Nicknames & Personalisation

One of the best parts of leavers’ hoodies is making them personal.

Whether it’s initials on the chest, a nickname on the sleeve, or a name on the back, personalisation allows each student to add a little individuality while still keeping the overall group look.

Many organisers choose to offer all three options. This keeps the design consistent while giving students the freedom to express themselves in a small but meaningful way.

Groups that offer all three options often see stronger engagement and higher participation.

It’s a simple way to increase buy-in without overcomplicating the design.

👕 Multiple Garment Options

If your store includes more than one garment (for example, hoodies and T-shirts), students can choose different personalisation options for each item.

For example:

• A hoodie with a sleeve nickname
• A T-shirt with initials only
• A hoodie with back name plus chest initials

Offering multiple options across garments gives greater flexibility and allows individuals to tailor each item to their preference.

🖼️ Why Does the Mock-Up Look Busy?

That’s because we show every available personalisation option on one visual so you can clearly see how each placement will appear.

In reality, each student will receive only the personalisation options they select when ordering. The mock-up simply shows the variations available — not one hoodie with everything applied.

The final garment will always look cleaner than the preview image.

👀 Organiser Review & Oversight

As the organiser, you will have admin access to review line orders before production.

This allows you to:

• Check submitted nicknames and initials
• Ensure names are appropriate
• Flag any concerns before final sign-off

Offering multiple options does not remove control, you still have visibility and oversight.

✏️ Spellings & Accuracy

All spellings used in the design are provided either:

• By the individual placing the order
• Or by the organiser (for group submissions)

It is the responsibility of the person submitting the name to double-check spelling carefully.

Once the item has been produced, we are unable to make amendments, as personalised garments cannot be altered or resold.

We strongly recommend reviewing all spellings before final approval or checkout.

🔤 Nickname Character Limit

Nicknames can be up to 18 characters long.

Please note that the final appearance may vary slightly depending on:

• The font chosen
• The specific characters used
• The overall layout

Longer names may appear slightly smaller to fit within the design area.

🔡 Initials Character Limit

Initials are limited to 3 characters.

As with nicknames, the visual fit may vary slightly depending on the selected font.

A Quick Reminder

Personalisation adds individuality — but it remains part of a shared group design.

Taking a moment to review details carefully before approval ensures everything runs smoothly and avoids disappointment later.

Updated on: 08/03/2026