Varsity Chenille Letter
A Brief History
Here is the brief history of the varsity or award letter. In 1865, the Harvard baseball team added old English ‘H’embroidered on their gray flannel shirt. The football team followed using a ‘H’ These shirts were used as an award for certain players who played in the important games therefore this may have been the beginning of the varsity letter as an award. The letterman sweater was first used regularly in 1891. The date that letterman sweaters were used in high schools is unclear but they have been there for a long time too
Chenille Letter
A chenille letter, also known as an award letter or varsity letter, is the standard way to show spirit and accomplishment on your letter jacket, letterman jacket, varsity jacket, or cheerleading sweater. With thousands of font, color, and felt choices, you can create an award letter as special as your personality. In addition, there are thousands of places you can get them done if the school does not have their own source.