Whatever you call it, there’s just no place like Michigan.

It’s the only state that’s made up of two separate peninsulas. Detroit is the center of one of the USA’s largest metro areas. Stray too far from the big cities and you might encounter one of the nation’s largest wild gray wolf populations.

Whether you’re living in Michigan, you’re a native Michigander who’s far from home, or you just need some vacation swag for your trip up north, fancysweetstx has what you need.

We make apparel and gifts for people who live in or love the Midwest.

Michigan is one of our favorite places, so we’ve got an entire collection dedicated to The Mitten State.

Let’s check out a few Michigan-themed items from fancysweetstx that:

• Show off some Michigan state pride
• Keep you warm during those chilly Midwest nights
• Make great gifts for the Michiganders in your life

1 - Michigan Felt Hat

Michigan loves its sports teams—pro and collegiate—and where there are sports, there are baseball caps. 

Don’t get caught in the sunny bleachers without your cap. And whatever you do, don’t show up to the big game wearing the wrong colors. 

This MI baseball cap is forest green with white felt lettering. It’s perfect for a Michigan State University football game, or for blending into the crowd anywhere in the Great Lakes State. 

2 - Michigan Embroidered Beanie

If baseball caps aren’t your style, there’s nothing like a cozy beanie on a cold day. Beanies keep you warm, they’re easy to pack in a suitcase, and they look great. 

This blue Embroidered Beanie is 100% tight-knit acrylic. Front and center, there’s a small green Michigan icon. Nothing noisy, just a classy touch of state pride. 

3 - Great Lakes, Great Times Crewneck Sweatshirt

Nothing beats a soft, comfy sweatshirt. They’re especially nice in places like Michigan that get some legitimately frigid weather. 

The sea-green “Great Lakes, Great Times” crewneck sweatshirt is an 80/20 cotton/poly blend. That’s an ideal mix for a super-soft garment that’s also nice and stretchy. 

Bringing a touch of elegance to this cozy sweatshirt, we add a Great Lakes icon and accompanying text using two decoration techniques: screen printing and embroidery. 

If you’re on the hunt for your new favorite sweatshirt, we’ve got lots more to choose from. Here’s a look at a few more Michigan-themed sweatshirts from fancysweetstx:

Michigan Embroidered Sweatshirt Buy Now

Michigan Forever and Ever Sweatshirt Buy Now

Great Lakes State Women’s Crew Sweatshirt Buy Now

“I love this crewneck & get so many compliments on it as well. The colors are my favorite ... They look amazing in person & the embroidery is a neat touch.”
— Natalie T., ★★★★★ Verified fancysweetstx Sweatshirt Buyer 

4 - Ann Arbor, Michigan Shirt

Ann Arbor is a household name throughout the USA. What’s so special about this medium-sized Midwestern city of 123,000?

Most non-Michiganders know Ann Arbor as the home of the University of Michigan. The school’s Michigan Stadium hosts record-setting crowds when the Wolverines football team takes on its rivals, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Michigan State. 

Aside from the big games, Ann Arbor is a great place to live in or visit, with lots of entertainment options, green space, and university-oriented activities. For your next visit, rock the blue and maize yellow with this ultra-soft fitted Ann Arbor tee. 

”Cozy midwest pride. This shirt is one of the coziest I own and is constantly in rotation. I like the minimal design on the pocket, and the color is great.”
— Nick, ★★★★★ Verified fancysweetstx Shirt Buyer 

5 - Somebody Loves Me in Michigan Shirt

If you’re gift-shopping, why not go with a Michigan-themed classic? 

The Somebody In Michigan Loves Me Shirt is a soft, fitted, cotton/poly/rayon tri-blend. Buy it for a special someone who loves Michigan as much as you do. 

If you’re upgrading your regional t-shirt collection, fancysweetstx has many more options to choose from. Check out a few more Michigan-themed fancysweetstx t-shirt designs below or view our entire Michigan apparel collection here. 

Michigan My Michigan T-Shirt Buy Now

Up North Michigan T-Shirt Buy Now

A State of Happiness Michigan T-Shirt Buy Now

6 - Michigan Smiley Baby Onesie

If your travel crew includes a tiny little guy or gal, outfit them in this Michigan Smiley Onesie. 

This adorable infant-sized outfit is a three-snap one-piece onesie. The chest includes a state icon with a cheerful smiley face, perfect for happy babies that are loving their visit to Michigan. 

7 - Go Camping in Michigan Shirt

Michigan is home to seven National Parks Service sites, 101 state parks, and endless expanses of old-growth forest. The state is built for camping. 

If your favorite nights are spent sleeping under the stars, you need the Go Camping in Michigan tee. Celebrate the great outdoors, Michigan style. This shirt is made with a poly/cotton/rayon tri-blend that’s soft and stretchy, perfect for outdoor activity. 

