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Student overalls.
Student overalls are a natural part of student life at many universities, colleges, and upper secondary schools across Sweden. They are worn during orientation, student activities, formal dinners, carnivals, and other traditions where community and belonging are central.
At Tingstad, you’ll find student overalls made from durable materials, suitable for both small student groups and larger sections. Our models are made from 100% cotton and are available in multiple sizes to meet different needs and use cases.
Many student overalls are worn throughout several years of study and are often decorated with patches, embroidery, and other personal details that reflect the student’s education, section, or association.
Looking for student overalls with custom colors, logos, or special adaptations? We offer dedicated solutions for this as well. Read more on our page for ordering student overalls with color or print.
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Sizes for student overalls
Choosing the right size is important to ensure comfort when wearing your student overalls for extended periods. Many people wear them over their regular clothes, which is why a slightly looser fit is often preferred.
Our student overalls are available in several sizes – from XS to 3XL – to suit different body types and needs. For larger group orders, we recommend that all participants submit their size preferences before placing the order.
Common uses for student overalls
Student overalls are worn in many different contexts during student life. They are especially common at:
- Orientation and welcome weeks
- Student pubs
- Dinners and formal events
- Valborg (Walpurgis Night) celebrations
- Carnivals
- Section activities
- Student union events
- Student parties
- Graduation celebrations
For many students, the overall becomes a lasting memory from their student years and is kept long after graduation as a symbol of community.
The history of student overalls
The history of student overalls is not fully documented, but most sources point to their origin in the late 1960s or early 1970s at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Engineering students originally wore overalls during lab work and began wearing them to student pubs as well.
The reason behind this is unclear – perhaps they didn’t have time to change, or it simply started as a fun idea.
The tradition spread across Sweden as student organizations toured between universities, bringing the concept with them.
Patches, embroidery, and personal decorations have become a central part of the culture, making each overall unique.
Student overalls with custom color or print
Many student associations, sections, and classes choose to customize their overalls with their own colors, logos, or prints.
If you want to order student overalls with custom design, dyeing, or branding, we offer dedicated solutions for this.
Read more about student overalls with custom color, logo, and print on our ordering page.
Frequently asked questions about student overalls
What is the delivery time for student overalls?
Stock items are usually delivered within a few business days. Custom-dyed or printed overalls have a delivery time of approximately 2–3 weeks after quote approval and production start.
Can we order individual overalls?
Yes, you can order from 1 piece via our webshop. For group orders, use the order form to receive a quote.
What sizes are available?
Sizes range from XS to 3XL. The fit is generous with elastic waist for comfort.
Can we choose any color?
Yes, overalls can be dyed in any color using Pantone, HEX or reference samples.
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