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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a slew of common questions that our Customers have inquired about over the years. We hope these can answer anything that you might be wondering about but please feel free to e-mail jon@centraluniforms.com or call 215-413-0833 with ANY questions ANYTIME!

The turn-around time for any of our items depends upon several factors.

Items with no personalization (embroidery, logos, etc.) usually get shipped within 24-48 hours of placing the order. Our shipping originates from Philadelphia, PA and can take anywhere from 1 -7 days (UPS Ground) depending upon where your destination is. Please see shipping rates for other options besides UPS Ground if you are looking for quicker receipt. A confirmation e-mail will follow within 24 hours of placing your order with status and confirmation of what your timetable will be. If your item(s) is out of stock or on back order there is a 7-10 day turn-around time before we can ship. You will receive notification/confirmation within 24 hours of your order with a status and timeframe.

Items that require personalization (embroidery, logos, etc.) usually get shipped within 21 days of placing the order. Our shipping originates from Philadelphia, PA and can take anywhere from 1 -7 days (UPS Ground) depending upon where your destination is. A confirmation e-mail will follow within 24 hours of placing your order with status and confirmation of what your timetable will be.

If there are any questions at all about your order please do not hesitate to e-mail or call. There is always a chance that extenuating circumstances (size or style not in stock for example) could delay your order; but we will update you immediately so you can assess the overall turn-around time.

Yes you can. We offer embroidery on virtually all of our items (except shoes). Please see “embroidery” for more specifics but our cost of unlimited lines of standard embroidery is $7 per item. There are 4 locations that can be embroidered with 3 lines per location for a maximum of 12 lines.
The cost for standard embroidery (not LOGOS) is $7 per item with unlimited lines of embroidery available (up to 12 lines) in 4 locations. WE DO NOT CHARGE PER LINE, WE CHARGE PER ITEM.
Any embroidered items will be processed, embroidered and shipped within 21 days of placing the order. On occasion, when the item(s) is out of stock, there can be an additional delay but we will communicate with you with an accurate timetable once we receive your order. We will always update you with an e-mail on status but you can always e-mail or call us as well.
Virtually all of our items are eligible for embroidery except shoes, accessories (stethoscopes), etc.
Up to 12 lines of embroidery! There are 4 embroidery locations (see embroidery) that allow for 3 lines in each location. Theoretically you can order 12 lines of embroidery (3 lines on Left Chest, 3 Lines on Right Chest, 3 lines on Right Arm, 3 Lines on Left Arm)
No. Once an item is embroidered we are unable to accept any returns as the item is no longer resalable. If Central Uniforms embroiders the item(s) incorrectly (our error) or the item is defective, then we will assume responsibility and replace your item by correcting our mistake. If the size was ordered incorrectly (doesn’t fit) or there was an error on your part in placing the order, the item(s) are not returnable. We make sure to be as proactive as we can be by reviewing each and every order and send it to you for your review. We will work with you in any possible way to correct your order.

Our customer service representatives are available to answer any of your questions from 10:00am – 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday at: 888-545-25628. Our customer service representatives can also be reached via e-mail at:

E-mail: jon@centraluniforms.com (24/7)

Phone: 888-545-2628 (10-5 EST, Mon-Fri.)

Fax: 215-413-1262

Mailing Address: Central Uniforms, 1653 The Fairway-Suite #220, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Our expert uniform consultants can assist you with choosing the correct size(s). Please e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at: 888-545-2628. Check out our size charts. When measuring, keep the tape straight and snug, but not tight. Our size charts show average measurements and corresponding size. Use them as a general rule. Central Uniforms brings you uniforms from many top brands, so sizes may vary.
Yes we do. We have many selections to choose from in our Lab Coats, Scrubs, Chef Uniforms and Career Wear. Tall and/or Longs are available in many of our Lab Coats, Scrub Pants and Career Wear. Petites and Short sizes are also available in many of our Lab Coats, Scrubs & Career Wear. Plus Sizes are just about available in everything we sell.

