Why do schools buy band uniforms every 8-12 years?
BECAUSE THEY COST SO MUCH.
THE ARM & THE LEG:
WHAT A BAND UNIFORM COSTS
Here are 10 representative band uniform purchases approved in 2022:
HIGH SCHOOL
QUANTITY
TOTAL COST
AVG. COST / UNIFORM
Emporia HS (KS)
135
$105,150
$779
Michigan Center HS (MI)
115
$61,158
$531
Navarro HS (TX)
140
$90,580
$647
Norris HS (NE)
120
$85,506
$713
North HS (NE)
125
$74,993
$750
Plymouth-Canton Edu. Park (MI)
158
$183,280
$1,160
Prairie View HS (CO)
50
$56,500
$1,130
Rochelle Township HS (IL)
150
$102,230
$682
Westlake HS (OH)
265
$197,690
$746
Whitney HS (CA)
300
$205,000
$683
Using the average of the 10 bids above, at $782 per uniform, 100 uniforms costs $78,200.
BREAK THE CYCLE.
New technologies are changing this math. Today's uniforms are designed, manufactured, updated, and used differently than they used to be. These technologies are capable of producing better uniforms at half the cost.
A lot has changed in the last 10 years. Download our whitepaper to learn more, and to become more informed before you make your next purchase.
