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Canadian Federation of Students-Services

ETHICAL PURCHASING NETWORKPRODUCT GUIDE2012-13

2012-13 ETHICAL PURCHASING NETWORK PRODUCT GUIDE

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STRENGTH IN NUMBERSBy combining students’ unions’ orientation material orders from across the country, we can achieve economies of scale. By purchasing in bulk, we can buy high-quality materials at substantially lower prices than any campus organsiation could secure individually. By dealing directly with manufacturers, like the Single Mothers’ Cooperative of El Salvador, the Canadian Federation of Students brings workers and purchasers closer together so that we know exactly how our materials are made.

FAIR TRADE AND UNION MADEThrough this service, students’ unions impact the orientation and promotional materials industry. By deciding to only purchase union or cooperatively made materials other companies feel obligated to offer products that are made under ethical conditions.

SWEATSHOP-FREE CAMPUSESHolding a sweatshop-free orientation week or adopting a sweatshop-free purchasing policy is an easy way to promote ethical labour standards. This service provides students’ unions with union and cooperatively made materials to ensure that our campuses are sweat-free.

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALSProducts offered through the Network incorporate environmentally responsible components including re-spun mill-ends in all textile products and recycled plastic and paper in other durable products.

SUBSIDISED RATES FOR MEMBER LOCALSMember locals of the Canadian Federation of Students receive subsidised rates of at least 10% less than non-members and do not pay for transportation, handling, administration, or other fees. Savings realised by purchasing in large quantities are passed on directly to members.

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WHY JOIN THE ETHICAL PURCHASING NETWORK?

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T-SHIRTSSpecifications:

• 100% cotton

• Manufactured by the Single Mothers’ Cooperative of El Salvador—a fairly traded, cooperatively organised workplace

• Embroidered onto each shirt is a small patch that reads “Strength in Numbers. Canadian Federation of Students”

Options:

• One-colour print graphic on front included (not including setup fee)

• Additional t-shirt colours: black, navy blue, brown, olive green, and slate

• Ringers (distinct ribbing around the sleeves and collar)

• Second print location on back available

• Blank shirts available

WHITE SHIRT UNIT PRICE: $4.80OptionsColour shirts: + $ 0.70Shirts with ringers: + $ 0.15XXL shirts: + $ 0.65Additional imprint colour: + $ 0.40

Setup fees are $50.00 per imprint colour. HST not included. Minimum order 30 units.



LAUNDRY, TOTE, & SHOPPING BAGSSpecifications:

• 100% cotton with natural off-white colour

• Manufactured by the Single Mothers’ Cooperative of El Salvador—a fairly traded, cooperatively organised workplace

Options:

• One-colour print graphic on front included (not including setup fee)

• Second print location on back available

• Laundry bags measure 24” H x 19” W

• Tote bags measure 15” H x 13” W

• Shopping bags measure 14”H x 12” W x 5.75” D

LAUNDRY BAGUNIT PRICE: $3.95Additional imprint colours: + $ 0.40


TOTE BAGUNIT PRICE: $3.55Additional imprint colours: + $ 0.40


SHOPPING BAGUNIT PRICE: $4.80Additional imprint colours: + $ 0.40




UNIT PRICE: $1.19Setup fees are $50.00 per artwork. HST not

included. Minimum order 300 units.



LANYARDSSpecifications:

• Available in two widths: 3/8” and 3/4”

• Includes j-clip attachment pictured

• Manufactured and printed in Canada from 99% post-consumer recycled polyethylene

• Printed on the inside of each lanyard: “Canadian Federation of Students. This product is made from recycled plastic bottles”

Options:

• Repeating one-colour print included (not including setup fee)

• Available in: black, white, navy blue, red, and green

BUTTONSSpecifications:

• Circular and 1.25” in diameter

• Union made and printed in Canada using 100% recycled paper

Options:

• Four-colour process print included (not including setup fee)



MUGS UNIT PRICE: $2.65Additional colour: + $ 0.35


WATER BOTTLE UNIT PRICE: $1.90Additional colour: + $ 0.35


WATER BOTTLES & MUGSWater bottle specifications:

• 27 oz. with tethered lid and cup-holder-friendly contoured base

• Made from 100% post-consumer BPA-free recycled polyethylene plastic.

