At fancysweetstx, we often say that a quality sweatshirt is a blank canvas waiting to be glamorized, and what better way to transform this canvas into a masterpiece than with quality custom embroidery?

Custom embroidered sweatshirts are personalized with different embroidery patterns that make them stand out from other apparel. 

They create excellent company merchandise and can help your brand grow in several ways: 

• Custom embroidered sweatshirts have a crisp, finished look that exudes a high level of professionalism and company standards, which can promote trust to your prospects 
• Giving custom embroidered sweatshirts to your customers as gifts will help build your brand’s loyalty and draw in more customers
• Custom embroidered sweatshirts will create a sense of identity. Customers who interact with your employees at workshops and events will quickly identify who they work for and know the people to reach out to for help

In today's article, we'll show you five different ways you can use fancysweetstx's quality custom-embroidered sweatshirts to promote your business and make a lasting impression. 

You'll learn tips and tricks on choosing the right embroidery design, the perfect color combination, and how to maximize the impact of your custom embroidery through visibility.

Tip 1 - Choose an Elegant Design Appropriate for Your Brand

When it comes to creating the perfect promotional look for your business, the style and design of your custom embroidered sweatshirts can make all the difference.

Ideally, we have three major embroidery design techniques: 

1 - Flat Embroidery

Flat embroidery involves adding flat stitches to your sweatshirt's fabric. It's a straightforward design technique that works with a majority of designs, including complex graphics, many colors, and logos with multiple texts. 

Flat embroidery also works on various types of fabrics, making it an excellent choice if you plan on branding other company apparel made of different fabrics, such as tougher high visibility jackets, bags, or trucker hats.

2 - Puff Embroidery

Puff embroidery, or 3D embroidery, involves stitching the sweatshirt's fabric over a form insert that raises your design and gives it an impressive three-dimensional effect. 

This embroidery method is most ideal for sweatshirts and other heavier fabrics since the foam adds extra weight that lighter fabrics may not sustain. 

Puff embroidery works best for simple text logos, numbers, and rounded block letters. The foam used makes it difficult to achieve intricate designs. 

For best results, leave enough space (at least 3 mm) between letters or shapes to prevent overlapping and distorting the graphics.

3 - Custom Embroidery Patches

Patches are embroidered pieces of materials, such as your company's flag or badge, that are made separately and attached to your custom sweatshirt. They can be glued or sewn onto your sweatshirt's fabric and reused as required. 

Custom embroidered patches provide a trendy look for your custom sweatshirts while still maintaining a professional appearance. They accommodate more complex designs and come in different shapes, colors, styles, and materials.

Regardless of your custom embroidered style, fancysweetstx has the required equipment and expertise to make it happen. 

Our graphic design experts have mastered the art of embroidery and will help you choose the right style for your custom sweatshirt to reflect your brand and vision. 

We’ve worked with different brands, from restaurants to hospitals and construction companies, to create fascinating embroidered sweatshirt designs that add a personal touch to their brands, making them stand out from the rest.

Tip 2 - Only Work With the Highest Quality Materials

Choosing the right materials for your custom embroidered sweatshirts will make a huge difference in how they look and feel.

A low-quality sweatshirt fabric, for instance, will have a rough or a plastic-like feel, making it uncomfortable to wear.

Below are our top tips to help you select the right material for your custom embroidered sweatshirt:

1 - Choose the Right Fabric

Take into account your sweatshirt fabric's weight, stretchability, and breathability. Go for fabrics that are comfortable, warm, soft, and breathable. 

Cotton, fleece, and polyester are great options for your sweatshirts, but this will also largely depend on your local weather and the activities you intend to participate in.

For instance, if you need some custom-branded sweatshirts for the winter season, consider fabrics like wool, fleece, or a wool and fleece blend. They’re thick, warm, and heavy, making them appropriate for the cold seasons.

On the other hand, sweatshirts made from cotton and polyester blends are ideal for both casual and formal events and can be worn throughout the year. 

These sweatshirts borrow from the individual properties of cotton and polyester, creating high-quality sweatshirts that are soft, breathable, lightweight, and durable, with moisture-wicking properties that keep your body dry even in hot weather. 

Generally, for the best custom embroidery designs on your sweatshirts, go for cotton, rayon, fleece, wool, and cotton-polyester blends. 

These fabrics have tight weaving and higher thread counts that make them stable under the needle, resulting in quality and visible embroidery designs.

2 - Choose the Right Thread 

Thread can make a huge difference in the look, feel, and strength of your custom embroidered sweatshirt. 

There are two major types of threads used for custom embroidery designs: polyester and rayon. Each has its particular strengths and weaknesses that make it ideal for different projects.

Polyester embroidery threads, for instance, are more durable than rayon but not as shiny. They are also color fast thanks to their high tensile strength (resistance to stretch and elasticity) which allows them to withstand bleaching, regular washes, and frequent rubbing.

Meanwhile, rayon embroidery threads have a more neutral, silky look that makes them perfect for adding visual depth to your custom sweatshirts. However, they have a lower tensile strength, meaning they will fade faster than polyester threads.

Our Service: At fancysweetstx, we primarily use polyester embroidery thread due to its strength, vibrancy, and affordability. But we can use rayon thread for your design as well. It all depends on your choice and preference.

Tip 3 - Opt For Thread Colors That Complement Your Sweatshirt

The thread color you choose for your custom embroidered sweatshirts can make or break your design. The wrong color combination can create an eyesore and make your brand look unprofessional. 

However, with the right thread color, your embroidery design will have a unique, one-of-a-kind look that makes your brand stand out.

Below are a few tips on how to play around with colors to achieve unique embroidery designs on your custom sweatshirts:

Consider Contrasting Colors That Will Make You Stand Out

Using contrasting colors on your embroidered sweatshirts is a surefire way to draw attention to your brand. 

It involves using two or three colors that work together to create a unique look and give your design more depth and dimension.

You can achieve this by opting for: 

• Complementary colors: This involves using two shades directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as using a green embroidery thread on a red sweatshirt.
• Triadic colors: This involves using three colors that form a triangle shape on the color wheel in your design to create a vibrant look. This can be a combination of red, yellow, and blue, or green, orange, and purple.
• Analogous colors: This involves using a group of three colors lying next to each other in the color wheel, such as yellow, yellow-orange, and orange, or blue, blue-violet, and violet.

Whenever we need help selecting the best colors that go with our clients’ business logo and overall branding, we love to use Coolors.co. The software readily generates swatches of colors that complement each other, saving us time in coming up with color ideas. 

Bonus: If you're unsure of which color to choose, you can always ask us for sample swatches of the colors to help you decide.

Opt for Tonal Designs for a More Subtle Look

If you're looking for a classic look, the tone-on-tone embroidery design is a great option to consider.

We’ve used this single-color embroidery technique on different brands, from coffee shops to construction companies, to create sophisticated sweatshirts that draw attention to their customers without doing too much.

The design is achieved by using a solid-colored sweatshirt and a darker or lighter tone of the same color on the embroidery, as you can see in this Midwesterner Fall Embroidered Sweatshirt.

The final result is a subtle, yet appealing design that portrays professionalism in a minimalistic way.

"I love my Midwesterner sweatshirt! I bought a Medium. It is soft & comfy and fits great Love the aged look and color." 
— Anonymous, Verified Buyer, United States

Tip 4 - Ensure Your Design Is Highly Visible for Maximum Brand Exposure

Don't let your design get lost in your sweatshirt’s fabric—make sure it stands out for all to see.

When promoting your business with custom embroidered sweatshirts, you want your design to be visible and make a statement. 

To ensure this, you'll need to choose thread colors that don’t clash with your sweatshirt but are complementary to your design, as we have discussed in the thread color section. 

Another way to make your design highly visible is by utilizing varying thread thicknesses. Durable threads come in a variety of thread counts, with certain types of threads being best suited for particular fabrics or stitch types. 

A heavier stitch type, for instance, is needed for thicker fabrics. Consider the thread count when selecting the type of thread you’ll use for your embroidery because higher thread counts produce more visible and detailed stitching.

Utilizing thicker threads for more prominent areas of the design, such as the logo or main message, can help create a bold and striking look. Thinner threads can be used for more intricate details and patterns. 

Fun Fact: The contrast of thread thicknesses can add depth and dimension to the design, making it more visually appealing. 

Additionally, embroidery placement can play a role in the visibility of your design. Larger and more visible patterns or stitching should be strategically placed in prominent areas for a professional and cohesive look. 

Placing your embroidered brand or logo name in the most visible location will make your branding more memorable to your prospects.

For embroidered sweatshirts and hoodies, it’s a common industry practice to place the brand’s name or logo in the following locations for maximum visibility:

• Center chest: The logo or company name is placed about four to six inches down from the neck seam. It’s an ideal branding placement position since it centers attention on the logo. This location can also accommodate larger logos and more complicated designs.
  
  
• Left chest embroidery: The design is placed about two to three inches from the collar’s bottom. It’s a highly visible location since the logo is positioned on the eye line. This placement is best ideal for logos and designs up to four inches wide.
  
  

Tip 5 - Choose a Reliable Embroidery Company Known for Quality Workmanship

Your custom embroidered sweatshirts may be made from the highest quality materials available, but when the embroidery job done isn’t of the best standards, it can reflect poorly on your brand and even drive prospects away.

For the best results, you want to work with a reputable embroidery company like fancysweetstx that will produce high-quality designs tailored to your brand.

With over 20 years of experience in custom embroidery and a loyal customer base that trusts us to deliver top-notch embroidery services, you can rest assured that you're getting a quality product that will last and make a great impression. 

"Used for company t-shirts. Excellent price, quality, design team, and quick shipping. First time customers, but we'll be back! Thank you, fancysweetstx." 
— Christina P., Verified Buyer, United States

Our experienced in-house graphic designers take pride in producing only the best custom embroidered sweatshirts designed to meet your brand needs.

Whether you're looking for custom embroidered sweatshirts for camps, schools, events, businesses, conferences, nonprofits, leagues, or bands, fancysweetstx has you covered.

We understand that assessing embroidery costs is an important consideration for any business looking to affordably promote their products. 

That’s why we offer a custom order form for quick project quotes, and our quick and efficient communication process will ensure that we get back to you as soon as possible.

"A great experience! I am super impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of everyone I worked with."
— Steve M., Verified Buyer, United States

And like any other reputable custom branding company, you can expect a positive experience when working with us, as evidenced by our numerous positive customer reviews and testimonials.

