Varsity Jackets for NFL, NBA & MLB Fans, Schools and Colleges

A varsity jacket has the most fascinating history among all types of clothing. It was first created more than a hundred years ago on college football fields as a letterman sweater. Nowadays, the varsity jacket is made of wool and leather and symbolizes winning seasons and years of studying in school. Get Varsity Jackets offers a wide variety of team jackets for the fans of NFL, NBA, and MLB teams. In addition, we have the traditional color options for those who want to express their school spirit, grad mugs for graduation days, and cool jackets for every other occasion. This page will assist you in choosing the best varsity jacket styles..

What Makes a Varsity Jacket Different

The construction details that define a true varsity jacket

A real varsity jacket is made up of several key elements, including a structured body, contrast sleeves, and a rib-knit collar, cuffs, and waistband that help retain the jacket’s shape while trapping warm air close to the body. Leather or vinyl sleeves are usually added to a wool or wool-blend body, finished with a snap front placket. Inside, the jacket is lined with either a quilted or satin fabric which adds to the insulation while keeping the jacket lightweight, making it a good choice for the three seasons, not only a winter piece.

Chenille patches, embroidery, and personal details

The raised, fluffy lettering found on traditional letterman jackets is called chenille. This is a looped yarn which is stitched onto a felt backing. Chenille is used for patches, mascots, numbers, and years on varsity jackets. When shopping for jackets make sure to compare quality patches, as opposed to graphics that are simply printed on the material. Patches are made of multiple layers of felt or yarn and stitched together, therefore the stitching should be consistent and the edges even. Our website describes in detail the patchwork and embroidery for each design.

Wool, leather, satin, and other material options

There are several materials used in making the best varsity jackets. The most traditional are wool bodies with leather sleeves, which are perfect for cold weather Satin and polyester are ideal for a lighter, less expensive varsity jacket. Fleece-lined jackets are a good choice for milder weather. As our designs use a wide range of materials, we list the composition of each piece on the web page. Make sure to check the material breakdown before ordering if you are shopping for a particular climate.

NFL Varsity Jackets

Sundays are all about the layering versatility, so NFL Varsity Jackets is a piece that will get you from the opening kickoff to the post-game celebration. Football-inspired style uses the colors of the league’s franchises for the full snap effect, while also including the contrast sleeve detailing along with the roomy fit perfect for showcasing the oversized graphics on the chest and back.

If you’re shopping for game day, consider how the NFL Varsity Jackets layers over a hoodie in December and the look over a t-shirt in September; A slightly relaxed fit deals with both. Pairing advice is simple: let the jacket carry the color, keep everything underneath neutral. Fans can browse through our team categories to find the colorway matching their allegiance and the product page of each design will state the materials before they commit.

NBA Varsity Jackets

The basketball style has always been associated with innovation, and the NBA Varsity Jackets are right at the forefront. The images of the games from the eighties and nineties have popularized the letterman jacket as a basketball player’s costume, and now it is time to witness the re-emergence of this style on the court and the street.

Our basketball inspired varsity jackets capture the spirit of the game through bright color blocking, high contrast sleeves and patches that stand out from across the court. Layer over hoodies and jerseys and toss on during warm-ups, in classrooms or at the game on the weekend. If you find yourself choosing between two colors, pick the one your jersey is. NBA Varsity Jackets should help build an outfit, not fight against it.

MLB Varsity Jackets

Baseball’s long seasons and evening games lend themselves to a varsity jacket. MLB Varsity Jackets in your team’s palette will keep you looking good from opening day to a pennant race in late season, and the classic look of wool-and-leather blends right into baseball’s vintage aesthetic: denim, canvas sneakers, and a fitted cap.

Our baseball styles range from team-specific designs like our Los Angeles Dodgers varsity collection and San Francisco Giants collection, to classic colorways for fans of the other squads. Many of these styles feature mid-century letterman styling that has stood the test of time, rather than being worn out like a trendy snapback. If you’re a fan that needs something in their rotation besides a hoodie for summer nights and a parka for winter months, this is the jacket for you. It’s the one you’ll be reaching for from April until October.

School Jackets, College Jackets and University Jackets

School jackets for students, grads, and proud parents

These School Jackets are often the first varsity jacket that someone owns, and they rarely own just one. The students work hard to earn their letters in their sport, their band, their academics, and activities, and the jacket becomes the wearable record of their hard work over four years. Our classic styles are a great foundation to build your school colors and spirit wear upon, and make a great graduation gift, a jacket that will look just as good at the ceremony as it will at the ten-year reunion.

College and university varsity jackets

College jackets and university jackets continue the tradition at the next level. These are usually found in the campus bookstore, with a markup on basic spirit wear, but a well-made varsity-style jacket is sure to outlast everything else a student will buy in their four years at school. Alumni continue to wear their jackets long after they’ve graduated, which is why a university jacket is one of the few purchases from their student years that only gets better with time. With our traditional colors, and heritage silhouettes you’ll definitely make the subtle, easy statement, whether you’re a student, parent or alumni looking to embrace collegiate style with a jacket built to stand.

How to Choose the Right Varsity Jacket

Get the fit right

A Varsity jacket needs to be more tailored than a bomber, yet still a relaxed fit. The rib knit waistband needs to end at the hips, sleeves at wrist bone, and still a little room in front to fit a hoodie. If you are going to be wearing multiple layers underneath, size up a single size, otherwise stick to your usual size. Because fits can vary, we recommend that you consult our sizing chart on each product page prior to purchase. If you’re in between sizes, please keep in mind that chenille patches look best on a jacket that lays clean and squared on the body.

Match the jacket to the climate

Wool-and-leather products are perfect for the fall and winter seasons, while satin and lightweight polyester versions are designed for use in a warm arena or on spring nights. Cold climates require a special check of the quilted lining, and the design without it will keep its attractiveness in a temperate or hot climate.

Count the details

Snap fronts, rib-knit trims, inner pockets and the overall construction of the patchwork set memorable varsity jackets apart from the forgettable ones. Read the product description, check out the photos, and compare them as you would the stitching on a pair of boots. A varsity jacket is a purchase that lasts a lifetime, and the extra two minutes will be worth it.

How to Care for a Varsity Jacket

Treat the varsity jacket as the heirloom it was always intended to be. Wool bodies and leather sleeves are best cleaned of spots with a damp cloth, then hung somewhere well-ventilated to air after each wear, and taken to a professional dry cleaner once or twice a year at most. Hang it on a broad wooden hanger to keep the shoulders loose and store it in a breathable garment bag (rather than plastic). Satin and polyester styles are generally less finicky, but all garments have care instructions (check the product page): it’s always best to follow them, rather than guesswork. A well cared for jacket will outlive the fads it helps create.

Why Shop at Get Varsity Jackets

We built Get Varsity Jackets around a simple idea: your way, your style. Instead of a general apparel store with a few jackets buried in the menu, we focus on the varsity and letterman silhouettes themselves, in team-inspired colorways for NFL, NBA and MLB fans and in classic designs suited to school jackets, college jackets, and university styles. Every design’s product page describes its materials and patchwork so you can order with confidence, and the collection is organized by team and style so you find your colors in a click. Browse the categories, pick your jacket, and wear a piece of sports history.

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