Graduation Stoles

What Graduation Stoles does

Graduation Stoles (operating as GraduationStoles.net, legal entity "Custom Stoles of GraduationStoles.net") is a Seattle-based, privately held wholesale vendor of satin graduation stoles and sashes, founded in 2008/2009 and managed by Doreen Staples. The company sells a three-tier product line — Standard (4", single-lined), Luxury (4.5", double-lined, two-color), and Deluxe (5", Greek-style V-tip) stoles — in 100+ satin colors at lengths of 62", 66", or 72", available as plain blanks or with custom embroidery or printing applied to one or both sides. Production is performed by manufacturing partner FS (Final Step Stoles), which owns Far East facilities operating since 1998 with in-house quality control, design, and logistics; this relationship underpins the company's claim to lowest-wholesale pricing in the US market.

The business model is B2B wholesale focused on bulk orders for educational institutions (K-12 districts, colleges, universities including Hanszen College/Rice University, K-State, Christ Life University), Greek organizations and honor societies, and resellers/vendors. Pricing is unit-based with volume tiers — standard custom embroidery falls from $35.90 at 5 units to $11.80 at 300 units, all-inclusive of UPS/USPS delivery on orders over 25 pieces — with a 10-piece minimum, free design/digitization, a 22-day production window after payment, and a total satisfaction guarantee. Go-to-market relies on the company website (graduationstoles.net) with a Quick Quote form, TrustPilot social proof, and direct phone/email support, supplemented by a US wholesale/drop shipping channel operated through FinalStep.net (appointed National Wholesale Agent in 2022) and a sister direct-pay site, PlainGraduationStoles.Com (2021), for blank stoles. The company claims to serve all 50 US states with no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, and a 1–10 employee footprint.

Name

Graduation Stoles

Legal name

Custom Stoles of GraduationStoles.net

Website

https://graduationstoles.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Graduation Stoles is a Seattle-based wholesale vendor of custom and plain satin graduation stoles and sashes, serving schools, universities, Greek organizations, and resellers across all 50 US states via direct e-commerce and a drop shipping channel built around its Far East manufacturing partner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduation Regalia

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (5900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduation & Prom Event Services (HSACACAE)

Keywords

• Custom graduation stoles
• Graduation sashes
• Wholesale academic regalia
• Embroidered graduation stoles
• Custom print stoles

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Graduation Stoles: Sale of custom embroidered or printed graduation stoles with customization for logos, text, and designs. One-time product sales with volume-based pricing tiers.
2. Plain Blank Graduation Stoles: Sale of non-customized plain graduation stoles in standard, luxury, and deluxe varieties with volume pricing
3. Drop Shipping Services: Drop shipping services for resellers, shipping directly to end customers under plain wrapped packages with reseller's branding
4. Wholesale to Resellers: Wholesale pricing for graduation stole vendors, resellers, and print/embroidery shops

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Graduation Stoles (GraduationStoles.net) is a Seattle-based wholesale vendor that manufactures and sells custom and plain satin graduation stoles and sashes to schools, colleges, universities, Greek organizations, honor societies, and reseller partners. Products are available in three tiers — Standard, Luxury, and Deluxe — with options for plain stock or custom embroidery and printing, in 100+ satin colors, with free design artwork and 22-day production turnaround.

