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How To Select A Greek Apparel Store For Chapter Letters

Every year hundreds of fraternities and sororities organize group apparel orders for the members in their respective chapters. It can be an overwhelming task especially considering the number of online and local stores offering custom Greek apparel. There are numerous aspects to consider when choosing a sorority store or fraternity store for your chapter letter orders.

Product quality and selection, cost, turn-around time, & customer service should all play in to your decision when searching for Greek letter shirts, sorority letter shirts, Greek sweatshirts, sorority gear, and fraternity apparel. Each Greek apparel store is different so it’s important to find that store that best meets your group order needs.

Product quality and selection will likely be the most influential factor. Sometimes the decision will be made for you when shopping for fraternity apparel or sorority apparel. If the Greek item your chapter is looking for is specific or unique you may only have one or two options. Other times, there may be endless choices to choose from. It is important to look for real product examples, pictures of products, detailed product descriptions, and even testimonials from past customers that have purchased the same piece of greek apparel. If shopping online, it may also be helpful to ask for fabric swatch samples to assist in the selection process. Some stores might even send you a sample product so you know exactly what you’ll be receiving – this is a great way to weed out poorly produced items.

Cost is usually another strong deciding factor when choosing a sorority store or fraternity store for chapter letters, however it should not be the only factor. Because Greek apparel is typically custom made and produced in the USA, it is not going to be “cheap”. Things that typically drive up the cost are: brand name apparel such as American Apparel, apparel weight – 7.75 ounce vs. 12 ounce, satin stitching vs. zig-zag stitching, sewn-on sorority letters vs. heat pressed fraternity letters, a single clothing piece vs. a large group order. Most Greek apparel stores offer volume discounts on group orders and may even include free shipping. It is best to contact the store directly before placing an order.

Turn-around time is another aspect you should consider when searching for a sorority store or fraternity store. Greek apparel items, like sewn-on Greek letter shirts and sewn-on Greek letter sweatshirts are considered custom and are not produced until an order is placed. Custom apparel can take anywhere from one day to ten days to be produced depending on the current stock of the store and their suppliers. It is best to place your group order weeks in advance, so plan ahead!

Occasionally, it can be the custom service from a particular company that sets them apart from the rest. You may connect with a helpful sales rep or just be impressed with the time in which they respond to an e-mail inquiry (which should be within 24 hours). Look for positive indicators like these when choosing your sorority shop or fraternity shop!

With so many Greek apparel options available, it’s important to invest a little time and energy into choosing the right sorority store or fraternity store. It will likely pay off when you receive great-looking t-shirts, sweatshirts, or bags that you and your chapter are proud to wear!

About the Author

Stefany Bernard invites you to design custom greek apparel at http://www.designergreek.com/.  Designer Greek specializes in sewn-on greek letters including greek letter shirts, greek sweatshirts, greek jackets, greek bags, sorority letter shirts, sorority sweatshirts, and embroidery designs, including emblems and wording. They offer volume discounts on all group orders with quick turn-around time and unbeatable quality and customer service. Their intricate Design Shop allows you to design and preview your greek apparel, which is helpful and fun when designing your custom greek clothing. To begin the design process visit http://www.designergreek.com/designshop.html.

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