Ordering on CentralUniforms.com is simple, easy, and secure. Simply select the size, color, personalization options (if applicable), and the quantity then click the “Add to Cart” button on the product detail page. The Shopping Cart page will then display the items in your cart and will allow you to change the quantity of each item you’ve selected or remove items. From the Shopping Cart page, you can either proceed to checkout or continue shopping.

When you have finished shopping, click on the “View Cart” or “Checkout” icons to review your selections. When you are satisfied with your order, click the “Proceed to Checkout” icon to complete your purchase.

Note: If you experience any problems with items disappearing from your shopping cart, make sure you have Cookies enabled in your web browser. Any other issues ordering on-line feel free to e-mail or call us anytime!

Our secure online ordering process is the preferred and most expedient method of ordering from CentralUniforms.com. However, we understand that there may be times when you would prefer to order by phone, fax or regular post mail. To order by phone, please call 888-545-2628, Monday – Saturday (9-6); Fax: 215-413-1262 or by mail: Central Uniforms, 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. We will begin processing the order as soon as it is received. Please include an email address to receive an order confirmation and tracking information on your shipment.
If you have any questions about your order, including order status, e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628. Please include your name, address, and ordering information in addition to your question, so that we may assist you as quickly as possible.
We will keep you updated on the status of your order throughout the process, but please e-mail: jon@centraluniforms.com for your tracking information anytime.

Central Uniforms accepts payment by Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for online orders. When ordering by phone, mail or fax, we accept payment by the aforementioned credit cards as well as by check or money order.

If you are purchasing with a debit card, it is standard procedure to request a pre-authorization from your bank before your order is processed. The pre-authorization will confirm that your bank account has sufficient funds available to cover your order purchase. The funds are not actually removed from your account until we ship the order to you. You may see both the pre-authorization and the charge on your account, but this is not a duplicate charge. The pre-authorization will be removed within a few days, depending on your bank. At that time, you will have only been charged for the item(s) that have been shipped.

Central Uniforms will charge for the processed in-stock items, plus the entire amount of shipping & handling costs. Payment for any backordered items will be charged upon delivery. You will not be billed any additional shipping fees for backordered items.

