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Varsity Jacket Manufacturer for Private Label

OEM/ODM for varsity & letterman silhouettes: wool or fleece bodies, PU or real leather sleeves, chenille letters and striped rib. Built for brand owners, distributors and team programs with samples in 7–10 days and reliable lead times.
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Fabrics & Trims for Varsity Jacket

We focus on the construction details that define varsity & letterman jackets: wool blend melton or brushed fleece bodies, PU or real leather sleeves, and striped rib across collar, cuffs and hem. Our sampling team maps your tech pack into varsity-specific pattern blocks, proposes rib striping and chenille placements, then outputs production-ready patterns. Fasteners can be snap-front or zip; pockets, lining and fits are tuned to your brand and target market.Chenille letter patch and embroidery close-up on varsity jacket

Wool blend and fleece body fabrics for varsity jackets

Stripe rib knit options for collar, cuffs and hem

Snaps and metal trims set into varsity rib knit

Varsity Jacket Insulation & Lining — Quilted, Campus-Ready Warmth

Varsity jackets are worn in classrooms, arenas and streets, so the lining has to balance warmth, weight and durability. We normally use lightweight woven taffeta or smooth polyester linings that slide easily over hoodies and knits, then add quilt stitching only where it is needed to control the fill and keep the body profile clean. Orange or contrast linings echo classic college and team jackets, while solid black or tonal options keep streetwear drops minimal. Stress points around armholes, neck and snap placket are bartacked or stay-stitched so the lining does not tear away from the shell over time. During development we test for wash shrinkage, seam slippage and color transfer, then lock those specs into your tech pack so future runs match the first sample.See Lining & Quilting Options

Varsity Jacket Sleeves & Handfeel — PU, Vegan & Leather

On a varsity jacket, the sleeve is often the first thing a customer touches. We offer three main solutions: grainy PU sleeves for price-point and vegan programs, smooth coated “leather-look” sleeves for fashion capsules, and genuine cowhide sleeves for premium collections. Each option is specified for thickness, backing and surface finish so it matches the wool or wool-blend body without dragging or wrinkling. Before production we flex, crease and rub the sleeve material against rib knit and body fabric to check for cracking and color crocking, so your white ribs and light linings stay clean. You can mix materials within a range—PU for core SKUs, real leather for limited runs—while keeping the same pattern block and grading.See Varsity Sleeve Capabilities

Varsity Jacket Branding & Private Label — Chenille Letters

Varsity stories are told through letters, patches and numbers. We build chenille patches on stable felt bases with clean satin borders so outlines stay sharp and edges do not fray. Chain stitch, flat embroidery, appliqué and DTF/heat transfer are used where they make the most sense: large chest letters, tackle-twill numbers, sleeve badges or back art. During sampling we map decoration to seams, snap positions and pocket entries to avoid crooked placements and thick, uncomfortable build-ups. Private-label details—main label, neck tape, care label, hangtag and barcode—are coordinated with your brand colors and packing requirements, and we keep approved colorways and thread charts on file so reorders match previous seasons.Explore Chenille & Branding Options

Varsity Jacket Fits & Size Spec — Classic, Boxy, Oversized

Varsity jackets have a very specific proportion: rib heights, body length and shoulder width all have to work over sweatshirts and tees. We maintain three core fit blocks for varsity projects—Classic, Boxy and Oversized—so you can build a full range without redrafting from zero. Classic fits cover traditional team and college jackets; Boxy fits suit streetwear silhouettes with a shorter body and broader shoulders; Oversized fits use dropped shoulders and extra sleeve volume for layering. Each block is graded through standard size runs, and we test armhole mobility, rib recovery and overall shrinkage in wash cycles before bulk. Once locked, your base size spec becomes the reference for future fabrics, colors and collaborations.Request Varsity Size Spec

Varsity Jacket Pricing & Minimums

Standard MOQ for varsity jackets is 100 pcs per color/style. Pricing is built around a few key drivers: body fabric (wool or wool-blend weight), sleeve material (PU or leather), lining and quilting construction, and the branding package (chenille letters, embroidery, patches and trims). Above the MOQ, unit cost steps down as quantities increase or artwork is simplified, while pattern, fit and quality standards stay fixed. For each project we issue a clear cost/lead-time matrix so your team can choose the right balance of margin, retail price and launch timing.Request Varsity Pricing Matrix

Process — From Tech Pack to Delivery

Brief & goals


Shell & rib selection


Fit block


Branding tests

PP sample

Approvals & colorways


Bulk with inline QC


Packing & shipment.

FAQs — Varsity Jacket Manufacturer

  • How do you manage the varsity jacket production process from brief to shipment?
    Each varsity project starts with your brief and goals, followed by shell and rib selection and the choice of fit block. We then run branding tests, build a PP sample for approval, confirm colorways and move into bulk production with inline QC checks before final packing and shipment. 
  • What is your MOQ, sampling time and pricing method for varsity jackets?
    Our usual minimum for varsity jackets is 100 pieces per color and style, with development samples typically ready in about 7–10 days once fabrics, fit and branding are confirmed. Pricing is based on body fabric weight, sleeve material, lining and quilting construction and the branding package, and we provide a cost and timeline matrix for each quantity tier. 
  • What size range and fits do you offer for varsity jackets?
    We work with three core varsity blocks—Classic, Boxy and Oversized—so you can build multiple stories without redrafting each time. Each block is graded through standard size runs and tested for armhole mobility, rib recovery and overall shrinkage in wash cycles, then locked into a base size spec for future collections. 
  • What branding and chenille options can you provide on varsity jackets?
    We develop chenille patches on stable felt with neat satin borders to avoid fraying, then mix chain stitch, flat embroidery, appliqué and DTF or heat transfers for chest letters, numbers, sleeve badges and back artwork. Private-label details such as neck labels, care labels and hangtags are coordinated with your brand colors and packing requirements.
  • What options do you offer for varsity jacket sleeves, including vegan programs?
    We offer grainy PU sleeves for vegan and price-point programs, smooth coated sleeves for fashion capsules, and genuine cowhide for premium lines. Each option is specified for thickness and backing, then tested for cracking and color crocking against ribs and body fabrics so light colors stay clean and the handfeel is consistent. 
  • How do you build insulation and lining for varsity jackets in different climates?
    Most varsity projects use lightweight woven taffeta or smooth polyester linings that slide easily over hoodies and knits, with quilting only where it is needed to control the fill. Fill weight is adjusted by climate, and we reinforce armholes, neck and placket so the lining stays attached and keeps its shape after repeated wear and washing. 
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China Streetwear Manufacturer & Private Label Clothing Factory