Custom School Blankets: The Ultimate Fundraiser for School Spirit and Success

Why Custom School Blankets Are the Perfect Fundraiser for Schools

Every year, schools and booster clubs look for new fundraising ideas that actually work, something people want, something they’ll use, and something that brings the community together. Custom school blankets deliver all three. They’re practical, long-lasting, and they create instant pride for students, parents, and alumni.

When families are huddled in the stands on a cold Friday night, a warm fleece blanket featuring their school logo becomes more than a comfort item, it’s a symbol of belonging. From PTA fundraisers to sports boosters, custom logo stadium blankets turn every sale into school spirit that lasts.

At AMBRO Manufacturing, we help schools turn that spirit into fundraising success through high-quality, beautifully branded stadium blankets that make your fans proud to represent your colors.

Pro Tip: When organizing a stadium blanket fundraiser, keep your design broad and inclusive to maximize sales potential. A design that features only your specific group, for example, a cheerleading team blanket that says “Cheerleading”, will appeal mainly to your team and its supporters. However, a more generic design featuring your school mascot and broader terms like “Athletics” or “Sports” can attract buyers from multiple teams and organizations across the school, significantly expanding your audience and overall fundraiser success.

Table of Contents

How Custom Logo Stadium Blankets Boost Fundraising Results
Choosing the Best Material for Custom School Blankets
Designing Custom School Blankets That Represent Your Team
Maximizing Impact with AMBRO’s Oversized Blanket Print Area
Blanket Minimum Orders, Turnaround Times, and Logistics
Best Seasons to Launch a Custom Blanket Fundraiser
How to Promote Your School Blanket Fundraiser Effectively
Bundling Custom School Blankets with Other Spirit Gear
Why AMBRO Manufacturing is the Top Choice for Custom School Blankets
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom School Blankets
Wrap Your Community in Comfort and School Spirit

How Custom Logo Stadium Blankets Boost Fundraising Results

A well-planned custom school blanket fundraiser can generate thousands of dollars in profit for your school in a single season. Here’s how it works:

You purchase bulk blankets from AMBRO Manufacturing at wholesale rates, typically around $20 to $25 per unit depending on style and material. You then sell them at retail for $40–$50 each at games, online stores, or community events. The margin per blanket is excellent, and the perceived value is even higher because it’s something every family actually uses.

Using your schools social media accounts to help promote your fundraiser to different groups can really help drive your fundraising profits!

Schools that plan blanket sales for key sports seasons — such as fall football and winter basketball, often reorder multiple times throughout the year. And because each blanket features the school logo and colors, every sale doubles as a walking advertisement for your team or district.

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Choosing the Best Material for Custom School Blankets

The material you select for your blankets can make or break your fundraiser’s success. Beyond just looks, the fabric determines how warm, durable, and comfortable the blanket feels, all major factors that influence how eager supporters are to buy and how much they’re willing to pay. A high-quality material can position your blanket as a premium keepsake worth the extra cost, while a lower-cost fabric can help you hit an affordable price point and move larger volumes.

Consider your audience, the season, and your fundraiser’s goals. Are you targeting parents and alumni who value long-lasting, cozy blankets for chilly bleachers, or students who prefer lightweight, budget-friendly options for everyday use? The right choice of material ensures your blankets meet both emotional and practical needs, helping your campaign attract a wider range of buyers and boost overall profits.

Fleece Blankets

Soft, lightweight, and affordable are ideal for high school sports fundraisers where you want strong profit margins and easy storage.

Sweatshirt Blankets

Made from the same cozy cotton-blend material as a favorite hoodie. These blankets feel premium and appeal to parents and alumni looking for comfort and quality.

Sherpa Blankets

Plush, double-layered, and luxurious, sherpa blankets are perfect for winter events or as high-end fundraiser items. They’re also great for alumni gifts, VIP donors, or raffle prizes.

Each material type offers a different balance between price, warmth, and presentation. AMBRO Manufacturing can help you select the right one for your audience and your fundraising goals.

Designing Custom School Blankets That Represent Your Team

Your school blanket should look as good as it feels. A strong design builds pride and drives sales.

