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 [...]
Weight Loss Team Names and Motivational Slogan/Sayings
Participating in an office weight loss competition? Doing a Biggest Loser challenge with your friends? We’ve got some great team names for you to choose from, all free to use for your weight loss challenge team. Put them on team t-shirts, tanks, and more for all your workouts and weigh-ins. We’ve even included some favorites [...]
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 [...]
Team Names That Start With ‘P’
Need a name for your sports team, charity walk team, or school group? Check out our positively awesome list of P team names below. If you see something that inspires you, put it on custom t-shirts or jerseys to unite your group! Team Names That Start With P How to Design P-Team Apparel Most teams need a tee for game day, a warm layer for [...]
How to Design Your Own Hoodie: Ideas, Inspiration, and Tools for Beginners
You don’t need a massive budget or creative expertise to design a custom hoodie from scratch. In fact, all it takes is a rough concept and a few minutes in our online Design Lab — no special software or freelance designers required. Personalization is what turns basic apparel into a keepsake. Our 2025 Custom Ink Employee Holiday Gift [...]