FAQ
What do the quoted prices include?
All prices quoted include the sewing or printing of your logo
with embroidery up to eight colors and 8000 stitches and printing
up to one color and one position. Most logos fall within these
limits and we will contact you immediately if there are additional
fees for additional placements and larger or more complicated
logos.
Will
I have a chance to approve my artwork?
The
customer, prior to printing or embroidering, must approve all
artwork. Changes made at the customer’s request are subject
to surcharge for additional work.
What
are the guidelines for submission of artwork?
Art must be camera ready such as Corel and PhotoShop.
Doodles, napkin sketches, rough pencil drawings are not considered
camera ready.
Can
you prepare my artwork?
When you choose us to render art services, a
per-hour charge is made. Minimum charge is $65.00 for one-color
printing, including typesetting, art reproduction and camera services.
Color separations are charged separately. Total charges are estimated
prior to producing your order.
Assignments
requiring extensive detailing, linework or the creation of original
graphics including logos, corporate identification, conceptual
renderings or photographs converted to line are subject to quotation
prior to acceptance of your order.
Unless otherwise
arranged prior to production, all artwork rendered for you order
remains the property of our art department and is maintained at
our plant for our exclusive usage in executing your orders.
Are there fees if I set up my artwork?
Camera-ready
art is best. Art preparation charges may apply otherwise, depending
on quality of art submitted. All embroidered digitizing files
are the property of Adventures in Embroidery Inc. and will be maintained
at our plant for our exclusive use in executing your orders. If
you would like a copy of your file, you must make your request
when your order is placed and pay the greater of $100.00 or twice
the digitizing fee. Electronic art such as jpeg, eps, bitmap files
are welcomed and may be sent via email.
What
happens if you have to back order?
Orders requiring us to backorder a portion of
the original quantity specified are subject to you re-confirmation
to allow us additional time for completion. We will advise you
of shortages or other difficulties that may affect your scheduling
requirements.
What
is your cancellation policy?
All orders are considered “firm”
when placed. No cancellations are accepted on finished merchandise.
Cancellations made prior to production are permitted, subject
to charges for artwork in progress, completed screens or embroidered-design
setup, and restocking of merchandise prepared for production.
We allow total/combined
quantity pricing for printed or embroidered items
where all items are printed/embroidered with the same ink/thread
colors, using the same prepared screens/designs on the same continuous
production run.
What
if I have a copy changes?
Subject to additional art and preparation charges
where appropriate.
Can
you guarantee consistency of dye lots?
Due to market conditions and mill variances,
we can not guarantee consistency of shades to match precisely
order to order and dye lot to dye lot.
Do
you have standard colors?
All standard and pastel colors are available for
screen printing and embroidery. Custom colors and PMS colors for
screen printing are available. We will match colors as close as
possible, but due to the nature of thread, ink pigments, dye colors,
and fabric characteristics, we cannot guarantee exact colors or
tint. Some ink or thread matches are subject to surcharge.
What
is your standard Imprint Size?
Left chest design for screen printing or embroidery
is recommended to not exceed 4 inches by three inches. Full front
or full back to be determined by design and /or by stitch count.
Can
you personalize garments with names?
Individual names in either block of script are
$4.00 per line. There is special pricing for Department of Justice
logos. Personalized names are normally located on the opposite
garment side as the logo. We cannot guarantee personalized names
under the embroidered logo after the fact due to alignment problems.
What
is your policy on Laundering and shrinkage?
Some shrinkage is unavoidable in knitted garments.
To minimize shrinkage, follow washing instructions on the garment
label. Do not use bleach on colored fabrics. Do not iron over
imprint or embroidered design. Avoid harsh detergents.
Do
you guarantee consistency of sizes?
Due to market conditions and mill variances we
cannot guarantee consistency in sizes to match order-to-order
or brand-to-brand. Contact our sales office for sizing information.
What
about Overruns and underruns?
To maintain production efficiencies, actual quantities
invoiced will be shipped.
Do
you have differing pricing policies?
Merchandise is sold at prices in effect at time
of shipment. Prices subject to change without notice. In-between
quantities are priced at smaller quantity levels. All prices quoted
in catalogue include S-XL. Sizes 2XL-4XL will have a surcharge
that is dependent upon the garment and quantity ordered.
What
is your standard production time?
New screen- printed orders average 7-9 working
days from our receipt of order, subject to prompt customer approval
of artwork. Re-orders may have faster turnaround time. New embroidery
orders need to have 3-4 days for art preparation and set up and
then 7-9 working days for production, after customer approval
of sewn sample and deposit.
Do
you provide proofs?
Paper proofs available at no charge. For actual
production proofs, some charges may apply. Contact sales office.
What
is your returns policy?
No returns will be accepted without prior authorization.
All claims must be made within 3 days of receipt of goods. All
returns must be sent freight prepaid and all carton must show
our return authorization code. Claims for merchandise lost or
damaged in transit are made to carrier. Our liability ceases upon
shipment.
What
about revisions?
We will make every effort to accommodate requests
made prior to production, but cannot guarantee inclusion. Restocking
charges and/or additional set-up charges may apply.
Do
you offer rush service?
Immediate production priority may be assigned
to orders subject to critical deadline commitments, especially
those requiring less than 7 working days service. Contact sales
office at once and advise us on styles, imprint specification,
and shipping order. A surcharge will apply, normally 20% on total
invoice. Advance payment in full may be required including estimated
freight charges. If production schedule precludes customer approval
of proofs, your purchase order must include the following wavier:
“No proofs required. Execute order, imprint colors, styles,
sizes and art instructions as closely as possible to meet deadline
commitment.”
Do
you have samples available?
Contact your sales representative or our sales
office.
Do
you accept special orders?
We have access to hundreds of garments not specified
here. If you do not see it here, we will find it! Tell us your
requirements on quantities, styles, deadlines, and price guidelines.
We will do out utmost to satisfy our needs. Just call the Alpine
Graphic Apparel, Inc. sales office toll free 1-800-327-4478.
What
are your payment terms?
Unless other arrangements are made with prior
approval of our credit department, art preparation and set up
requires payment in full before any work begins. All orders require
payment in full before productions begins. We accept orders prepaid
via major credit cards.
What
are your shipping terms?
We ship FedEx Ground. Shipping charges are estimated,
invoiced and prepaid before order processing. All other major
services available upon request.
What
is your minimum?
Please understand due to set-up time and productions
considerations, quantity pricing is based on minimums specified
for each garment. The minimum production quantity for embroidery
is 15 units. The customer may choose any garment that can be embroidered
with the same design in the same color thread, except caps. The
minimum for caps is 15 units of the same style cap.
Do
you guarantee your work?
We unconditionally guarantee your satisfaction.
We guarantee the permanence of our stitching FOREVER. If you are
not happy with our products or services, we will work to satisfy
you completely.
What are your payment terms?
We accept orders prepaid with Visa and MasterCard.