• Union made and printed in the United States of America

Options:

• One-colour print location included (not including setup fee)

• Available in: smoke, blue, yellow, green, orange, pink, red, teal, and violet

Mug specifications:

• Holds 16 oz., and features a cup-holder-friendly tapered base with retractable opening lid

• Made from 50%-70% post-industrial BPA-free recycled polypropylene plastic

• Union made and printed in the United States of America

Options:


• Available in: dark green, grey, navy blue, tan, and white



NOTEBOOKSSpecifications:

• 6” wide x 9” height

• 128 blank, lined pages bound with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic coil

• Union-made and printed in Canada using 100% FSC post-consumer recycled paper

Options:

• One-colour front and back print included(not including setup fee)

• Covers available in: Black, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red, Green, Orange, and Yellow

PENSSpecifications:

• Retractable “click” ballpoints with black ink, translucent plastic barrel, and rubber grip

• Union-made and printed in the United States of America

Options:


• Available in: Green, Orange, Red, Light Blue, Indigo, and Purple

UNIT PRICE: $2.25Additional back print + $ 0.35

Setup fees are $50.00 per artwork. HST not included. Minimum order 75 units.





CLIPBOARDSSpecifications:

• Durable vinyl, with a protective fold-over cover, and an all-metal clamp

• Union made in Canada

Options:

• One-colour front print included(not including setup fee)

• Available in: Red, Navy Blue, Green, Black, White, and Royal Blue

UNIT PRICE: $3.75Additional colour: + $ 0.35

Setup fees are $50.00 each. HST not included. Minimum order 100 units.

ARTWORK CHANGE FEE: $100.00Artwork change fees apply to any request to alter

submitted artwork after the deadline. HST not included.

ADDITIONAL COSTS• Additional costs for special

requests such as early delivery or customisations beyond those specified may apply

• The Federation reserves the right to charge additional costs as a result of any late payments or missed deadlines

• Artwork change fees will apply to any artwork altered or submitted after the specified artwork deadline



ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONSTwo options are available for artwork. Custom designs that conform to the specifications below can be electronically submitted. In addition, the Federation produces a variety of designs for each of the materials that can be selected instead of custom artwork. Stock artwork designs are contained in the Federation’s artwork guide and are available on the Ethical Purchasing Network Website.

All artwork for products that are union manufactured or printed will have a small union bug added. Unless already present, the artwork for all non-textile materials will also include a small bug that reads “Strength in Numbers. Canadian Federation of Students.”

All custom artwork must:

• conform to the print area specifications detailed below

• be vector graphics (when artwork is magnified, all edges should be smooth)

• be saved in Adobe Illustrator format (.ai), Portable Document Format (.pdf) or Encapsulated Post-Script format (.eps)

• have all fonts outlined

• not contain more colours than the maximums specified below

• not contain tints, transparent objects, or gradients

• be supplied with a text document describing the:

– dimensions & location of the artwork within the predefined print area

– the CMYK or PANTONE colours used in the artwork

PRINT AREAS & MAXIMUM COLOURST-Shirt (front/back): 12” H x 10” W max. Five-colour max

Laundry Bag (front/back): 15” H x 12” W max. Five-colour max

Tote Bag (front/back): 9” H x 10” W max. Five-colour max

Shopping Bag (front/back): 10” H x 10” W max. Five-colour max

Water Bottle (front/back): 2.5” H x 9.125” W wrap-around print. Three-colour max

Mug (front/back): 3” H x 2.5” W max. Three-colour max

Notebook: 9” H x 6” W max. Five-colour max

Pen: 9/16” H x 2” W max. One-colour max

Clipboard (front/back): 7” H x 10” W max. Three-colour max

3/8” Lanyard: 1/4” H repeating print. One-colour max

3/4” Lanyard: 1/2” H repeating print. One-colour max

Button: 1.25” H x 1.25” W max. Full colour



ORDER DEADLINESWednesday, May 16, 2012 Deadline for submission of online orders and signed confirmations.

Friday, June 1, 2012 50% payment for materials due. Orders will only be processed once payment is received. Cheques and money-orders can be mailed to the Federation or delivered by hand at the Federation’s May 2012 national general meeting.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Deadline for submission of all artwork to the Federation.

June–July, 2012 Digital proofs supplied to participating locals. Sign-off on proofs by participating locals.

Monday, August 20, 2012 Materials shipped to participating locals.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Final 50% payment for materials due.

ORDERINGOrders can be submitted online at www.ethicalpurchasing.ca beginning Monday, April 23, 2012.

The online ordering system will send you an email with order confirmation which must be signed and submitted either in hardcopy or electronically to the Federation’s National Office. Orders will only be processed after being submitted online and a signed order form has been received.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor questions or inquiries about the service contact:

[email protected]

Completed order forms and agreements should be mailed, faxed, or scanned and emailed to:

Canadian Federation of Students-Services 338 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9

Fax: 613.232.0276

Email: [email protected]

338 Somerset Street WestOttawa, Ontario K2P 0J9

Tel: (613) 232 7394Fax: (613) 232 0276E-mail: [email protected]: www.cfs-fcee.ca

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