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. [...]
Modern day fashion can sometimes feel overly flashy and even overwhelming at times. When you look at the often used trends in uniforms and team jerseys, you will see a lot of brightly colored tie dye, neon, and witty catch phrases. When you are making a decision for your company or group, it can be [...]
Everybody loves a good graphic Austin tshirt. From your basic but goody “But first, Coffee” statement to your vintage styled Nirvana shirt to your own custom design, graphic T-shirts have a special place in everyone’s closet or dresser drawer. These stylish garments are such a staple for the modern American that it is easy to [...]
Screen printing on fabric is partly dependent on the fabric itself, and some fabrics are easier to work with than others. There are a number of variables in screen printing in Austin TX that will affect your outcome, and the ink and curing process also make a big difference in terms of how the final product [...]
Personalize It, The New Trend! If you have ever tried to personalize something yourself, you know it takes some skill. Thankfully you do not have to go through the pain of trying to get lettering and images clear yourself. When trying to do this on a shirt or picture frame it is difficult. Thanks to [...]
There are a few things to keep in mind while you are designing a new logo to be embroidered or screen printed. In general this is not too difficult of a process, however it can be easier with some helpful custom tips embroidery tips for your Austin, Tx business. Consider Your Design When thinking about [...]
Do you have a collection of screen printed shirts that you have acquired over the years? Maybe they’re ones you purchased, were part of a uniform, or you received from giveaway. Have you ever wondered how they are made? Or, maybe you are needing to order some for a group or sports team. Most printed [...]
