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= Chenille Letters = Chenille letters are letter patches representing your school's acronyms and colors that are to be placed on letter jackets to show school spirit.

= Description = Chenille letter patches are designed with plush chenille loops (the raised portion of the letters) that are an even height. There should be no visible gaps between the loops and they should be evenly and consistently spaced throughout the patch or letter. The chenille is laid on felt backing that should feature a clean, precise cut and rounded curves. Chenille letters come in a variety of options from single-color options to 3D alternatives.

The actual size of chenille emblems is measured from top of chenille to the bottom of chenille. The felt backgrounds are not included in the measurement. The size of the emblem is typically in exact inches.


 * 6” letters are the most common size and fit well on the chest of both boys and girls jackets Use a “contrasting sew-on” to dress up your letter. This works particularly well on a standard 1 color letter.
 * You can embroider your school name or mascot on your letters to give a distinctive look and immediate recognition
 * Metal pins are the choice of many schools since that can be presented to the student and are easy to attach them to the letter. Embroidered inserts have to be sewn onto the letter.
 * Academic letters often are decorated with a lamp of knowledge or torch and wreath insert.

= History = Harvard's football team was the earliest knowledge of the start of chenille letters on their uniform. In 1875 they used the letter “H” on their uniform. For the first 25 years of using the letter on their sweater, only Harvard sports captains allowed certain players who played in the most important matches to keep their “H” on their uniforms. If the captains didn't allow the players to wear the letter, players had to return their uniform at the end of the season.

Letter jackets gained it's popularity in the early 1900’s. The wool jacket with leather sleeves was introduced in 1930. Stitched on chenille patches of the school’s letters, mascot, school name, numerals of the year of graduation, or other awards are most often adorned to Letter jackets.

= Variations and application = Chenille letters come in many different types and shapes. Common chenille letters are two or three letter monogram, 3D shading, numbers, patches and more. Students commonly receive one letter but can win the distinction multiple times. Additional distinctions are shown by adding embroidered inserts, modeled metal insert pins, or bars that are pinned to the letter.