Why are leavers hoodies so popular?
Leavers hoodies are a tradition in many schools. They give Year 11 and Year 13 students a keepsake of their time at school, usually with the school name, the year and every student's name on the back. They are worn on the last day, at proms and long after.
Organising them takes some planning, because every student needs the right size and their name spelled correctly. This guide walks schools, staff and parent groups through the process.
When should a school start organising leavers hoodies?
Start early in the spring term if you want hoodies before the end of the school year. That gives time to agree a design, collect sizes and payments, approve the proof and allow for production. Tell us the date you need them by when you ask for a quote, and we will confirm a realistic timescale.
What goes on a leavers hoodie?
- Front: the school name or badge, often embroidered on the chest.
- Back: the year group, such as "Leavers 2027", and a list of student names.
- Sleeve or hood: optional nicknames or initials.
A list of names suits DTF printing, while a chest badge suits embroidery. Our guide to custom hoodies: embroidery or print explains the difference. Check with the school before using its badge.
How do you collect sizes and names?
- Choose a hoodie style and colour, and share a size guide with students.
- Use one form or spreadsheet for names, nicknames and sizes.
- Ask each student to check their spelling.
- Set a clear deadline and chase missing responses early.
- Send the complete list to us with the design.
How should payment be organised?
Most schools collect payment from students or parents before placing the order, often through the school's own payment system. Collecting payment and sizes at the same time avoids gaps later.
Can staff order hoodies too?
Yes. Many schools add hoodies for form tutors and staff, sometimes in a different colour. Add them to the same list.
Which hoodies do we supply?
We supply hoodies in a wide range of colours and sizes. Browse our hoodies and our embroidery service. Small groups are welcome too, as our guide to ordering with no minimum explains.
Do we supply customers near you?
We are based in Worcestershire and dispatch orders across the UK, and customers nearby can arrange local collection. See how we work with customers locally on our pages for embroidery in Halesowen and embroidery in Sutton Coldfield, or browse all areas we serve in the West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions about leavers hoodies
Can you print every student's name on the back?
Yes. Send us a list of names in the order you want them, and we will lay them out on the back and show you on the proof.
Can students have nicknames on the sleeve?
Yes. Add a nickname column to your list and we will build it into the quote and proof.
Can you deliver hoodies to the school?
Yes. We can dispatch to the school address, and local collection can be arranged.
How long will my order take?
Timescales depend on the quantity, the garments chosen and whether your logo needs preparing for embroidery. We confirm a realistic timescale with your quote, so tell us if you are working to a date such as an event, a site start or a new staff intake.
Can I see a proof before you make my order?
Yes. Once your logo is prepared we can send a visual showing the position and size on the garment for you to approve before anything is embroidered or printed.
Order leavers hoodies for your school
Send us your design idea, the number of students, the size list and the date you need them by. You can request a quote, call 07825 818684 or message us on WhatsApp.