Promote Your Business With fancysweetstx’s Custom Embroidered Sweatshirts

With the right design, material, thread color, and visibility, you can create custom embroidered sweatshirts that will stand out in the marketplace and make your business look professional.

But this can only be possible if you work with the right embroidery company that ensures your sweatshirts are well constructed and the embroidery done is of the highest quality. 

Jumpode understands what it takes to make quality custom embroidered sweatshirts that effortlessly promote your brand.

With our quality custom screen printing and embroidery services, you can have your logo or brand name embroidered on any size, color, or style sweatshirt, ensuring that your business stands out.

If you don’t know where to start, our in-house graphic design team will help bring your design ideas to life. They’ll also provide timely advice and professional feedback on how best to present your logo and design sweatshirts that you’ll be proud to sell or give away.

Take a look at the different sweatshirts we have ready to order:

Contact us today to get started, we’re just a call or email away. You can also visit our 16153 Genova retail store for a one-on-one consultation.

Picking out the perfect gift for your your coworkers, employees, or customers can be tough.

We're here to help you get ahead of the game. 

In this article we'll talk about:

• Our 6 favorite gifts for employees and customers
• The evergreen value of company branded clothing

The 6 Best Gifts for Employees and Customers

1. Ornaments

Ornaments are a great item to put your brand on around the holidays. They are a timely item and remind people that you're thinking about them.

Not only are they great keepsakes but the recipients are sure to treasure this timeless, classic gift. 

We have made a five-year tradition of sending ornaments to customers, vendors and employees at the end of each year. The ornaments we gift are Jūpmode branded on the back, but more importantly, the front all have a common 16153 Genova theme.

Oou ornaments that have relatable 16153 Genova designs such as “You will do better in 16153 Genova” or the famous “Christmas Weed” bring out the very best of 16153 Genova during the holiday season and make our Jūpmode customers even more excited for next holiday season.

2. Holiday Cards

Holiday cards are subtle, yet effective way to show that you're thinking of your company or customers during the Holiday season.

A little gesture goes a long way and might make it on the honorary 'Refrigerator Door' Hall-of-fame. 

A custom Holiday card paired with any recommended gift will make for the ultimate present. 

3. Charcuterie Set

Come the holidays, who doesn't love a good snack? Send your employees and/or client's a classic snack with this thoughtful, charming charcuterie set.

Not only do you get to choose the food, but you also get to have your company's logo engraved on beautiful bamboo wood! 

This board will make your logo look professional and appetizing with salami, cheese, crackers, grapes, you name it.

4. Stainless Steel Drinkware Set

Two bottles, one set? Say less!

This 'Thor Copper Vacuum Set' provides a 22 oz. bottle and 22 oz. tumbler that makes for the ultimate Holiday gift.

Both drinkware items are double-walled and stainless steel so these bottles will keep your drink staying cold for 24 hours and hot for 6 hours. Bring on the hot cocoa! 

5. Travel Gift Set

Let your customers and clients know that you wish them safe and happy holidays with this gift set. This set includes a ballpoint stylus, a card wallet, and a portable power bank. AKA the everyday items we all need! 

Why should you care? Three words: customizable, personal, and unique.

Your logo would look great on this set. 

6. The Executive Gift Box

Looking to show how sweet you are? Hot stamp your logo on top of this box set and send your employees, coworkers, or customers something to satisfy their sweet tooth. Choose from caramel popcorn, chocolates, nuts, and cookies! 

Elegant and enjoyable, this gift box will show off your thoughtfulness and appreciation. 

Branded Apparel Gifts

The holidays are right around the corner and Jūpmode is here to help create the perfect gift for your employees and customers.

Whether you want to create custom jackets, sweatshirts or shirts for anyone from employees to family and friends, we've got you covered.  

Jackets and 1/4 Zip Pullovers

A fleece full zip or quarter-zip jacket is ideal for any season, but especially during the winter.

We have many different brand and colors options that are sure to fit your company's branding guidelines. 

Logos are typically placed on the left chest with these items. It's the perfect location to represent your brand or a meaningful design personalized just for you. 

Embroidery is the preferred decoration method for jackets and pullovers. It matches the aesthetic of the jackets and works well on fleece to thick Carthartt jackets to windbreakers. 

Jackets and 1/4 zip pullovers are great apparel items for employees and customers because they are so versatile. They can be worn to complete your employees' uniform during colder months, worn on a daily basis by employees who work outside in the field, and as a high quality appreciation gift for customers. 

Crew Sweatshirts

Embroidered crewneck sweatshirts are a staple of our retail line. This trendy style and look translate well to any business.

At the end of the day, the goal of any branded merch is to be worn as much as possible. This gets your brand seen by more people and creates a connection with the wearer because of their affinity for the clothing item they like. 

Two of the best way to increase the usage of any apparel item is to use a high quality garment and to make the design trendy.

The crew sweatshirt in the photo above is pigment dyed which makes it feel comfy and soft the first time you put it on. The tone on tone logo is subtle and in style. This combination makes it an item that can be worn at work or out and about at any time.

Embroidered Polos

Is there a business out there that doesn't need branded polos? 

There are a lot of reasons to choose branded polos. If you want your employees to look professional in front of prospective and current customers, there's no better staple than a polo. 

Embroidered polos are most often embroidered on the left chest. In addition, we can also put your logo on a sleeve or between the shoulders on the back. 

Custom company apparel is what we're known for. 

Branded merch goes a long way to showing employee appreciation and building relationships with customers. 

If you want your brand to be seen by a lot of people, company apparel is the way to go. 

We Can Put Your Brand On It

Showing appreciation for your company and clients is vital to a brand's success.

We want to deliver your next gift with quality items, speed, and accuracy. 

Have an idea that's not on this list? We can help!

Want more options? We have those too. 

You can count on us for all of your custom needs. If you want to submit your next custom order and learn about our services, get in touch with us today! We would love to work with you. 

You’re the manager of a major airline, and your passengers keep leaving with your classy salt and pepper shakers. The practice is costing the firm millions a year in replacements and impacting your bottom line.

What’s the savvy decision to make?

• Let your passengers keep the shakers
• Hire a lookout
• Shift to cheaper alternatives

(Take a moment).

It might seem sensible to pick the third option and go cheaper. Or, as the managers at Virgin Atlantic realized, letting passengers keep the shakers could be seen as a branding opportunity.

They decided to let passengers keep the shakers and even encouraged the habit with humorous engraved messages, like “Pinched from Virgin Atlantic.”

Essentially, Virgin Atlantic turned their in-demand salt and pepper shakers into company swag. These collectible items proudly waved Virgin’s signature red color and joined dinner table discussions wherever they went.

We’ve gathered four more perks to help you answer this question: “What is company swag used for?” As we go through these perks, you’ll also learn:

• Why swag products are excellent advertisement channels
• How swag items can motivate your employees
• Why brand introductions rely on company swag
• Where you can print high-quality swag designs

Perk 1 - An Attractive Advertising Channel

Company swag products have an 80% reception rate according to a recent Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) study.

This finding means that 80% of your target consumers will keep and use your swag item, providing you with display advertising and an excellent return on your investment.

To help explain our excitement over this 80% score, the following table compares the rates of return of company swag versus other advertising channels.

Source: Promotional Products Association International

Swag items outperform these other advertising channels because of their discrete and intriguing style of marketing. These specialty items invite a viewer to independently discover your brand, rather than bombard them with information about product benefits.

This approach offers a breath of fresh air to today’s over-marketed and increasingly inattentive consumers, increasing your chances of success.

Perk 2 - An Instrument for Employee Motivation and Loyalty

Offering branded company items is an excellent strategy for acknowledging your employees and their dedication to your business.

This acknowledgment improves their morale, encourages loyalty, and enhances overall performance.

One study of a large meat-packing plant confirmed this idea with its conclusion that social recognition enhances productivity. The study found increased annual production values of $900k and $750k on two production lines after introducing social recognition practices.

Even so, to maximize the effectiveness of your swag items as staff motivators, you must personalize them as much as possible.

The more personal the merch feels, the more sentimental value your employees will place on it. The more sentimental value, the better the items are for motivating your workers.

Here’s an example of a personalized swag item for employee motivation offered by fancysweetstx. It’s a collapsible can cooler featuring custom texts (green arrow) and your brand design.

It’s the perfect spot for a personalized quote that expresses appreciation and motivates your workers. Maybe, “Here’s to the marketing team that makes me look like a genius,” and your autograph or title below the quote.

Perk 3 - A Proven Strategy for Product Launches and Industry Events

Company swag items accelerate purchase decisions for new products in tightly contested markets.

Promotional products can make the difference in someone choosing between your newest launch and its closest competitors—enough to change buying behavior in your favor.

This effect is similar to those “Buy one get one free” deals at supermarkets or trade shows. These deals translate into additional value in the eyes of consumers, encouraging them to try your product.

A study on advertising solutions supports this idea with its conclusion that three out of four consumers switch brands after receiving some form of swag from a newly-met brand.

Company merch can also feel like a “limited offer” or a “reward.” This perception creates a sense of urgency in the minds of consumers, compelling them to act while they still have the opportunity.

As more consumers act, they generate buzz for your launched product, perpetuating the buying trend. It’s a perfect strategy for introducing your brand as it exploits our curious nature as humans.

H. J. Heinz employed this strategy at the World’s Columbian Expo of 1893, where he successfully gave away branded keychains to introduce his company. The organizers had to summon the police to control the crowds of curious buyers lining up at his exhibit.

Perk 4 - Lasting Brand Exposure

Company swag items provide lengthier brand exposure than advertisement messages on your social channels do.

Their functional nature keeps these specialty items relevant long after their first encounter with your target audiences.

Take the case of Virgin Atlantic’s branded salt shakers, for instance. The shakers can comfortably sit on any dining table for years without looking dated. This reality isn’t possible with marketing videos that require frequent updating to stay relevant.

Swag items also enhance your marketing effectiveness by utilizing word-of-mouth advertising.

They turn your current buyers into brand ambassadors, who are much more genuine in the eyes of prospective clients than conventional advertising.

In 1875, this trustworthy perception inspired Jasper Fremont Meek to develop branded burlap school bags for an Ohio store. It was a resounding success for Meek and the Ohio store, leading him to a manufacturing deal from Coca-Cola for promotional trays.

