I know many of you have already spoken with your sales representatives regarding the upcoming price adjustment that takes effect on May 1st, but I wanted to personally provide additional context. We fully understand that budgets are tight and every dollar matters. Unlike some companies in the industry who attribute price changes to tariffs that either no longer apply or were already reversed, I want to be absolutely clear: SportyJerseyStyle is not one of them.
Why a Price Increase, and Why Now?
As some of you may recall, 2024 was an incredibly challenging year for our supply chain. We had to shut down our production facility in Haiti, and shortly afterward, our fabric supplier closed its doors. Despite these disruptions and rapidly rising costs, we chose to hold pricing steady throughout that period. In fact, we accepted negative gross margins for several months, simply because we wanted to make well-informed, data-backed decisions rather than pass uncertainty onto our customers.
Now that things have stabilized, fabric costs—the largest part of garment production—are about 25% higher. While many brands have reacted by using thinner fabrics or shrinking garment sizes to keep costs down, SportyJerseyStyle has chosen a different path: we continue to source high-quality fabrics and maintain proper fits, ensuring that your garments look great and last wash after wash.
What’s Driving the Change?
- Inflation: Since our last significant garment price adjustment in Fall 2022, the U.S. has seen roughly 10% compounded inflation, directly impacting material and operating costs.
- Labor & Benefits: Over the same period, wages and employee benefits rose by nearly 15%—a necessary step to support fair pay and sustainable employment.
- Haiti-Specific Costs: In our Haiti operations, essential items like fuel have doubled in price, adding further strain.
Taken together, these realities require us to adjust pricing in order to sustain our high standards of quality, service, and fair trade commitments. Importantly, while garment pricing will be updated, pricing for print and services will remain unchanged.
Our Commitment to You
Earlier this year, our team conducted detailed reviews of garment costing and decoration processes. The goal was simple: to ensure we are giving you the best possible pricing we can afford while continuing to deliver exceptional service. We remain fully committed to accuracy, timeliness, and clarity. That means you may notice slight adjustments to proofs—these are designed to give both you and our production team greater precision. Please double-check your order details carefully, and if you ever receive something that does not match what you ordered, let us know immediately—we will make it right.
Thank You for Your Trust
Every order placed at SportyJerseyStyle matters deeply to us. We celebrate every time a new order comes through our doors because it represents your trust in us to create garments that your teams, customers, and communities will truly enjoy. On behalf of myself and our entire team: thank you for standing with us, and for being part of our journey.