A college student flaunts his university patch
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Wearing pride on their sleeves!
This popular idiom is just perfect for college students across the globe.
The trend of university jacket patches began in 1865. It was when the Harvard University baseball team wore the “H” in their jerseys.
Students wear custom embroidered university patches on their sleeves, front, and the back of their varsity jackets. These patches make them stand out from other college students.
High school and college athletes represent their colleges wearing embroidered patches on their jackets.
Wearing these patches demonstrate personal achievements in sports.
The placement of students’ names and the year of graduation varies across universities. Generally, the year is sewn on the right sleeve or a little above the right pocket.
1. Varsity Letter/Number Patch
Varsity Number or letter patch on jacket
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The varsity number or letter college patches like the one above are sewn either on the right or on the left pocket of the jacket. Many students keep their varsity letter patches as a symbol of accomplishment.
2. Designer Bomber Jacket Patch
Polina Parygina with her embroidered patch design on Adidas bomber jacket
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A graduate from the National Research University Higher School of Economics Faculty of Communication Design, Russia, Polina Parygina designed the above award-winning design collaborating with Adidas. Read more about the project here.
3. Alexander High School Jacket Patch
High school musical band jacket of Alexander High School
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This high school musical band jacket of Alexander HS is a nice example of combining two bright colors in the right balance with a large embroidered patch on the left side.
4. University of Georgia Bulldog Patch
Iconic UGA Bulldog Embroidered Patch
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The embroidered bulldog patch of UGA symbolizes the mascot of the university, which started in 1956 during Georgia’s first home game that season.
5. University of Texas Longhorn Patch
University of Texas Longhorn Patch
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The iconic Texas longhorn patch is something that students have been carrying for decades. Longhorn signifies strength, protection, and harmony.
6. University of Arizona Red and Blue Patch
Famous “Arizona Wildcats” Embroidered Patch
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The University of Arizona is famous for its football team “Arizona Wildcats,” and this embroidered patch in red and blue is one of the brightest university patches.
7. University of Delaware
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Pullover Hoodie
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The students of Delaware University take inspiration from the iconic “Blue Hen” spirit. Students wear this patch in jackets, running shorts, sports gear, baseball caps, and t-shirts with pride.
8. Howard University Bison Patch
Howard University Bison Patch
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Howard University custom embroidered “Bison” patch is a symbol of strength and boldness of the bison, along with its unwavering focus.
9. University of Miami Hurricanes Patch
University of Miami Football Team Patch
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This “Miami Hurricanes” embroidered patch is a popular one that Miami University state football and basketball team wear in their jackets and jerseys.
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