AMBRO’s in-house team works with you to create eye-catching artwork that reflects your mascot, colors, and slogan. We can reproduce existing logos or help you start from scratch with professional layouts that capture your spirit.

Popular design choices include:

• Mascot heads and bold lettering across the center

• Split-color designs with school name and established date

• Hashtags or slogans like #GoEagles or #TigerPride for modern appeal

• Commemorative themes like championship seasons or senior years

You’ll receive a digital proof before production begins, so you can make sure your design perfectly represents your school community.

Maximizing Impact with AMBRO’s Oversized Blanket Print Area

One of the most powerful advantages of running your stadium blanket fundraiser with AMBRO Manufacturing is the enormous print area available for your design. Unlike most decorators who can only print small logos or corner graphics, AMBRO offers full-panel, oversized printing that spans nearly the entire blanket surface. This gives your school, team, or organization a bold, eye-catching presentation that instantly grabs attention at games, pep rallies, and community events.

Large-format blanket printing transforms a simple throw into a statement piece. Whether it’s your mascot stretching edge to edge, a massive team logo across the center, or a campus slogan in oversized block lettering, the result feels professional and collectible — something people are proud to display or gift.

This expanded print capability also drives higher participation and repeat sales. Supporters see more value in a blanket that looks truly custom and substantial, and schools often find that these designs become the centerpiece of their spirit wear programs. With AMBRO’s advanced printing equipment and expertise in large-format textile decoration, your blankets don’t just raise funds, they raise school pride.

Pro Tip: Take full advantage of AMBRO’s oversized print area by designing artwork that makes a bold visual statement from a distance. Use large, simple shapes, high-contrast colors, and school branding that fills the space. The bigger and cleaner the design, the more your blanket stands out in the stands, turning every supporter into a walking billboard for your school or team and for your fundraiser!

Blanket Minimum Orders, Turnaround Times, and Logistics

To ensure professional production and competitive pricing, the minimum order for custom school blankets is 72 units. This quantity works perfectly for most schools and booster programs launching their first campaign.

Typical turnaround time is 2–3 weeks after artwork approval, with expedited production available during busy fundraising seasons. Blankets arrive neatly folded and bulk packed for easy distribution at events, spirit stores, or concession stands.

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Best Seasons to Launch a Custom Blanket Fundraiser

Timing can make or break your results. The best months to sell school stadium blankets align with seasonal weather and crowd attendance:

• August to November – Fall sports season, homecoming, and cooler temperatures drive sales.

• December to February – Basketball games and holiday gift orders.

• March to May – Graduation gifts, senior nights, and alumni weekends.

Schools that run fundraisers twice a year often see higher overall profit, as returning buyers want to gift blankets or replace older ones with new designs.

How to Promote Your School Blanket Fundraiser Effectively

Even the best product needs a strong plan to get noticed. Before your sale starts, assign roles within your PTA or booster group to handle promotions, distribution, and online outreach.

Start promoting at least three weeks in advance with these steps:

1. Announce your fundraiser during games, pep rallies, and school assemblies.

2. Create social media posts showcasing sample blankets.

3. Display blankets at concession stands or near entrances on game days.

4. Encourage players and students to share photos using your hashtag.

5. Offer preorders online with pick-up at upcoming events.

Consistency is key. Every public mention builds excitement, and once people see others using the blankets, demand takes off.

Bundling Custom School Blankets with Other Spirit Gear

Combining products is one of the smartest ways to maximize your fundraising revenue. Schools that bundle blankets with hoodies, beanies, or t-shirts often see average sales increase by 30–50 percent.

AMBRO Manufacturing can help you create coordinated spirit packs such as:

• Blanket + Hoodie + Beanie sets

• Senior Gift Bundles with name personalization

• VIP Donor Packages including embroidered sherpa blankets

A bundle not only increases profit per sale but also simplifies purchasing for families who want matching school spirit items.

Why AMBRO Manufacturing is the Top Choice for Custom School Blankets

With decades of experience serving schools, colleges, and organizations across the U.S., AMBRO Manufacturing combines craftsmanship with efficiency.

