Ordering Guidelines for Custom Guard Uniforms

Custom color guard uniform Terms

• Color Guard, Percussion, Majorette, and other stretch wear designs featured at bandshoppe.com or in our print catalog are considered part of our current collection. These uniforms are made to order in your choice of sizes and colors using our selection of core fabrics or digitally printed options allowing them to be produced quicker than fully custom designs requiring new patterns or major pattern modifications. 
  
• Our current custom collection pricing can be found on our website or in this year’s catalog. Pricing may vary if you adjust the number of pieces or materials. 
  
• Price quotes for modified designs and custom creations will be provided alongside your sketch. 
  
• Lead times vary depending on the time of year and demand. We will notify you of our current manufacturing timeline at the time of quoting and ordering.
  Customers are strongly encouraged to order early. 
  
• Fabric swatches can be requested via email or using our online contact form. 
  
• All alterations are the responsibility of the customer. 

Custom Digital Printing

A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable setup fee applies to all custom printed uniform orders. This fee covers artwork creation, graphic and technical design, as well as a sample strike-off piece for approval.

Minimums

• Band Shoppe requires a minimum order of 3 garments of the same style and colors. Less than 3 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply. 
  
• Orders cannot be changed or canceled once in production. 
  
• Orders are placed on our production schedule once we receive your sketch approval, size roster, and full payment. Additions or any late information will be considered new orders and placed on the production schedule accordingly.
  
• Custom orders cannot be returned or exchanged. 
  
• Additions and reorders are available with a minimum order of 3 pieces of the same style and colors. Every reasonable effort is made to provide consistent fabric availability. Uniform wear and dye lot variations may hinder color matching. 

Samples

• Samples for approval are available for orders of 18 or more garments of the same style and colors. Swatches are also available in lieu of a sample upon availability. Customer may wave their sample with written consent. 
  
• Sample requests must be made immediately and will require additional time. 
  
• Samples must be returned within 7 days. Late sample returns may delay the estimated ship date for the completed order. 
  
• Changes to samples may incur additional fees. 
  
• All additions to match a previous order are required to provide a sample uniform. 

Fully Custom Uniform Designs

• Band Shoppe’s team can design your next color guard uniform for you. Share any relevant details, such as music selection, mood, style, color palette, silhouette, or other creative inspiration for the final design. If available, include specific stock image numbers for reference. Band Shoppe uses Shutterstock exclusively. Our Sales Team will work closely with our in-house Design Team to create a detailed sketch tailored to your vision.
  
• Sketches are typically completed within 3 to 5 business days and will be sent to you via email for review. You may provide feedback and request modifications to ensure the design meets your specifications. 
  
• Complex logos, intricate artwork, or design requests requiring five or more sketches may be subject to an additional design fee. 

Fully Custom Uniform Pricing

• Customers requesting fully custom uniforms should expect to spend a minimum of $175.00 per uniform with a minimum pattern fee of $350.00. 
  
• Fully custom uniforms require a minimum order of 12 pieces of the same style and colors. Less than 12 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply. For groups requiring less than 12 or those on a tighter budget, please visit our website or review our print catalog. 
  
• For fill-in orders, a minimum of 3 of the same style and colors is required. Less than 3 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply. 
  
• To ensure future availability, we recommend purchasing a few extra garments with your initial order. 
  
• See the chart below for base pricing on fully custom uniform designs, including design variations, multiple styles, and/or quantities of less than 12.