Let’s be honest—most school hoodies end up stuffed in a locker or donated by spring. If you want students to actually wear your merch, it needs to feel like something they’d buy at a store, not just another fundraiser item.

Here are five hoodie designs that consistently get worn, posted, and passed down:

1. Tone-on-Tone Print

Skip the high-contrast ink. Hoodies with subtle, same-color prints (like navy on navy or charcoal on black) feel elevated and versatile. Students wear these beyond school events—because they actually look good.

2. Mascot Minimalism

Instead of slapping the entire mascot logo across the chest, simplify. A small embroidery of the lion head, initials on the cuff, or a vintage-inspired arched “BROOKWOOD” across the front feels intentional, not overdone.

3. Left-Chest Script + Back Verse

Keep the front clean with just the school name in script or block letters on the left chest. Then use the back for subtle Scripture—like “Walk in Love – Ephesians 5:2” or “Be Strong and Courageous – Joshua 1:9.” Modern. Meaningful. Worn often.

4. House Color Drops

Let each house or grade have their own hoodie color. Use a shared layout (crest or motto), but let color be the identifier. Bonus: students want to collect the set.

5. Oversized Typography

Big, bold letters on the back—think “FAITH,” “COURAGE,” or “EST. 2002”—with a clean front. The oversized design trend is still strong, and students love how it photographs for social media.

Want more ideas that actually land with your students? Don’t miss our guide: How to Make Merch That Actually Gets Used.

Need help designing a hoodie that doesn’t end up in the lost and found? Let’s make something they’ll wear on purpose.