Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you only sell wholesale? Yes. Do you print and embroider in union shops? Yes. Print runs as small as 25? Yes. Do you sell blanks? Yes. Can I mix colors, sizes, and styles and does that count towards my total volume for pricing purposes? Yes. Do you sell samples? Yes. Do you have organics? Yes

NO

Do you produce anything at factories overseas? No. Do you sell retail? No. Do I need a tax ID # to qualify for the non-profit discount? No. Will you ever make the No Sweat sneaker again? It’s complicated…

How do I verify that No Sweat's apparel is union-made and union-printed?

Look for the union label. There's one in every No Sweat garment sold on this site. To verify the union print shop our printers include a union "bug" on every garment, unless otherwise requested. If there is no union alternative we will sell US made products if we know the cut & sew shop has acceptable labor standards.

That depends. Is there a union alternative available? If so, that's just like putting lipstick on a pig or skim milk masquerading as cream. Union people will call you on it, especially if it's for a candidate. But If there's no union alternative? That's called not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. We're opposed to the first but totally OK with the second. Always ordering at the very last minute so you are forced (forced I say!) to save a few nickels buying a non union product that your local screen printer keeps in stock, while absolving yourself of any guilt? That's really not right. Once or twice is unfortunate. More than that, highly suspect.

Depends on if it's in stock. In stock blanks can ship the next day. Printed, allow 2 weeks to avoid the rush fee. But often inventory runs tight at union factories. If not in stock, typically 3-4 weeks. But more time doesn't hurt! And if you aren't the only decision maker in the process please allow enough time for that. Co-ops? You probably should start the process at least 3 months before you need the gear. About 2 months before the holidays (especially in national election years) things tend to get crazy at union factories. Depending on item, it can take up to 2 months.

No, No Sweat is the 10% man that can save you 25% or more. Sometimes, much more. While providing concierge customer care. How? Now that's a complicated question. Rather than go into a bunch of MBA jargon about business models & price structures, etc, let's chalk it up to accumulated market know-how. The who, how, where, what and whens of a business. Plus low overhead and elbow grease. All that adds up to lower prices and better service. And since we source from all the remaining union cut & sew shops we can usually put orders together that a union screen printer couldn't or wouldn't. Most union printers only source from one or two shops. We put together orders from multiple sources ​if need be.

Goods will be as specified in our purchase order or you are entitled to a refund for any goods received that are not as specified. Unprinted garments may be returned for any reason but are subject to a 20% re-stocking fee. With custom printed garments you get a screen printer's proof to OK (or not) before garments are printed. If imprint isn't same as screen printers proof, goods may be returned for a refund, though that's never happened in over 15 years.

What type of file format does the artwork need to be in?

We aren't sticklers. Artists, screen printers, indy rockers all qualify. The NRA? Not so much. Amounts vary from 25¢ to over $1 per garment. Depends on the job. Discounts on stock only, not printing.

How do you keep your prices so low?

What's No Sweat's delivery/payment policy?

All major credit cards, checks, wire transfer & paypal. No bitcoins or barter. Most orders are paid in full when placed. Very large orders can be 50% when placed, balance to ship.

Simple. We don't sell or share your information (except name, phone # & shipping info for shipping purposes) with anyone. Ever

Both are produced domestically. Unfortunately, many American garment producers are sweatshops. Often the workers are undocumented, underpaid and overworked. Only US union garments provide the certainty that workers are well paid and well treated.

Depending on the region, job & seniority, between $11 & $30 per hour. Plus health. Plus 401K. Plus paid holidays, including two weeks in July & two weeks around the holidays. What used to be an average American job. And, we hope, will be again!

That's a somewhat complicated question. The simple answer is probably not.