COLLECTION

Retro Varsity Merchandise

Australian catalogue reference: from A$5.44 AUD ex-GST at 100,000+ units on Branded 5-Panel Cotton Caps with Custom Embroidery.

Minimum orders from 50 units, depending on the item; the From-price quantity is a separate threshold. Setup and freight quoted separately. Confirm the complete price and production schedule for your quantity and destination.

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Sense2 supplies retro varsity merchandise with your own typographic artwork, including varsity jackets, caps, sweatshirts, socks and mugs. Start with the piece that suits your palette and the lettering space it offers. Decoration methods and colourways vary by item, so confirm the specific model, quantity and date at quote. Setup and freight are quoted separately.

Best for
Team and club apparel, Campus-style event merchandise, Coordinated staff and supporter wear
Branding options
Embroidery and digital print on selected caps and sweatshirts, Silkscreen print on selected tees and sweatshirts; sublimation print on the varsity jacket; pad print on mugs, Ask which methods apply to each item
Popular styles
Cotton caps on selected models, Cotton and recycled polyester sweatshirt on one model, Cotton-blend socks on selected models
MOQ
Minimum orders from 50 units, depending on the item; the From-price quantity is a separate threshold.
Delivery
New Zealand-wide; freight quoted per order
Price range
Australian catalogue reference: from A$5.44 AUD ex-GST at 100,000+ units on Branded 5-Panel Cotton Caps with Custom Embroidery.

16 products match this collection.

How to choose

Decide the role first: a varsity jacket carries large lettering across the back and chest, while a cap or sock works with a small, simple mark. Check the artwork template for the selected piece and place lettering where the garment is handled, such as a chest panel or cap front, rather than across seams. For mugs, a single-colour pad print suits a wordmark; confirm the printable band before drawing.

Then coordinate the palette. Caps come in named colourways including brushed cotton, cotton twill and cotton-spandex models, sweatshirts range from Arctic to Heather Grey, and mugs offer dark bodies with a white inner on some versions. Match your lettering colour against the actual garment shade rather than a screen. Share artwork, sizes, quantities and your required date with Sense2, confirm the decoration method and stock for each item, and approve the digital proof before production.

Compare your options

TypeBest forBrand feelTypical use
Varsity jacketLarge typographic letteringCollegiate statement pieceClub and team outerwear
CapA compact front-panel markEveryday and low-keyStaff and supporter wear
SweatshirtEmbroidered or printed wordmarksWarm and coordinatedWinter team apparel
MugA single-colour wordmarkDesk-side and familiarOffice and event gifting

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose a varsity jacket or a sweatshirt for lettering?

Compare the printable and embroiderable areas on each specific item. A jacket gives a structured back panel for large lettering, while a sweatshirt suits a chest wordmark. Request the artwork template for the model you prefer and confirm placement before finalising the design.

What artwork works best on these pieces?

Simple typographic lettering with clear contrast against the garment colour. For caps and socks, keep marks compact and away from seams. Ask for the template for each selected item, and confirm which decoration methods are available before preparing fine detail or multi-colour artwork.

How do I get a quote and check minimums?

Send the item, colourway, sizes, quantity and artwork to Sense2 for a quote. Order minimums and allowed decoration methods are confirmed for the specific item at that stage. Setup and freight are quoted separately, so compare the full order cost rather than a single unit figure.

When should I confirm the order?

Share your required date at the start of the conversation. Stock availability, artwork approval, production and freight all shape the schedule for the specific item. Confirm current lead time at quote before locking in an event or launch date.

What should I check about materials and care?

Some caps are cotton or cotton-spandex, selected sweatshirts blend cotton with recycled polyester, and the socks include cotton-rich blends. Ask for the composition and care guidance for the exact item and decoration combination rather than assuming from the style name.

How does the proof process work?

Sense2 prepares a digital artwork proof showing placement and sizing on your selected item. Review the layout, lettering and colour choice before approving production. A digital proof does not verify the physical feel or an exact shade match, so ask about sample options if that matters.

Lettering placed where hands adjust

Consider a cold morning at a club ground. Someone pulls a varsity jacket straight at the chest, and the lettering sits exactly where the hands land. A cap is tilted back and read from across the table; a sweatshirt sleeve is pushed up before the first drill. Each piece asks a different question about placement. Does the wordmark clear the seam on the cap front? Is the mug print positioned for a right-handed grip? Picture the items laid out together before ordering, check each template against the garment colour, and decide which mark belongs on which piece.

When people reach for these

  • Before a winter season

    Compare varsity jackets and sweatshirts for back-panel lettering and chest wordmarks in your palette.

  • At a club sign-on day

    Check cap colourways and front placement so the mark reads clearly in photos and conversation.

  • Fitting out the clubhouse

    Match mug bodies and single-colour wordmarks to the apparel palette and quote each item separately.

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