Direct Purchase

When people first consider uniforms and company apparel, they often believe that buying them outright - direct purchase - is the best way to go. Crown can meet your desires, whatever they are, at the best prices in the marketplace.

But before you decide to buy your own, we look at all your options. There are pluses and minuses to each, and we'll present them to you objectively. Our consultants stand ready to help you work your way through this process. Then, no matter which way you decide, Crown can offer a program that meets your needs.

Keep in mind that all options include emblems or custom embroidery, to truly personalize your look.

• Purchasing uniforms for your employees involves an out-of-pocket expenditure upfront. And these expenditures continue as you change people and replace garments.
• Keeping track of inventory can be time-consuming, particularly with employee turnover. And new employees mean more purchases.
• Your employees will be responsible for cleaning and repairing their own garments. This can lead to problems in maintaining a consistently professional appearance for all.
• Costs increase each time you replace a worn out, lost or damaged garment.
• It can be difficult maintaining continuity in appearance when size and style availability varies.

In summary, running your own program may cost more than you think and it will take up some of your time. Before you decide, you may want to check out our Lease No Launder or Full Service options. But if you decide that Direct Purchase best suits your needs at this time, Crown will build a program for you that provides the widest selection available at the best prices.

How do I find out more about
Crown's Direct Purchase program?

You can contact our direct purchase office at (800) 221-2725 or via our contact page. Tell us about your business, and we'll offer suggestions and send you materials to review, including information on emblems and embroidery. You'll choose from a selection of brand new garments from leading manufacturers like Bill Blass, Red Kap, Fashion Seal, Best, Outer Banks, Fame, Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, Lee, Inner harbor, Jonathan Corey and many others. After you've chosen your items and decided on quantities, we'll prepare a price quote and send you a sizing order form. Once this form is submitted with a payment (credit cards are accepted), we'll fill your order. You can reorder as often as needed.