Emblem Athletic Reviews 307

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These shirts are awesome. The graphics and colors were as detailed as we were hoping and perfect. The polyester material is super comfortable. Very happy we choose Emblem Athletic to create our morale... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Is there a way to give a NEGATIVE 5 star rating?! If so WELL FLIPPIN EARNED! Our fire department made MULTIPLE $200 dollar orders and this company made out like bandits with well over a grand of hard... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible backlogs. My company decided to order unit shirts and hoodies back in March. It's almost September and all we've gotten are excuses and "we'll ship in two weeks." This is horrendous customer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best T-Shirt ordering experience I've ever had, hands down! Quality and clarity of designs were top tier, and I will 100% order more shirts from this company again! (edit: My review says "Invited" bec... See more

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Company details

  1. Activewear Store
  2. Clothing Store
  3. Custom T-Shirt Store
  4. Graphic Designer

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Emblem Athletic creates extraordinary custom performance and lifestyle apparel built specifically for Americans who serve. We work with military units, police and fire departments, first responders, and those who put their communities before themselves. With free design and quality American manufacturing, we help our customers share their unit pride, look great, and perform better. Emblem provides units with unique e-commerce storefronts where members can order their gear individually at any time with no MOQ, no rosters to manage, no money for unit leaders to collect, and no gear handout hassle. Unit members can arrive and place their own order (or order in bulk with automatic discounts) and our unit stores are open 24/7/365. All items are made or decorated by hand in our US factory, where we fulfill individual orders direct to unit members' homes. At Emblem Athletic, we're committed to service and performance, both in the customers we seek and in the way we work for them. We hope your unit will join our ranks today.


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2.3

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After the ownership change

After the ownership change, the emails and phone calls I received promising to make past transgressions right, i gave Emblem a chance and couldnt be happier that i did. I want to thank the new team for following through with those promises in a timely manner. Will definitely continue to support the company moving forward.

May 23, 2023
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Thanks for the second chance John, and glad we made the most of it. Hope to work with you again soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Supreme, high quality products from wonderful group of Veterans!

Company reached out about my order and was amazingly helpful and just wonderful to work with.
Once order was complete, shipping was fast and easy to track.
Received my order and the quality of the product is awesome! The images they created and used for my products were great detail and with the way they are done on the clothing, should last a long time. The fit of the shirts worked perfectly and true to size, I would say.
This company is great to work with and having your own store on the website makes it so easy for others in my group to place order and get exactly what I have.
I can't say enough how greatful to have found this group and got to work with them. Being Veteran owned just adds to the appreciation I have toward the company. They stand by their quality and service!

March 13, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

So awesome to see this David, we're glad our products and services are up to par. Excited to have you back in the near future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company. Would do business again.

The shirt is terrific. It is very well made and feels super soft. Emblemathletic honored my two year old order, from the previous owners, and the new Veteran owner had no obligation to do so. Very pleased! Happy customer!

March 23, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Amazing to hear this Corey, really appreciate your feedback. Hope to work with you again soon!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

New Management GOAT

New Management GOAT
Although due to previous management failing to fulfill orders. The new management went out of their way to fulfill my order even after it was about 3 years old along with a phone call which was a very generous customer service experience. Customer service 11 out of 10. Sad to say after I finally got my order one of the prints on a shirt was messed up a bit but after this long a wait I’d rather not even bother trying to get it fixed. But given the experience with this new management I would still order from them again and recommend it to others. Overall 9.9 out of 10. Keep up the great work!

March 9, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Mark - really grateful for the review but really disappointed to hear we shipped a substandard item. I know it's been a long wait, but we'd prefer to continue producing and shipping until you're satisfied with the finished item. I'll have our team remake the order immediately, no action required on your part. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to share your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New owners went above and beyond

I had originally placed my order with the company about 2 years ago but the companies previous owners had dropped the ball so to speak. The new current owners owner reached out to me, asked if i still wanted my order and got it to me within a month. Very impressed!!

May 22, 2023
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Really grateful you shared this Gavin - glad we were able to finally close the loop on your old order. Hoping we'll have a chance to work with you again in the future!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Ownership of Emblem is doing it right!

The new ownerhsip of Emblem Athletic recently shipped an order that I placed in September of 2021. Mike and the new team did not have to do this at all, but they did anyway, and I can't thank them enough. Initially when I received a call from Mike Gnoffo I though it would be the same song and dance I had been through for the last year and a half. It was not at all. The order was sent as discussed on the phone and even better, the items were of high quality! I definitely feel they deserve a second chance and have already discussed using them again with my coworkers.

