If you are looking to put a logo or design onto a shirt or another article of clothing, there are a few choices you have to make before placing your order. One of the bigger choices you have to decide on is whether you are going to have your design created by having it screen [...]
A color is a form of energy, as it is the perceivable representative of light. For instance, back in 1666, Sir Isaac Newton discovered that sunlight was a blend of colors. He noticed that when a ray of light passed through a prism, it dispersed into its seven integral colors: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, [...]
Everyone, at one point in their life, has had that t-shirt - the favorite one that gets worn frequently and for years on end, and even when it is too worn out to wear, you still hold onto it folded in the back of your closet. Sometimes this shirt lands the title of “favorite” due [...]
Oftentimes, nonprofits and other causes have a need to make the most impact with their budget. They also tend to have unique goals that are different from those that a corporation or individual person may have. Rather than focusing solely on sales or brand awareness, these nonprofits need to spread awareness, spread the word of [...]
Designing uniforms can be intimidating and challenging. Because work wear is something that can represent your brand or company, it can greatly influence how your brand image or company is perceived by clients and consumers. It might take some trial and error to get it right, and there are several different things to consider. Here [...]
Everyone loves a free t-shirt or tote bag and it is something that many businesses use as an advertising tactic. They can be given out as prizes or even just for participation. Although they are a pretty common thing, there are still some things that you should know. One of the most important things that [...]
Competition in the business scene in this day and age can be pretty brutal. It feels like there are more companies than ever. If you run any kind of contemporary business, then you have to figure out what you can do to gain an edge and effectively spread the word about your services or products. [...]
Screen printing can be an awesome skill to learn to fuel creative needs or even promote a business. It can be daunting to learn how to start, but rewarding once you create the final product. The first thing you need to do is more of a preparation : make sure your design is ready for [...]
Embroidery has been around as long as people have been able to make fabric. The earliest example of embroidery was discovered in an archaeological site that was dated to 30,000 BC during the Cro-Magnon era. The fossilized remains were of heavily hand-stitched and decorated clothing, boots and a hat. Even early man recognized the ability [...]
Victorian embroidery is a type of embroidery that was popular during the Victorian era - the late 1800s into the early 1900s. Like the Victorians themselves, Victorian embroidery and sewing was about both function and form - it was both plan and fancy. During the hard-laboring 19th century, it was rare for women to have [...]
When you buy a custom t-shirt, towel, banner, or anything in between to promote your business, it is important that you know how to care for them. The last thing you want is for the cool, trendy shirts you just bought to bring to the trade show to be worn and ragged after a few [...]
One of the best ways to advertise your business or organization is through promotional items. There are so many practical and convenient items that your logo would look great on, some you might not have thought about yet! What item is best for promotional giveaways will vary greatly on the nature of your business. If [...]
If you are considering what direction to take for your promotional apparel, whether it is putting a logo on a hat, your brand name on a shirt pocket, or original art design on the back of hoodie, embroidery might be the perfect option for you! Embroidery is a classic and timeless art form that adds [...]
When it comes to promoting your company, customized screen printed t-shirts give you so many opportunities to get your name out there. There are a lot of promotional products out there, but none reach so far as shirts do! People love a free promotional t-shirt, and even if they don’t end up keeping it, someone [...]
No matter what your customized screen printed apparel is for, we at River City Screen printing and Embroidery want to make sure that your product comes out looking great! Whether you are designing a logo for your business, family reunion, social club, music group, or any other organization, customized apparel is a great and practical [...]
Everyone loves a great screen printed San Marcos T shirt! They can be the result of a custom gift from a loved one, a team you participate in, family reunion, a band you love, or an inside joke between friends. It is no wonder that most people have at least one screen printed shirt that [...]
Whether you are marketing for a business, developing merchandise for a band, or personalizing a shirt for your own amusement, our goal is to ensure you end up with a product that you are proud to own or wear! The screen printing process has many steps, all dedicated to raising the quality of the final [...]
The life blood of your business depends not only on a great product or service, but another huge component of your business’ success is effective advertisement. There are so many ways to get your name and brand out there, and embroidering your logo on hats, shirts, and patches can work as walking advertisements for you. [...]
Name recognition is such a big part of running a business, and putting your logo on a promotional product is a great way of getting your name out there! While there are so many potential promotional items to choose from, not every product truly promotes your brand, which should be the goal! If you’re [...]
Ordering custom shirts can be so much fun as it is often the last step in the planning for a family reunion, sports team, special events, specialized merchandise for sale, etc. The things you might need a bunch of custom tee’s for are the type of things that we naturally look forward to in life. [...]
