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Getting Started

Q: Where do I begin?

  • Pick a garment
    • You can either browse by sport, or for a specific type of garment using the menus at the top.
    • You can also use the search bar in the upper right corner to help you find the garments you are looking for.
 
  • Pick a Design
    • You can browse all our design templates which can be customized to fit your needs.
    • You can either search by sport, or browse all the designs using the menus at the top.
    • If using filters to narrow down the number of designs, make sure to hit the Submit button at the bottom of the filters to update the page.
    • After you find the perfect design, you will be able to add it to the garment of your choice.
  • Create your own design
    • Can't find that perfect design?  Use our Design Factory to create your own screen printing design from scratch.
    • The link to the Design Factory is on the homepage and looks like the picture below.
    • After you have created the perfect design, you will be able to add it to the garment of your choice.

Q: The drop down menus for Designs, Sports, and Garments are blank. What should I do?

  • If you are using Internet Explorer 8, you will need to press the Compatibility View button to make these menus appear correctly.

Having trouble finding an item?

Q: I can't find the item I am looking for.

  • If you are looking for a specific item and you happen to know the item number ,for example FOL3930 for our standard 100% cotton t-shirt, you can simply type that item number in the search bar located in the top right corner of the website.
  • If you don't know the item number, you can search by brand name, type of garment, or the color of garment that you are looking for.

Having trouble completing a combo deal?

Q: How do I get the rest of the items to complete the combo deal?

  • Once you have an item in your cart that is part of a combo deal, a list of combo deals that include the item should appear at the bottom of the screen.  The example below is what you should see once you add the FOL3930 100% Cotton Tee to your Shopping Cart.
  • If you see a combo that you would like to get, click the link for the next item you need.  After you have the item in your cart, it will automatically be crossed off the list.
  • After each new item you add to your cart, you will be brought back to the options page to select the next item you would like to add.

Need some help with the Design Factory?

Q: How do I change the background color?

  • The background color represents the color of the garment that the design will be going on.
  • If you have already selected a garment, you can change the color (in the lower left hand corner where it says Garment Color) to any color that is available for that particular garment.  Changing this will adjust both the garment color that you had previously selected and the background color.
  • You will not be able to change the background color of your design until you choose a garment.  To do this, save the design that you are working on in your cart.  Choose a garment and select the color that you would like your design printed on.  Go back into your design and the background color will now match the color of your garment.

Q: How big will my design be on my garment?

  • The design will be re-sized to our standard print dimensions for the desired location on the garment.  Examples of standard print dimensions are 11.2" wide on adult garments and 9" wide on youth and women's cut garments.
  • Proportions will be kept the same, so that the design is not distorted in the re-sizing.

Q: Can I rotate or flip an image?

  • Yes, you can use the boxes around the image or text to re-size or rotate.
  • You can also use the Positioning tools at the top of the design factory to adjust the sizing and rotation of the image.

Q: Can I save progress on my Design Factory art?

  • Yes, there are several ways for you to save the design you created.
    • If you login before you enter the Design Factory, your design will automatically save to My Designs under My Account when saved to your cart.
    • If you created your design without logging in first, you can add it to your cart along and save the cart as quote that you can come back to later to edit or turn into an order.
    • You can also send the designs you create to your friends to show them what you have designed.  Click one of the links at the bottom of the Design Factory after you create your design and you can post a link on Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Reddit, StumbleUpon, or email.

Questions about customizing one of our design templates?

Q: How do I change the background color?

  • The background color represents the color of the garment that the design will be going on.
  • If you have already selected a garment, you can change the color where it says Change Garment Color.  Changing this will adjust both the garment color that you had previously selected and the background color.
  • You will not be able to change the background color of your design until you choose a garment.  To do this, save the design that you are working on in your cart.  Choose a garment and select the color that you would like your design printed on.  Go back into your design and the background color will now match the color of your garment.

Q: Why isn't the text changing to what I typed in?

  • Currently our design templates do not change the text on the sample picture that you are looking at, but the colors will change so that you can get a good idea of how the design will look using different color combinations.
  • Once you submit your order, our artists will create your design by changing the text to what you have specified.
  • The ability to change text is coming soon, so check back often.

Questions about registering?

Q: What if I am ordering for a school team, but will be paying with my own credit card?

  • We would prefer that you register under the school's name.  This helps us locate your account quickly if you have any questions, forget your Login information, or if another coach at the school wants to purchase similar items in the future.

Questions about our Closeout section?

Q: What are the colors and sizes that are available?

  • If you click on an item you like, you will able to see all the colors that are available for the closeout price.
  • Under each color will be the number of each size that is still available for that specific color.  The website will only let you order as many in each size that we still have available in stock.
  • Once a size is sold out for a particular color, it will be removed from list.  So, for the example below, Mediums and Larges are unavailable in the forest/white since they are not listed.

