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Along with being almost everyone’s favorite season (seriously, who doesn’t love fall?), fall is also a super busy and exciting time for youth groups. With fall retreats, group events and regular hangouts gearing up, now’s the time for new merch! Read on for seven merch ideas to help your youth group enjoy the cool weather and cozy vibes.
Layer Up in Long-Sleeve Tees that Feel Like a Hug
Long-sleeve tees are basically a hug you can wear. Perfect for layering or wearing on their own, long-sleeve tees are soft enough to nap in, but stylish enough for the group photo that’s definitely going on Instagram! Go simple with your logo or get creative with full-blown fall-themed designs. Don’t be afraid to incorporate quotes, funny inside jokes and bold graphics. Extra points if you add sleeve prints, like scripture references or retreat names, to wear your group on your sleeve (see what we did there?). Long sleeve tees are warm yet comfy enough for hayrides, apple-picking adventures and all the other super fun fall events your group has planned!
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Dress in Wearable Campfires (a.k.a. Hoodies and Sweatshirts)
Long sleeve tees are cool (or should we say warm), but on those really cold days, you may need something a little more heavy-duty. That’s where hoodies and sweatshirts come in! We’ve got plenty of styles available in those cozy fall colors you’re looking for. Think burnt orange, forest green and deep maroon—we’ve got it all. These are the types of hoodies you’ll want to borrow from a friend and “accidentally” forget to give back. Plus, we can help you look super cool, stay super warm and rep your group’s style all at once! It’s like walking around in a stylish, portable campfire (minus the smoke smell)!
Put the Ultimate Cherry On Top: Beanies
Okay, so now that you have your hoodie to keep you warm and your stylish long-sleeve shirt underneath, it’s time for an accessory that says “fall is my whole personality, and I’m here for it.” A super stylish beanie is the cherry on top that you need to bring your outfit from absolutely fabulous to photoshoot-ready! Beanies are all the rage nowadays, making them perfect for keeping your ears warm and your group on trend. Keep your group written on your forehead by putting your logo or slogan on the front!
Wrap Yourself in a Cocoon of Coziness With a Warm Blanket
How can you enjoy the fall weather without a cozy blanket (a.k.a the burrito of coziness and the official uniform of bonfire season)? We’ll tell you, you can’t. Well, you can, but it’s certainly not as cozy. Have you ever been sitting around a bonfire with your peeps and thought to yourself, “Why am I so cold if I’m literally sitting in front of a fire?” We have. The fire should be enough to warm you, but let’s be real, it rarely ever is. You know what is, though? A super snuggly blanket!
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Sip Fall in a Cup
Cold weather, hot drinks! Who doesn’t love a good mug or insulated tumbler to keep those pumpkin spice lattes tasting like straight up fall in a cup? We know we do. And we also know that there’s nothing worse than hot chocolate that’s no longer hot. Gotta keep those warm drinks…well…warm! Custom mugs and tumblers are great for keeping your drinks warm on a cold fall day while also repping your group. Plus, they make great souvenirs. One day, your students may be leading a youth group of their own, and when they look in the cabinet and see that custom cup from fall 2025, all the fun memories will come flooding back!
Carry the Season With You—Bags that are Totes Everything You’re Looking For
Who can forget bags? Now that you have all this awesome fall merch, you’ll need something to carry it around in! This is especially helpful when you have supplies to lug back and forth from event to event, retreat to retreat, and outing to outing. Don’t forget to get your backpack, drawstring bag or tote bag customized with your group’s fresh branding! This one mixes style and functionality for the perfect fall accessory.
Ready to bring your youth group’s fall merch ideas to life? We’ll help you design something cozy, custom and full of your group’s personality! When you want your group to feel connected and look good doing it, the team at Uth Stuph swoops in with customizable templates and in-house artists for fully custom designs!