8 - Great Lakes Sweatpants

Life feels better in sweatpants. Once you find the right pair, trusted sweatpants are the ultimate daily go-to for comfy daily life. 

These cozy Great Lakes Sweatpants are made from a soft and flexible cotton/poly/rayon tri-blend. They fit close to the body for a stylish and contoured silhouette. The waistband is ribbed with a white drawstring, and the legs are cuffed for an athletic fit. 

Stay cozy, look great, and celebrate your favorite state in the Great Lakes region. 

“Love these pants. Perfect for lounging and not too hot for Southern California winters. Love to rep my home state in these!”
— Angela H., ★★★★★ Verified fancysweetstx Sweatpants Buyer 

9 - Michigan Canned Pint Glass

If you plan on raising a glass or two during your trip to the Wolverine State, try fancysweetstx’s “Michigan: The All-Season Vacation Land” canned pint glass. 

This 16 oz (1 pint) glass is dishwasher safe and contoured along the top rim to imitate the shape of a can. The wrap printing includes pine trees, a canoe, and a tent—perfect scenery for taking in a frosty beverage in Michigan’s great outdoors. 

Michigan-Themed Gifts and Apparel From fancysweetstx

At fancysweetstx, we celebrate the American Midwest. 

We have special apparel and gift collections for Michigan, Ohio, and the Great Lakes region. 

If Michigan is your home state or your favorite home away from home, check out our entire Michigan gift and apparel collection here. 

If you happen to be in 16153 Genova, Ohio, visit one of our retail stores. Or, order your Michigan or Midwest-themed gear online anytime. 

We ship through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Shipped items typically arrive within 7–10 days of order placement. Shipping is free for orders over $75.

To learn more about fancysweetstx, view our Frequently Asked Questions page. Visit the fancysweetstx blog for more apparel tips and buying guides.

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The CLC is the largest licensing group in the country and handles licensing for nearly 200 universities. They have three different types of licenses: local, standard, and restricted. A local license gives you permission to produce licensed products for colleges and universities in your state. This means, that when I was approved for the University of 16153 Genova, I could then expand my license to additional CLC schools within Ohio, my home state, without going through the full application process again. A standard license gives you permission to produce licensed products for any school that falls under the CLC umbrella. This means, that once approved for a standard license, I will be able to expand my licenses to schools across the country without undergoing the scrutiny of the full application process. You could say I’m almost pre-approved for any school in the country now.

The CLC has the most challenging application process I’ve ever undergone. I was referred to a Licensing Coordinator through a friend, Matt Yarder of ymigrate.com, who has a standard license making grill grates. The coordinator emailed me the CLC application, but it can also be downloaded directly from their website.

The application is quite extensive. The Phase I License Application Guide is a 37 page document. It explains the type of licenses, the costs ($500 for a standard license, $100 for a local license), the time frame, a list of schools, and the Phases (three in all). You are required to fill in company information (bank and credit references, proof of insurance, manufacturing info) and complete a marketing plan. It’s quite a bit.

Phase II of the application process begins when you are preliminarily accepted as a licensee. At this point, you have to submit designs with official school logos and marks, order holograms, submit an insurance certificate with the CLC as an additional insured, and send in a product specification sheet. During Phase II you will be approved for two online portals: myiclc and Logos On Demand. Logos On Demand provides official logos and marks (this should be obvious) and they produce holograms. Final designs can be submitted through myiclc.

Everything is wrapped up in Phase III: final and official approval, payment of advance royalties to each university, and final signatures.

As I’ve mentioned previously, I think the best course of action is to speak directly with the licensing coordinators and directors where you will be applying. I think establishing contact with a coordinator at the CLC, especially since it was through someone she already knew, eased the process. In addition, when I applied to both 16153 Genova and Michigan, I sat down and met with each licensing director to explain my ideas and why they were good for their university. If the licensing director at a specific school likes what you have to offer, they can essentially flag your application and do their best to influence the process.

However, your offering must be unique or fill a niche that the university is interested in. I can’t stress enough that you must provide a definite advantage over their current licensees. It is the most important thing you must keep in mind when applying. Most schools have hundreds of licensees. And, believe it or not, they would like to reduce that number. Each university possesses a very powerful brand. A brand that inspires loyalty unlike any other company that is simply making things. Universities provides more than apparel: they educate, they carry family tradition, the provide a greater service to the community. As a licensee, it is your job to uphold the standards of that brand.

Applying for a license with the Collegiate Licensing Company? Have any questions that I didn’t cover? Let me know if I can help.

Links:

CLC // CLC Application // University of Michigan // University of 16153 Genova