Factors to Consider When Purchasing Custom-Made Sorority T-shirts

A sorority t-shirt is one of the most commonly found custom-made Greek life merchandise. They are a great choice for a social gathering with your sisterhood as they are for a recruitment drive when you want to make a lasting impression to potential new members. When purchasing sorority t-shirts for yourself or for the entire girl gang, here are a few things to consider.

How do you want your t-shirt to look?

When placing an order for custom made sorority t-shirt with a vendor, begin with a basic idea of how the apparel should look like. While a high-resolution graphics image is not compulsory, it is good to have at least a rough sketch with details of the artwork for print. List out specifications such as its size or dimensions, the colors, placement, and so on. It is also helps to try out your design against white, black, and colored backgrounds to see which one looks best. Most vendors stock colored t-shirts and so, finding the right match should not be a difficult task for you.

How many pieces do you need?

Take a headcount of the members (don’t forget to include yourself) who will be wearing the t-shirts. Also, check for apparel sizes – vendors typically carry standard size t-shirts with them, but it doesn’t hurt to see if they match the size and offer a similar fit to the clothes you wear. If you plan to give away t-shirts at an event like the recruitment, don’t forget to add a good number of pieces in standard sizes. After all sorority t-shirts are a better choice than flyers and brochures and make a lasting impression on prospective members.

What is your budget?

It is a good practice to have a budget in place for your shirt order and working as part of a sorority, you’ve most likely drawn up one. The price of a custom-made sorority t-shirt depends on a lot of factors like the order quantity, the size of the print design, the number of colors in it, and so on. Typically, the larger the order quantity, the better the price per piece. If the price quote that you have received falls beyond the budget, speak to your vendor to see how you can get it to fit in. A quick alteration of the size or colors in the design usually helps bring down prices, and professional vendors will be happy to accommodate your request and help you out with the exercise.

When do they need to be ready?

A custom sorority t-shirt order takes about two to three weeks to get ready, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. It is a good practice to place the order as soon as the event dates are finalized and the print design is approved. This leaves you with enough time to approach multiple vendors for price quotes and to accommodate last-minute changes if any.