Bring classic Carolina pride to your stitching with this 1996 to 2004 North Carolina Tar Heels design, built around the ram mascot and the arched "CAROLINA TAR HEELS" lettering. The curled horns, outlined badge shape and interlocking-style letterform behind the ram give it that unmistakable collegiate sports-logo feel. It suits Tar Heels fans, alumni and collectors who want the earlier look rather than a modern reworking.
With four thread colours in light blue, navy, white and grey, it keeps the palette true to the team while still reading clearly from a distance. The stitching is dense and substantial, so it works best on stable fabrics such as sweatshirt fleece, denim jackets, canvas totes and structured polos where the filled areas can sit neatly. Use a smaller version for a chest placement or cap front, or let one of the larger sizes take centre stage on the back of a jacket or a kit bag.









