This design centres on a football helmet marked with a snarling Black Bears head, giving it a strong old-school college sports feel. The open mouth, teeth and fangs make the mascot read clearly, while the white, black and grey helmet is lifted with touches of red, blue and pink. It suits University of Maine supporters, alumni and anyone putting together collegiate sportswear with a tougher mascot look.
With nine thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, it has the weight and coverage that works well on sturdier fabrics. I’d put it on a varsity jacket back, a hoodie chest, a sweatshirt sleeve, or the front of a canvas kit bag where the helmet shape can stand out. The bold facemask lines and compact mascot details are especially effective on medium to heavy garments that can support a fuller embroidery finish.








