Uniforms/Footwear

The industry recommends the purchase of 20% - 25% more uniforms than the number of students you plan to outfit. If you are trying to put 60 students in uniform, you should purchase 75 uniforms. These additional uniforms are necessary to…
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If you have ever visited a uniform manufacturing facility the answer to this question is obvious. If you haven't toured a manufacturer's facility we strongly encourage you to make such a trip a priority. However, the answer to the question…
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Each material has strong points and weak points. As far as costs go 100% wool is by far the most expensive fabric with 100% polyester being the least expensive by comparison. However, cost per yard is not necessarily the rule when…
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Several factors go into pricing a garment. Some of these factors you can control through design, other factors are constant. The first complex question asked a uniform representative meeting with a group is "What is it going to look like,…
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The actual production of your order does not begin until the approved sample, measurements, and purchase order and/or deposit are received in the factory. It doesn't make any difference if you decide to buy in March but don't clean up the…
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Another consideration is the timing of price increases. Since we are reactionary with our price increases (we increase our prices when our suppliers increase their prices), our increases usually take place around the first of the year. So…
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The company started in 1910. My great-grandfather, Herman Fruhauf, immigrated to the US before the turn of the 20th century. He settled in NYC. A department store in Wichita, Kansas needed a tailor and they hired Herman to move to Wichita…
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Few Methods Courses at the Graduate or Undergraduate levels address the Visual issues facing the contemporary Band Director. While many insightful lectures have been given regarding appropriate repertoire enrichment and technique…
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The uniform purchase for your band organization will be one of the larger single expenditures for the booster organization or school administrative unit. The following outline is designed to help you become more knowledgeable of this…
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Regardless of whether your marching band is competitive or not, it is important that the band develops a sense of personal identity to avoid becoming a "cookie cutter" band. The most successful competitive programs generally have a real…
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Creating a new uniform for today's marching musical ensemble can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Where does a person start? Should one stick with the tried and true, traditional designs or rock the proverbial boat with a new and…
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There is a beautiful ancient oak tree on Johns Island, South Carolina. It is over 500 years old. It has stood through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, 36 tropical storms and 19 hurricanes. It has over 600,000 visitors a year. It is a…
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We have all seen flags that were nothing short of stunning. Likewise, we've all seen our share that could only be described as horrendous. A great flag design is one of the easiest ways to please the GE gods. Design it well and it works for…
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The end of the year and the beginning of a new year is always a good time for deep reflection, course correction and pinpointing. What do I want to create over the coming year at a professional and personal level? We all know that nothing…
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