The Employee Recognition & Client Gifting Calendar: When to Plan Anniversary Gifts and Every Milestone in Between
A year-round HR planning calendar for onboarding, work anniversaries, holidays, wellness, offsites, milestones, and client custom gift opportunities.
The Top 10 Custom Products for Fall, Based on Our Order Data
Based on our order data this year, here are the top 10 custom products to order for fall. The lineup covers everyday tees, cozy layers, and a few accessories worth adding to your custom apparel lineup this season. If you’re staring down a fall event and don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. In [...]
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, [...]
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 you the [...]
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 way. 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 — a backyard, a local park, or a favorite gathering spot — 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 [...]