Varsity or Letterman Jackets have been made of Melton Wool Body and Cowhide Leather Sleeves. The colors of the jackets are meant to match the colors of the school, often-custom colors.
Styles of Varsity or Letterman Jackets
The body (i.e., torso) is usually of boiled wool and the sleeves of leather with banded wrists and waistband. Letter jackets are usually produced in the school colors, with the body of the jacket in the school’s primary color and sleeves in the secondary color, although sometimes, the colors of the jacket may be customized to a certain extent by the student.
Care for Varsity or Letterman Jacket
Letterman jacket, also known as a Varsity jacket, is an American iconic tradition. Our jackets are made of thick warm Melton wool and genuine cowhide leathers and satin; they can last for decades, even a lifetime, if you take good care of your jacket.
Materials for Varsity or Letterman Jackets
The body (i.e., torso) is usually of boiled wool and the sleeves of leather with banded wrists and waistband. Letter jackets are usually produced in the school colors, with the body of the jacket in the school’s primary color and sleeves in the secondary color, although sometimes, the colors of the jacket may be customized to a certain extent by the student.
Custom Options for Varsity or Letterman Jacket
The letter jacket derives its name from the varsity letter chenille patch on its left breast, which is almost always the first letter or initials of the high school or college the jacket came from. The letter itself can also be custom fitted to the particular sport or activity.
Do You Know History of Varsity or Letterman Jacket?
The term comes from the practice of awarding each such participant a cloth “letter“, which is usually the school’s initial or initials, for placement on a “letter sweater” or “letter jacket” intended for the display of such an award. In some instances, the sweater or jacket itself may also be awarded, especially for the initial award to a given individual. Today, in order to distinguish “lettermen” from other team participants, schools often establish a minimum level of participation in a team’s events or a minimum level of performance in order for a letter to be awarded.
A common threshold in American football and basketball is participation in a set level, often half, of all quarters in a season. In individual sports such as tennis and golf, the threshold for lettering is generally participation in one half or sometimes two-thirds of all matches contested. Frequently, other members of the team who fail to meet requirements for a letter are awarded a certificate of participation or other award considered to be of lesser value than a letter. All copy from Wikipedia
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