Graduation ceremonies are long, crowded, and almost always hot. Whether it's a packed gym in May or a football stadium in June, every guest is going to want something to fan with — and a custom fan in school colors with the grad's name on it is the one piece of swag the family actually keeps after the ceremony ends.
Why Custom Fans Work for a Graduation
Outdoor commencement is the worst climate event of the school year. Direct sun, packed metal bleachers, no shade, robes that don't breathe. A clack fan in school colors is the most useful thing you can hand a parent on graduation day.
Print the grad's name, the school, the year, and a family photo on the fan. Save the other for the program — speakers, honor roll, and a short note from the family. Replaces the printed program nobody picks up.
Graduation parties at home want the same fans, plus the open-house schedule and address. Order one batch in school colors, use them at both the ceremony and the party. 100 fans runs $13 each.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- School Colors and Mascot — Full color school spirit with mascot, year, and the grad's name. The version every aunt and uncle wants a copy of.
- Cap and Photo — Senior portrait and mortarboard graphic with the grad's name and the date. Frames cleanly.
- Family Reunion Edition — Graduation often doubles as a family gathering — print the open-house address, time, and what's being served. Saves a separate invite.
- Departmental — For college grads — print the department, the major, and a quote from the dean or faculty. Strong for nursing, engineering, and law school grads who want their program named.
- Class of [Year] — For schools running ceremony-wide branding — full class roster and school crest. Order at quantity for the whole class.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Order Your Custom Fans for Graduations?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
