Fall is coming up quickly which means it’s almost time to get back to the brothers and sisters in your Greek Organization! Custom gear has always been an important part of Greek life. Between fall and spring recruitment, philanthropy events, socials, and formals, there are a lot of occasions for custom shirts and accessories!
The best products for specific Greek Organizations vary. Some recurring products we see loved by those in Greek Life include t-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, cups, and bags. To help you find the right products for your Greek family, we’ve created a list of some of our most beloved custom Greek gear!
For the Sisters…
1. Comfort Colors Ringspun Garment Dyed T-Shirt
The Comfort Colors Ringspun Garment Dyed T-Shirt is one of our most popular t-shirts both in general and for Greek life! This basic tee comes in 48 different colors and is available in sizes small through 4XL. It’s comfortable, durable, and is perfect for custom printing! As a brand, Comfort Colors is one of the most popular brands for Greek gear and with this shirt, it’s easy to see why.
2. Comfort Colors Ladies Heavyweight Boxy Tee
Like the Comfort Colors T-Shirt above, the Comfort Colors Ladies Heavyweight Boxy Tee is a more feminine take on the iconic t-shirt. Available in 6 different colors and sizes small through 2XL, this shirt gives an oversized yet flattering look.! The bottom hem lands right at the waist making it perfect for keeping your sisters comfortable while still looking clean and polished during those grueling recruitment stages!
3. Bella Canvas Ladies Racerback Cropped Tank
The Bella Canvas Ladies Racerback Cropped Tank is the perfect tank for any Greek woman. Available in 16 colors and sizes small through 2XL, this Bella Canvas tank is perfect for going from the recruitment video shoot to dinner with your sisters! It’s also stylish and breathable making it great for events and sisterhood retreats. While Comfort Colors may be the most popular brand for all of Greek life, Bella Canvas has been known to rock recruitment like no other!
4. Comfort Colors Adult Quarter Zip Sweatshirt
So far, we’ve gone through two t-shirt styles and a tank top but what about when it gets cold? The Comfort Colors Adult Quarter Zip Sweatshirt is perfect for those colder months as fall turns to winter! Available in 10 colors and sizes small through 3XL, this quarter zip is made of a cotton/polyester blend and can help you feel cozy without getting too warm.
5. Comfort Colors Adult Long Sleeve Pocket Tee
By now you may be thinking, where are the pocket tees? Don’t worry, our Comfort Colors Adult Long Sleeve Pocket Tee is here! Available in 16 colors and sizes small through 3XL, this long sleeve pocket tee is just as comfortable and durable as the short-sleeve tee. Pocket tees are great for Greek life because you can add a simple design or just your letters to the pocket and add a big, intricate design on the back!
6. Next Level Festival Women’s Cali Crop
Back to great short sleeve tees, we have the Next Level Festival Women’s Cali Crop. This crop top is the perfect length to keep that polished look while being super stylish! Available in 12 colors and sizes extra small to 2XL, this shirt is made of a polyester/cotton blend making it extremely soft. Imagine you and all your sisters in this tee for your next recruitment video!
7. Bella+Canvas Women’s Relaxed Heather CVC V-Neck Tee
To get back to the basics, we have our Bella+Canvas Women’s Relaxed Heather CVC V-Neck Tee. Every woman in Greek life owns at least one v-neck with letters and if they don’t, they should! Available in 14 colors, this v-neck tee is soft, flattering and can be found in sizes small through 2XL.
8. J. America Ladies’ Triblend Cropped Hooded Sweatshirt
For hoodies, it’s hard to pick just one but our J. America Ladies’ Triblend Cropped Hooded Sweatshirt is perfect for sororities! Available in 6 colors, two of which are tie-dye variations, this hoodie is made of a triblend fleece making it extra soft and cozy. Plus, the cropped look makes it perfect for any plans whether it be a cozy night in bonding with your sisters or a fun dinner with your big or little!
9. Comfort Colors Adult Color Blast Crewneck Sweatshirt
On the topic of sweatshirts, our Comfort Colors Adult Color Blast Crewneck Sweatshirt is the perfect crewneck for you and your sisters. Available in 6 colors and sizes small through 3XL, this crewneck is perfect for a weekend getaway with your Greek besties or a late-night study session at the library! Plus, the ‘color blast’ effect the pigment-dye technique creates adds a unique look that your rival sorority is sure to envy.
