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Custom Wool Jersey Recommendations?

Hey Chainlinkers -

I've been asked many times to do another round of jerseys.  Since it's pretty chilly now, I'm looking to offer a round of The Chainlink wool jerseys. 

Any recommendations on other quality companies?

I've been recommended Earth Wind and Rider and Portland/Oregon Cyclewear.

Thanks,

Julie

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Permalink Reply by mike w. on January 23, 2012 at 6:25pm

Do they do reprints?

Julie Hochstadter said:

The original jerseys were sold and distributed by a company called Crank The Earth.

The design was a community contest.

They started at $70 each before tax and shipping in Feb '10, and they did a close out at $20 in April '11.

122782_ said:

I'd prefer short sleeves.  I'm pretty new around here - how much were the originals (non-wool)?

Permalink Reply by Michael A on January 23, 2012 at 8:40pm

We used earth wind and rider for our wool jerseys, if you order them now you MIGHT get them in august. They also require a full payment up front while they source the manufacturing from Asian companies. We ordered ours in march of last year and they came in december, oh and the order was messed up (quantity and sizes)

Permalink Reply by ilter on January 23, 2012 at 8:50pm

wool chainlink jersey is a great idea!

no strong preference but short sleeved w/ matching warmers would be exceptional :)

Permalink Reply by S on January 23, 2012 at 10:51pm

I think Tati used Ibex for their team jerseys and shorts.  If you have the opportunity, you should talk to J and see who he used.

Permalink Reply by Melanie K on January 24, 2012 at 8:57am

I think Rob & I would be interested in purchasing- for winter/cold weather riding we would prefer long sleeves- zip would be nice, too, but short sleeved would be a great option for laying. We missed out on the Chainlink Jersey's from Crank the Earth the first time and regretted it.  As for a manufacturer, I just googled one that looked nice:  http://www.woolistic.com/

Looks like you have to email them to get some quotes. 

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 24, 2012 at 10:50am

We can do another run of regular jerseys this spring.  That can be another thread (may already have started one and never followed up).

I'm going to find the best wool jersey company (pref in the US) and will most likely take pre-orders.

mike w. said:

Do they do reprints?

Julie Hochstadter said:

The original jerseys were sold and distributed by a company called Crank The Earth.

The design was a community contest.

They started at $70 each before tax and shipping in Feb '10, and they did a close out at $20 in April '11.

122782_ said:

I'd prefer short sleeves.  I'm pretty new around here - how much were the originals (non-wool)?

Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on January 24, 2012 at 10:55am

Well I would buy one for 20 bucks at closeout, and I prefer long sleeve since it's wool.  No big deal, though, either way.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 24, 2012 at 11:04am

$20 isn't going to happen unless we had a few sponsors. What do you people think if that? $20 may be near impossible, but sponsors could help subsidize.

Brendan said:

Well I would buy one for 20 bucks at closeout, and I prefer long sleeve since it's wool.  No big deal, though, either way.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on January 24, 2012 at 11:24am

I'm not a big fan of sponsorship logos on sportswear-unless they're paying me. I think you'll get adequate interest in nice Chainlink Wool Jerseys in a $70-$90 price range.

Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on January 24, 2012 at 11:26am

I'd have no problem with some local sponsors being on the jersey.  It'd be a major plus if those sponsors were cycling advocacy groups, too. 

Permalink Reply by blair on January 24, 2012 at 12:32pm

Ditto.  I'd be willing to pay up to $40 or so for a short-sleeved/sponsored/lighter version.

Brendan said:

I'd have no problem with some local sponsors being on the jersey.  It'd be a major plus if those sponsors were cycling advocacy groups, too. 

Permalink Reply by mike w. on January 24, 2012 at 12:54pm

Haven't priced good jerseys lately, have you? ;-)

 

Nix on sponsors, anyway... that's my vote if it means anything.
 
122782_ said:

Ditto.  I'd be willing to pay up to $40 or so for a short-sleeved/sponsored/lighter version.

Brendan said:

I'd have no problem with some local sponsors being on the jersey.  It'd be a major plus if those sponsors were cycling advocacy groups, too. 

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