The difference between price and cost
We all want to get the best products for the lowest price. It’s human nature. The problem with our logic is that at times we engage in activities that actually…
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How to Choose a New Uniform Provider
(Disclaimer: yes, we are a uniform provider, but stick with us. This is helpful info no matter who you work with.) Uniforms have been around since the dawn of civilization…
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Alternative shades to Black
Black is a tried and true apparel option. Most everyone looks good in black, almost all imprint colors look great on it, and it appeals to a wide audience of…
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Optimizing Light Ink on Dark Tees
It is common knowledge in this industry that white ink requires two layers in order to be bright and vibrant, but why? Light colored plastisol inks are in-between transparent and…
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Sizing Smarts
You are reading a description of a shirt you like and you run across the phrase “junior sizing” or “European cut” and you wonder what does that mean. Well, it’s…
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Special Washes for T-Shirts
Get an instant retail vibe for your corporate gear with on-trend fabric treatments that shout “current.” Take a soft hand shirt and add some acid and you get an upscale…
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Mad for Plaid
Bet you didn’t know Paul Bunyan was a style icon way before his time. From oversized prints to tonal patterns, plaids are a fashion force. The pattern is showing up…
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Denim/Chambray
This quintessentially American fabric has been a perennial favorite but in recent years has been showing up in more ways, some casual and some we could even call “Corporate.” The…
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Puff Stich Ink Printing
How do you get the look of embroidery for a fraction of the price? The answer is a screen print technique called Puff Stitch Printing. Rather than using thread to…
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Apparel Trend: Stripes are Stars
In honor of our country’s independence, we will take a look at a powerful trend in casual wear: stripes. They are showing up on athletic gear, workwear, dress shirts and…
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