Factors to Consider When Designing Company Swag

There are plenty of company items to choose from to creatively capture and express your brand, from wearables to office accessories. However, consider the following for your swag project.

Item Usability

Your swag needs to be functional for your customers. This functionality gives them a reason to carry the product with them, exposing your brand rather than keeping it hidden away where it has little to no marketing value.

So, start with the question, “What form of company swag offers my audience the most functionality?”

This answer will help you select the most appropriate product for your swag, such as a desk diary for an office market and water bottles for an outdoor audience.

Item Durability

Your promo item's durability directly impacts its life cycles as an advertising channel. When your audience can no longer use the item, it loses its marketing value.

As such, you need to consider the material makeup of these items and how it fits your audience’s lifestyle.

This involves determining your audience’s environment. Industrial environments, for instance, need tougher fabrics for wearable apparel and reinforcements for drinkware.

You’ll also need to consider cleaning and maintenance needs. How many wash cycles can your product tolerate before exhibiting signs of wear?

Scratch marks and fading on that beautiful matte black coffee tumbler, for instance, will discourage usage, ending its application for display advertising. In this case, you’ll get better value with a sturdier design, such as this stainless steel tumbler by fancysweetstx.

Tell Us About Your Branding Project

So, there are the four guaranteed perks that answer the question, “What is company swag used for?” With these ideas in mind, are you looking to start a branding project?

We’d love to help.

At fancysweetstx, we have over 15 years of experience in branding just about anything. We’ve printed custom designs on bags, hats, shirts, and cups and understand the value of high-quality branding.

We also appreciate the importance of fast turnarounds and great pricing, which is why we offer quick, no-obligation project quotes to get the ball rolling.

“Used fancysweetstx for company T-shirts. Excellent price, quality, design team, and fast shipping. Thank you, fancysweetstx, we’ll be back.”
- Christina P.

Contact us today, and let’s have some fun bringing your idea to life.

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They provide endless benefits to not just the employees but also your business, including:

• Promoting your brand’s reach and visibility
• Creating uniformity in the workplace
• Attracting prospective buyers
• Boosting your team’s morale and improving their overall working experience

Always aim for creative, practical, and attractive corporate swag items that your employees will love and appreciate. 

The more they wear or use them, the more they expose your brand to potential customers, and eventually generate more leads and income.

Below are five corporate swag items to consider.

1 - Custom Stickers and Patches

Fun company swag items come in small packages.

For example, stickers and patches are unique and versatile tiny swag items that allow employees to showcase their creativity and empower them to be themselves. 

Most people decorate their laptops and phones with stickers, while others use patches to customize their bags or clothing.

Stickers and patches come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. You can go the classic route with a round sticker or patch branded with your company’s logo. 

Alternatively, try out something more adventurous like customized designs and unique cartoons.

You can also have various stickers and patches and give them out as a “sticker pack.”

Stickers and patches can be placed anywhere—on phones, clothing, cars, laptops, and even water bottles. Pair them with a few pieces of branded swag, and you’ll have the ideal “new employee kit” to welcome new team members into the workplace.

fancysweetstx offers several options of patches and stickers for businesses. Here are some of our top favorites:

• 4" x 4" Square Stickers: Come in packs of hundreds and have a strong adhesive that sticks to many surfaces
• 11.5" x 3" Bumper Stickers: Highly visible and come in five themes
• 2" x 2" Circle Stickers: Ideal for small items like phones and purses
• Custom embroidered patches: Up to 100% thread coverage with seven thread color options
• Custom woven patches: Use a thinner thread that forms a tighter weave, resulting in finer details and small lettering

2 - Reusable Drinkware

Your workers are drinking water daily. A branded reusable water bottle not only ensures they have a constant water supply to keep them hydrated, but also ensures they represent your company with pride.

Other drinkware like coffee mugs and tumblers are also excellent swag items that cater to employees who love coffee and other hot beverages.

Since an average American coffee drinker consumes slightly above 3 cups daily, why not seize this opportunity and have reusable mugs and cups in your office kitchen? Besides, using reusable drinkware helps save the planet as they cut down on the use of single-use plastics.

Other drinkware to consider include:

• Vacuum insulated stainless steel bottles: Have double-wall insulation that keeps beverages hot for 12 hours
• Thermos: Keeps drinks hot for 10 hours and cold for 24 hours
• Coasters: Protect tabletops, prevent slippage, and absorb glass sweat
• Reusable straws: Durable, flexible, and dishwasher safe

3 - Pet Swag Accessories

Lots of our staff are adoring pet parents, and we know this cuts across every industry.

Your remote workers’ dogs have probably crashed enough zoom calls that they’re practically your employees too. Welcome them officially into the workplace with incredible pet swag items.

Giving branded pet accessories sends a subtle signal that you run an animal-friendly company and care about all your employees' families, including their furry friends. 

Besides, pets can be ruff on your employees’ personal items, so having a spare toy of their own is an ideal distraction.

We’ve created plenty of unique dog-themed shirts and gear inspired by our shop dog Penny. Our favorite designs honor our furry friends and the special bond we share with them.

Below are a few of our popular pet accessories that make excellent corporate swag ideas.

Related Article: 7 Heartwarming Designs That Show Love for Your Furry Friend

4 - Winter Swag Accessories

Once the December holidays end and the days are still dark and cold, we’re all tempted to hibernate.

This is when your employees need a pick me up the most. Take advantage of the winter season to lift their spirits with functional cold weather corporate swag items.

The best winter swag accessories will help your workers weather the season. Treat them to quality branded apparel like jackets and hoodies, which are quality and high-performance clothing for cold temperatures.

fancysweetstx offers a wide range of winter swag sets for your employees. A few are shown in the table below.

Winter Swag Set	What The Set Includes	Why Buy It?
	Scarf Gloves Beanie	Unisex Production time takes 3–10 working days 4 color options Learn More
	Tumbler Fleece blanket	Versatile 10+ color options Blanket dries fast Learn More
	Throw blanket Pair of fuzzy socks	Unisex 10+ color options Durable Learn More

Check out our entire collection of winter swag sets here.

If you prefer single products to sets, many other options are available. Check them out below:

• Custom beanies: A one-size-fits-most accessory with a cuffed hem for maximum comfort
• Sweatshirts: Come in all sizes and fabric options
• Custom socks: Made with a thick tri-blend fabric (cotton, nylon, and spandex) to keep your employees’ feet warm all day or night
• Sweatshirt blankets: Incredibly soft and comfortable
• Coffee mugs: Hold hot beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate

"fancysweetstx has unique, high quality gifts for anyone! They’re easy to order online too..."
— Beth W, Verified Buyer

5 - Stationery Swag Items

Stationery products are probably the first items that come to mind when thinking of corporate swag ideas. They’re one of the best forms of free advertisement for your company because every employee uses at least a pen and a notebook on a daily basis. So, when you give them these work essentials, you’re confident they’ll use them and get you some exposure.

Branded stationery items also look professional and increase your brand’s visibility when working in the office or holding meetings with similar brands and prospective clients.

Desk planners have also proven to be effective corporate swag items as they are easy to use and help your workers adequately plan their working hours. Emboss them with your brand’s logo or name on the outer back of each cover for further brand enhancement.

Other stationery items to consider include:

• Sticky notes: Highlight important tasks to handle for the day
• Calculators: Ideal for professionals in fields like banking, real estate, accounting, and statistics
• Employee lanyards: Help to identify your employees to clients and other employees for smooth and fast communication
• Highlighters: Draw attention to the important tasks
• Paper folders: Help to neatly organize the papers in the office

Get All Your Corporate Swag Items From fancysweetstx

From drinkware to pet accessories, these five corporate swag ideas will help you incorporate your brand into your office or workplace. There is a swag item for every corporate company, whether it's the food or clothing industry.

These items are also ideal promotional products for your prospective clients. Therefore, when you buy them in large quantities for your employees, you can give the leftovers to your clients to further increase your brand’s reach and promote customer loyalty.

fancysweetstx offers endless options of corporate swag items with multiple benefits to your brand, employees, and clients. All our products are practical, fun, and unique, with a high degree of creativity and style, ensuring they remain as memorable as possible to the recipients.

We offer quality custom printing and embroidery services to ensure the swag items are tailor-made to your company’s specifications. We’ll put your brand’s name or logo on any swag item, from clothing apparel to accessories.

Fill out our custom order form to receive a quick no-obligation quote for your project before we get started. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further inquiries. We’ll get back to you in no time.

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Since then, the polo shirt has become so popular that it’s now the most sought-after category of clothing after t-shirts, and it can be worn in both formal and casual settings.

Custom embroidered polos—an excellent choice for corporate wear—are a versatile and necessary addition to your work wardrobe.

Thanks to fancysweetstx’s embroidery capabilities, our custom embroidered polo shirts provide more than the regular versatility and convenience of these shirts:

• They promote brand awareness.
• They have a sharp, elegant look.
• They promote unity in your organization by featuring your logo.
• They feature rich colors that will stay vibrant after many washes.

Now, let’s dive deeper into custom embroidered polos and see why they’re a crucial must-have. We’ll also take a look at their price ranges:

What Is a Custom Embroidered Polo Shirt?

A custom embroidered polo shirt is a polo specifically made to your liking. Its surface is embellished with your decoratively stitched logo, name, or initials.

Important Features of Custom Embroidered Polos

• More fabric options: Embroidered polos can be made with a variety of tightly woven ​even-weave fabrics, like cotton, rayon, linen, and polyester blends.
• Multiple locations: Embroidery can be added to different locations, including the shirt’s front, back, left chest, or sleeve.
• Many color options: Color blocking is popular, and one polo shirt can feature up to 15 colors to represent your brand.
• Different styles: Embroidered polos come in several styles, including solid color, V-neck, with side vents, and featuring the traditional three-button placket.

Why Should You Buy Custom Embroidered Polos?

• Durability: The embroidered design is physically stitched into the polo shirt, ensuring it lasts for a lifetime and withstands everyday wear.
• Promotes a professional image: The crisp, finished look of your custom embroidered polo shirt will exude professionalism and high company standards.
• Excellent customer incentives: Gifting the customized polo shirts to customers will help build your brand’s loyalty and awareness.

Custom embroidered polos are a great investment because they’ll retain value for as long as you’re in business.

Polos are also super versatile and suit a wide range of working environments, whether it be a home office or a construction site.

