Purchasing Info
Staff and departments are invited to purchase at a minimum cost with minimum effort. UTIA logos have been front-loaded and are ready to be applied to any item within the store. Departments may purchase with a procurement card. All departments should be reporting the value of clothing provided to employees that is not considered a working-condition fringe benefit or a de minimis fringe benefit (i.e., taxable clothing). Clothing provided to employees is only exempt from tax as a working-condition fringe benefit if it is (1) specifically required in the performance of the employee’s assigned job duties, AND (2) of a distinctive nature that is not adaptable to general usage as ordinary clothing. The de minimis value for not reporting taxable clothing has been set at less than $100 per employee, per calendar. Please remember the $100 is a cumulative amount. You are asked to review the “Work Clothing and Uniforms” section of FI0900 – Fringe Benefits and Internal Awards Provided to Employees (see UT Fiscal Policy FI0900 – Fringe Benefits Provided to Employees and FI0900 – Fringe Benefits and Internal Awards Provided to Employees Guidance Document).
Employees, retirees, students, and alumni may also purchase with personal funds.
There is no cost to UTIA for the storefront or its operation. You are not obligated to use this store for purchasing; this is simply a benefit to UTIA. Benefits include: no artwork setup charge for logos (additional charge to include department/county name will apply) and bulk rate advantage.
Orders are processed on the first day of the month for the previous month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the big deal? How does this benefit me?
UTIA Marketing and Communications has worked with Kyrus to front-load UTIA logos and products within the UTIA color palette. This means that departments can order products with minimal effort…there’s no emailing the vendor a logo, or going back and forth about pricing, shipping, etc. We’ve done all of that, so all you need to do is choose your product, choose your size, choose your logo, and pay.
Q: When will I receive my order?
The store uses a “batch” method for shipping in order to keep costs down. All orders will be processed on the first day of the following month. So, orders placed January 1-31 will be processed on February 1. This means if you order products toward the beginning of the month, your wait time will be longer to receive your product.
Q: Can I order other products? What about ordering in bulk for an event?
Yes to both! Kyrus Print Solutions offers many products, and the UTIA Online Apparel Store only includes a few of them. If you have other product needs, like 150 caps for a field day or 50 bags for giveaways at an event, please email Kevin Knott at kknott@kyrusprint.com.
Quick Tips for Ordering:
Logos, colors, and sizes can all be selected after you click “Add to Shopping Cart” on an item. Logos that are available are UTIA, AgResearch, CVM, Extension, UT Gardens, and Herbert.
If you only want your unit logo, under Imprint Method, click “Embroidery.”
If you would like your specific department or county name included as well, click “Embroidered DEPARTMENT NAME over logo,” and then add your Department Name (county, academic department, Research and Education Center, etc.) on the My Cart page. (Please note that including your specific department name in the logo includes a $4.00 upcharge to cover the necessary extra thread.)
For Help and Questions Contact
UTIA Marketing and Communications, utiamarketing@tennessee.edu, 865-974-7141