Product Spotlight
Custom Windbreakers for Teams and Events: The Buyer’s Guide That Actually Covers Fabrics
Most groups ordering custom windbreakers spend the most time choosing a color and the least time thinking about fabric — which is exactly backwards. A 1.7 oz. polyester taffeta and a 3.98 oz. polyurethane-bonded shell can look nearly identical in a product photo but perform completely differently in the field. One is built for a soccer [...]
Custom Jackets That Actually Get Worn: A Buyer’s Guide by Jacket Type
According to the ASI 2023 Ad Impressions Study, a branded jacket generates 7,856 impressions over its lifetime. That’s more than any other promotional product in the study. Sixty-one percent of recipients keep wearing promotional outerwear for two years or more. Jackets that fit well get worn constantly. The challenge is matching [...]
Custom Hoodies Guide: What People Actually Wear + Styles, Fabrics, and Print Methods
There’s a big difference between buying a promotional hoodie and buying one people will actually wear. While custom apparel dominates the merch industry — accounting for 26.6% of all U.S. distributor sales in 2024 (PPAI) — the real measure of success isn’t just handing them out. According to the 2026 Custom Ink Swag Trends Survey, 67% of [...]
How to Design Custom Jerseys Online: The Best Materials and Customization Methods
If you’re coordinating jerseys for a rec league, a school team, or a company sports event, the process shouldn’t be complicated. Pick a style, add your design and player names, set quantities, and order. Where most teams get tripped up is making two decisions before they get there: which decoration method fits their design, [...]
The Branded Desk Accessories Your Team Will Actually Keep (And Use)
Most swag ends up in a closet. Custom desk accessories are different. A well-chosen pen holder, ruler, or desk tool stays where your team works, gets used on actual workdays, and signals that you put thought into what you ordered. Our 2024 Custom Ink Employee Swag Survey found that 88% of employees felt more positive about their company [...]
How to Make Custom Logo Stickers for Packaging and Swag
According to the Advertising Specialty Institute’s study of nearly 25,000 consumers, promotional products generate brand recall in 85% of recipients, outperforming radio, TV, and digital advertising. Of all branded items you can order, custom stickers are among the most affordable and the most likely to actually get used. People [...]
How to Customize Pens for Business: Printing Methods, Product Types, and What Actually Gets Used
According to ASI’s 2023 Ad Impressions Study, a single branded pen generates 2,436 impressions over its lifetime at a cost-per-impression of less than 1/10 of a cent. Custom pens are the most cost-efficient branded product you can buy, and nearly 90% of American consumers already own at least one. The problem isn’t that pens [...]
How to Maintain Custom T-Shirts and Apparel: A Complete Care Guide
You put time and thought into designing the perfect custom t-shirts for your team, family reunion, or business. The design looks amazing, everyone loves wearing them, and you want that to continue for years, not just a few wash cycles. The good news is that with the right care, your custom apparel can stay vibrant and comfortable wash [...]