Darter Specialties is a family-owned business originating 34 years ago in Cheshire, CT. We pride ourselves for being our customer’s “one-stop-shop” with a variety of services and products offered. Darter houses various programs including Franchise Branded Webstores, Corporate Branded Webstores, School Uniform Programs, and Branded Merchandise for businesses.
Darter has cutting-edge technology and equipment to keep its business advanced, professional, and high quality. Embroidery Machines, Automatic Screen Printers, Direct to Film Printers, Dual Head Heat Presses, and UV Printers are all housed on property. In-house production allows product to be correct, consistent, and of the highest quality.
Darter has a deep understanding of the industry and is always striving to better their business and support their clients. Darter is an award-winning company including, Vendor of the Year for several Neighborly Brand franchise concepts, as well as being recognized by the State of Connecticut General Assembly for Amazing Success in the Manufacturing Sector.
At Darter Specialties, real people answer the phones – no voicemail, no automated messages. Each franchise is assigned a dedicated customer service representative to ensure there is a personal relation established. Darter has award-winning customer service that is eager to answer questions, design product, and be there to support each and every franchise.
Darter offers both competitive shipping rates and shipping time. Whether a franchise orders one shirt or one thousand shirts, we offer a $9.95 flat rate shipping charge with a 1-3 business day turnaround. Darter also offers quick ship products that allow for small quantity orders. Since apparel and promotional product are decorated in house, there is a quick turnaround, consistent production, and correct product shipped to franchises.
Each franchise works with their dedicated customer service representative to choose ideal product for their customized webstore. These webstores are entirely complimentary with no set up or maintenance charge. Thousands of products are offered ranging from apparel, promotional products, lawn signs, print material, trade show product, kits, and awards/plaques. There are a range of high end to affordably priced apparel, sizing, and color options to ensure each franchise finds what suits their brand best. Some name brand apparel product includes, but are not limited to Nike, New Balance, Eddie Bauer, Cutter & Buck, Travis Mathew, Puma Golf, Swannies Golf, Ogio, Columbia, Marmot, Carhartt, The North Face, Charles River, Red Kap, Vineyard Vines, Under Armor, and Spyder
Some other perks Darter offers includes complimentary exchanges, home office samples, and design services from concept to creation with our Graphic Design Team. Discount cards are given to new Franchisees in Training and various sales and promotions are held throughout the year. At Darter, profit centers are an opportunity for commission-based business. Darter is a VetFran Committee member and offers a Veterans Discount on all orders. Most importantly, we are confident in what we do, so no long-term contracts are signed. Darter Specialties is truly a one-stop-shop and aims to provide the best customer service and high-quality product.
