Promotional Products Buying Guides
How to guides and expert advice for ordering custom apparel and promotional products. We’ll walk you through all the details.
Which Hat Customization Method is Best? Embroidery vs. Screen Printing vs. Patches
When you’re creating custom hats for your team, business, or event, choosing the right decoration method makes all the difference. Embroidery, screen printing, and patches each bring something unique to the table, and understanding how they work with different hat styles and materials will help you get exactly what you’re [...]
How Branded Headwear Drives Growth and Team Unity for Businesses
When you think about what makes a team look like a team, hats might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But we’ve seen firsthand how a simple branded cap can transform a group of individuals into a cohesive unit. Whether your crew is installing HVAC systems, serving customers at a food truck, or representing your startup at [...]
Trade Show Booth Design: Pop-Ups, Backdrops & Display Ideas
Trade shows remain one of the most effective ways to connect with potential customers face-to-face. According to the Freeman 2025 Commercial Trends Report, 32% of trade show attendees are final decision-makers, and another 68% have significant influence on purchasing decisions. That means nearly everyone walking the floor has the power [...]
How Many Giveaways to Order for a Trade Show & Where to Buy: The Bulk Buyer’s Guide
You’ve booked your booth. You’ve designed your display. Now comes the question that keeps trade show first-timers up at night: how many giveaways should you actually order? Order too few, and you’ll run out by lunch on day one. Order too many, and you’re stuck storing boxes of branded stress balls in your office [...]
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 [...]
Whatever You Do, Don’t Buy This Holiday Gift for Your Employees, Says Survey
The holiday rush is upon us and employers are trying to lock in what gifts they’ll give their employees. At Custom Ink, we know it’s a joyful, though stressful, time for managers, who are challenged with finding meaningful gifts that appeal to everyone. Get it right, and you’re not just checking a box. [...]
The Best Branded Gifts for Corporate Clients This Holiday Season
If you’re planning holiday gifts for clients, you want to be sure that the gesture strengthens your business relationships (and that the gifts aren’t immediately discarded or become clutter). We have been helping our corporate customers create the perfect branded holiday gifts for years. We’ve asked several of our internal experts [...]
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 [...]