10. Bella Canvas Ladies Fitness Yoga Pant & District Women’s Flex High-Waist Bike Shorts
Lastly, we have our Bella Canvas Ladies Fitness Yoga Pant and our District Women’s Flex High-Waist Bike Shorts. Bike shorts and Yoga/Flare pants have been trending non-stop for the past few years and to us, the only thing that would make them better is customization! Perfect for Intramural teams, Greek Week events, and athletic philanthropy events, these bottoms are comfortable and breathable making them perfect for any occasion.
For the Brothers…
1. Comfort Colors Adult Cotton Tank Top
For the brothers, we’re starting off strong with the Comfort Colors Adult Cotton Tank Top. Available in 42 different colors and sizes small through 4XL, this tank top is comfortable, durable, and high quality! Great for summer retreats, boat trips, and tailgates, this tank is a great choice for any fraternity.
2. Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Pocket Tee
As stated before, Comfort Colors is a brand known for its quality and comfort, the Comfort Colors Short Sleeve Pocket Tee is no different. Available in 60 different colors and sizes small through 3XL, this shirt is the most popular choice for fall rush and philanthropy events! Printing aside, our team members who were in Greek life can confirm they have at least one of these pocket tees in their collection.
3. Comfort Colors Ringspun Long Sleeve Tee
If we’re looking more towards winter, the Comfort Colors Ringspun Long Sleeve Tee is a great choice for fraternities and sororities alike. This long sleeve tee is the perfect fit and with 25 colors available, it’s a solid choice for almost any event or occasion. Plus, it’s preshrunk meaning you won’t have to worry about the sizing changing after washing!
4. Comfort Colors Crewneck Sweatshirt
Now, let’s talk about crewnecks. Like the Comfort Colors Color Blast Crewneck, the Comfort Colors Crewneck Sweatshirt features the same quality and comfort, just in solid colors! This crewneck is available in 28 different colors, sizes small through 3XL, and is the perfect crewneck for weekend getaways, informal Sunday meetings, and bonfires!
5. Alternative Apparel Basic Crew
Our Alternative Apparel Basic Crew is the perfect basic tee for any fraternity. Available in 36 colors and sizes extra small through 3XL, this shirt is made of a cotton/polyester blend making it super soft and comfortable. This tee also features a tear-away label making it extra comfortable! This t-shirt is truly great for any event whether it be a philanthropy event, rush event, or just for fun!
6. Badger Mesh Reversible Tank Top
When it comes to fraternity gear, we can’t forget about jerseys! The Badger Mesh Reversible Tank Top is one of the best jersey-style tank tops for any organization. Whether you’re looking for team jerseys for your intramural league or just want to be ready for ‘Jersey Thursdays,’ this reversible mesh tank top is perfect! This reversible jersey tank is available in 17 color combinations and can be found in sizes ranging from small all the way up to 5XL.
7. Augusta Pinstripe Full Button Baseball Jersey
If the reversible tank top jersey isn’t your niche, our Augusta Pinstripe Full Button Baseball Jersey is another great jersey choice! Available in 7 pinstripe colors, this jersey gives you the baseball look while maintaining its durability and quality. Whether it’s for the Thursday socials, tailgating, your intramural team, or you’re just looking for some different merch for your organization, be sure to check out this baseball jersey!
8. Champion 9 oz. 50/50 EcoSmart Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the hoodies. A great hoodie for fraternities is our Champion 9 oz. 50/50 EcoSmart Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. Available in 24 colors and sizes small through 3XL, this hoodie is one of our most popular hoodies for Greek life and beyond! Known for its quality, the Champion brand has always been an industry leader and this hoodie is no different. Perfect for bonfires, brotherhood retreats, and everything in between, this is a hoodie we’re sure all of the brothers will love!
9. Travismathew Bayfront Solid Polo
If you’re looking for a solid polo that helps you look classy and professional, the Travismathew Bayfront Solid Polo is perfect for you. Available in 4 different colors and sizes small through 3XL, this polo is great for philanthropy events, new student events, and really any time you want your group to look clean and put together. This understated polo is sophisticated, made of subtly textured fabric, and features quick-drying, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle-resistant technology!
10. Adidas Performance Sport Shirt
Lastly, the Adidas Performance Sport Shirt. Available in 12 colors and sizes small through 4XL, this polo is Dry-Fit making it both high quality and durable! Known for its quality, Adidas has been an activewear leader for years and this polo is a great example as to why Adidas has always been a fan favorite. Perfect for brotherhood events, tailgates, and golf outings, this Adidas shirt is a great way to look classy on any occasion!
