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How to Plan a Memorable Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah with Custom Apparel and Keepsakes
A bar or bat mitzvah marks one of the most significant milestones in a young person’s life. After months of preparation, study, and practice, your child is ready to take their place as a responsible member of the Jewish community. At Custom Ink, we’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of families celebrate this [...]
How to Create and Sell Custom Merch at Your Bar or Cafe (Without Hiring a Designer)
Walk into a beloved neighborhood bar or cozy local cafe, and you’ll probably spot someone wearing a t-shirt with the restaurant’s logo on it. Maybe it’s a regular who’s been coming for years. Maybe it’s a tourist who wants to remember their trip. Or a staff member who genuinely likes where they work. That [...]
2026 Swag Trends: The Gear Your Team Will Actually Keep
At Custom Ink, we believe the best gear builds connection. And that’s also the big takeaway from our new 2026 Swag Trends Survey. We asked over a thousand organizers and buyers what they need for the year ahead, and the answer was clear: there is a decisive move away from “disposable” promos toward retail-quality [...]
New Survey Reveals What Gifts Employees Really Want for the Holidays
With the holiday clock ticking, business managers are quickly trying to figure out the best holiday gifts to get their employees. The stakes can feel huge. After all, good gifts go a long way towards building loyalty and retention, with more than three-quarters of employees saying it makes them more likely to stay with their [...]
How to Make Custom Emoji T-Shirts: Design Ideas, Tips, and Inspiration
Emojis have become a universal language, and they translate perfectly onto custom t-shirts. Our Design Lab has hundreds of emoji clipart options you can search, place, resize, and colorize without any design experience. Whether you want a single oversized poop emoji on the front or a mix of your crew’s favorites scattered across [...]
How to Make Custom “I ❤️” T-Shirts: Ideas, Inspiration, and Design Tips
The “I ❤️ NY” shirt has been one of the most copied designs in history since Milton Glaser created it in 1977. The format is brilliant in its simplicity: three elements, infinite possibilities. Our Design Lab has everything you need to build your own version for any group, event, or inside joke — and it takes about five [...]
Best Funny & Cool Volleyball Team Names & Team Jersey Ideas
Sure, the most important aspects of team sports are skills and community but don’t underestimate the value of a great team name! We talked to our favorite volleyball teams and asked them what team names they’ve loved over the years. Check out the list of volleyball team names we gathered and see which one works best for your [...]
Best Funny & Cool Dodgeball Team Names & Team Jersey Ideas
Dodgeball might be the best team sport because it’s so fun to come up with team names! If you’re looking for a fun name for your dodgeball team, we have had so much fun brainstorming this list. And if you’re looking for gear for your dodgeball team, check out our jerseys and apparel. Top Funny Dodgeball Team Names Top [...]