Having trouble adding names and numbers?

Q: What is the difference in the name and number templates?

  • The name and number templates all have a code to distinguish certain characteristics.  Take template X6U01V for example:
    • X - this refers to the set-up of the text.  X = Straight, Y = Arched, and Z = Curved.
    • 6 - this refers to the size of the number.  4", 6", or 8".
    • U01 - this refers to the name font style.
    • V - this refers to the number font style.  V = Varisty, S = Shadow, P = Pride, and M = Monarch.

Q: Can I add just names or just numbers?

  • Yes, individual name templates can be found in the designs listed under Player Names.  Once you select a font, you will be prompted to enter the names.
  • Number only templates are also found in the designs listed under Player Numbers.

Q: How long can the names be?

  • Names can be up to 14 characters long including spaces and hyphens.

Questions about pricing?

Q: How do I read the price list?

  • The price list shows you the price of the selected service per garment for certain quantity amounts.  
  • Find the price listed for the correct quantity, then add that price to the price of the garment you have selected to find your price per garment.
  • For example, the FOL3930 100% Cotton Tee in white is $1.99 per shirt.  The price list below is for a 1 color screenprint.  So, for 72 white tees with a 1 color screenprint, the price per shirt would be $1.99 plus $2.00 for a total of $3.99 per shirt.

Questions about shipping information?

Q: How do I figure out my shipping cost?

  • The shipping cost is calculated using both the weight of the shipment and where we are shipping the order.  Once you add everything to your cart, you will get an estimated shipping cost that can be found in both the Workspace and in the Shopping Cart.

Q: How long will my order take to get here?

  • Our standard production time (the time it takes from the day your order is processed until it ships out) for anything that is screen printed, embroidered, or vinyl heat pressed is 8 business days.  UPS Ground shipping times will vary depending on which state we will be shipping the items to, but are generally between 2-6 business days.  There is a UPS shipping chart available to help estimate shipping times located under the Help drop down menu.

Q: What if my items are blank?

  • Blank items are shipped as soon as possible (usually in 2-3 business days) and typically take about 5-7 business days to receive.
  • Orders with multiple blank items will not always ship together since they may be shipping from different places.

Q: What should I do if I need my items sooner?

  • We have rush services available for a fee that is determined by how quickly we need to produce the items.  In both the Shopping Cart and Checkout pages you will see options for available rush services and upgrades in shipping.  Rush services are not always available, depending on the items being ordered.

Q: I live near Columbus, OH, can I pick-up my order?

Having trouble checking out?

Q: Can I pay with a school PO?

  • If you are registered on our website as a Full-time employee of the school you are ordering for, at the checkout screen you should see an option for Credit Terms as the payment type.  If you select Credit Terms, then there will be a box to enter the school Purchase Order number.
  • If you do not see Credit Terms as an option, you can either pay with a credit card or contact customer service for more assistance.

Q: When will I get my order?

  • Our standard production time (the time it takes from the day your order is processed until it ships out) for anything that is screen printed, embroidered, or vinyl heat pressed is 8 business days.  UPS Ground shipping times will vary depending on which state we will be shipping the items to, but are generally between 2-6 business days.  There is a UPS shipping chart available to help estimate shipping times located under the Help drop down menu.
  • Blank items are shipped as soon as possible (usually in 2-3 business days) and typically take about 5-7 business days to receive.  Orders with multiple blank items will not always ship together since they may be shipping from different places.
  • We have rush services available for a fee that is determined by how quickly we need to produce the items.  In both the Shopping Cart and Checkout pages you will see options for available rush services and upgrades in shipping.  Rush services are not always available, depending on the items being ordered.

Q: What are credit terms?

  • All orders paid on credit terms are given 30 days from the day the order is placed to pay for the order.  Credit terms are given to full-time school employees or anyone with a valid school Purchase Order number.  All orders paid on credit terms are held until employment and/or Purchase Orders are verified.

Q: My discount code said it was invalid.

  • Try re-typing the code again, making sure all the characters are correct.  The codes are case-sensitive, so capitalization matters.
  • Your discount code may be expired.  Please check the expiration date.
  • If the code is typed correctly and still valid, please contact customer service.

Q: My credit card was declined, should I run it again?

  • First, make sure that all of the credit card information you entered is correct.  If it was declined because the wrong number or expiration date was entered, correct the information and try again.
  • If everything was entered correctly, please contact customer service to ensure that the payment did not go through the first time.  Trying to run your card again may result in a second payment being made.

Q: What should I do if I submit my order but do not get a confirmation email?

  • You should contact customer service to ensure that the order was received correctly. 
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