Category: Branding

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It’s Spring!

Happy Spring Equinox. (Forget all about the snow that is forecast for later today…)

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Mitzi and Eleanor are back with fresh new styles from Devon and Jones. These shirts are replacing the ever popular Chestnut Hill line. For those fans of Chestnut Hill never fear though. The new Devon and Jones Crown Woven Collection brings new colors and patterns with an eye for detail and solid construction.

The full list of colors and patterns is in the Devon&Jones section on our website (scroll to bottom of page). We have samples here in the shop so stop by and take a look in person.

Happy Spring!

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CamoHex: A Updated Camo Look

Sport Tek is introducing a new kind of pattern for their performance tees, sweatshirts and hats. It is a new twist on an old classic. The CamoHex is a  sublimated digital camo that uses small hexagons in a tonal pattern.  We gotta admit it is pretty cool.

The tee’s are 3.8 oz of 100% Polyester, go from XS-4XL and come in youth sizes. But the real question is how well do the work when you print something on them?

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I used Sisser Cad-Cut Fashion film and did a small front logo and large back image on the ladies tee. (And yes I did that on purpose as I intend to wear it later….) The pattern shows through the orange film a bit but personally I liked the effect. It makes it look like it is more apart of the shirt and not sitting on top of it. The film went on very easy and looks quite good after a washing.

These shirts are perfect for your team, gym, or corporate team building, come in some cool colors, and have other matching items so you can make a complete outfit if you so desire.

Let us know what you think! Here is the CamoHex link  on our website where you can find them and the color options.

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Mixing Typography

Picking out the right font for your embroidery or screen printing work is actually a lot harder then you think. Because typography can convey a lot about your brand, you need to make sure it is evoking the right feel or emotion. Pretty esoteric huh?

This chart by DesignMantic is a great resource for taking that “OMG there are too many fonts to choose from” feeling away and making the choice simpler.

DesignMantic.com Font Commandments

 

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Monograms with a Twist

We do a lot of monogramming.  We have three basic styles and it  is a great way to personalize gifts for all kinds of events and milestones.

But what if you take it up a notch and your monogram became your brand? By playing around with font types and sizes you can create a unique monogram and use it in just the same way you would any logo. It is especially great idea if you are self employed and use your name or initials as your business name.

Here are some examples I found on  Ultralinx.com and pulled the ones that caught my eye. Do make sure to check out their website for the other images which are just as inspiring.

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You’ll never look at your monogram the same.

 

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Team 365 2015

After 2 feet of snow we are thinking Spring and Spring Sports. Specifically how to make it easier on our customers to find everything for their  team without having to shop for items in 40 different catalogs. Color is their main concern because If they have to shop in 40 different catalogs, they tell us  the chances of color consistency becomes iffy. Enter Team 365!

Team 365 has made it easy to find all your teams gear in one easy spot.

They have teamed up with Champion, Alo Sports, Dyenomite, Headsweats, and Flexfit to insure you have color consistency for your team color across all aspects of  apparel right down to duffel  bags.
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An online catalog will be available shortly. But in the mean time as you begin your planning for the spring this TEAM 365 link will help you get started.

 

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Sport-Tek 2015

The new SPORT-TEK catalog is here! School teams, Corporate Business teams, Fitness Professionals, Gym Owners – there is something for everyone.

Click the above link to flip through the catalog.

Get your sweat on!

 

 

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All Over Printing

This seems to be the wave of the future: all over printing. You can do some pretty wild stuff with it.

 


If pop culture is more your game Clashist has some really cool images . Here is the link to their Instagram account.

Take peak into the world of all over printing and let us know what you think. Wave of the future or simply a fad?

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Marsala….take it or leave it?

 

Pantone_Color_of_the_Year_shop_bannerPhoto Courtesy of Pantone

Marsala is the Pantone Color of 2015. We are not terribly impressed by this years choice but here is the explanation that Pantone gives for it.

The Versatility of Marsala

  • Equally appealing to men and women, Marsala is a stirring and flavorful shade for apparel and accessories, one that encourages color creativity and experimentation
  • Flattering against many skin tones, sultry and subtle Marsala is a great go-to color for beauty, providing enormous highlight for the cheek, and a captivating pop of color for nails, shadows lips and hair.
  • Dramatic and at the same time grounding, the rich and full-bodied red-brown Marsala brings color warmth into home interiors
  • An earthy shade with a bit of sophistication, texture is the story in print and packaging. A matte finish highlights Marsala’s organic nature while adding a sheen conveys a completely different message of glamour and luxury.

If Marsala is your color you are going to have a great year. If not, well 2016 is not THAT far away. Either way whatever color gear or promo items you go with we will make sure your logo looks good on it.