We only charge Sales Tax on our accessories (Stethoscopes, etc.) but not on any of our apparel or shoes.
Upon check out you will be prompted to fill in your “Promo Code”. You need to fill in your Promo Code before you press “Continue Check Out”
On occasion, demand for a product will exceed the quantity in stock. If you order an item that is currently out of stock, we will notify you by e-mail that the product is backordered and let you know when it is expected. We will often give you the option of replacing the item with a different one (i.e. a different color and/or style). Most items that are backordered are expected to arrive in our fulfillment center within 30 days. If you have ordered multiple items, in-stock items will be shipped immediately via your requested shipping method, so as not to delay your entire order. Backordered items will be shipped at our cost at no extra charge to you. Note: If you are using e-mail filters and/or blockers, be sure to add: www.jonlanger.wpengine.com to the safe sender list in your address book to ensure that you receive our notifications and updates.
To cancel any backordered item(s), e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628. Please include your name, order number, address and ordering information along with the item number you wish to cancel. If the item has not already been shipped, we will cancel it immediately.
Please remember that in stock items ordered before 1PM ET will ship the same day! If you need to cancel or change an order, please email jon@centraluniforms.com as soon as possible with your request. We use an automated order processing and warehouse systems to provide you with the fastest service possible, so we may not be able to cancel or modify your order before it is processed. Cancellation or change of an order usually involves return of merchandise or additional shipments. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please refer to our returns policy for additional information.
You can feel completely secure when ordering from CentralUniforms.com. All online transactions at CentralUniforms.com are handled with an industry-standard technology called Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), which encrypts (or encodes) sensitive information before it is sent over the Internet. This is a 128-Bit Encryption Utility to ensure safety of your data. When the data is encrypted it cannot be copied or used by anyone else. If ordering online is not comfortable for you please call us directly at 888-545-2628 or e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com.
We do our best to accurately represent the appearance of the products that we sell on our online store. However, please keep in mind that if your monitor color settings have been changed or are not set to the default standard settings, a product’s true colors may not appear as they should on your screen.
No, we do not publish a printed catalog. Instead we maintain a “live” catalog on the internet. This way you have access to the newest products, the most competitive pricing, and a selection that surpasses any mail order catalog! If you are interested in a certain brand/manufacturer or category (scrubs, lab coats, etc.) then we can send you catalog(s) that will be specific to the brand or category for your reference. You can find our entire assortment on our website at www.jonlanger.wpengine.com
Please note that CentralUniforms.com may be unable to accept or may need to cancel certain orders. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. Situations that may result in your order being canceled include limitations on quantities available for purchase, inaccuracies or errors in product or pricing information, or problems identified by our credit and fraud avoidance department. We may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. CentralUniforms.com will contact you if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is cancelled after your payment has been processed, CentralUniforms.com will issue a credit to your payment method in the amount of the charge.
Central Uniforms guarantees its products to be free of defects and will replace items that are unused and found to be defective. If you are not completely satisfied return your purchase for a REFUND OR EXCHANGE within 15 days of receipt. All Returns and Exchanges must have a confirmation number which you can obtain by emailing us at jon@centraluniforms.com or by calling 215-413-0833. If you ordered the wrong size and want to exchange the item, we charge a $15 shipping fee to ship the correct size back out to you along with you being responsible for paying any shipping fees required to send the item back to us. If you ordered the wrong size and would like a refund for the item, the original shipping charges will be deducted from your credit along with you being responsible for paying any shipping fees required to send the item back to us. Exceptions to the return policy Embroidered items are non-refundable and non-returnable for any refunds. If you would like any embroidered (or non-embroidered) items to be sent back to be altered or hemmed for any reason, you are responsible for any shipping fees to send back to us and our alteration department will receive the items back and alter them per your request at a cost of $7 for any alterations along with a $15 fee to ship back. Gift Cards are non refundable to cash; they can only be used for buying Central Uniforms items. Return Address: Central Uniforms, Inc. 1653 The Fairway-#220 Jenkintown, PA 19046
We want you to be happy! If you are ever disappointed, any non-embroidered items in original condition (with tags attached) may be exchanged or returned within 15 days of receipt. Postage, shipping and handling are not refundable. Send returns via insured, prepaid U.S. mail or UPS to: Central Uniforms, Inc. 1653 The Fairway-Suite #220 Jenkintown, PA 19046 If you need assistance prior to returning your item(s), please e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628.
CentralUniforms.com partners with reputable manufacturers who stand by their products. However, on rare occasions, a product can have a defect that was undetected by the manufacturer. If a product you’ve purchased from Central Uniforms has a manufacturing defect, please e-mail us at jon@centraluniforms.com or call us directly at 888-545-2628.
