{"title":"The True Cost of Corporate Gear: Why Investing in Ogio's Durability Saves You Money","description":"\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-553b546a-7fff-16b8-34e6-7bfb163354d9\"\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eWhen you're approving the budget for new corporate gear, the upfront, per-unit price is often the deciding factor. It’s tempting to choose the cheapest option. But what is the true cost of that $25 bag when the zipper breaks in six months or the strap tears after one tradeshow? As experienced corporate clothing suppliers, we at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eGreat Lakes Uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003e see this all the time. That \"savings\" evaporates when you’re forced to reorder the same low-quality item year after year. It's time to stop the replacement cycle and make a smart capital expenditure in Ogio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eShop today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5329\/3964\/files\/The_20True_20Cost_20of_20Corporate_20Gear_20Why_20Investing_20in_20Ogio_s_20Durability_20Saves_20You_20Money_201.jpg?v=1778010098\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eThe Annual Replacement Trap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eLet’s do the math. A low-quality bag at $30 per employee seems affordable. But when you replace it annually, that’s $90 per employee over three years—and that doesn't include the administrative time, shipping costs, and employee frustration. This recurring expense is a budget drain masquerading as a deal. You’re essentially subscribing to a cycle of cheap gear that constantly fails, reflecting poorly on your brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5329\/3964\/files\/The_20True_20Cost_20of_20Corporate_20Gear_20Why_20Investing_20in_20Ogio_s_20Durability_20Saves_20You_20Money_202.jpg?v=1778010101\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bold font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" preserve pro sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eOgio as a One-Time Investment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eNow, compare that to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/ogio-s\/2088.htm\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eOgio product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003e. Yes, the initial cost is higher. But Ogio is renowned for its extreme durability, premium materials, and intelligent design. More importantly, Ogio backs its products with a limited lifetime warranty. You are not buying a temporary item; you are making a one-time capital investment in your corporate apparel program. Instead of $90 over three years, you make one purchase that lasts, drastically lowering your total cost of ownership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5329\/3964\/files\/The_20True_20Cost_20of_20Corporate_20Gear_20Why_20Investing_20in_20Ogio_s_20Durability_20Saves_20You_20Money_203.jpg?v=1778010105\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eThe Hidden Cost of a Poor Image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eYour corporate uniforms and gear are a direct reflection of your company's standards. When your employee walks into a client meeting with a bag that is fraying or broken, what message does that send? It suggests your company cuts corners. Unlike generic uniform manufacturers, we partner with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/ogio-s\/2088.htm\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003ebrands like Ogio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003e because their quality reinforces your brand's reputation for excellence and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eInvest Once, Save for Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:14pt;margin-bottom:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eStop treating your corporate gear as a disposable expense. By choosing Ogio, you are making a strategic financial decision that saves you significant money over the long term. You get a superior product, reduce replacement budgets, and ensure your team represents your brand with the quality it deserves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/Articles.asp?ID=275\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eContact Great Lakes Uniform today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003e, and let's invest in corporate apparel that lasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline color:=\"\" font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan background-color:=\"\" baseline font-variant-alternates:=\"\" font-variant-east-asian:=\"\" font-variant-emoji:=\"\" font-variant-numeric:=\"\" font-variant-position:=\"\" none normal preserve pro rgb sans=\"\" sans-serif source=\"\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: \" text-decoration-skip-ink:=\"\" vertical-align:=\"\" white-space-collapse:=\"\"\u003eShop Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5329\/3964\/collections\/3115.jpg?v=1778010109","url":"https:\/\/www.greatlakesuniform.com\/collections\/the-true-cost-of-corporate-gear-why-investing-in-ogios-durability-saves-you-money.oembed","provider":"Great Lakes Uniform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}