Meet the 2026 Unsung Heroes of School Spirit Award Winners
Schools with a recurring, organized spirit wear program are more than twice as likely to see high turnout at their biggest community events, according to our 2026 School Spirit Gap Survey. Someone has to be the reason that program exists year after year. This summer, we asked people to nominate the coaches, teachers, counselors, and [...]
How to Build a Company Swag Program From Scratch
Nearly one in three swag organizers say their biggest fear isn’t a late shipment. It’s the swag arriving and looking cheap in front of the whole company, according to our 2026 Unsung Heroes Survey of 516 people who order custom gear for a living (or, more often, on top of their real job). If leadership just handed [...]
How to Create Your Own Custom Graphic Tees: A Step-by-Step Design Guide
There is a reason graphic tees dominate the custom apparel world. Unlike a small chest logo, a graphic t-shirt tells a story, captures a moment, or showcases personal style. According to Grand View Research, the global custom t-shirts market is on track to nearly double to $9.82 billion by 2030, with graphic tees leading the [...]
Family Reunion Shirts: Design Ideas and a Planning Guide That Actually Works
Planning a family reunion takes a lot of coordination, but few things bring everyone together quite like handing out matching shirts. Beyond making for unforgettable group photos, a great reunion t-shirt serves as a shared keepsake: something cousins, grandparents, and kids alike will hold onto long after the weekend is over. Whether [...]
Memorial Shirts: A Tasteful Design and Ordering Guide for a Difficult Time
When planning a memorial or celebration of life, the timeline is often measured in days, not weeks. As traditions evolve, more families are choosing personal, heartfelt settings β a backyard, a local park, or a favorite gathering spot β to honor a loved one in a way that truly reflects their spirit. A custom memorial shirt featuring a [...]
Vintage T-Shirts: How to Design a Throwback Tee That Actually Looks Old
A brand new shirt can look decades old before anyone even washes it. In Custom Ink’s 2026 Swag Trends Survey, half of respondents said they want the softer, washed-out look of garment-dyed apparel over standard bright colors. That is not a coincidence. Vintage t-shirts are having a real moment. Getting the look right comes down to [...]
Print on Demand Shirts: What It Really Costs to Start in 2026
Turning a t-shirt design into a profitable side hustle has never been easier, especially with the print-on-demand market booming toward $15 billion this year. But pivoting that initial launch into a business that stays profitable year after year takes a little extra know-how. According to Mordor Intelligence, about 24% of print-on-demand [...]
Why Custom Swag Boxes Outperform Gift Baskets for Client Retention
Every gift giver wants the same thing: to send something a client appreciates and uses. Yet corporate gift baskets full of treats often end up in a break room and forgotten by next week. A well-built client gifts kit solves that disconnect. According to PPAI Research, nearly half of recipients keep useful branded swag items for over five [...]