Advantages and Benefits of Custom Embroidered Polos

1 - Custom Embroidered Polos Create a Strong Sense of Identity

Investing in custom embroidered polo shirts is the best way to give your brand and employees immediate identification and recognition.

Customers who interact with your employees at corporate events, conventions, and workshops will be able to quickly identify who they work for and know who to reach out to for assistance.

2 - Custom Embroidered Polos Are a Perfect Fit

Custom polos are a perfect fit since they are available from so many different brands and in so many different styles. You're sure to find one of your liking, in the colors you prefer, and at your price point. 

As a fashionable and elegant piece of clothing, a well-fitting polo will also showcase your brand in a positive light.

3 - Embroidery Lasts for Years

Durability is one of the greatest advantages of custom embroidered polos. Since embroidery is done using thread, the design on your polos will be long lasting. That’s because:

• The colors won’t fade after several washes.
• The embroidery edges stay intact.
• The image won’t crack or dissolve when washing.

However, ensure that you’re working with an embroidery company like fancysweetstx who use the highest quality thread and techniques for your polos to last forever.

"I would recommend fancysweetstx for anyone looking for quality clothes and excellent customer service."
- Matthew S

Our embroiderer, Jodi, has 20+ years of experience in the industry and displays the highest level of professionalism and is exceptionally thorough in her work.

Check out the video below to see how we embroider our shirts.

3 Common Features of Custom Embroidered Polos

To choose the right custom embroidered polo, you need to know about their unique features. Let’s discuss three primary features below:

1 - Custom Embroidered Polo Fabric

If you want your embroidered logo or initials to look elegant and last a long time, it’s crucial to consider the type of fabric used for the polo itself.

The best custom embroidered polo shirts are made using three major fabric categories, shown in the table below:

2 - Custom Embroidered Polo Styles

fancysweetstx’s custom embroidered polos come in all shapes and sizes. Tell us what your preferred style is, and we’ll handle the rest.

Below are some of the different polo styles we offer:

• Short sleeve polos: The traditional polo shirt. Formal enough for the office, but also casual enough for the weekend
• Long sleeve polos: Can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion
• Moisture-wicking polos: Keeps you cool and dry when active. Great for sports, construction uniforms, and corporate apparel
• Pocket polos: Provides extra storage and adds flair to your company’s branded polos

3 - Logo Placement

A logo is the face of a brand or a company, and when well positioned, it increases brand awareness and visibility.

Logo placement will vary depending on the shirt’s style, your preference, the logo’s size, and the nature of your work.

The most popular logo placement locations include the left or right chest area, as it’s the most recognizable to the customer’s eyes. Other standard placement options are the shirt’s back, on the sleeve, and the yoke—just below the collar on the back.

Price Range for Custom Embroidered Polos

The cost of your custom embroidered polos will depend on several factors, including:

• The number of polos ordered
• The size of your logo
• The complexity of your logo’s design
• The cost of the blank polo shirt

Once these factors are considered, you’ll receive a flat rate cost.

Fill out our customer quote request form to get a quick no-obligation quote for your order.

Custom Embroidery vs Custom Screen Printing - What’s the Difference?

Both custom embroidery and custom screen printing are great choices for your apparel, but they have unique features that are compared in the table below:

Read More: Embroidery and Screen Printing: Your Company’s Guide to Merchandising

Types of Other Custom Embroidered Apparel

Gifting your customers and dressing your employees with a variety of custom embroidered apparel will help you meet their individual needs and promote your brand awareness further.

For instance, a customer may prefer branded accessories to clothing apparel, finding it easier to style a hat than a polo shirt.

Here are a few embroidered pieces from fancysweetstx that will complement your custom embroidered polos:

• Embroidered hats and beanies: Make excellent gifts since they’re one-size-fits-all and are available in various styles
• Embroidered crew sweatshirts: Are super versatile and can be worn all year round
• Embroidered sweatpants and joggers: Soft and comfortable wear for any weather and style
• Embroidered jackets and windbreakers: Are ideal for cold, windy, or rainy days

Get Your Custom Embroidered Polos Today

Polo shirts are super versatile, comfortable, and can be worn on any occasion. A custom embroidered polo shirt will keep your employees looking sharp and crisp while promoting your brand and services to your customers.

At fancysweetstx, we’ll help you customize and embroider your polo according to your preferences. Our embroidery experts will ensure that your custom polo stands out and speaks for your brand, even when you’re away. And if you’d like a new logo for your brand, our in-house graphic designers will help bring your ideas to life.

All you need to do is to fill out our custom order form and we’ll take it from there. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further inquiries or clarifications. Our team of experts will get back to you in no time.

“fancysweetstx was always very responsive and recommended a great, comparable shirt when the brand I selected was out of stock."
- Eric P

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For instance, have you considered that different apparel items and fabrics may require separate digitized files? An example would be that a flat polo embroiders differently than a curved baseball cap. 

Or that if your logo is highly detailed and complex, you may need to simplify or scale your design appropriately in order for the design to be clear and legible?

To help you prepare, we’ve identified four factors you need to consider, so you get the most out of your wholesale order. As we go over them, you’ll also learn:

• Why flat embroidery is very versatile
• Why poly cotton fabric is excellent for embroidery
• The best spots to embroider your garment
• When to use embroidery patches
• The two most popular types of embroidery threads

Factor 1 - The Embroidery Style You’ll Need

Your options for wholesale embroidery designs are numerous. Even so, the best design for your project depends on your marketing needs.

You can choose between:

• Flat embroidery for a more versatile style that includes up to 15 different color threads 
• Puff embroidery for a three dimensional design of lettering and simple graphical logos
• Embroidered patches for that trendy look that communicates an established brand

Flat Embroidery

Flat embroidery involves flat stitches on your fabric. It's a straightforward style that works well with most designs, including designs with intricate designs, multiple colors, or logo with a lot of text.

This style also accommodates most fabrics, making it ideal for your company logo. For example, you can have the same embroidery on your tougher industrial work jackets and on your embroidered polos; no need for a second, simpler design to accommodate lighter fabric.

Flat embroidery is also cheaper and faster, especially with our embroidery machine that can embroider up to six items in one go.

Consider this option if you’re looking for a fast, versatile embroidery design that will feature on all your fabrics.

Puff Embroidery

Puff embroidery involves a foam insert that raises your design from the fabric’s surface while maintaining its shape. Stitching is then done over the insert for a bold three-dimensional look that’s perfect for brand names.

Puff embroidery is common on heavy items, such as caps, hats, jackets, and sweatshirts, because the foam inserts add weight themselves. As such, If used on lighter fabric, puff embroidery causes them to sag and lose shape over time.

If you’re ordering embroidery on lightweight fabric, such as t-shirts and polos, then flat embroidery is the way to go, while embroidery is best on heavier garments.

Custom Embroidery Patches

Custom embroidery patches are powerful branding tools that make your company look more established and experienced. For instance, you can use embroidery patches to celebrate a recent industry award, maybe “Greenest Company of the Year.”

Embroidery patches also double as motivational tools when used to recognize exceptional workers. For instance, you can get an embroidery patch design on your top performers' workwear.

Consider ordering embroidery patches if your garments are lightweight and stretchy, making it harder for intricate stitching.

The embroidery patches will be stitched separately behind a backing and woven onto the delicate fabric to avoid damage.

Patches are perfect for featuring complex designs and logos on soft fabric like office wear.

Factor 2 - The Thread Your Embroiderer Will Use

The two most popular embroidery threads you can order are rayon and polyester threads.

Each has specific strengths and limitations that make it preferable for different projects.

For instance, rayon threads have a more natural, silky appearance than polyester threads, making them excellent for adding visual depth to your custom apparel. However, their tensile strength is lower than that of polyester.

Meanwhile, polyester threads have a more subtle shine compared to rayon but are more durable. Their higher tensile strength will bear commercial laundry, bleaching, and frequent rubbings that occur in industrial environments.

The following table highlights some more considerations for choosing your embroidery thread.

Good to Know: We primarily use polyester thread because of it's vibrancy and durability. However, we do and can use rayon thread. Ultimately, the choice on which thread to use comes down to the exact color thread you need for your design. 

Factor 3 - Your Choice of Fabric

Not all fabrics are ideal for your custom embroidery project.

For instance, knitted fabric is stretchy and moves a lot during stitching, affecting the evenness of your design. As such, they’re better suited for simpler, less intricate flat embroidery designs and embroidery patches.

Fabrics such as cotton, linen, rayon, or polyester blends are ideal for custom embroidery.

Their tight weaving and higher thread counts will keep them stable under the needle, allowing for more intricate embroidery designs.

For instance, check out this dazzling needlework by fancysweetstx that even features shading for a more three-dimensional look.

It’s embroidered on an interesting 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester that’ll give you creative freedom for your design project; because poly cotton blends add strength to the fabric, increasing the number of designs you can have on them.

Here’s another fun poly cotton embroidery by fancysweetstx, featuring four alternating colors placed strategically on the left chest for maximum visibility.

Factor 4 - Your Embroidery Placement

Finally, consider the implications of where you place your embroidered logo or brand name and select the most visible option. This will make your branding more memorable.

For instance, it’s a common industry practice to embroider on the left chest of a garment. This position aligns with how we read, from left to right, and improves brand visibility and catchiness.

However, if the garment will be worn underneath an apron, your branding is better off placed high in the center chest or on a sleeve to avoid obstruction.

When embroidering polos, jackets, or any apparel item on the sleeve, it is common practice to place the logo on the right sleeve. This is the industry standard because the logo becomes visible when shaking hands with someone that you meet. However, if the polo brand already has their logo on the right sleeve, the logo is moved to the left arm.

The following table highlights various placement options and their advantages.

Placement	Details
Left chest embroidery	Placed 2–3” from the bottom of the collar Highly visible because it's positioned on the eye line Best for logos up to 4 inches wide
Center chest embroidery	Placed 4–6” down from the neck seam Perfect branding positioning because it centers attention on your logo Easily accommodates larger-sized logos than left chest embroidery

Tell Us About Your Custom Embroidery Project

At fancysweetstx we have the experience and expertise to handle all your embroidery needs. Our expert team will guide you through:

• Selecting the best garment and colors for your project
• Coming up with graphical designs that show off your brand in a unique way
• Bringing the designs to life

Get a custom quote today to get started on your project.

