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Camo + Activewear = Fun Performance

Camo-themed items has been a hot design trend the past couple years. From coolies and tumblers to hats and bags, it seems to be everywhere. Now, new for 2015, camo is taken a step further:  incorporated into trendy, fashionable designs in active and sportswear, from our favorite warehouse supplier, Sanmar. They’ve rolled out a new […]

Power Banks – Recalls and Cease & Desist Letters

When connecting your high-dollar phone to any sort of power device, you want to be certain the energy source is not going to damage your phone. We’revery proactive with our suppliers to make sure we only sell certified and tested products. Below is a statement from our main supplier, KTI, about their standards: “As most […]

Tradeshow Planning

We’re almost to that season… No, not Christmas and the holidays, but Tradeshow Season. Winter and spring seem to be primetime for tradeshows. If you plan to exhibit at an upcoming tradeshow, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:. 1.  Set A Goal – What do you plan to gain by exhibiting? You […]

Wear Tested – The Softest Sweatshirt You’ll Ever Own

What says fall more than a soft, comfy sweatshirt? We ran across one that can’t be beat. Its 80% cotton/20% poly brushed-back jersey fleece makes you feel like you’re wrapped up in your favorite plush blanket. And like Goldilock’s porridge, it’s medium weight of 7oz is just right. Add a tagless label, rib v-notch and […]

Did You Know? Safety Laws & Promotional Products

Did you know that if you are purchasing promotional products for your organization which will be distributed and/or appeal to children under 12, there are federal safety laws you need to consider? The federal government has laws specific to the use of small parts and materials in products which are intended for or will appeal […]

Wear Tested – The “Not for Polo-Wearing Women” Polo

I am NOT a polo-person. No, not someone who plays polo, but one of many women who don’t like wearing polos. Being in this industry, I see a lot of polos. I see a lot of polos I think look nice. But try as I might, whenever I put one on, I just feel like […]

Charge Ahead – Mobile Power Banks

One of the most popular products this year is mobile device chargers or power banks. It seem almost every supplier in our industry has added a variety of chargers, all with different price points and mAh levels.   And what the heck is an mAh?   Milliampere hours, or mAh, is the standard measurement of […]

Embroider It Right

We work with a lot of embroidery orders, and getting the art right can sometimes be a bit tricky. Artwork for embroidery tends to have more restrictions than other types of imprints, so care to detail is a must. Here’s a quick overview of the basic requirements for embroidery: Start with a good, clean vector […]

Opening Illustrator Files in Older Versions

It can be costly to keep up on the latest versions of all your software. If you’re like us, you don’t automatically upgrade as soon as a new version comes out. However, if you have to work with files someone else has created in a newer version, it can cause some problems if you don’t upgrade. […]

Congratulations Rachel – T.A.S.

Congrats to our Rachel Valdez for achieving the industry’s Trained Advertising Specialist designation, T.A.S. In order to receive this designation, she completed a set of required courses spanning a wide range of areas covering promotional product sales, service, artwork, decorating, safety, product and business topics. Education and continuing training for our staff is a high […]