For fastest service, e-mail us at jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628 with your order number, name, address and details on the item(s) you ordered and the item(s) you received. If the requested item is in stock, we will ship it to you immediately. Your credit card will be charged for the second shipment, but you will be credited for the return once we receive it.
All items returned must be in their original condition with their original packaging, instruction manuals, warranties, and tags. Please do not use the product box as a shipping container. Items must be returned within 15 days of receipt. If an item was ordered as a set, it must be returned as a set. Laundered garments and footwear showing visible wear are not returnable unless they are defective. Embroidered garments are not returnable unless we have made an error in embroidering your garment. All shipping/processing charges on returned packages must be prepaid. You will be credited for shipping if the product was damaged or defective, or if the wrong item was shipped. Please include the postal receipt in your return package. Please allow 14 business days to process your return.
All items exchanged must be in their original condition with their original packaging, instruction manuals, warranties, and tags. Please do not use the product box as a shipping container. Items must be exchanged within 15 days of receipt. If an item was ordered as a set, it must be exchanged as a set. Laundered garments and footwear showing visible wear are not exchangeable unless they are defective. Embroidered garments are not exchangeable unless we have made an error in embroidering your garment. All shipping/processing charges on exchanged packages must be prepaid. You will be credited for shipping if the product was damaged or defective, or if the wrong item was shipped. Please include the postal receipt in your return package. Please allow 14 business days to process your return.
Due to health codes, support and fashion hosiery may not be returned or exchanged except in the case of a manufacturer’s defect. Any embroidered items are not returnable or exchangeable unless the item(s) is defective or our error.
If any item(s) are shipped back to us in new or like-new condition within 15 days of your receipt, with proof of purchase (i.e., your packing slip) and the item(s) have not been worn, washed or embroidered, you will receive a full refund for the cost of the product, based on your original payment method (i.e., check or credit card). If you do not have a packing slip or original order number, e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628 and we will locate your order information.
We process all of your returns upon receipt of the item(s). Depending on the shipping method you use to send the item(s) to us, it can take up to 14 business days for us to receive and process your return. If your order was placed with a credit card, your account will be credited when we process your return. If you ordered by check, your refund check will be sent to you via first-class mail.
If you’ve lost your packing slip, e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628 for assistance. We will search for your order and give you the information you need to include with your return, including your order number. Ship your return merchandise to the following address: Central Uniforms, 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Don’t forget to include your order number with your package! We recommend insuring your return shipment, as we cannot give credit for items that we do not receive.
Click on the Log-In Icon in the upper right hand corner to enter your e-mail and your password if you are an existing user. Click on the Register/Join Icon in the upper right hand corner to join as a new user to set up your e-mail and password.
Subscribing to CentralUniforms.com’s email list gives you access to exclusive previews of our special sales events, information about new merchandise arrivals, and key product advice. Customers are automatically subscribed to our email list when making a purchase at CentralUniforms.com. If you’d like to subscribe without making a purchase, please join our e-mail list by typing in your e-mail to the “Join our E-mail list” space bar located toward the top of each page. To unsubscribe from our mailings, click on the “unsubscribe list” link located at the bottom of any of our emails. There is an unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each of our promotional e-mails. By clicking this link you will be prompted to select your method of removal. Then you will automatically be removed from the e-mail list. If you have not yet received a promotional e-mail and you would like to be removed, call 888-545-2628 or e-mail us at jon@centraluniforms.com with the e-mail address to be removed.
To update any of your account information, click on the “Customer Service” Icon in the upper right corner of our home page and you will be prompted to enter your current e-mail address and password to make any changes or updates. If any of your changes are not being made or you are having ANY difficulties in ordering, please call us at 888-545-2628 or send us an e-mail at jon@centraluniforms.com so that we can update, correct and get you back on track.
Enter your e-mail address in the “JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST” sign-up box located toward the top of every page. Once you have entered your e-mail address, you will receive an automatic e-mail to confirm your subscription. If you do not click on the e-mail once you receive it, your subscription will not be activated, and you will not receive any promotional e-mails.
You can either e-mail us directly at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628 to be removed from our e-mail list. You can also be removed by requesting to be taken off our list when getting any of our promotions via e-mail. Our promotional e-mails always give you the opportunity to be removed from our list at your leisure.
Confirmation e-mails are sent after you place an order to let you know that your order has been received, as well as when your items are being shipped. Promotional e-mails give you updates on exclusive offers, upcoming CentralUniforms.com events, exclusive online promotions, seasonal sneak previews, and store events.