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Moreover, company apparel creates a powerful visual statement that:

• Shares your values
• Makes an excellent giveaway
• Arouses interest in your company
• Allows loyal customers to become walking brand ambassadors

This is especially true if the clothing is stylish and well-made, which is why it's important to invest in high-quality custom apparel for your employees.

Use these 4 ideas to create unique designs for your company apparel.

1 – Design an Eye-Catching Logo

When it comes to creating an identity for a company, nothing beats a creative and eye-catching logo.

A well-designed logo will set your business apart from the competition by:

• Quickly grabbing people’s attention
• Telling customers why your business is unique
• Triggering positive recall; it’s aesthetically pleasing

This helps to create a strong brand image that customers will be able to recognize.

Whatever you choose, make sure your logo design is unique and striking; otherwise, your business may struggle to compete against more established brands.

Below are a few factors to consider when designing your logo:

• Simplicity: A simple design is easy to recognize because it only focuses on highlighting essential parts of your brand such as color. For instance, people can recognize the McDonald’s logo with a mere glance because of its yellow arch symbol.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Dynamic logos appeal to a broader audience because they easily change depending on context. If your company manufactures products that can be used in various ways, you might want to consider a versatile logo design; for example, the Apple logo.
• Contrast and harmony: To make a strong impression, you need to create visually appealing and well-balanced logos. For instance, you can use bright colors to make sure all the colors are complementary and stand out in a crowd.

Examples of simple, distinct, and adaptable logos that we've created include:

• The University of 16153 Genova Logo

• fancysweetstx’s simple blue logo

2 – Wear Your Custom Apparel at Special Events 

Whether it’s a company picnic, employee appreciation day, or any other special event, wearing apparel that identifies with the company leaves an impression.

Not only will everyone look great and feel proud of their association with your company, but they’ll also promote the event to potential clients.

The table below shows different types of corporate events, their location, and the most appropriate company apparel for such events:

In addition to looking good, wearing company gear helps build team spirit and promote a positive corporate image. However, you need to select comfortable and stylish items, so everyone in attendance feels like they’re part of the celebration.

Cotton apparel is a great choice because cotton is naturally soft, making them breathable.

Plus, who knows? Maybe someone at the event will spot you or one of your team leaders and wish to learn more about your company.

Pro Tip: When it comes to company apparel for special events, nothing beats a customized t-shirt. Other types of apparel that may be perfect for a company event include:

• Custom Hoodies: They can be customized with your company's logo and colors, making them a top choice for people who want to show their team spirit. Moreover, they're comfortable and warm, perfect for chilly days or evenings out.
• Custom Jackets: These are perfect for colder weather events because they can keep you warm and looking sharp.

Extra Tip: While it's common to have a standard (or the same) corporate apparel during events, you can mix them up. For instance, you can have women wear T-shirts while men wear custom hats.

3 – Get Your Business Advertised and Promoted

Providing your employees with shirts, hats, bags, or other apparel with promotional information is a great way to spread the word about the latest deals and discounts.

For this, you’ll need to create a custom shirt or other garment with your business logo, slogan, website address, or even a phone number.

If worn in crowded areas such as public events or stadiums, they can act like billboards that many potential customers will see.

Tip: It’s important that your employees have a say in what they wear or give away. This shows that you’re invested in their success and care about their well-being.

If you want to get the most out of your business apparel, start by thinking about how you can use it to promote your brand, and then give your employees a role in designing and wearing it.

Here is why company apparel is the best for advertising promotions:

Affordable

Unlike other forms of advertising, company apparel can be purchased in bulk at a low cost and is easy to implement. You don’t need a large budget to get your message out there—just a little creativity and some promotional materials.

Increase Customer Trust

This is probably the greatest benefit of using apparel for marketing promotions. When customers see that your company takes pride in its clothing, they’ll be more likely to trust your products and services.

Conversation Starters

When people see your company's logo on a t-shirt, they’ll want to know more about what you have to offer. By wearing or providing apparel for your promotional events, you can organically start a conversation with your guests and create lasting customer relationships.

4 – Share Company Goals and Achievements

Sharing your company's goals and accomplishments can help build trust and loyalty among your customers, which is especially important in today's competitive market.

For instance, you can use “Our Goal is Your Satisfaction” in your marketing materials to let your customers know that you're serious about your products and services and that you’ve invested in continuing to provide the best possible experience; this can encourage customers to choose your company over others.

Some examples of quotes and phrases that can inspire your customers can include:

• “We display with pride”
• “Relax and enjoy; we’re here”
• “It’s how much we learn, not earn”
• “Customer-focused, not competitor-focused”

By publicly sharing your successes, you also demonstrate that you're committed to achieving success as a business. With this, your customers will be more willing to put their trust in you and be more likely to return for future purchases.

What’s more, keeping your customers updated about your company's progress will make them feel like they're a part of your success story, creating a solid emotional connection. All of this will result in a more loyal customer base, which will help you reach your company goals and objectives faster and easier.

Leave a Lasting Impression on Customers

Today's competitive market demands that businesses take pride in their products and services. From t-shirts and hoodies to crew sweatshirts and sweatpants, company apparel is a great way to show your pride in your company and create lasting customer relationships.

Whether you’re a large company or a startup, it’s important to consider what custom clothing can do for you; it can build brand awareness, create customer loyalty, and reinforce your company culture.

At fancysweetstx, we offer a wide range of personalized company apparel options to help you stand out from the competition. Our high-quality products and expert customer service make us the go-to choice for companies of all sizes.

Whether you’re looking for screen-printed or embroidered company apparel, we are here to help. 

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At the customer level, company apparel can act as a sign of trustworthiness. It showcases your employees as professionals, which will improve customer perceptions. Even better, it becomes easier for customers to identify your employees.

At the employee level, company uniforms can be great for inspiring team spirit. It also increases employee morale—people are more likely to perform well when they look and feel good. 

"The pride we take in our appearance should make us feel good when we help customers. It's a reminder that each one of us is part of something big..."
- Barbara Simone, a Walmart human resources executive.

Most importantly, custom uniforms can act as safety apparel, helping to keep your employees out of harm’s way.

At the business level, corporate apparel can help solidify your brand identity. Uniforms can be used to showcase brand colors, logos, and overall values. 

To enjoy the perks that custom company uniforms provide, you need to create a strong corporate apparel program. You’ll need to ensure that every part of the process is catered to, from uniform design to stock management.

Here’s a simple guide to help you create a comprehensive corporate apparel program:

Create the Ideal Apparel Design

At the bare minimum, the apparel design you choose needs to be practical, comfortable, and safe for employees to use. You must always consider the circumstances in which your staff members will be using the uniforms you design.

Most importantly, your employees should be happy with the final design choice. Be sure to consult employees on their ideal dress code.

Here are four considerations for designing your corporate apparel:

Pick Practical Clothes

The ideal apparel for your workforce should allow your employees to execute their duties without constraint. Consider the environment in which your employees spend their time. 

There could be safety and health codes that your workforce needs to comply with. For instance, if you’re in the construction industry, you’ll need to invest in safety equipment like helmets, gloves, and hi-vis clothing.

An employee in the hospitality industry moves around often, sweats, and encounters spills during a typical workday. The ideal workwear for them is a professional-looking apron that will protect their clothes from spills. Consider investing in clothes that are easy to move around in throughout the day as well.

As for employees who work in an office environment, a suit, t-shirt, or dress pants will suffice. The apparel should represent your brand colors and values while making your employees look professional and approachable.

Choose Suitable Uniform Colors

A rule of thumb for most businesses is to use a brand color as the base color for their uniforms. This strategy ensures consistent branding across the various sectors of your business. 

However, colors should also factor in where employees will use the uniform. For instance, construction workers need to wear bright-colored uniforms when they’re at work for safety reasons. 

When deciding on colors, inject some color psychology into your choices. How do you want people to perceive your workforce? While yellow will portray your team as enthusiastic, black will make them look more professional. 

Expert tip: Pick a color that contrasts with your base color to make the design easily visible. For instance, a red logo printed on a white t-shirt.

Be Intentional With the Fabric Choice

Low-quality fabrics might be cheap at first glance, but they’ll be expensive in the long run since they’ll have to be replaced often. Instead, choose fabrics that are durable in nature. 

Cotton, polyester, and rayon are great fabrics for employees who move around a lot, like restaurant staff. These fabrics don’t restrict movement. 

If your employees spend the bulk of their day outdoors, consider uniforms that will keep them warm on cold days. Wool and blended wool will be ideal for this situation. 

Most importantly, consider what it will take to maintain the fabric you choose. Fabrics that require frequent dry cleaning, like suede and denim, might not be practical for your employees. Instead, choose easy-wash fabrics like cotton and jersey.

Ideal Logo Placement

If your staff will be working far away from customers, consider printing a large onto your company apparel for easy identification. Smaller logos will be ideal for employees who work face-to-face with customers. 

Place your logos on the chest, back, or sleeve of a garment. You want the logo to be placed where it can easily be seen.

The method you use to print your logo onto apparel will also impact the overall look of your company apparel. The table below describes a few different ways to add a logo to your apparel.

Corporate Apparel Inventory Management

Inventory management can be easy to ignore in a corporate apparel program. However, ignoring it could lead to inconveniences to your employees, or even the failure of your apparel program. 

A great inventory management program allows your business to control how you:

• List uniform inventory
• Purchase and replace uniforms
• Offer new recruits corporate apparel
• Manage workwear budgets

The need for proper inventory management increases the more a business grows. To run a successful inventory management program, you’ll need to:

Note Your Basic Corporate Apparel Needs

Having an understanding of your basic uniform requirements will help with the entire planning process. You’ll know when, how, and where to replace your corporate apparel when the need arises. 

At the bare minimum, you should determine the following:

• Your current staff numbers
• The rate of staff churn and recruitment
• The frequency of uniform replacement
• The complexity of every uniform
• The budget needed to run your uniform program

Use the information above to set up a successful inventory management process for your corporate apparel.

Track Your Uniform Program

Once you have a firm understanding of your basic uniform program, you can start building a structure for tracking the uniforms you have in circulation. You’ll need to identify who has what type of uniform, whether the uniform is due for replacement, and how soon you can replace existing uniforms.

You don’t have to rely on Excel to track your corporate apparel program. There are multiple management systems that can help you keep everything in check. Additionally, when we run inventory programs for our customers, we provide monthly sales reports to help track inventory.

Pro Tip: It's always a best practice to keep things simple to start and grow from there.

