Variations and Application
As a decorative clothing item, the varsity letter has a huge number of variations and no set standard is made to any school on how it should look.
Chenille letters come in many different forms and shapes. Some institutions use Old English or script style, two or three letter monogram, 3D shading, chenille bordered or the traditional straight block style. Students generally receive only one actual letter, but can win the distinction multiple times. These additional designations are shown by adding embroidered sport insignias, modeled metal insert pins, or bars that are attached to the letter. Some schools may embroider non-athletic letters with their award title, such as "Academics" or "Arts”.
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Old English style letter with embroidered music insert
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Two-letter monogram with embroidered academic insert
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Three-letter monogram
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Chenille bordered letter with embroidered mascot and sport inserts
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Letter with 3D shading
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Traditional block letter with embroidered mascot
The chenille letter is traditionally placed on the left chest of the varsity jacket, which is also at times adorned with championship chenille patches showcasing the team or individual accomplishments. School mascot patches are also commonly used.
In the last several years, Varsity Jackets have been adopted into the Hip Hop style of dress with companies such as Avirex, Phat Farm and Rocawear making their own variations.
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