FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Why work with WORK+SHELTER ?

Our mission is to make it easy for organizations and consumers to purchase wholesale quantities of high quality, ethically made, customized sewn goods. In pursuit of a more just world, we employ women in need and when possible use other social enterprises, natural fibers, recycled, organic, or otherwise eco-friendly inputs. Our high quality products achieve an ideal balance between contemporary + classic designs, our team is diverse + spans across continents, and the process is efficient with zero risk to you – our beloved client!

  • How does the customization work for your Apparel + Promo Accessories lines?

Our Apparel + Promo Accessories lines allow you an experience that is truly the best of both worlds: we offer sleek product designs already established for a streamlined ordering process, which you can then customize to reflect your brand via logo, printed fabric or lining, custom tags, + zipper tape colors!

  • What is your minimum order?

We have 2 tiers: Some Custom + Super Custom. The Some Custom order minimum is $300, and Super Custom minimum is $1000 – including shipping!

  • Do you take orders for entirely custom production?

Yes, but on a case-by-case basis. We will evaluate your proposed order and let you know if we can accept your business. To be considered, please send the following details to [email protected] : COMPANY HISTORY + PRODUCT DESIGN DETAILS + TIMELINE + CONTACT INFO

  • Where do you ship to?

Anywhere + everywhere! Shipping is included in your total order.

  • What are Pantone Colors?

Pantone is the name brand for the universal color matching system that’s used in the printing industry. Check out the Pantone Color finder HERE + choose a color you love, then we’ll match it!

  • Can I get a sample?

Yep! Samples can be ordered via our online store.

  • Want to visit WORK+SHELTER’s cut + sew center in New Delhi?

We’d love to have you! The center is open for visitors Mondays through Thursdays 11am – 1pm IST. Please just send a message ahead of time with the estimated date to [email protected].

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Chat Over Chai

CHAT OVER CHAI

BREAKING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

As an entrepreneur, breaking out of your comfort zone is essential to success.

Confronting one’s fears + uncertainties when starting a business is extremely challenging + takes a lot of practice.

As a woman, this is especially mortifying + may feel nearly impossible at times.

We have to work extra hard to gain others’ respect + trust … but that makes it all the more worth our blood, sweat, + tears in the end!

At this year’s most recent WISE : Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship conference in Syracuse, I addressed the importance of annihilating your comfort zone bubble.

+ now, I’m going to share it with you !!

Check out these 4 lessons I had to learn the hard way + will be discussing over the next few weeks here at Chat Over Chai :

How to ignore them, inspire them, and embrace your love-hate of each naysayer.

 

How to take gradually increasing increments of risk, confidently grow slow, and be fully prepared to take the plunge.

 

How to accept it, manage it, and continue progress throughout suffering.

 

How to embrace it, learn from it, and internalize that failure is essential to success.

 

+ that’s it! Sounds simple enough, right? I can’t wait to start chatting comfort zone with you + hope this series will help inspire you to break out of your comfort zone, too!

 

Because we need more women to embrace their dreams, destroy their comfort zones, and work together as successful entrepreneurs.

xo, Theresa

 

While preparing to start Lesson 1: The Naysayers on our next post, here’s a tip from India on staying calm while obliterating your cozy zone – this chai recipe !

How to Make Chai Tea

YIELD: 4 servings

PREP TIME: 1 minute

COOK TIME: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 cardamom pods, cracked
  • 4-5 black tea bags, or ¼ cup loose black tea
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-n-half
  • ¼ cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Press the cardamom pods until they crack. Bring the water, tea, star anise, cinnamon, and cardamom to a boil.
  2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the tea is black and has reduced to about 2 cups. Strain and add the sugar. Add the milk and stir until hot.
  3. Place the used cardamom pods in the bottom of the cups for good friends.
  4. Makes 4 American-sized servings or 12+ Indian-sized servings.

Happy sipping!

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