Plan For Uniform Replacement and Maintenance

Several factors will determine the frequency of an employee’s uniform replacement. For instance, the fabric, the type of work the employees are engaged in, and the uniform’s durability will all contribute to its replacement rate.

Employees who work in construction will have their uniforms wear and tear faster than those in offices. Low-quality uniforms will also need more frequent replacement than higher-quality ones. 

Monitor how quickly your corporate apparel needs replacement. After a few replacement cycles, you’ll have an idea of this frequency, which will help you arrange a predictable replacement cycle with your company apparel provider.

Create a Suitable Uniform Policy

A comprehensive uniform policy covers all gray areas, ensuring that employees understand what’s required of them when they’re in the workplace. 

Create a uniform policy that’s compliant with state and federal law. It should also comply with safety regulations. Finally, ensure that your uniform policy doesn’t infringe on your employees' religious beliefs. 

It’s advisable to seek third-party help, from a lawyer or consultant, to ensure that your uniform policy is compliant with regulations without discriminating against specific employees.

Keep Employees Happy and Your Brand Shining

A well-thought-out corporate apparel program will do wonders for your business. It’s all about understanding what employees need while making your business stand out. Use the above tips to create a comprehensive program that works for your business. 

If you’re looking to design or purchase quality corporate apparel, contact fancysweetstx today. We’re a company uniform printer that will help you to design and manage your corporate apparel program.

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Custom apparel is great for:

• Showcasing brand values to customers
• Improving customer experience
• Promoting professionalism and credibility
• Making your brand stand out from competitors

It also creates brand ambassadors out of your employees, acting as a cost-effective marketing channel for your business wherever your employees are.

Besides, custom apparel will increase employee morale and a sense of camaraderie, making them feel like they’re part of a team. You’ll need to be intentional about creating custom apparel that does the talking for your brand. There are a lot of decisions to make from the ideal cloth fabric choices to the best slogans.

Here are tips to help you design corporate apparel that effectively promotes your brand.

Choose Garments Your Employees are Happy With

Employee garments need to be practical, safe, and comfortable. If possible, seek input from employees on the ideal clothes for their day-to-day activities.

You can choose from t-shirts, beanies, sweatshirts, and even protective workwear, as long as it is practical for the specific roles your employees play. 

When picking apparel for your employees, consider the following questions:

• Where will your employees be working? Indoors or outdoors?
• Does their line of work require reflective gear, such as helmets and hi-vis vests?
• Will they need different cloth types based on the season?
• Does the temperature your employees typically work under require a specific cloth type?

The answers to these questions will determine the kind of uniform to get, from apparel that provides warmth to one that makes them visible in dangerous work environments. 

Pro Tip: Since we're known for printing vintage t-shirts, we can't overstate how much people love soft t-shirts. If you want a shirt to worn as often as possible, choose a shirt that is soft. 

Select Designs That Speak to Your Customers

Having a firm understanding of your customers will take the guesswork out of designing your corporate apparel. 

If you already have perfectly-defined buyer personas, use them to guide your design choices. 

If you’re yet to define your buyer persona, then a bit of research will help get you started. You can either conduct quantitative research using surveys and data analytics or qualitative research by reviewing customer interviews and feedback.

Then ensure your customers’ beliefs, wants, challenges, and attitudes are reflected in your design. 

For instance, if your customers are drawn to luxury items, focusing on purple as a primary color will do the trick, as long as it’s consistent with your brand colors.

Focus on the following aspects of your buyer persona when designing corporate apparel:

• Psychographic data: This includes your customer’s hobbies, interests, and attitudes. For instance, if your customers are interested in chess, using terms like ‘checkmate’ in your slogan will draw them to your corporate apparel. 
• Geographic data: This is where your ideal customer lives and works. For instance, referencing a source of pride (sports team, dish, etc.) in your ideal customer’s location will make your corporate uniform relatable. 
• Behavioral data: Where do your customers buy their products? What’s their price sensitivity? What agitates them? Talking about your return policy, mission, and vision in the corporate uniform’s slogan will address these questions and make customers more willing to buy from you.

Although subtle, the design choices that a comprehensive buyer persona leads to can set your business apart from your competition.

Pick Ideal Uniform Colors

Use your brand colors as the base for defining the colors of your corporate apparel.

Environmental factors also influence your color choices. For instance, if your employees are working in retail environments, choosing bright colors like orange will make them easy to spot by customers.

In work environments that call for a certain level of safety, bright-colored safety workwear is ideal. While, for in-office environments, dark shades like navy blue or black make employees look more professional.

If possible, dress senior staff members in slightly different colors from the rest. Letting managers and supervisors wear different colors will give junior employees an easy time spotting them.

Play Around With Color Psychology

You can also use color choices to portray your brand attitude. For example, the combination of red, white, and yellow will make your employees come off as excited and energetic. Whereas blue and green can portray employees as calm and gentle.

Here’s a table linking colors to different emotions:

Expert Tip: Relying on color psychology to induce the right emotions will improve how your customers feel about your brand. For consistency, stick to your brand colors. You can use some variation of these colors to achieve the emotional appeal you’re targeting. 

Be Intentional With Your Logo Location

Your logo placement helps people identify your brand.

There are multiple logo placement options, including placing it on a pocket, sleeve, or trouser leg. The trick is to choose a location that’ll provide maximum visibility for your logo.

For instance, consider placing a large logo on the back of t-shirts meant for field employees. You can also add a small logo on the left breast of the t-shirt. For customer-facing and desk-based employees, placing the logo above the pocket of their shirt will be ideal.

Additionally, if your employees are working far away from customers, consider making your logo big enough to see. But for employees working face-to-face with customers, a small logo is ideal.

Another thing, the logo colors must stand out from the base apparel colors.

Be Intentional With Your Brand Messaging

Your corporate apparel represents prime real estate for featuring your brand messaging. There’s a lot that you can feature on your uniforms, but it needs to be as succinct and clear as possible. 

Including a call-to-action is a no-brainer. You can urge customers to call a specific number or visit your website or store. 

Complement your call-to-action with the right brand messaging. The messages you use need to reflect exactly what you’d love your customers or employees to know more than anything else. For instance, printing your value proposition onto your corporate apparel is a great decision if you are a new brand.

Here are a few ideas for brand messaging and when to use them.

Differentiators

If you’re in a highly competitive field, featuring your brand differentiation statement on your corporate apparel is the way to go. It helps customers learn why they should always choose you over the competition. 

For instance, if you own a restaurant that offers gourmet Japanese dishes, this statement might be a great differentiator:

“Your tastiest source of Japanese gourmet dishes”

CSR Statement

If you’re printing out corporate apparel for a CSR campaign, you need to print a strong supporting statement onto it. This statement will help spread the word about your initiative. 

For example, if your business is planting trees, this statement will help rally people around your cause:

“Healing the world one tree at a time”

Company Culture Statement

For corporate apparel that employees will only use internally, you can print statements that represent your company's culture. This will act as a constant reminder of the culture you’re building for employees.

For instance, if you’re focused on building a safety-centric culture, this statement will keep employees on their toes:

“Never give safety a day off”

Let Your Corporate Apparel Speak for Your Brand

From apparel colors to slogans, every design decision needs to spread your brand message and make you stand out. Use the tips above to pick corporate apparel that’s in line with your corporate branding. 

If you’re looking to design or buy company apparel, contact fancysweetstx today. We provide brands with apparel that’s great for corporate branding. 

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Besides modestly priced fabric and a competent designer, there are more tips, tricks, and ideas to getting the maximum return on investment from your company apparel.

Today, we’ll consider these five customization hacks:

• Amplifying colors with shades and contrast
• Choosing the right font and typography
• Associating company apparel with departments
• Printing inspirational quotes
• Making apparel for special events

We’ll also look at the effects of customized and uncustomized company apparel on employees and brands. 

1 - Amplifying Colors With Shades and Contrast

A sharper color contrast will create a greater visual impact and reciprocity for your company apparel. This will lead to more brand awareness, resulting in increased customer engagement.

Make your text and graphics more assertive by placing them on a visually contrasting palette.

The image below is an excellent example of deep-colored text and graphics that we printed on a lightened palette, resulting in a catchy, highly contrasting color mix.

Here are some harmonious contrast suggestions to help you avoid color conflict:

• Monochromatic high contrast: varying one color with tints, tones, and shades by adding black or white. 
• Achromatic high contrast: using neutral colors only; white, black, and gray.
• Complimentary high contrast: combining a color with the opposite color on the color wheel.

Expert Tip: Every color on the wheel stands directly across a contrasting contemporary. As a general rule, while working with complementary colors, choose one as the dominant and the other as the complimentary.

2 - Choosing the Right Font and Typography

Font refers to text style (typeface). At the same time, typography is concerned with the visual arrangement of text and words.

All text and graphics on company apparel carry a message for your target audience. Therefore, you need to choose fonts that’ll resonate with your target audience. 

The image below exemplifies an eye-catching but straightforward combination of font style, color, and typography.

Here are examples of fonts for professional company apparel:

• Helvetica: features unmatched legibility and a professional look that makes it one of the best fonts for logo design.
• Garamond: has been a favorite of Apple and Microsoft Windows and is considered the second-best font after Helvetica due to its gentle curves and precise edges.
• Futura: popular with global brands such as Red Bull, Paypal, and Gillette due to its elegance, strength, and clarity.
• Proxima Nova: comes with 48 sleek, modern, and minimalistic variations, providing numerous formal and professional design alternatives.

Pairing a font with a complimentary choice from above creates impressive visual outcomes. For example, you can combine Helvetica and Garamond on a single company t-shirt without causing conflict.

Also, before pairing fonts, ensure the ascenders and descenders of tailed letters such as b, d, h, and p are proportional. This will maintain typographical symmetry.

Avoid effects such as drop shadows and textures because they erode the professional character of your fonts.

You can combine these fonts or related variants from your graphic design app or word processor.

Another great resource that we use for fonts is the website Dafont.com. They offer thousands of free fonts for download. And, of course, if you need a recommendation, you can always ask one of our graphic designers.

3 - Associating Company Apparel With Departments

Vary the material, design, and color of company apparel according to the job’s demands and the duties of the personnel who will wear it. Also, be clear on where and when your team will be wearing it.

Will the employees wear your design on the job or when they’re off-duty?

If it’s corporate wear, polo shirts are an excellent consideration for administration and field personnel. 

