GRADUATION STOLE ORDERING GUIDE

Last Updated: March 16th, 2025

This guide provides essential information for ordering custom graduation stoles from Expria LLC.

1. Important Deadlines

  • Spring Graduation (May/June): Orders should be placed by March 1st.
  • Fall Graduation (December): Orders should be placed by October 1st.
  • Summer Graduation (August): Orders should be placed by June 1st.

NOTE: We strongly encourage placing your order by the dates listed above. Each stole can require up to 2 months to create, and placing your order early ensures on-time delivery for your graduation. Please account for shipping time when placing your order.

2. The Creation Process

Each graduation stole is handcrafted through a meticulous process:

  1. Initial Consultation: Discussion of design elements, cultural significance, colors, and personalization.
  2. Fabric Selection: Choose from our selection of high-quality fabrics (8+ options available).
  3. Design Creation: A digital mockup of your stole design will be provided for your approval.
  4. Digitization: Converting the approved design into embroidery files.
  5. Fabric Preparation: Cutting and preparing the base stole.
  6. Embroidery: Machine embroidery of logos, text, and design elements.
  7. Hand Beading: Each string of beads is individually hand-sewn.
  8. Edge Decoration: Application of trims, tassels, or other decorative elements.
  9. Final Inspection: Quality control check.
  10. Packaging & Shipping: Careful packaging to protect your stole during transit.

3. Required Information

When ordering a graduation stole, please provide:

  • Graduate's full name.
  • Graduation date.
  • Degree being earned.
  • University/College name.
  • Cultural elements to be included.
  • Color preferences.
  • Any specific symbols or text.

4. Deposit Requirement

All graduation stole orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of order placement. This deposit:

  • Secures your place in our production schedule.
  • Covers the cost of materials and initial design work.
  • Is non-refundable should you decide to cancel your order, except if Expria LLC cancels the order due to production issues.

5. Design Approval

You will receive a digital mockup of your stole design for approval. Please review the mockup carefully:

  • You must respond within 48 hours. If no response is received, the design will be considered approved.
  • Once approved, significant changes cannot be accommodated without affecting the production timeline.
  • Any request for changes after the approval period may result in additional charges and delays.

6. Care Instructions

To preserve the quality of your handcrafted graduation stole:

  • Store flat or on a padded hanger.
  • Spot clean only with a damp cloth.
  • Do not machine wash or dry clean.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight for extended periods.
  • Handle beaded elements with care.

7. Questions

For additional information or to begin the ordering process, please contact us at expria.net/contact.