We are on our fourth company in five years. We have always went with the cheapest, but our sales have been low and the parents complain about the quality.
This year we went with something different. We went for good quality with excellent designs. We have sold more t-shirts, shorts and sweats in three weeks than we did the past three years.
We paid more this year, but our parents are much more happy and have continued to ask to reorder. I have seen that the parents will pay more for good quality for their kids.
We met Fun-Raising School Gear,
  - Our Approach
, at a tradeshow. Speak to Marni, she will walk you though everything to have a great school wardrobe.
We try to support our local graphic artists, just ask around or look in the phone book. We also get a great deal by staying local, $2.50/t-shirt, $6 for sweatshirts and no shipping. Its also great when you might have add ons or re-orders. Our local company had our shirts ready in 5 days after our order and only required a minimum order of 20 of each item. Look around, you would be surprized at what talent is right in your town.
We would like to speak with you about doing a fundraising program. We searched for pto and you were the first person we found and your name was what we grow!! We specialize in high quality lilies and ship from OUR farm nationwide.
Heritage on the PTO Today yellow pages is who we use. Ask for Dorothy. 800-594-7977
HERITAGE
Last year we did the football jersey and pj pants, too cute! This year we went with the "retro jersey", adorable!
This year we did a "faculty only " line of polo's fleece jacket and denim shirts. I can't wait to see what they look like. The teacher tote's seem to be a hit with the teachers.
Dorothy is an awesome sales rep. I have had to make some unexpected changes, due to teacher requests, and it never seems to phase her. She is always polite and upbeat and worked with me until we came up with something the teaches love.
Check out under their "best designs" (I think it's called) and at the bottom is a logo of the flag. The school name is the flag and under it says "United we learn". Why didn't I notice that earlier???? Oh well, always next year!
If you are looking for just tees and sweatshirts, I have used Outlaw Tees for several years now. They are family-owned and great to work with. Also, if you don't have artwork, they can come up with amazing stuff for you. See their website
Outlaw Tee's - Home Page
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Does anyone know of an online spirit wear company? The one that we were working with all summer decided that we are too small of a school to represent. Thanks for any feedback.
