The Best Sweatshirt Brands for Custom Printing: Champion, Hanes, Bella+Canvas, and More — Compared
You’ve seen it happen: An order of custom sweatshirts arrives, people put them on, and six months later half of them are in a donation bin. Not because the design was wrong, but because the fabric was: the sweatshirt felt thin in hand, pilled after a few washes, or just didn’t hold the print. Nearly half of all swag buyers — [...]
Custom Sweatshirts for Business: The ROI Math on Bulk Orders
A single branded sweatshirt generates an average of 6,100 lifetime brand impressions at a cost-per-impression below $0.004 — less than four-tenths of a cent — outperforming television, digital display, and social media advertising in both reach and consumer recall, according to the 2026 ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study. But [...]
New Survey Reveals How Americans Are Celebrating 250 Years Together
America’s 250th anniversary is almost here – and according to our new research, Americans don’t have to choose between pride in their country and pride in their community. Most feel both, and they want this summer’s celebrations to reflect both. Our 2026 Community Pride Report, a nationally representative survey [...]
Screen Printing vs. Embroidery for Custom Sweatshirts: Which Method Is Right for You?
No one wants to open a box of custom sweatshirts only to find that the finished product looks cheap. In fact, a recent Custom Ink survey found that this is the single biggest fear for 30% of custom swag organizers, ranking way ahead of late deliveries or going over budget. Most of that anxiety comes down to selecting the right decoration [...]
How to Design Your Own Sweatshirt: Ideas for Teams, Reunions, and Company Merch
Most people assume designing a custom sweatshirt requires graphic design experience. The data says otherwise. Our 2026 Unsung Heroes Survey found that only 41% of swag organizers enjoy design work and find it easy — meaning the majority are starting from scratch with some combination of vision, uncertainty, and a deadline. If that sounds [...]
How to Choose the Best Custom Sweatshirts: Fabric, Style, and Design Guide
In 2026, heavyweight fleece and custom sweatshirts are the single most-requested apparel upgrade among group buyers. According to our 2026 Swag Trends Survey, 62% of organizers plan to add heavyweight fabrics and substantial hoodies to their programs this year. Whether you’re outfitting a 5K crew, a corporate onboarding kit, or a [...]
Custom Hoodies for Business: How to Bulk Order for Your Team
On paper, a bulk custom hoodie order for your team looks simple: pick a style, add your logo, ship to the office. In practice, most managers hit the same three friction points: choosing the right hoodie style for your team, figuring out sizing without chasing down 30 people for a response, and making sure the per-piece cost makes sense [...]
What Is the Best Printing Method for Custom Hoodies? Screen Printing, Embroidery, DTG, and DTF Compared
Choosing the right printing method for your custom hoodie can mean the difference between a premium piece of gear and a costly production mistake. While heavy fleece is incredibly comfortable, its texture handles ink and thread differently than a standard t-shirt. Whether you are looking at screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment [...]