Why do varsity jackets cost so much?

They're made to order: a heavy wool body, genuine leather sleeves, knit trim and hand-sewn chenille and embroidery, sized for one person. A good jacket lasts decades.

Can I add patches later?

Yes. Most jackets gain letters, bars and patches over a high school career. Keep your design saved so additions match.

Is a deposit option available?

On Lettered you can pay in full or put down 50% and pay the balance before production.

Pricing

How much does a varsity jacket cost?

A custom varsity jacket is two purchases in one: the jacket itself, and the decorations that make it yours. Most families spend between about $330 and $500 once the letter, name and number are added, and more with back lettering and patches. Here is where the money goes.

The jacket

The biggest single choice is the style, which sets the sleeves. Every Lettered jacket is made by GAME Apparel in the USA: the classic 5000 Varsity Jacket (24 oz melton wool body, genuine leather sleeves) is $304, while the 5200 JV with vinyl sleeves ($218) and the 5100 all-wool ($214) cost less.

Smaller choices add up too: a hood or special collar, shoulder inserts, a zipper front, and extended or tall sizes (2XL and up add $12 to $80).

The decorations

Letters and numbers are priced per character by height, patches by size, and embroidered names by the word, the same way the factory prices them. A 6-inch chenille chest letter is about $24, an embroidered name $8, and a two-digit sleeve number about $35.

Chenille school letter on the chest — the centerpiece
Embroidered name on the opposite chest
Sleeve number or class year
Back lettering (school name, sport) and achievement patches

Ways to keep it reasonable

Start with the school's standard jacket — it's already the most popular combination. Add patches over time: many students add a patch each season rather than all at once. Team orders and school programs often include pricing that individual orders don't get.

Lettered shows the running price at every step, so there are no surprises at checkout, and you can pay in full or with a 50% deposit.

Common questions

Why do varsity jackets cost so much?: They're made to order: a heavy wool body, genuine leather sleeves, knit trim and hand-sewn chenille and embroidery, sized for one person. A good jacket lasts decades.
Can I add patches later?: Yes. Most jackets gain letters, bars and patches over a high school career. Keep your design saved so additions match.
Is a deposit option available?: On Lettered you can pay in full or put down 50% and pay the balance before production.

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