Beyond a place of learning, a school is first and foremost a community that creates a unique atmosphere, shared values and traditions. A permanent collection of school merchandise is something that more and more establishments are opting for. It is, after all, an element of bond building and a sense of belonging. Why implement it in your institution as well?
School merch, but what’s it for?
Merch of the school makes it possible for students and teachers to identify with their institution. Having students wear clothing with the school logo is a source of pride and an expression of identification with the school. It’s also a great form of promotion – promotional apparel for the school and promotional gadgets for the school go far beyond the walls of the building, showing the world that the school atively operates and cares about its community.
At the same time, it is worth emphasizing that good merch for schools cannot be casual. If it is to be worn willingly, it must be of high quality, comfortable and visually appealing. No one wants a sweatshirt or T-shirt to be a compulsion – it has to be something that one really likes and is happy to wear every day.
School merch collection – quality that matters
Many male and female students treat printed school apparel as part of their daily closet. That’s why it’s so important that the designs are based on timeless cuts and fit the tastes of young people. Fashionable yet versatile cuts mean that hoodies or those with a boxy cut, oversize shirts or sherpa jackets do not lose their charm even after several seasons.
A well-designed custom-printed garment should be more than a simple T-shirt with a logo. These are personalized garments that build pride in belonging to the school community. Clothes for students with logos provide an opportunity to stand out while remaining a practical and fashionable closet item.
What is the process of working with MerchUp?
When deciding to create their school’s merch collection, many establishments use the support of specialists like us! The entire process is designed to be as simple and transparent as possible.
- You send us a quote request.
- You receive a quote for approval.
- You send a logo or we design it together.
- You receive visualizations of your project.
- We send sample packs of selected products so that you can check the quality.
- You receive promotional materials to collect the order.
- We summarize the quantities of products in a given size and color.
- We produce the entire order.
- We deliver products to the school – ready to wear and promote.
It is a simple and proven system that allows you to go from idea to implementation in an orderly and seamless way. We have tested it while working with hundreds of schools in Poland!
How to organize merch at your school?
Most often, the whole project begins with the idea of one person – a teacher, a supervisor of the student government, or the male and female students themselves. They are the ones who initiate the creation of the school’s merch and coordinate further stages:
- collect bids and select a supplier,
- design sweatshirts, T-shirts or other promotional gadgets for the school together with the selected clothing manufacturer,
- create a list of people interested in buying and collect sizes,
- place a joint order.
A big help in this process is the online store from MerchUp. It is the one that helps to conveniently collect orders and size preferences. This way, the coordinator or coordinator at a school doesn’t have to keep track of each person on his or her own – the whole process becomes transparent and automated.
Example of implementation: Cosmopolitan School from Wroclaw, Poland
A great example is Cosmopolitan School from Wroclaw, Poland, which decided to realize its school merchandise just with MerchUp. Best of all, they’ve been doing this for years, based on their permanent collection and the use of an online store.
The process is as follows:
- The school is contacting MerchUp to set up store.
- The store runs for about two weeks, during which students and teachers can select products and sizes.
- After the store closes, MerchUp summarizes the orders and orders production.
- Finished products are shipped to designated addresses.
Read more about the realization of Wroclaw Cosmopolitan School
The whole thing is fast, transparent and does not require a lot of work from the school. Such a system has also proven itself in other institutions, such as the Katolik school in Chorzow.
Want to learn more about our implementations? Take a look at our Case Studies.
Why bet on timeless designs?
When creating a school’s merch collection, it’s worth remembering that cuts and designs that won’t go out of style after a few months are key. Printed apparel for schools should be versatile, yet attractive to male and female students.
That’s why minimalist logos, neutral colors and classic cuts are so popular. As a result, a sweatshirt or T-shirt is not just treated as a school’s promotional apparel, but as a viable logo garment that is liked and worn willingly.
Logo-printed apparel like this becomes something more – part of the school’s identity.
What products do we recommend as school merch? Check it out here!
Collection of school merchandise as an investment in the community
A permanent collection of merchandise is an investment not only in gadgets, but more importantly in building a community. It’s a way to strengthen ties between students, teachers and alumni. Personalized apparel gives a sense of uniqueness while also serving a marketing function.
More and more schools are finding that corporate logo apparel or logo clothing is not just the domain of business. In an educational environment, they work just as well – not just as a symbol, but as a practical, stylish and comfortable piece of clothing.