March 15, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Steven - much appreciated! I'm glad we connected, found your old order, and got it done. It's the least we could do. Very happy to hear about your opinion of the product as well, our team at the Irvine factory works hard to deliver that kind of quality. Come back to us again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Mike

Thanks Mike!

Once Mike took over he has 100% made things right with everyone that placed an order. Was able to take my final ACFT in battalion command with our new unit PT shirt.

Thanks again, and I look forward to supporting your team again!

Jeff

April 13, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Jeff, pumped to hear we were able to get these to you in time for the BN ACFT. Hoping the products were as good as your score. Let's work together again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow to new owners

I had been waiting over a year for my shirts but new ownership took over and the owner called me personally to tell me he is making it right! So much respect for him and his new ownership of the company. The shirts are phenomenal and I have already spread the word.

February 20, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Carly, our team is so appreciative of the time you took to share this, and even happier to hear you were just as happy with the shirts as you were with the service. Thanks for letting your community know about us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New ownership is Solid

The new owner Mike is on point and seems to be turning the company around. He got a hold of my year old order and had it shipped in a few weeks. I truly wish him and his team the best of luck and will order from them again.

February 7, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Thanks for taking the time to write this Jason - we look forward to the chance to build more custom gear for you...next time, we'll actually be the ones to take your order from start to finish!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful, it took almost 2 years and a dozen emails to receive a $60 sweatshirt. While I understand the issues are with the last owners it still is a reflection on the name and I don't see how I can faithfully give our store to my troops.

March 1, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Hi David, thanks for taking the time to share your experience, even though it was an awful one. I can understand the frustration you must have experienced trying to get a simple product delivered. For what it's worth, you've actually interacted with two separate companies - First with Emblem Athletic LLC, the company that previously owned the Emblem brand name and which took your original order (and money). Then with Merchadise Inc, which now owns the Emblem Athletic brand name, and which ultimately delivered the order. Trustpilot and over review platforms don't make it easy to differentiate the two and that's fair - the brand name is ours now, bumps and bruises (or open wounds) included.

The reason we were able to fulfill the order comes down to production control and experience. The company now doing business as Emblem Athletic produces all items at our factory here in the United States and has more than a decade in consecutive production operations. I'm glad we were able to deliver your order, even if it doesn't result in a continuing relationship with you or your unit (as much as we'd love that). If it's of any value, I'll provide my personal contact info to help restore the lost faith. I hope we'll have a chance to work together in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The new ownership is amazing

The new ownership is amazing. Mike called me on a Sunday morning to explain his situation and the new direction of the company. He also assured me that my 2 year old order would be honored. Less than 3 months later I had the shirts I ordered for deployment. The quality of these bad boys was above and beyond my expectations. The fabric is top notch and the decals are printed into the shirt, not just a pressed sticker. Thank you, Mike and team, keep grinding!

March 10, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Man, really appreciate this Jennings! We've got a lot of work to do still, but replies like this mean a lot to us. Hope we'll have a chance to work together again before too long.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New Owner!

The new owner has turned this place around offering those who unfortunately had to deal with the back log of orders and never hear from them again. Mike placed in some awesome features to allow those waiting on orders to either get a store credit or their original order. I received my order in less than three weeks from my request!! The transition and process was smooth and the quality of the material is amazing!

March 20, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Thanks Steven - I'm sorry you had to wait so long for a resolution, but I'm glad you gave us the opportunity to help make it right and close the loop for you. Hope we'll have a chance to work with you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New owners. Very good.

New owner is a really nice guy. Companies products are much better quality now and the customer service is excellent.

February 28, 2023
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Thanks Diego - I'm glad we had the opportunity to work with you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New ownership is turning brand around

Bottom line: My experience with the new ownership was excellent, but my 18-month ordeal before that was awful. The new owner, Mike, personally called to apologize and make it right & then delivered. To be clear, the 5 stars are for Mike and his team - not for the old team.

