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• 1. Custom Spirit Tees
  2. Eco-Friendly Reusable Water BottlesMascot Hoodies, Personalized & CozyLimited-Edition Rally TowelsSchool Pride Temporary TatsSchool Banners That Pop
  7. Next-Level Club Merch

Intro

Alright, let’s get real—school spirit is hitting a whole new level in 2025. Pinterest searches for “school spirit merch” straight-up exploded (I’m talking 85% up, which is… wild). Everyone’s out here flexing their mascot gear and custom swag. So, whether you’re a diehard alum or just in it for the free pizza at pep rallies, check out these 7 merch trends that’ll have you repping your school like you own the place. I pulled some stuff from Merchloop.com and X (yeah, Twitter, whatever we’re calling it now). Ready? Let’s dive in.

1. Custom Spirit Tees

You know you’ve got to have a good tee. Not just any tee—one with your school’s colors, maybe your mascot looking way more buff than in real life. People on X (@byhappygolicky is killing it) are dropping designs like Murray High’s Tiger tees. 4over4.com claims 80% of students want their own twist for events, and Pinterest is overflowing with DIY hacks for max customization. Basically, if you’re not wearing a custom tee, are you even trying?

2. Eco-Friendly Reusable Water Bottles

We’re all trying to save the planet, or at least look like we are. Eco water bottles with your school logo? Yes, please. @Merchloop on X keeps pushing them, and apparently 75% of students go for reusable stuff now (thanks for the stat, Merchloop.com). Pinterest has a whole “sustainable merch” mood board, so you can sip and flex your green cred at the same time.

3. Personalized Mascot Hoodies

Hoodies are the MVP of comfort, fight me. Slap your mascot on there, pick your colors, maybe add your name if you’re feeling extra. Rogers Middle School’s Wildcats hoodies are all over @AthleticRogers’ feed, and Etsy’s custom hoodies are getting 4.8 stars (which, let’s be real, means people basically want to marry them). Pinterest is loaded with inspo for color combos, so you’ll never get stuck matching with your nemesis.

4. Limited-Edition Rally Towels

If you haven’t accidentally whipped someone in the face with a rally towel, have you even BEEN to a game? These towels are getting serious upgrades—huge prints, wild designs, and everyone loses their mind at homecoming. Merchloop.com says 70% of schools use them for hype. Plus, Pinterest is full of design contests so you can try to get your doodle immortalized. Glory, baby.

5. School Pride Temporary Tattoos

Tats: for when you wanna be bold, but only for like, a day. @SusanSays is all about those custom tattoos in school colors—purple, black, you name it. Zazzle.com says they’re a hit at pep rallies, and Pinterest has hacks for getting them to last through the afterparty. Stick one on your face, your arm, your grandma’s cheek—no judgment.

6. School Banners That Pop

Banners are the unsung heroes of school spirit. Whether you’re at a game or a spelling bee (yep, nerd pride counts too), banners just make the room look lit. @DohenyPromo on X keeps showing off wild designs, and apparently 65% of schools are all about them, per 4over4.com. Pinterest’s got a million ideas for hanging them everywhere—from the gym to the parking lot.

7. Next-Level Club Merch

Not just for sports teams, y’all. Drama club? Debate squad? Chess team? You get a shirt, you get a hat, EVERYONE gets merch. @Rokkitwear on X is showing off everything from one-act play hoodies to debate pins. Merchloop.com says 70% of clubs want on-demand gear (because who’s got time for leftover boxes of shirts from 2009?). Pinterest is full of student-designed stuff too, so get creative and make it weird.

Conclusion

So what have we learned, class? Basically, 2025 is the year to go all-in on your school spirit—and do it with gear that’s actually cool. Whether you’re rocking a custom tee, sipping from a green bottle, or waving a rally towel like you just don’t care, you’re part of the team. Merchloop.com and Pinterest say it’s a vibe, and honestly, I believe them. Hit up Zazzle or just doomscroll Pinterest for inspo, and go make your own school swag legend. Catch you at the pep rally—probably in a hoodie.

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