When we imagine a doctor or a lawyer, that image usually does not include a uniform that makes use of a t-shirt. However, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be advantageous to use something to let people identify you. In those cases, you may want to choose some kind of “badge,” which we will go [...]
We’ve all had it happen to us: you’re at a store and have no idea where to find what you need there. You finally see someone and ask them for help. “Oh no, I don’t work here,” they say. Well, this doesn’t have to be the case. A properly branded uniform could stop this problem [...]
The overarching goal of almost every business card is to get someone to save your contact information, and why they want that contact info to begin with. While it is nice to think everyone is saving our business cards, often times those we give them to do not have enough current interest to not trash [...]
A blood drive is a very effective way to ensure that emergency response organizations and medical facilities have the blood they need to help people in case of a natural disaster or any other type of emergency. Various organizations hold blood drives year-round to get the blood donations they need to ensure their supplies do [...]
There are a wide range of promotional items on the market, and every year there are a lot of new products. There are luggage and bags, writing instruments, T-shirts, glasses, mugs, notebooks, stationery, computer or electronic accessories, caps, umbrellas, polo shirts, jackets, cups, watches, and more! To find the right product that will have the [...]
Getting your name and message out to those who you need to reach is perhaps the single most important thing that you can do to help your business or organization grow. There are lots of ways that you can spread the word about who you are and what you do, but how effective most of [...]
Screen printed garments, especially t-shirts, are always in-style. They are a great way to advertise a business or event; show love for an athlete, team, or cause; and screen-printed t-shirts are always a top selling souvenir item. The screen-printing process became popular in the early 1960s when artist Andy Warhol created his iconic image of [...]
Promoting your nonprofit organization is one of the most important things that you can do. Getting the word out about what you do is essential to gaining new customers, donors, or volunteers. There are a lot of effective ways that you can let the world know who you are, where you’re at, and what you [...]
Spring is coming fast and with it comes a change in people's attitudes, the way they dress, and what they do. Spring is the time for the first picnics of the year, the return to outdoor activities, and baseball! Now is the time to consider new promotional items associated with springtime activities. Preparing now means [...]
When you order a batch of screen-printed shirts for your company, you most likely wanted the printed image to be crisp and clear, with clearly defined colors and bright, vivid hues. Usually, printing companies would rely on the CMYK system, which mixed ink colors together during printing to produce varied results. Taken to another level, [...]
If you're looking to upgrade your marketing strategy, promotional T-shirts are a great way to increase brand visibility and get your name out to a wide audience. But sometimes you're working on a tight budget, and you need to make sure that you get the most for your money. How can you get the most [...]
When the first autumn leaves start to drop, it's time to start phasing out your summer branded merchandise (T-shirts, ball caps, umbrellas, etc.) and get ready for the winter marketing blitz right before the holidays. The year might be winding down, but people don't stop buying clothes and mugs when the summer is over. By [...]
There are two main printing methods utilized across the world today: screen and digital printing. Each of these different methods has their benefits and downsides. Understanding when each is preferable is a good way to gauge when to use one for your printing methods. Screen printing is often the preferred method, but digital has its [...]
One of the biggest questions that you're likely thinking of before you screen print your tees is whether you should use vector or raster graphics. There is a difference between the two which is something that you should consider before you choose to screen print your tee shirts. Raster images are pixel-based, which means that [...]
When starting a fundraiser, there are many things to take into consideration. For many, the first thing to take into consideration is an incentive, raffles, etc. — and what to offer. While you could easily offer little trinkets, many people have found success offering T-Shirts personalized to match your cause; and often entice people to [...]
It seems that ever since humankind learned to make needles and thread to stitch together clothes, we've seen the potential of stitching to go beyond the utilitarian and into high art. Archaeological evidence shows that the use of stitching as decoration goes as far back as our Cro-Magnon ancestors 30,000 years ago, and has become [...]
Step 1: Set-Up Fabric, Thread, and Supplies Below are all the materials required for embroidery by hand: Embroidery hoop (preferably more than one in different sizes) Embroidery needles Embroidery thread or “floss” A thimble (not technically necessary, but helpful in the long run) Small scissors Chalk pencils (regular pencils work, but graphic is harder to [...]
The reality is that not all merchandise is created equal. If you are targeting tech aficionados, it obviously wouldn’t be very effective to create magnets with the local football schedule on them. In the same effect, it wouldn’t be very effective if you are trying to target families to send things that only college kids [...]
Things such as marketing with branded merchandise, advertising, word of mouth referrals, weekly and major events aimed at attracting new business and encouraging repeat customers are obviously great for bringing in the crowds and generating interest. If people can't find your business they're likely to get frustrated and give up. Equally important, a lot of [...]
The crisp cool air of fall reminds us to "fall back" an hour and think about colder weather. Summer is over and people are thinking about fall sports and the holiday season. But hold on! The fun is not over. Just like fall promotions keep your brand trending, the color changes and shorter days reframe [...]
