.

Here's what you need to think through:

Sizing runs — Winter layers often need to be ordered a size up. You'll want time to collect sizes from your whole group without rushing.
Decoration method — Embroidery works beautifully on fleece and structured jackets. Screen printing is great for hoodies and sweatshirts. We'll help you pick the right method for the garment.
Color and style selection — Full-zip, half-zip, pullover, coach's jacket, softshell — there are more options in cold-weather apparel, and you want time to make the right call.

Starting in fall gives you the breathing room to get all of this right.

What We Can Do for Your Team This Winter

Whether you're outfitting a racing team, a youth sports organization, a corporate group, or a school, we've got you covered for the cold months ahead.

Fleece Hoodies & Crewnecks

A classic for a reason. Custom fleece hoodies are the go-to for teams, events, and organizations of every kind. Screen print your logo, team name, or event design on the front, back, or both. Available in pullover and full-zip styles.

Winter Jackets & Softshells

Want something with a little more polish? Custom embroidered jackets and softshells look sharp on coaches, staff, and corporate teams. They hold up through the season and get worn long after the event is over.

Quarter-Zips & Layering Pieces

Quarter-zips have become one of the most popular pieces we do — they work for everything from youth sports to corporate outings. Add embroidery on the chest for a clean, professional look.

Beanies & Cold-Weather Accessories

Don't forget the extras. Custom embroidered beanies are a great add-on to any winter apparel order and make excellent giveaways, fundraiser items, or team gifts.

The Varsitee Advantage

We're not a big-box print shop. When you work with us, you're working directly with the people printing your gear. That means:

Real design support — We'll review your artwork and make sure it's going to look great on the garment before we ever run a stitch or pull a squeegee.
No surprises — You'll know exactly what you're getting before your order goes into production.
Fast turnaround — Especially when you order early and aren't competing with the holiday rush.

We've done custom winter apparel for racing teams, high school sports programs, corporate events, and community organizations across the region. We know what works, and we'll make sure your gear looks the part.

Don't Wait Until You're Cold

The best time to order winter apparel is when you're still comfortable enough to think clearly about it. Fall is that window — and it closes faster than you'd expect.

Get your sizes together, pull up your logo, and reach out to us. We'll take it from there.

Ready to get started? Request a quote today and let's get your team geared up for winter.

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