Jamie S. Young of Jamie Young Swag & Strategy tells us how an embroidery project almost went south after switching contract decorators for a reorder. Young vowed to stick to her original source going forward for this particular project, but here’s how she stepped in to keep her client happy…
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Remembering Herb Goldsmith, Creator of the Members Only Jacket
Apparel companies enjoy the opportunity to help wearers stand out through innovative designs, but along with presenting distinctive items, Herb Goldsmith complemented his creations by christening them with a brand name that abounded in confidence: Members Only. Over the weekend, the world learned that the innovator died Feb. 22…
Read MoreWrestling Stars Release T-shirts to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Given the times, it’s comforting to learn of any efforts to help out. All Elite Wrestling performers Cody Rhodes and Chris Jericho are doing their part by issuing T-shirts whose proceeds will assist the United Way’s COVID-19 Family Support Fund and the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Response Fund…
Read MoreThis Company’s Custom-Printed Surgical Masks Started as a Joke, But They Might Have Real Value
A company called Resting Risk Face is launching surgical masks custom-printed with your face on them, so you can unlock your phone without removing the mask. The idea started as sort of a joke—and the company might not even actually make the masks available—but it might actually have some real value…
Read MoreNew York Mets Pitcher Gifts Teammates Mets-Themed Training Gear From His Apparel Line
Marcus Stroman has proven himself a fiery competitor across six major league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets. The 28-year-old showed a desire to make his first full campaign in the Big Apple a true bonding experience, giving his teammates Mets-themed training items from his apparel line…
Read MoreSomeone Please Send Us These Sold-Out In-N-Out Burger Shoes
In-N-Out released a new pair of shoes in its online store. They’re white slip-ons in the style of classic Vans, and they’re decorated in the same red squiggly stripes and palm trees pattern as In-N-Out’s drink cups. They are extremely cool, but there’s a problem: They sold out almost instantly…
Read MoreTarget Misprints University of Minnesota Apparel Item With Name of Rival Mascot
Minnesota Golden Gophers fans were puzzled to see a onesie with the school colors and logo, but with “Minnesota Badgers” written on the front. The Badger, of course, is the mascot for the University of Wisconsin, one of Minnesota’s chief rivals…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Vogue Phone Wallets, Windows XP Lava Lamps and More
You don’t need a date for Valentine’s Day to fall in love with promotional products. That’s something we do every single day of the year. And, thankfully, we have a job that allows us to celebrate with this weekly column. Enjoy this week’s Fave 5, featuring phone wallets, Windows XP lava lamps and whatever a fastnacht is…
Read MoreGolden State Warriors’ Kobe Bryant Tribute T-shirts Feature Kobe NBA Logo
As the tributes pour in for Kobe Bryant, NBA franchises are also calling on promo goods to acknowledge his influence. The Golden State Warriors were one of those teams, distributing a shirt featuring Kobe’s jersey numbers, the number that his daughter Gianna wore, and an NBA logo with Kobe’s silhouette…
Read MoreNew Era’s Latest MLB Caps Feature Funky Logo-Within-a-Logo Designs
With only a few days remaining until pitchers and catchers report to their respective Major League Baseball squads, New Era is gearing up to enhance their style and that of their teammates through batting practice/spring training caps, with the ingenuity coming in the way of combining main and alternative logos into one design…
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