Shirts That Mark the End of a Big Year
Leavers shirts are made for those final memories before everyone heads off in different directions. They suit matric classes, hostel groups, graduation teams, sports squads and farewell functions where you want a matching shirt that feels personal and looks neat in photos.
Most orders start with a plain shirt and are then printed with names, year group details, school crest, class slogan or event wording. The print can go on the front, back, sleeve or all three, depending on the look you want and the budget you have set aside. For colder Bloemfontein months, many groups choose a heavier cotton tee or a long-sleeve option, while summer events often use lighter weights that stay comfortable through the day.
Sizes, Fits and Print Choices for Groups
We supply leavers shirts in a range of adult and youth sizes, with options for standard fit, relaxed fit and larger sizes for mixed groups. If your class has varied body shapes, size sorting helps keep the handing out process orderly, especially when orders are split between schools in Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, Thaba Nchu and nearby towns.
- Youth and adult sizes available on request
- Short sleeve and long sleeve options
- Light, medium and heavier fabric weights
- Single-colour prints or multi-colour artwork
- Name personalisation, number prints and group slogans
For a tidy finish, artwork should be supplied as clearly as possible. If you only have a phone photo of a sketch or logo, our artwork team can set it up for print, but clean text and sharp images always give a better result. Simple designs usually cost less, while detailed artwork with many colours needs more preparation and may suit a larger run better than a one-off shirt.
Where Leavers Shirts Work Best
These shirts are a good fit for schools, colleges, church youth groups, sports clubs and farewell events hosted at halls, restaurants or family venues. They also work well for end-of-year camp groups, matric dance after-events and graduation weekends where the same shirt needs to look smart in a room full of people and still feel easy to wear later on.
For schools in the Free State, delivery timing matters because farewell dates are fixed and there is usually little room for delay. We therefore recommend ordering early, especially if you need name changes, size swaps or a mixed batch for different classes. Couriered orders go out nationwide, so groups in Welkom, Bethlehem, Kroonstad and Parys can order without needing to travel to Bloemfontein.
- Matric farewell shirts
- Graduation group shirts
- Hostel and house shirts
- Sports team farewell tops
- Staff or learner event shirts
What Happens During Production
Once your order is confirmed, the process starts with artwork approval and size checking. We then print the shirts in batches so the colour stays consistent across the whole run. That matters when you are ordering for a class group because one shirt that is a shade off can spoil the set in photos.
There is no installation needed for leavers shirts and no power or gas requirement on the client side. You only need a final artwork sign-off, the correct sizes and a delivery or collection plan. Production is handled at our Hamilton base in Bloemfontein, with quality control carried out before bagging and dispatch. For larger orders, we also sort by size and can pack individual shirts if the group wants easy handing out on the day.
Care and Wearing Tips After the Event
Printed shirts are simple to care for, but a few small habits help them last longer. Wash them inside out in cold or lukewarm water, avoid harsh bleach and do not iron directly over the print. If the event is at a coastal venue or in humid weather, dry the shirts fully before packing them away so they do not pick up a musty smell.
- Wash inside out to protect the print
- Use mild detergent only
- Avoid tumble drying on high heat
- Hang dry in shade where possible
- Do not scrub printed areas hard
If a shirt gets folded for storage after the event, keep it flat and dry. This matters for school groups that may want to keep the shirts as keepsakes for years, not just for the farewell day.
What to Check Before You Place the Order
Before confirming, check spelling, year group details, size lists and how many shirts you need in each size. One wrong initial or an incorrect school name can mean a costly reprint, so it is worth getting a second person to read through the artwork and order list before production starts.
It also helps to decide on your print position early. Some groups want a bold back print for the crowd, while others prefer a small chest print with names on the sleeve. If your event is on a tight date, mention that up front so the team can plan around courier lead times and production capacity. For bigger bulk orders, extra time is always safer because it gives room for size changes, colour checks and final packing without rushing. A clear brief saves a lot of back-and-forth and keeps the final result neat.
- Confirm spelling and year details
- Send a final size breakdown
- Choose front, back or sleeve placement
- Approve the artwork before printing
- Allow enough time for courier delivery
Key facts
| Product type | Custom printed leavers shirts for groups and farewell events |
|---|---|
| Print methods | Screen printing and custom artwork setup |
| Sizes | Youth and adult sizes, with larger sizes available |
| Fabric options | Lightweight, standard and heavier cotton blends depending on order |
| Finish options | Front print, back print, sleeve print, name personalisation |
| Delivery | Collection in Hamilton, Bloemfontein or courier nationwide |