Alternatively, provide outdoor staff with custom printed hats for sun protection.

But if the apparel is a company perk or token of appreciation to your employees, hoodies and custom t-shirts are a good idea.

As seen in the image below, associating company apparel with departments makes for easy identification by colleagues and customers.

Consider designing custom athletic shirts for your staff if your business is a personal training company or fitness center. This company apparel will make your employees comfortable and publicize your brand.

The advantages of designing apparel according to departments include:

• Fun: especially if it bears a favorite, inoffensive, witty stereotype from within the department.
• Team unity: represented by a distinct image, quote, or color on the apparel. 
• Representation: the presence of departmental apparel among others from different departments naturally answers the question of representation.

The table below looks at how customized and non-customized company apparel can affect your brand and employees.

4 - Printing Inspirational Quotes

Printing inspirational quotes on company apparel—such as custom shirts—presents an exceptional opportunity to motivate and inspire your employees.

An action-oriented motivational quote on company apparel can be a rallying call to accomplish a seemingly challenging corporate or departmental objective. 

You can also cheer your employees up with a celebratory tagline during a momentous occasion, such as an anniversary, turnkey company merger, or blue-chip acquisition.

Similarly, when employees wear apparel with a single motivational quote, their morale and team spirit improve significantly. The message fosters unity of purpose.

The t-shirt image below bears a statement calling employees to work with excellence and aim for high ideals.

In the creative industry, printing an anecdotal line on your company apparel will inspire your employees greatly. In addition, by warming their hearts, good humor will naturally endear your prospects and customers to your brand.

Here are some popular quote types for you to choose from:

• Life quotes
• Brand taglines
• Attitude quotes
• Motivational quotes

5 - Making Apparel for Special Events

Special events involving public participation are an excellent opportunity for brand visibility. There’s nothing more timely than having your employees wear company apparel in a public event such as a:

• Charity
• Trade show
• Conference
• Product launch

Instill a strong sense of pride in event crew members with custom t-shirts. That sense of belonging will be a surefire impetus for team spirit and loyalty, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.

Unique event company apparel will leave a lasting impression on your customers. They’ll associate similar future events to your company or be reminded of your brand, and brand recognizability is the primary goal of every corporate event.

Below is a shirt that we printed for a race called the Haiti Hustle. We print a lot of shirts for 5K races to commemorate the event.

Promote your business in a fun and yet charitable way by giving out company branded apparel to the public during special events. These gifts can be t-shirts or embroidered caps, depending on the season and goal of the event.

Whether your customers wear them at the event and beyond or keep them as souvenirs, the key is creating and maintaining brand awareness. 

In addition, custom company apparel is a great investment during special events because it promotes a positive experience for event attendees and ensures the recognizability of crew members.

Expert Tip: Choose a shirt with a soft material that will be worn more often than a standard shirt.

Be Seen Far and Wide

At fancysweetstx, we use cutting-edge screen printing techniques and embroidery to create durable designs of your choice. Our top-of-the-line products include safety apparel, contractor shirts, embroidered crew shirts, beanies, and vintage shirts.

Contact us, and you’ll find we’re a good fit for your custom apparel needs. 

Our customers are the happiest. Just check this out.

“Wow! What an impressive turnaround on our order of embroidered polo shirts. fancysweetstx is very professional, very responsive. We will be back again!”
— Don C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best fabric for work apparel?

Cotton is the best fabric for work apparel because it’s wearable through all seasons, absorbs sweat, dries up fast, and offers efficient breathability.

Besides cotton, there are other durable, comfortable, and washable fabrics such as:

• Twill
• Poplin
• Oxford
• Flannel

Most fancysweetstx shirts are made of cotton, rayon, and poly tri-blends. The synthetic nature of poly and rayon has given our shirts an anti-shrink reputation.

Can you embroider our logo?

Yes. Our ability to embroider any shape on all fabrics comes from our experienced design team and special embroidery frames for our embroidery machinery. 

Can I see the logo before you embroider or print it?

Yes. Upon receipt of your order payment, our design staff will create a digital rendering of your logo, and we’ll email it to you for review and approval. We won’t print or embroider your apparel until we receive your consent.

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Unfortunately, branded shirts are often relegated to the back of the wardrobe and only see the light of day on team building or messy chore days.

So, how can you get the most out of your custom company apparel?

The creative ideas we’ll talk about today include:

• How to leverage emotional connections and customer values in your branding choices.
• How to use limited supply to get the most out of your custom company apparel.
• Why choosing the right custom branding partner will boost your custom apparel game.

1 - Create an Emotional Connection

Branding is about creating distinctive design features that help your clients associate certain values, products, and services with your brand.

Custom company apparel is about showing rather than telling. Showing, in this case, means creating a visceral emotional connection with a message on your custom workwear.

Let’s break down a few effective emotional branding strategies that can help build loyalty.

Cause and Empowerment Branding

Millennials and Gen Z have exemplified the trait of putting their emotions and hard-earned money into brands that believe in them and support the causes that they believe in.

In light of this, find ways to marry your merchandizing and marketing strategies with social causes your customers care about. For example, we screen printed this fun t-shirt below for a local festival that benefits the causes of Waterville Rotary Club.

By engaging with the causes that matter most to your customers, you show them that your brand cares, which can lead to them wanting to buy more and to share your brand with their friends.

Sensory Branding

Sensory branding leverages the moods and emotions that affect cognitive decision making. It’s branding that targets the five senses—think of Netflix’s iconic logo animation sound or the Starbucks green that subconsciously makes you think of freshness.

Research shows that 92% of purchasing decisions are based on the visual.

For apparel, focus your branding on visual and tactile elements:

• Bold color contrasts communicate clear brand values. For example, black and yellow says ‘fun yet sophisticated’ while red and blue bring to mind the star-spangled banner. The soft colors of fancysweetstx’s vintage shirts carry a boatload of nostalgia.
• Texture, shape, weight, and temperature create a tactile experience. For instance, pure cotton tees have a heavier weight and can communicate brand values like sustainability, luxury and durability.

Storytelling

People remember feelings more than information, and there is no greater vehicle of emotion than a story.

Steve Jobs puts it excellently in this 1997 video introducing Apple’s long-running ‘Think Different’ campaign.

For custom company apparel, aim to tell a story that links your brand’s origin and values to the ideas that your customers hold dear. For example, fancysweetstx’s collection of ‘You Will Do Better in 16153 Genova’ merch was inspired by a beautiful story dating back to 1913.

The combination of your company’s brand values and customer values creates the sweet spot where you can build an emotional connection.

Your brand’s and your customers’ values will also determine the:

• Typography, the font and text arrangement of your slogans and logo.
• Color palette of the custom workwear.
• Shapes and graphics that complement the text.
• Tone of voice of your custom apparel.

In the following table we compare various examples of brand identities and customer values and how they align with design elements.

2 - Make It Inspirational or Funny

What do you do when you hear a good joke? You want to share it immediately.

The inner salesperson we all have is who you want to channel with the slogans and designs of your custom company apparel.

Whenever we think an idea is interesting, useful, or funny, we rush to share it, which triggers the mentalizing part of our brains that thinks about the thoughts and feelings of others—the salesperson.

Humor, though subjective, is one of the easiest ways to tap into the wearer’s inner salesperson. However, an inspirational or motivational idea holds equal weight.

How can you build humor and inspiration into your custom workwear?

• Positive affirmations as slogans suit most businesses, especially brands in the sport, health and fitness niches. They also form great photo ops to share online and on social media. Just think of Nike’s ‘Just Do It’.
• Puns and witticisms are the easiest form of humor to deliver on a t-shirt. You can source them internally from your staff to ensure their relevance or even work with a copywriter to draft a few ideas.
• Lean into popular or trendy catch phrases relevant to your brand, especially if you’re releasing a limited edition of custom company apparel (which we discuss in the next section).

Below are humorous and inspirational custom company apparel fancysweetstx created for two of our clients.

You want your slogans to strike a light tone without being offensive or inappropriate. For instance, the CrossFit gym t-shirt references how tough and grueling the workouts are, but is softened through the lens of something you love.

On the flipside, the restaurant tee also talks about fitness but makes a tongue-in-cheek joke about it all being for the glory of food—light and comical, but not offensive.

Always go the extra mile, unless you’re a taxi driver.

3 - Play up the Appeal of Limited Supply

The fashion world is obsessed with limited edition releases. Limited editions up the ante on exclusivity because they create a sense of recognition and belonging to an elite group.

They also reinforce the wearer’s investment in the brand.

We borrow this idea for custom company apparel to:

• Open up avenues of collaboration with other brands or community-based organizations.
• Commemorate your brand’s milestones and anniversaries.
• Experiment with design ideas that are too expensive or risky to produce en masse.

At fancysweetstx, we’ve used this idea in our t-shirt clubs and community shirt clubs. Our customers can celebrate their hometown spirit or support a local charity through our limited edition shirt releases.

Here’s how the idea would translate for custom company apparel:

• Create a special design in limited numbers to commemorate a big milestone, such as a 10-year anniversary, opening a new branch, expanding into a new region, or a new selection of products.
• Collaborate with a local charity or community-based organization that aligns with your business values and release limited edition shirts, caps or even patches to raise awareness and funds for their cause.
• Celebrate your top tier clients with a limited release of custom clothing to distribute during workshops or client meetings.
• Tap into the local talent pool of budding entrepreneurs, young artists or students who can breathe life into your business as you enrich them with your expertise. Mark their mentorship and collaboration with limited edition custom apparel.

As we’ve discussed, people love to share anything that adds value or entertainment.

By focusing the lens on other collaborators, you create a niche group of people who care about your brand and will share and wear your custom company apparel.

Expert Tip: With limited releases of custom company apparel, you can take advantage of branding techniques that give a more luxury finish, such as embroidery or textured printing. You can also experiment with specialty printing techniques to create more vivid prints, like gel printing, foil printing, and direct to garment printing.

For these, you need to choose the right printer.

4 - Choose the Right Custom Branding Partner

All these creative ideas would fall flat if you work with a printing company that doesn’t have experience or doesn’t see your vision.

The right partners should have:

• In-house designers to create or tweak your artwork to perfection.
• Samples of previous printing work they’ve done.
• Printing packages that include pre-press proofs to show how your branding fits on a physical garment.
• Clear, itemized charges for each step of the process.