No. By entering your e-mail address, you will only receive order and shipping confirmation e-mails. You will not receive any promotional e-mails unless you separately enter your e-mail in the “Join Our List” space bar toward the top of each page. If you decide later that you do not want our promotional e-mails, you can click the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of our e-mails, call 888-545-2628 or send an e-mail to jon@centraluniforms.com. Please include your complete name and specify the e-mail address you would like us to remove when contacting customer service.
By giving us an accurate e-mail address, you will be able to receive order confirmations, order updates, and tracking information e-mails. The best part of giving us your e-mail address is that you only have to enter your information one time! When you come back to shop the next time, you can quickly log in with your e-mail address and password. All necessary information will automatically pop up. If you want to change any of your information, log in, click on update my account, and your updates will show the next time you visit.
All you have to do is log in using your e-mail address and password. You will find the My Account link at the top of every page. If you do not have an account, just click the Customer Service Icon and REGISTER so you can create an account that will store your information for quick ordering the next time you visit. Rest assured, we will NEVER sell, rent, or exchange your e-mail address.
Click the Customer Service Icon on the Top of any of our pages. Then click the Lost Password Icon and you will be prompted to enter your First Name, Last Name and e-mail address for your password to be sent to you and/or reset
Please click on the “My Account” Page using your e-mail address and password. You will find the “My Account” link at the top of each page. Once you are logged in, you can change your e-mail address. Rest assured, we will NEVER sell, rent, or exchange your e-mail address.
No, we NEVER sell, rent, or exchange e-mail addresses.
No. The list for promotional e-mails is separate from the list of e-mail addresses that receive confirmation e-mails. You must unsubscribe from the confirmation e-mail list separately.
To unsubscribe from the confirmation e-mail list, please contact customer service by calling 888-545-2628 or send us an email at: jon@centraluniforms.com. When sending an e-mail, please type “remove from confirmation e-mail list”, and include your full e-mail address.
Our friendly customer service team is ready and willing to answer any questions, comments and/or feedback regarding anything. Ask us questions about fabric, color, style, delivery, size and more! Please call 888-545-2628 or send an e-mail to: jon@centraluniforms.com
The Zip Code verification checks that the Zip Code you enter with your credit card information is the Zip Code that your bank has on record for your Credit Card. This check is to help prevent unauthorized people using your credit card to shop on-line. This security check is for your benefit, but sometimes it can be a nuisance. If you keep getting the Zip Code error, even when you are entering the correct Zip Code, it is probable that your bank is not on-line with our credit card processing system. In this case it is not that your Zip Code is incorrect, it is that we are not getting a response from your bank, and our system requires a positive verification before allowing the order to go through. What to do: First ensure your Zip Code is correct (Have you moved recently? Is the credit card statement sent to a different address?). If you are still having the problem, try a different credit card. If you are using Visa, try a MasterCard, for example. Call us at 888-545-2628 or e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com and we can attempt to correct any issue you are having. If you are still unable to complete your order we recommend you print out your shopping cart page (with all the products you are ordering and your shipping address) and either fax it to us at 215-413-1262, or mail it to us with a check, to: Central Uniforms, 1653 The Fairway-Suite #220, Jenkintown, PA 19046
We currently ship to customers with Canadian addresses but require you to e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or to call us at 888-545-2628 so that we can confirm your shipping charge(s) along with notifying you about any Tariff fees that may be required to be paid by you.
We currently ship to customers with International addresses but require you to e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or to call us at 888-545-2628 so that we can confirm your shipping charge(s) along with notifying you about any Tariff fees that may be required to be paid by you.
Great Question. Please e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at 888-545-2628 and we will be happy to find what you need and let you know right away if we can get it for you.
Yes, we will hold your order in the store for you to pick up and this will eliminate shipping charges. Please e-mail us at: jon@centraluniforms.com or call us at: 888-545-2628 once you receive email confirmation to arrange pickup. Visit our “Contact Us” or “About Us” icons on the bottom of each page for our address in Historic Center City Philadelphia: Central Uniforms: 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
We have several sales and promotions that are communicated to our customers through our Monthly e-mail blasts. Please join our e-mail list by typing in your e-mail address in the “Join Our e-mail List” icon which is available at the top of every page.
Feel free to look at all of the manufacturers that we sell by viewing their icons on our home page and/or with the filter and drop down boxes available on our product detail pages. Here is our list: Cherokee, Landau, Barco, Peaches, White Swan, Meta, Prestige Medical, Dansko Clogs/Shoes, Nursemates Shoes, Birkenstock Clogs/Shoes, Merrill Clogs/Shoes, Keen Shoes, Grey’s Anatomy, ICU, NRG, Bodek & Rhodes/Ultra Club, Radiance, Red Kap, Uncommon Threads, Urbane, Edwards, Dickies, First Nighter, Fashion Seal, and many more.
No, we have our Headquarters & Warehouse which is located in suburban Philadelphia. We conduct our warehouse business Monday thru Friday from 10am -5pm (please call ahead to confirm an appointment) & Saturday & Sunday appointments are available. All of our embroidering and in-house shipping originates from our store located at 1653 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Monday thru Friday from 10am -5pm (please call ahead to confirm an appointment) & Saturday & Sunday appointments are available.