Custom Knit Scarves for Teams and Fans

How a jacquard knit scarf is made

Jacquard is a knitting technique, not a print. The knitting machine carries several colored yarns at once and decides, stitch by stitch, which one shows on the face of the scarf. Your design is literally part of the fabric. That is why a knit scarf still looks sharp after years of tailgates, away trips and trips through the washing machine.

Because the knit is double-layered, the back shows the same design in reverse colors: the background color becomes the text color and vice versa. That two-tone, reversible look is what makes a stadium scarf instantly recognizable, from MLS supporters sections to college student sections.

The double layer also traps air, which is why a knit scarf is noticeably warmer than a printed one. If your season runs into November playoffs, a cold hockey rink or a December bowl game, this is the scarf you want.

Design tips for a clean knit

A jacquard knit works like a low-resolution image: about 36 stitches across the height of the scarf. To get a crisp result:

• Keep the text short and use capital letters: the team name, a chant, a founding year.
• Use 2 or 3 strongly contrasting colors, such as a dark background with light lettering. Navy and gold, black and orange, and green and white all read well from across the stadium.
• Simplify the logo: a crest with bold, solid shapes knits better than a detailed illustration. Our online designer shows you the real stitch-by-stitch result before you order.
• Think about both ends: a crest or year on each end and a short phrase in the middle is the layout most supporters groups use.

Does your logo have fine detail or small lettering? An HD knit scarf, with a finer gauge, handles it much better.

Who orders custom knit scarves?

The knit jacquard scarf is the natural choice for youth and adult soccer clubs, MLS and USL supporters groups and hockey programs. It works just as well for a team store as for player packs at registration. High schools, booster clubs and college student sections also pick it when they want a warm scarf that lasts for many seasons.

Many groups use it as a fundraiser: at 50 pieces or more, the per-scarf price leaves a healthy margin when you sell at games. Check the full breakdown on our custom scarf pricing page.