Approved Vendors for MIT Merchandising

Are you an MIT DLC or student club wanting to use MIT’s name or logo? Start here! We collaborate with MIT Institute Office of Communications (IOC) to approve designs and connect you with approved vendors.

Get Started with MIT-Branded Merchandise

Looking to produce MIT-branded merchandise? Follow these steps to ensure your items meet MIT’s brand and trademark requirements:

  1. Find an Approved Vendor
    Start by selecting a vendor from our list of approved merchandise vendors who understand MIT’s licensing process.
  2. Review MIT’s Brand Guidelines
    Make sure your artwork aligns with MIT’s visual identity standards by reviewing the MIT Brand Guidelines.
  3. Work with Your Vendor
    Your chosen vendor will help you prepare your artwork and submit the necessary materials to the TLO for approval.
  4. Have Questions?
    For specific questions, please contact us directly through the appropriate email address below. 

Scroll down for the full list of approved vendors and guidance.

All MIT Merchandise Must Be Produced by an Approved Vendor

Discover exclusive offers and discounts below.

Design Submission and Approval

In order to produce MIT-branded merchandise, all designs must be approved. 

Our merchandise team assists with:

  • Review of proposed designs for MIT-branded merchandise
  • Permission to use an MIT mark
  • Requests for high-resolution files of the MIT logo and seal
  • Licensing information
  • Questions about the appropriate placement of the ® or ™ symbols
  • Questions about these design guidelines
  • Assistance with logo file formats

Note: For new licensees, we may request a production sample using the actual manufacturing process and materials to review the production quality upon design approval.

 

Follow MIT’s Brand Guidelines

All MIT-branded merchandise must align with the Institute’s official visual identity. Before submitting your design for approval, please review MIT’s brand guidelines to ensure your use of logos, colors, typography, and other design elements is consistent with MIT standards.

The brand site provides downloadable assets, do’s and don’ts, and clear guidance to help you create materials that reflect MIT’s values and identity.

Who to Contact

To submit your design or ask questions to the appropriate email address:

We make our best effort to respond to design submissions within 3 to 5 business days. According to MIT’s trademark license agreement, MIT has 14 days to respond to your design submission.

MIT's Approved Vendors

We have four approved vendors who can assist with merchandise for your club, event, or DLC (department, lab, or center). These vendors have a relationship with the TLO and understand the MIT style guidelines, allowing you to get branded merchandise in a timely manner. Reach out to the vendor directly to inquire about MIT goods.


4Imprint

  • Integrated into MIT’s Buy2Pay system under “Additional Stores”, allowing you to browse the store as normal, but save a step by checking out within the B2P system.
  • Offers a 10% discount on MIT goods

QRST’s

  • Small Somerville screen-printing and embroidery business located about one mile from MIT’s campus.
  • Customer-supplied apparel to print and embroider on is accepted. 
  • Mention you are ordering from an MIT group for a 10% discount.
  • Visit the Design Lab

Contact: 617-625-3335 or info@qrsts.com


Spry International

Contact: Hilary Gallagher, hgallagher@spryinternational.com | 617-367-SPRY (7779) ext 203


Fresh Prints

  • Apparel only
  • Offers a 10% discount on MIT goods 

Contact: Nas Khan, Sales Manager­­­, nk@freshprints.com | 585-326-4062

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