Product overview

GraduationStoles.net offers a three-tier product line of graduation stoles—Standard (4" single-lined), Luxury (4.5" double-lined with two-color options), and Deluxe (5" classic Greek style with V-tips)—available as plain blank stock or with custom embroidery/print customization. The company provides free design artwork and digitization services for custom orders, with additional options including tassels. Products are manufactured with bridal-grade satin, fully lined and pressed, serving educational institutions, Greek organizations, and academic societies across all 50 US states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Stoles Entry-level custom and plain graduation stoles with 4-inch width and single-lined construction, featuring finest regal satin fabric, available in 62", 66", or 72" lengths with arrow-point endings and 100+ color options. Designed for low-budget bulk orders for schools, colleges, and organizations.
• Luxury Stoles Mid-tier graduation stoles with 4.5-inch width and double-lined construction, supporting two-color combinations, available in 62", 66", or 72" lengths with arrow-point endings. Made from finest regal satin for institutions and Greek organizations seeking upgraded regalia.
• Deluxe Stoles Premium graduation stoles with 5-inch width featuring classic Greek-style design and V-tip endings, double-lined for enhanced drape and quality. Made from finest regal satin, available in 62", 66", or 72" lengths, designed for Greek organizations and honor societies.
• Plain Blank Stock Stoles Stock plain (non-customized) graduation stoles shipped same day from the USA, available in Standard, Luxury, and Deluxe varieties without embroidery or printing, for individual buyers, resellers, and print/embroidery shops needing blank inventory.
• Custom Embroidery Stoles Custom graduation stoles with high-quality embroidery customization for logos, text, and designs on left and/or right sides, including free design artwork and digitization services and approval proofs before production.
• Custom Print Stoles Custom graduation stoles with printed designs, offering high-resolution imagery and text customization on one or both sides for institutions and organizations seeking photographic or detailed graphics rather than embroidered stitching.
• Graduation Stoles with Tassels Graduation stoles adorned with matching or complementary tassels for enhanced ceremonial appearance, available with embroidered customization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ship within 22 days after receipt of payment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FinalStep.netcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022FinalStep.net is described as the National Wholesale Agent in the US for graduation stoles. They provide drop shipping services and support resellers within the USA.
• PlainGraduationStoles.ComminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021PlainGraduationStoles.Com is the direct supplier website for purchasing plain blank graduation stoles online. Customers are redirected to this site for direct PayPal purchases of plain stoles at the lowest prices.
• FS (Final Step Stoles)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2009FS (Final Step Stoles) is the manufacturing partner supporting GraduationStoles.net. They are the direct manufacturer with fully owned facilities in the Far East, providing low-cost production, bulk purchasing of raw materials, and cost-efficient logistics. FS has manufacturing experience since 1998 with in-house quality control, design, and logistics departments employing over 50 workers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BGM Regalia: Graduation regalia supplier offering stoles, cords, tassels, and medallions to schools, honor societies, and Greek organizations. Closely comparable in product mix (stoles/cords/tassels) and institutional sales motion.
• Annin & Company: Long-established US manufacturer of flags, banners, and ceremonial sashes used by schools, governments, and organizations. Directly comparable as a maker of custom ceremonial sashes for institutional and educational customers — overlapping product format and manufacturing model.
• Cap and Gown Direct: Online retailer selling caps, gowns, stoles, tassels, and graduation accessories to high schools and colleges. Comparable in serving institutional graduation needs with a similar online ordering model, though with broader regalia scope.
• Royal Regalia: Manufacturer and supplier of graduation stoles, cords, tassels, and other regalia for schools, colleges, and Greek organizations. Direct peer competing in custom embroidered/printed stoles for the same institutional buyers.
• Oak Hall Cap & Gown: Specialist US manufacturer and seller of graduation regalia including caps, gowns, stoles, hoods, and tassels to schools, colleges, and Greek organizations. Closest direct comparable — same niche (graduation regalia), same institutional buyer, similar custom/sash offering.
• Honors Graduation: Online specialist retailer of custom and pre-made graduation stoles, sashes, and cords for high schools, colleges, and Greek organizations. Head-to-head competitor in the same product category with a similar e-commerce/wholesale GTM.
• GraduationSource: Specialist e-commerce retailer of graduation stoles, cords, and accessories sold to individual students and institutions. Comparable direct competitor in the same product category and target audience as Graduation Stoles.

Broad incumbents

• Jostens: Major US provider of graduation products (rings, caps, gowns, announcements) and yearbooks. Comparable end market (educational institutions purchasing graduation merchandise) but a far broader incumbent offering multiple product categories beyond stoles.
• Herff Jones: One of the largest US graduation regalia manufacturers (caps, gowns, stoles, class rings, yearbooks). Comparable because it sells directly to high schools and universities for graduation ceremonies — the same end use case Graduation Stoles serves — but operates at much larger scale across a full regalia portfolio.

Emerging players

• Graduation Mall: Online-only specialist retailer of graduation stoles, sashes, cords, and related regalia. Comparable product offering and target buyer but typically smaller scale and shorter operating history than established regalia makers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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