The Letterman Jacket

The Letterman Jacket
history1700s.com- No matter what you want to call it, letterman jacket, letterman sweater, among other names, they have been worn by school athletes with pride and fulfillment since the late 1800’s. Letter jackets are also sometimes known as "baseball jackets" or "varsity jackets" in reference to their original athletic origins. It has been the dream of many athletes to don the status symbol as verification to athletic prowess in one’s later high-school years.
It originated at Harvard University and first worn by the school's baseball team in 1865. The “jacket” was originally a letterman sweater. On the sweaters, stripes on one sleeve designated the number of letters won, with a star indicating a team captain. If the sweater was a pullover, the letter was typically large, front and center. Additional patches were worn to represent team positions, and championships won.
Jackets are available in all colors, including custom colors. The colors represent the school’s colors, usually two colors (mine in high school was a gold jacket with purple sleeves).The jackets come with leather sleeves and banded waistband and wrists.
Today you can see letterman jackets with patches and pins representing winnings and accomplishments throughout the school year. Patches are ironed or sewn onto the jacket, the first letter of the school can be seen on the front left side of the jacket. The name of the student usually appears either as a chenille patch or can be embroidered right onto the jacket. Other patches can be presented on the jacket from other sports or activities and clubs.

Southwest Emblem

We are proud to provide students with custom patches that represent their accomplishments throughout their school career. Southwest Emblem offers patches made with dozens of thread colors to choose from, felt backgrounds, laser cut borders, and backing options. We understand the letterman jacket is an American tradition and only deserves the best quality of patches. If you’re in the market for quality patches, come by and see us today or visit our website at www.southwestemblem.com.

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