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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 — [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Custom Blankets Guide: Personalized Throws, Baby Blankets & Corporate Gifts
Blankets currently rank in the top five most-wanted promotional products, says ASI’s 2026 Ad Impressions Study. That tracks with what we’re hearing from swag organizers: 34% of corporate buyers name cozy gear as the most-requested, non-apparel gift, according to our 2026 Swag Trends Survey. So whether they’re headed to a [...]
Screen Printing vs. Digital Printing vs. Sublimation: A Buyer’s Guide
Longevity is now the top priority for 45% of corporate swag organizers, according to our 2026 Swag Trends Survey. While 37% of consumers are more likely to support a brand after receiving a quality logoed t-shirt, that impact only lasts as long as the design itself. Whether your custom t-shirts survive 100 washes or crack after 10 [...]
The 6 Best 4imprint Alternatives in 2026
4imprint is one of the biggest names in promotional products. With thousands of items and a massive catalog, it works for plenty of buyers. But it doesn’t work for everyone, and when it goes wrong, it tends to go wrong in very specific, very frustrating ways: artwork errors that don’t get caught before printing, quality [...]
Custom Ink’s “Merch Madness” Instagram Giveaway Terms and Condit
Sponsored by Custom Ink. March 23, 2026 Official Rules NO PURCHASE, APPLICATION, OR USE OF CUSTOM INK PRODUCTS OR SERVICES IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. ELIGIBILITY: Custom Ink’s “Merch Madness” Instagram Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the [...]