NYPD Fishing Club Unifies Members With a Promofect Merch Store
Serving NYPD Members Across New York City and Long Island
Project Overview
The NYPD Fishing Club brings together active and retired officers who share a passion for fishing and community.
With members spread across the five boroughs and Long Island, the club needed an organized way for everyone to access branded apparel without overwhelming the volunteers who run the organization.
The Challenge
A growing membership meant the club needed easy-to-order, high-quality apparel accessible to members across different locations. They wanted to avoid:
- Managing money or payments
- Tracking orders and sizes
- Holding inventory
- Coordinating distribution
- Handling bulk order logistics
For an organization run by volunteers, these tasks would have taken significant time. They needed a system that supported men, women, youth, and families while keeping costs predictable and ordering simple.
A trustworthy provider was essential. Apparel quality, accurate decoration, on-time fulfillment, and dependable customer service were priorities for a group representing the NYPD community.
The Solution
Promofect created a dedicated online merch store for the NYPD Fishing Club that handled every step, from ordering to delivery. Members could shop from anywhere and select apparel that fit their needs, and Promofect managed the entire process.
Key components of the solution:
- ✔ A custom online storefront with NYPD Fishing Club branding
- ✔ A wide range of apparel suited for outdoor use
- ✔ Multiple logo options with both screen print and embroidery choices
- ✔ Direct-to-home shipping for all members
- ✔ Automatic reporting for club administrators
- ✔ Built-in fundraising through per-item proceeds
- ✔ Clear store guidelines, approval steps, and production policies
This approach eliminated all manual work for the club. Organizers did not have to sort boxes, collect payments, or manage order accuracy
Product Selection
The store featured items selected for durability, comfort, and performance, many of which are available in the standard Promofect store catalog. These options ensured members could find apparel suitable for fishing trips, meetups, and everyday wear.
- Midweight hoodies and crewnecks
- Sun Defender shirts for UV protection
- Paxton heavyweight zip-mock sweatshirt
- Shoreline rain jacket
- Unisex cotton tees
- Women's tees
- Long sleeves
- Youth tees and sweatshirts
- Infant bodysuits
- Women's cropped tees
- Lightweight performance apparel
- Caps and beanies from Carhartt, New Era, TravisMathew, Port Authority
- Joggers and sweatpants
- Backpacks
Customer Journey
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Inquiry
The club reached out seeking a turnkey solution to remove the administrative burden.
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Store Setup
Promofect built the storefront, uploaded product options, added logo variations, and prepared mockups for approval. Store policies, including duration, digitizing fees, sales thresholds, and shipping details, were aligned with Promofect’s standard guidelines.
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Ordering Phase
Members shopped online, selected sizes and logos, and paid through the platform. No organizer involvement was required.
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Production
After the store closed, all items were produced in-house at Promofect’s facility in Mahwah, New Jersey. Screen printing, embroidery, quality checks, folding, and packing were all handled by the production team.
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Fulfillment
Orders were shipped directly to members’ homes, eliminating the need for a central pick-up or manual sorting.
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Post-Delivery
The club received reports, fundraising totals, and member feedback, including praise for the apparel’s quality and fit.
Results
That Matter
The NYPD Fishing Club achieved a streamlined apparel solution that strengthened member pride and community connection.
Key outcomes:
- A unified look for club events and fishing trips across NYC and Long Island
- No administrative workload for organizers
- High member satisfaction with fit, comfort, and customization
- Reliable fulfillment with on-time delivery
- Over $5,000 raised for the club through the built-in fundraising model
- A repeatable system that can reopen as needed for future seasons
The project demonstrated the value of selecting a reputable custom apparel provider. With clear communication, consistent quality, and dependable turnaround, Promofect delivered a program that served both the organization and its members.
"Our goal was to make this effortless for the organizers while giving members gear they’d be proud to wear. The process worked, the quality delivered, and the results speak for themselves."
Eli Stiefel
CEO, Promofect
Specification and Product Details
- Screen printing for tees, performance shirts, and select sweatshirts.
- Embroidery for jackets, fleece, headwear, and premium apparel.
- Imprint sizing based on garment categories, including left-chest, full-back, youth, and infant layouts, as shown in the imprint matrix.
- In-house decoration and quality control
- Items folded, packed, and shipped individually.
- Each order is boxed with the member's selected items
- Direct shipping through UPS, USPS, or FedEx as specified in the quote
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