We hope that everyone had a happy and safe holiday! Now It’s back to school time! We are happy to welcome in a new year and hope that 2022 is a great year for everyone. A new year is always a chance to start fresh.

In 2022, we are celebrating back to school in a big way. At Excel Sportswear January is officially School Spirit Month!

As School Spirit Month kicks off we at Excel Sportswear are busy preparing for the rush of custom t-shirt and sweatshirt orders. In the last decade, we have helped thousands of schools with hand-drawn custom-designed t-shirts and apparel along with many other promotional products. There is no better way and no better time to get your School Spirit jumpstarted than with some brand new apparel! What can you do?

  1. Give your tired traditional mascot a fresh new look!
  2. Get the kids involved with the design process.
  3. Be sure to order enough shirts for the staff and parents
  4. Make a big deal out of the new shirts. Let everyone know that they are coming.
  5. Offer a variety of products such as t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.
  6. Make sure that you have enough apparel for upcoming events.
  7. Designate one day a month as school spirit day and have everyone wear their favorite school shirt.
  8. Create a special school shirt just for the staff. Give them something special!
  9. Have an online store to make it easy for everyone to purchase.

Over the last year and a half School Spirit has suffered a bit because of the pandemic. We all need to focus on the positive. Officially making January school spirit month is a big opportunity to get everyone’s morale back up. It is a chance for all the advisors, parents, and teachers to show the students how much they all care.

We are not your average T-shirt shop

Many screen printers advertise “custom” shirts because they print the school’s name on a shirt along with a “clipart” mascot. Our biggest advantage is our ability to create original hand-drawn designs from scratch. Take a look at the design options offered by the online shirt companies and then take a look at a few of our designs below, notice a difference?

Another BIG advantage? There is no other company with a highly trained in-house sales force reaching out to the schools to help with their shirts.

The local printers hope for orders because they are there; the larger screen print companies advertise to reach clients. we simply work to educate the teachers and students about our products and help them to create the coolest and most unique school shirts available anywhere.

Are you looking to make a significant change in your Custom T-shirts and apparel for your school but don’t know where to start? 

This is a common problem for many schools, and it can be hard to figure out what your students, parents, and staff will not only wear but love to wear! However, with these tips, we hope that this will help you know which Custom T-shirts and apparel are best for everyone!

We’ve got the scoop on how to choose the right design that will help you sell more shirts! Whether you’re trying to boost school spirit, represent at sporting events, or fundraise for clubs and organizations, customizing the t-shirts is a very important decision. 

With our 7 steps below, we hope that choosing or creating new designs becomes easier than ever before!

These tips are perfect for anyone who wants their students to wear great-looking shirts that also help promote their school in the most positive manner.

  1. The traditions of your school’s logo, colors, and mascot are essential but don’t be afraid to change things up a bit. Give your mascot a fresh new look. Try different combinations of shirt colors and ink colors for a different approach. You are limiting your sales by offering the “same old shirt.” 
  2. The message on the shirt is sometimes as important as the design itself. Include a slogan or the name of the event in the design.
  3. Add unique text that makes the shirt personal to your kids, and school…no one likes generic. 
  4. Consult or use companies that have experience creating custom apparel for schools. This can be a huge help and take off some of the pressure. 
  5. There are so many needs and uses for custom t-shirts and apparel in the schools. Make sure to include the appropriate message in the design for all special occasions such as graduation, homecoming, championships, special clubs and groups, field and band trips, concerts, Etc.
  6. Choose a company with excellent customer service. 
  7. Offer various products such as t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and full zipper hooded sweatshirts. People love choices! 

Lets Connect!

Questions on how you can get started?

Email us at info@exceltees.com or call us at 1-800-784-8857 today!