The Good: About 18 mos after my order i got an email saying the company was under new ownership, but they'd honor recent orders. My order wasn't in that window but i clicked the link anyway and figured I'd ask because why not. The owner, Mike emailed me within a day or two saying he'd call. Within a day or two from that he actually called. I am certain he made hundreds or even thousands of calls and I'd bet lots of those were unpleasant. I respected his willingness to do that. He updated my address and assured me I'd get the product within a month or so. I got it in around 2-3 weeks. He could have told me to pound sand bc i was outside the window, but he didn't. He is definitely taking some personal loss here to resurrect the brand, and that's admirable.

Product quality: the product is exactly what I initially expected. The design is dyed into the fabric, so it can't peel or crack because it's just not made that way.

The bad/ugly: Under the old ownership I got the product designed quickly and got the link out to people in my unit. We all promptly ordered and then waited. After 18 months of excuses and nonsense, i had written it off as a loss. I was not thrilled i had walked my teammates into what certainly seemed like a scam.

Ordering again? I really like the shirt and I REALLY like the way Mike is leading the turnaround. I definitely have some leftover conflicting feelings, but I think you can take a chance on the new team. I expected more hot air, but i ended up getting personal engagement and the product in a timely manner. I would reach out to them with your questions and get a feel for yourself.

March 11, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Thanks Phil - we've got lots of work in front of us to get the brand back to where it should be, but notes like this make it worth it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete RIPOFF

This company claims they're under new management but they're still a complete rip off do not order from them they will take your money and give you nothing They claim they are under new management but that's a trick they won't even answer my emails

February 6, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Hey Bryan - Emblem's new owner here - our factory took over the brand and website about 3 weeks ago, and we're cleaning up one hell of a mess. It looks like you did receive our message about this change, and were able to submit the information about your previous order to us using the form we created. You should have received a confirmation email letting you know our plans to fulfill your old order (and many others) at our expense, and we're confident our factory and service team can dramatically improve this brand in short order. Please contact me directly using the email or phone number provided in that confirmation email if you have any questions!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took 20 months to receive an order

Took 20 months to receive an order, and it was a trash product. This company is absolute GARBAGE! Avoid at all costs.

February 7, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Hey Ben - Emblem's new owner here - our US factory took over the brand and website about 3 weeks ago (end of January '23), and we're cleaning up one hell of a mess. We've been working through their massive backlog and fulfilling old orders as quickly as possible. It's terribly frustrating to read how their customers were treated previously. Moving forward, new orders will ship within 18 business days and our service will be dramatically more transparent and effective. We hope our new team here will have a chance to work with you in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam… wish I could put no star

Scam… wish I could put no star. Ordered $150ish with of clothing In 05/21 and it’s 01/23. False promises and fake cancellations. Never got money back or clothing ordered. Obviously I don’t hold grudges 👀

January 25, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Hey Steve - our factory took over the brand at the end of January. We've decided to fulfill Emblem's old orders at our expense - reach out to us at the link here and we'll get you taken care of. It's absurd you were ignored and underserved previously. www.emblemathletic.com/wtf-emblem

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting 18 months for my…

I have been waiting 18 months for my order and still not received it. I have requested a refund and now they have stopped responding to my emails.

January 20, 2023
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Hey Lisa - our factory took over the brand at the end of January. We've decided to fulfill Emblem's old orders at our expense - reach out to us at the link here and we'll get you taken care of. It's absurd you were ignored and underserved previously. www.emblemathletic.com/wtf-emblem

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is offshore made junk

This is offshore made junk! The material looks nothing like they advertise, there is no stitching or quality of product at all. It is just cheap silk screen garbage that you can but for about $10.00 but these guys charge you triple and take months to deliver it. I will never buy from any vendor that I don't check reviews on ever agian. This will be the last screw job I take from company's with products like this.

January 5, 2023
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Reply from Emblem Athletic

Hey Mike - that may have been the case previously, but our US factory took over the brand 3 weeks ago (1/27/23). It's been so disappointing to read about the previous ownership's service, fulfillment, and quality issues, but it's clear that we'll be able to improve on all these issues immediately. All items sold by us (Merchadise, Inc., now operating as Emblem Athletic) will be manufactured and decorated in our Irvine, CA facility. I hope we'll have the chance to work with you in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

7 month order, wrong items, cheap material

Took the company 7 months to finally deliver 1 hoodie and 1 T-shirt. The products received were not what was advertised and were very poor quality with cheap materials. I will be attempting to return them and get my money back; hopefully that goes faster than ordering by did. If they refuse I will attempt to go through AMEX to get my money back and will be throwing the clothes away. That’s how bad they are.

January 3, 2023
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