Our New Jersey facility is solar-powered, our inks are water-based, and every process is handled in-house for quality assurance. That means you’re not dealing with middlemen or resellers — you’re working directly with a manufacturer that understands deadlines, budgets, and brand consistency.

From design proof to final shipment, our team creates every blanket to showcase your school’s pride. AMBRO Manufacturing prints the largest, boldest logos in the industry,  no competitor comes close.

Our massive, full-coverage prints are what make these blankets truly stand out and sell fast. The size, clarity, and style of our designs create a visual impact that schools love and supporters can’t resist. Custom stadium blankets featuring school logos outsell every other product we make, and schools reorder them more often than anything else because they’re that popular and memorable.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom School Blankets

1. How can our school raise money selling custom blankets?

Schools buy blankets at wholesale and resell them at events or online for a profit. They’re simple to store, easy to promote, and provide large returns.

2. What materials work best for school spirit blankets?

Fleece and sweatshirt materials are the most popular choices. In fact, fleece is light and affordable, while sweatshirt fabric, on the other hand, provides a thicker and cozier feel that many people love.

3. Can we add our mascot or school colors to the blankets?

Yes, AMBRO Manufacturing prints and embroiders your mascot, school name, and colors exactly as you specify.

4. What’s the minimum order for custom stadium blankets?

The minimum is 72 units, which fits most PTA or booster program budgets.

5. How long does custom stadium blanket production take?

On average, 2–3 weeks from proof approval. We also offer rush production is available during peak seasons.

6. What’s the best way to sell fundraising blankets?

Offer them at games, pep rallies, and school stores. Online preorders also work well when paired with local pickup.

7. Are there different styles of custom school blankets?

Yes! fleece, sweatshirt, and sherpa. You can mix and match for various price levels.

8. How much should we sell each blanket for?

Most schools sell between $40 and $50, depending on material and decoration type.

9. Can we order our custom blankets with embroidery instead of printing?

Absolutely. Embroidery is ideal for premium or alumni blankets.

10. Are AMBRO’s blankets made in the USA?

AMBRO manufactures and decorates all blankets in its solar-powered New Jersey facility.

11. What if we don’t have a design for our custom blankets?

No problem. AMBRO’s in-house team can help you create artwork or digitize your mascot.

12. How do we promote our blanket fundraiser?

Use school announcements, social media, and game-day displays to showcase the blankets.

13. Do custom blankets make good senior gifts?

Yes, personalized blankets are a hit for graduating seniors and alumni donations.

14. Are bulk discounts available for large blanket orders?

Yes, discounts apply for quantities of 500 or more.

15. What size blankets can we order?

Standard sizes include 50″x60” and 60″x80”, with custom sizing available on large runs.

16. Can we reorder blankets using the same design?

Absolutely. AMBRO saves your artwork for future reorders or design variations.

17. How do we package or distribute the blankets?

They’re shipped folded in bulk boxes, ready for tables, shelves, or concession displays.

18. What events are best for selling blankets?

Football games, basketball tournaments, holiday fairs, and senior nights.

19. How many custom logo blankets should I order for my fundraiser?

The number of blankets you should order depends entirely on your fundraising goal. Let’s consider your fundraising target of $500. In this example, simply divide that amount by your profit per blanket to determine how many units you’ll need to sell.

As you plan your order, build in a small buffer. Once people see these blankets in person, demand always surges, and selling out too early can force another 72-piece minimum order. Ordering just a dozen extra upfront keeps you ahead of demand, protects your profit, and ensures every supporter gets one.

20. Why should our school choose AMBRO Manufacturing?

AMBRO provides reliability, experience, and quality products that reflect your school’s pride and values.

Wrap Your Community in Comfort and School Spirit

For school fundraisers, few products offer the same mix of practicality, profit, and pride as custom school blankets. They’re cherished by students, parents, and alumni alike, and every sale strengthens the bond between your school and its supporters.

Partner with AMBRO Manufacturing to turn your logo into something tangible that warms hearts and raises funds. For your first PTA sale or expanding your spirit wear lineup, we’ll help you design, produce, and deliver blankets that everyone wants to take home.

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