| With an abundance of Greek apparel stores to | | | | the base pricing strategy some stores use. As you |
| choose from, both online and local, it can be a | | | | build your design, the cost increases. Other Greek |
| challenge to find the right store for you! There are | | | | apparel stores list a set price, so price you see listed |
| numerous aspects to consider when choosing a | | | | is the price you get in your shopping cart. |
| sorority store or fraternity store for your custom | | | | Turn-around time is another aspect you should |
| apparel. | | | | consider when searching for your Greek t-shirts, |
| Product quality and selection, cost, turn-around time, | | | | sweatshirts, jackets and tote bags. Some items will |
| licensing, & customer service should all play in to your | | | | have already been produced and are ready to ship |
| decision when searching for Greek letter shirts, Greek | | | | the minute you place your order. There are other |
| sweatshirts, sorority gear, and fraternity apparel. | | | | apparel items, like sewn-on Greek letter shirts, that |
| Each Greek apparel store is distinct so it's important | | | | are not made until you place your order - these are |
| to find that store that best meets your apparel | | | | considered custom. Custom Greek apparel can take |
| needs. | | | | anywhere from one day to ten days to be produced. |
| Product quality and selection will likely be the most | | | | If turn-around time needs to be quick, be sure to |
| influential factor. Sometimes the decision will be made | | | | keep this in mind when searching for your Greek |
| for you when shopping for fraternity apparel or | | | | apparel store. It never hurts to contact the company |
| sorority apparel. If the item that you are looking for | | | | directly if average production times are not listed. |
| is specific or unique you may only have one or two | | | | Sometimes the sorority store or fraternity store can |
| options. Other times, there may be endless choices | | | | even rush your order! |
| and you may have to rely on real gallery pictures | | | | Many national fraternities and sororities have |
| (which is always a good sign!), detailed product | | | | trademarked their sorority letters and fraternity |
| descriptions, and even testimonials from past | | | | letters and require vendors to be licensed in order to |
| customers that have purchased the same piece of | | | | sell their gear. They are represented by a consulting |
| Greek apparel. To ensure high quality, look for name | | | | firm whose job is to maintain high quality control |
| brand apparel, disclosed fabric weights, and a | | | | standards with each of the Greek apparel stores. |
| description of how the Greek apparel is made. If this | | | | You can look for the Greek licensing seal on the |
| information is unclear, it is best to contact the store | | | | shop's website or somewhere inside your local store. |
| directly to find out. | | | | Sometimes, it can be the customer service from a |
| Cost is usually another strong deciding factor when | | | | particular company that sets them apart from the |
| choosing a Greek apparel store, however it should | | | | rest. You may connect with a helpful sales rep or |
| not be the only factor. Because sorority apparel and | | | | just be impressed with the time in which they |
| fraternity apparel is typically custom made and | | | | respond to an e-mail inquiry (which should be within |
| produced in the USA, it is not going to be "cheap". | | | | 24 hours). Look for positive indicators like these |
| Things that typically drive up the cost are: brand | | | | when choosing your sorority shop or fraternity shop! |
| name apparel such as American Apparel, apparel | | | | With so many options available, it's important to |
| weight - 7.75 ounce vs. 12 ounce, satin stitching vs. | | | | invest a little time and energy in choosing the right |
| zig-zag stitching, sewn-on sorority letters vs. heat | | | | store for you. It will likely pay off when you receive |
| pressed fraternity letters, a single clothing piece vs. a | | | | a good-looking piece of greek apparel that you are |
| large group order. Greek apparel stores can also | | | | proud to wear! |
| sometimes be crafty with the price. Be conscious of | | | | |