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In today's promotional product space, shirts constructed entirely of polyester or polyester blends are becoming more and more popular because of their softness. Why does it cost more to print on garments with polyester or rayon in them? The answer is that, when decorating garments consisting of polyester, the screenprint process requires a few tweaks due to an effect that can occur called "dye migration"...

We've been saying for a while that T-shirt cannons are the most fun and exciting means of delivering free T-shirts to fans at sporting events. But it's impossible to…

Let’s play a game where you’re a new distributor who has never sold a promotional product in your life. This is likely untrue if you’re reading this story, but stick with us for the sake of the thought exercise. You’re brand new to the industry, and you’re at a point where multiple trails begin in…

The Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels family of companies, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, announced that it has increased its overall rally towel capacity by 20 percent. The expansion and investment were coordinated in preparation for the upcoming need for rally towels that are frequently used during playoff season in NBA, MLB…

At this time of year, there is no going wrong when it comes to being hooked on sports, as baseball, hockey, basketball and golf give us many occasions to celebrate amazing feats. With respect to the last member of that quartet, end-users can also make great use of related merchandise, and no event provides a…

Weddings, or any events for that matter, are different in 2019. There's no longer just one person taking pictures. The music is probably different. And at some weddings, the gifts for attendees are things like vape pens and personalized hoodies. That last one is at least true for Marc Jacobs and his now-husband Charly Defrancesco.…

Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced that it has promoted Derek Walters as its new director of brand experience. In his new role, Walters will oversee both the marketing communications and customer experience teams at…

Anyone who spends even a little bit of time on Facebook (so, most of the population) is probably familiar with those weird targeted ads that want you to buy custom T-shirts personalized with your name. Usually they're in the template of some common phrase or something. For example, I barely use Facebook, but I still…

After six months of riveting regular season action, the NHL is preparing for the best time of the year—namely, the two-month quest to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup. It's time for the playoffs, folks! Sixteen teams are vying for the coveted proof of undeniable determination and might, and many clubs are heightening their fan bases’ fascination…

BIC Graphic North America, Clearwater, Fla., announced a new partnership agreement with Peerless Umbrella. Peerless is a leader in umbrella technology and the largest umbrella company in the promotional products industry. They are well-recognized and have earned the honor of Distributor Choice Best Umbrella Company by their customers for 13 years in a row. "We…