All T-Shirts and Novelties must be inscribed or imprinted with words and/or pictures identifying the University, unless approved by Purchasing. Please see the Procurement Specialist Commodities page to find the correct Procurement Specialist for Promotional Items and T-Shirts to answer any questions you may have. Any T-Shirt or promotional item will also need to comply with Strategic Communications policies, guidelines and approvals. All items will need a Branding & Licensing Approval Form.
T-Shirts
A standing contract is in place for purchasing T-shirts, offering a variety of brands and options, including long sleeve, short sleeve, with or without pockets, single-sided or double-sided printing, and multiple color choices for artwork. To find supplier contact information, search for “T-Shirts” on the Approved Contracts page.
Novelties/Promotional Items
Looking to order promotional items or swag for your department or event? University departments may use any Internal Campus Supplier, including the UA Print Shop, for promotional and branded materials.
The UA Print Shop offers a variety of customizable promotional items and branded swag and is a convenient, on‑campus option for meeting your marketing and event needs.
Additionally, Consolidus is a contract vendor that provides a wide selection of customizable promotional products and is available through buyBAMA for streamlined ordering.
While departments may choose to purchase from other vendors, please note that Alabama State Bid Law applies to non‑contract purchases. Purchases that exceed the $75,000 bid threshold will likely require a competitive bidding process.
IMG College Licensing
Vendors that supply or may supply products to the University that include a University logo or insignia must obtain an Internal Campus Supplier License. This license allows vendors to produce products for University departments and groups; this license does not allow the vendor to sell products to any other entity or individual. For more information on licensed vendors and department policy, please visit Trademark Licensing.