Read This Before You Hit “Place Order”
Ordering sorority merch is basically a part-time job disguised as “fun committee work.” Group chats. Approvals. Licensing emails. Design opinions from 48 people who “love this but maybe not in that exact shade of pink.”
Here’s the step-by-step so your life stays sane and the merch comes out fire.
Step 1: Set Budget + Timeline (Before Asking for Designs)
Chapters always jump to Pinterest boards first. Don't. Set the rules first.
Decide:
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Quantity targets
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Budget range
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Approval deadlines
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Delivery deadline (ALWAYS buffer 2–3 weeks)
Recruitment merch should be locked in 6–10 weeks out.
Step 2: Build a Mood Board
Pinterest > Canva > screenshots > IG saves Create a theme:
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Neutral clean-girl
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Vintage collegiate
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Retro sport
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Angelcore / Barbiecore / Campus prep
Your builder: Habits365Greek designers can mood board for free.
Step 3: Request Mockups
Do not approve without mockups. Ever. You don’t want surprise boxy tees showing up.
Ask for:
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Front + back mockups
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Stitching / puff thickness visual
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Size guide
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Fabric swatches
Pro move: ask for fit samples.
Step 4: Licensing Approval
CLC / Affinity or school must approve — don’t skip this. Habits365Greek handles licensing communication for you = less pain.
Step 5: Collect Sizes + Payment FAST
Do not wait for stragglers — you will age 10 years.
Google form with:
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Size
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Name
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Payment screenshot
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Shipping address if needed
Incentive hack: $5 off if paid in first 48 hours
Step 6: Plan the Drop
Tease it. Build hype.
Ideas:
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“Which one we picking?” poll
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B&W blurred mockup teaser
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IRL try-on session video
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Launch countdown
Make the chapter EXCITED.
Final Rule
Cheap = complaints + people not wearing it Premium = hype, re-wearability, better chapter image
Great merch helps recruitment. Bad merch becomes a pajama shirt.
📩 DM @habits365greek for free mockups & rush-friendly timelines.
