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Questions campus buyers ask before they place the order.

Pricing, lead times, artwork, shipping, payment, samples, reorders — the practical stuff. If your question isn't here, ask us directly and we'll come back within one business day.

Pricing & minimums

How much does a custom shirt cost at 50 units?

For a single-color print on a standard unisex tee, plan on roughly $10–$18 per shirt at 50 units, all-in. Hoodies and crewnecks usually land in the $22–$38 range at the same quantity. The actual number depends on garment, ink colors, print locations, and current blank inventory — your quote spells out the line items so there are no surprises.

What is the minimum order?

Most apparel starts at around 24 pieces. Hard goods like bottles and tumblers typically start in the 24–60 range, and small giveaways (shot glasses, keychains, stress dough) start around 50–100 since the per-unit cost is small. The numbers on each catalog card are starting points — we can usually flex up or down a little based on the run, so ask if your number is close.

Do prices go down at higher quantities?

Yes. Pricing tiers step down at common breakpoints (typically 24, 50, 100, 250, 500). Larger runs share the same setup cost across more pieces, which is where the bigger drops happen. Your quote shows the price at the quantity you requested and the next tier so you can see whether bumping up makes sense.

Timing & deadlines

How long does an order take?

Standard production is 7–14 business days from approved artwork and payment, depending on the product. Apparel sits near the lower end; drinkware and embroidered headwear take a bit longer. Add shipping time on top of that — usually 2–5 business days to most US addresses.

Do you offer rush orders?

Yes, when capacity allows. Tell us your event date in the quote form and we will flag whether we can hit it on standard timing or quote a rush. Rush orders typically add 15–30% to the production cost and may require a faster artwork turnaround on your end.

What if our artwork is not ready yet?

Submit the quote anyway. You can pick “needs design help”in the form and describe what you want, or send a quick sketch and we'll build the final file. Most orders go through a proofing round before production starts, so artwork can be finalized after the quote is locked.

Artwork & files

What artwork formats do you accept?

SVG, AI, PDF, or PNG at 300 DPI or higher. Vector files (SVG/AI/PDF) print the sharpest and scale to any size. A high-resolution PNG is fine for most jobs. If you only have a low-res file or a screenshot, send it anyway — we can usually clean it up or rebuild it as part of the order.

Will I see a proof before you print?

Yes. Every order goes through a digital proof — a mockup of your design on the actual product — that you sign off on before production starts. Nothing prints without your approval.

Shipping, payment & samples

Where do you ship?

We ship to addresses across the continental US, including dorms, chapter houses, and PO boxes. For West Coast addresses add 1–2 business days versus East Coast. International shipping isn't offered today — message us if you need it and we'll see what we can do.

How does payment work?

You only pay after you approve the final quote — no upfront commitment to send a request. Most orders are paid in full when approved; for larger orders we can arrange a 50% deposit / 50% on delivery split. Cards and ACH are both supported.

Can I see a sample first?

For blank-product samples (just to feel the garment), we can usually send 1–2 pieces at cost. We don't offer printed samples on small orders because the setup makes it impractical, but the digital proof step covers that decision for most buyers.

Reorders & repeat runs

Can we reorder later for new members or alumni?

Yes — that's most of what we do. We keep your artwork on file and reorders skip most of the setup work, which means faster turnaround and usually a small repeat-order discount on the production fee.

Can different members pick different colors or sizes?

Yes. On colors, you can pre-pick the colors that are available and let members choose at the roster step. On sizes, the quote form lets you split evenly across S/M/L/XL, enter exact counts, or send a roster link to collect sizes from the group after the quote is confirmed.

Still need pricing for your specific order?

Send the product, rough quantity, and event date. We'll come back with a written quote within one business day.

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