Time to Accessorize…
While apparel is the biggest thing when it comes to Greek merch, accessories also play a big part. For years, people in Greek life have added their organizations' letters to lavalier necklaces, hats, drinkware, bags, you name it! With this knowledge, we couldn’t forget to add our fan-favorite accessories, starting with hats:
Left to Right: Valucap Bio-Washed Unstructured Hat, Carhartt Watch Hat 2.0, Legacy Cool Fit Booney, Sportsman Pigment-Dyed Trucker Hat, Sportsman Tie-Dyed Bucket Hat
Sororities and Fraternities alike can both be seen rocking some great hats. The main categories for hats include trucker hats, bucket hats, dad hats, baseball caps, and beanies. Some of the favorites include our Valucap Bio-Washed Unstructured Hat, the Carhartt Watch Hat 2.0, our Legacy Cool Fit Booney, the Sportsman Pigment-Dyed Trucker Hat, and our Sportsman Tie-Dyed Bucket Hat!
Drinkware
Left to Right: Simple Modern Classic Tumbler 24 oz., Leprechaun FoamZone Collapsible Can Cooler, Leprechaun 22 oz. Smooth Wall, Leprechaun 22 oz. Plastic Stein, Hit Promo 14 oz. Cork Base Ceramic Mug, Simple Modern Summit Water Bottle with Straw Lid - 22 oz.
From exhausting days of recruitment to stressful nights cramming before an exam, cups, mugs, and drinkware are an essential part of anyone’s life, especially college students. Lucky for you, we can add your letters to a plethora of drinkware like tumblers, water bottles, koozies, and more! Our top picks include the Simple Modern Classic Tumbler 24 oz., Leprechaun FoamZone Collapsible Can Cooler, and our Leprechaun 22 oz. Smooth Wall, Leprechaun 22 oz. Plastic Stein, the Hit Promo 14 oz. Cork Base Ceramic Mug and our Simple Modern Summit 22 oz. Water Bottle with Straw Lid!
Bags
Left to Right: Hit Promo Hologram Mini Tote Bag, Eddie Bauer Max Cool 24-Can Cooler, Port Authority Crossbody Bag, Oakley 30L Blade Backpack, Hit Promo Fanny Pack
Next, let’s talk about bags. Between tailgates, new member meetings, and all of the events Greek organizations participate in, it’s safe to assume bags are also a necessity! Plus, they make for great new member gifts. Some of the favorites from our Greek friends include our Hit Promo Hologram Mini Tote Bag, the Eddie Bauer Max Cool 24-Can Cooler, our Port Authority Upright Crossbody Bag, the Oakley 30L Blade Backpack, and our Hit Promo Fanny Pack!
Promotional Products
Left to Right: Hit Promo Aluminum Bottle/Can Opener, JetLine Ping Pong Ball, Hit Promo Metallic Malibu Sunglasses, Titleist ProV1X Golf Balls, Port Authority Mountain Lodge Blanket, HIt Malibu Sunglasses
While hats, drinkware, and bags may be the essentials, there are so many other great products to customize! Promotional products make some of the perfect accessories for large groups and organizations. Whether it’s a weekend out with your Greek family or a cozy night in watching movies with your brothers and sisters, we’re sure you’ll find time to enjoy some promo products. Our picks for Greek life include the Hit Promo Aluminum Bottle/Can Opener, our Hit Promo Metallic Malibu Sunglasses, JetLine Ping Pong Balls, Titleist ProV1X Golf Balls, the Port Authority Mountain Lodge Blanket, and our Hit Malibu Sunglasses! BONUS: Promo products are perfect for events whether it be a philanthropy event, a new student event, or even Bid Day!
While these may be just a few of the best products we have for Greek life, we have a ton of styles and brands in our full catalog! No matter what product you end up choosing, we can’t wait to see all of the great designs we get to print for Greek students this fall. For Greek life, anything that requires a new shirt with your letters is something worth doing, and we feel the same way!
For those of you in Greek life, we at UGP hope you all have a great year through recruitment, your events, and in school! If you’re ordering shirts in advance for your new members, be sure to read our blog, T-Shirt Sizing: The Ultimate Guide for Group Orders.
If you need help with choosing a product or perfecting your design, reach out to us! Our team of skilled artists and knowledgeable sales managers are ready to help you create something great. You can reach us in person at one of our locations, through email at help@undergroundshirts.com, or via phone, 800-242-4787!