On jackets / vests / etc:
It looks like the majority of people would be more interested in a jacket solution than a vest. I’ll move forward in that direction.
The Eddie Bauer jacket I was hoping to use as a base for cost and quality reasons looks like its on its way out the door. Its on clearance and the most neutral color scheme has too many sizes out of stock to make it a practical option. I looked over LL Bean, Patagonia, North Face, and a few others I don’t remember right now.
I also spent a pretty good amount of time to ensure that I only suggest options below that have an equivalent women’s cut that also looks good (you make that mistake exactly once before you learn better).
Please vote for any/all that you would be willing to purchase. The one with the most votes will be the victor and I will work through specific pricing and produce an order form.
- Patagonia 1/4 Zip Better Sweater - Stonewash (~$120 all inclusive)
- Eddie Bauer Full Zip - Dark Blue (~$105 all inclusive)
- Ashton Sweater-Knit Fleece - Slate Blue (~$85 all inclusive)
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Patagonia link: https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-better-sweater-quarter-zip-fleece/25523.html?dwvar_25523_color=NENA&cgid=mens-fleece
Eddie Bauer Link: https://www.logosoftwear.com/product/28096/eddie-bauer-adult-full-zip-fleece-jacket
Ashton Link: https://www.landway.com/prod-98-1-83-31/ashton.htm
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Feel free to ask me any questions. The price estimates are that; estimates, but I’m also known to always over estimate. I’d rather over guess than under guess. It’s also dependent on the number of orders we get. If we break ~15 orders, we can expect a ~15% discount for any of those options. There’s an embroider shop I’ll use near me that has very good pricing for smaller orders. If we have a larger one, the manufacturer pricing will probably be better. If we break 2 dozen orders, it drops more after that point as well. I’m hoping we get > 24 so we can realize some actual discounts. I’m also considering ordering a few extra to be made available at ROS events.