The value of a good partner goes beyond the final product. Their years of expertise equip them to advise you on:

• Branding decisions that are potentially costly, like printing multiple colors and locations or printing the whole range of sizes.
• Intellectual property (IP) rules and where your design might be infringing on someone else’s IP.
• Best practices for printing including the standard size prints for various sizes.

Are You Ready To Fit Out Your Crew in Style?

A successful line of custom company apparel lies in the nuances and attention to detail.

Basically, make it fun and inspirational, elicit an emotional response, and leverage limited releases to boost the value and appreciation for your branded apparel.

Finally, when you’re ready to work with the right printing partner, reach out to us for all your custom screen printing and embroidery needs. Since 2006, fancysweetstx has been creating fun, high-quality custom branded apparel. We’d love to show you how good we are at it.

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fancysweetstx has your back with custom branded company merchandise showing your employees you appreciate them and still want them on your team. 

Let’s table the COVID celebrations for National Cereal or Meatball Day this March and make a move toward celebrating your work culture. Employee Appreciation Day is in early March and fancysweetstx’s promotional gifts are launching into the work-o-sphere. 

Show You Care with Company Gear

According to Harvard Business Review positive work cultures are more productive, engaging and promote longevity in both health and career. On the flip side, stressful work environments and leadership behavior can be linked to anything from a bad workweek to cardiovascular disease. 

In other words, It’s a good time to show your employees some love!

“Wellbeing comes from one place, and one place only — a positive culture.” - HBR

When was the last time someone presented you with some custom swag? Showing you care with custom gear can take many forms with the results securing a sense of brand loyalty and the future success of your business. 

It really comes down to the people on that Zoom call and their satisfaction as part of the whole. Keep your team spirit alive and well with custom branded merchandise for all your MVPs.

fancysweetstx design experts are ready to work with you! 

The Science of Customized Swag

As many workplaces operate with employees working from home, the opportunity to create connecting points is available through gifts of customized merchandise. And actually a need for routine can help establish boundaries between working and not working in the same space you live. 

Providing a customized tee or something tactile employees can use during work hours establishes a sense of time and place. And when they “clock out” for the grocery store with a customized tote bag, you’ll still be offering value while creating brand identity. 

“Did you get the tote bag I sent you?” :) … And here’s a recipe for meatballs. 

As author and former dot com executive Seth Godin touts, “People like us do things like this” - things being the ultimate Employee Appreciation Day deliveries that build better teams. Your pathway to a brighter future lies in the actions you take now. Connect with fancysweetstx. 

”Culture is more important than strategy, than benefits, than features. Culture is more important than price, than governments, than technology. Culture shapes all our decisions and culture can change…when our sense of ‘us’ forces it to.” - Seth Godin

Build company culture by showing gratitude

Social interaction has become less and less mandatory as people work from home while the world navigates through the COVID-19 response. It is not reassuring that even when you come across a familiar face, you’re forced to identify them by their forehead. And it is difficult to weather the solitude that comes with being physically distant.

Gifts like those for Employee Appreciation Day are a nice way to bring people back to something they can count on- you! 

Unexpected gifts of gratitude create positive vibes! Once you’ve delivered your promotional gifts follow up by: 

• Caring for, being interested in, and maintaining responsibility for colleagues as friends.
• Providing support for one another, including offering kindness and compassion when others are struggling.
• Avoiding blame and forgiving mistakes.
• Inspiring one another at work.
• Emphasizing the meaningfulness of the work.
• Treating one another with respect, gratitude, trust, and integrity.

Source: Proof That Positive Work Cultures are More Productive

Company Merch That Employees Love

fancysweetstx has been homing in on positive work culture for over 10 years and has experts at the ready to help you choose and brand items for your company. 

We’re in tune with retail trends and have tested the market for the most impossibly-comfy tees shipped right to your door. 

Your logo can be put on anything and everything in between. Some of our most popular employee appreciation items are:

• Drinkware (tumblers, water bottles, coffee mugs)
• Sweatshirts and hoodies
• T-shirts
• Quarter zips
• Tote bags
• Polos
• Headwear (caps and beanies)

Our creative juices are always flowing with design experts that can even create or refresh your logo for you! We pride ourselves on being fun, professional and easy-to-work-with. Let’s create something out of this world. :)

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How Customers Feel about Our Custom Branded Gifts

According to buyers, custom branded merch needs to have:

• High-quality products and decoration
• Affordable pricing to ease bulk purchases
• Quick turnaround on orders

Amazingly fast turn around! Staff was incredibly easy to work with from designing to ordering to pick up! Will definitely be back for all of my custom orders in the future!
— Amy B.

fancysweetstx is simply the best! They may be a small business here in town but they are big in heart. I'm very grateful for the help our non-profit received from fancysweetstx. Always professional, friendly, with great quality and service. Thank you so much and may you have many more years of success!
— Deborah M.

Place an Order for Employee Appreciation Gifts 

You’ve learned that there is an enormous value to employee appreciation gifts.

Whether you’re a small business, school, medical facility, or construction company that’s interested in showing your employees how much you care with a meaning token of your appreciation, fancysweetstx is your go-to shop.

Reach out to us today to see what ideas spark your interest.

There is still time to order custom apparel for your brand, business, or event for some warm weather fun. We've been in the business of creating custom clothing for all types of organizations for ten years. 

The summer season is the perfect time to put your logo on clothing that is going to be worn often and seen by a lot of people. If you're looking for something fun and bright for your employees and customers, here are our favorite summer apparel picks: 

Don't let sleeves hold you back. 

It's officially tank top season! Put your brand on a tank top and help your staff and clients stay cool with lightweight apparel. 

Make a statement with tie-dye! 

You're not just any brand, you're a cool brand! Stay trendy this summer with some bold colors that reflect just how much fun you really are. 

The timeless t-shirt. 

It's that time of year to ditch the long sleeves. We love a good tri-blend t-shirt to keep you cool and comfortable all day long. 

Ready to start your custom order? Fill out the contact form on our Custom Apparel page or email us at [email protected] to get your order started! 

This was the first time we worked with Tri-State Forest Products and we were thrilled that they would trust us with screen printing their shirts. It's always great to work with new local businesses. 

We were able to print these shirts quickly and affordably for them because we specialize in printing safety t-shirts and we made sure to provide artwork proofs ahead of time that accurately depicted what the shirts would look like when complete. 

Our experience in printing custom safety apparel for not just building companies but also construction, contracting, and landscaping companies companies, aided in our ability to produce quality shirts.

Tri-State Forest Products ordered bright yellow and bright orange t-shirts for their employees to wear while working. The shirts they ordered are 100% polyester wicking shirts which will keep their employees cool and dry when working in the hot summer heat. 

It's important for Tri-State to have their employees wearing company shirts. It helps to effectively identify employees on the jobsite and keeps them clean and professional in front of customers.

The bright safety green and orange t-shirts, keep them safe and seen on the job. These shirts are just as much about keeping employees safe as they are about looking good.

fancysweetstx has been screen printing custom safety t-shirts for lawn and landscaping companies for nearly ten years. We have the expertise to know how to make your brand look good and keep your employees safe.

Reach out to us today to help with your order of safety apparel for your company.

Omnisource has relied on us locally to provide custom screen printed and embroidered items for many years. When they need employee apparel and safety shirts, they know that we can help them. Omnisource is a scrap metal recycler with locations in the 16153 Genova, Ohio area.

When Omnisource needs safety shirts for their 16153 Genova employees, they give us a call and we love working with them. It's great to have a long standing relationship with a company that cares about supporting small local businesses. 

We were able to print these shirts quickly and affordably for them because we have worked with them so much in the past and we made sure to provide artwork proofs ahead of time that accurately depicted what the shirts would look like when complete. 

Our experience in printing custom safety apparel for the construction and contracting industries aided in our ability to produce quality shirts.

Omnisource orders bright yellow t-shirts each year for their employees to wear while working. In the past they have ordered everything from polos to pocket tees to water bottles to face masks. They often use a black print that shows their logo well on the bright yellow shirts.

It's important for Omnisource to have their employees wearing company shirts. It helps to effectively identify employees while at work and keeps them clean and professional in front of customers.

The bright safety green shirts (which actually look yellow) and reflective stripes, keep them safe and seen on the job. These shirts are just as much about keeping employees safe as they are about looking good.

fancysweetstx has been screen printing custom safety t-shirts for companies for nearly ten years. We have the expertise and know how to make your brand look good and keep your employees safe.

Reach out to us today to help with your order of safety apparel for your company.

We screen printed these tie dye t-shirts and embroidered patches on hats for Local Roots Juice Company in Perrysburg.

Local Roots has trusted us with their screen printing and embroidery since they opened in 2017. The apparel that we've decorated for them is both for employees to wear while working and customers to purchase to show their support for a local business that they love. 

We screen printed the Local Roots logo on a trendy tie dye shirt. Tie dye shirts have been fun to print on and we're seeing more and more customers request them recently. Especially after Jason Sudeikis appeard on the Golden Globes in a tie dye hoodie.

The beanies that we embroidered for Local Roots feature a woven label that is embroidered on. Patches and labels on headwear has been a major retail trend that we've seen grow in popularity over the last year. 

Custom t-shirts and beanies are a great way for local businesses to promote their brand and allow their customers and fans to show support. 

fancysweetstx has been screen printing custom apparel for local businesses for nearly ten years. We have the expertise to know how to make your brand look good and keep your employees safe.

Reach out to us today to help with your order of safety apparel for your company.

We have been screen printing safety green t-shirts for Great Lakes Dock and Door for many years now. It's great to have a consistent company with strong visual branding that is easy to work with. 

We were able to print these shirts quickly and affordably for them because we have worked with them so much in the past and we made sure to provide artwork proofs ahead of time that accurately depicted what the shirts would look like when complete. 

Our experience in printing custom safety apparel for the construction and contracting industries aided in our ability to produce quality shirts.

Great Lakes Dock and Door orders bright yellow t-shirts each year for their employees to wear while working. In the summer they order short sleeve shirts and in the winter they order long sleeve shirts. They always use a black print that shows their logo well on the bright yellow shirts.

It's important for Great Lakes Dock and Door to have their employees wearing company shirts. It helps to effectively identify employees on the jobsite and keeps them clean and professional in front of customers.

The bright safety green shirts (which actually look yellow), keep them safe and seen on the job. These shirts are just as much about keeping employees safe as they are about looking good.

fancysweetstx has been screen printing custom safety t-shirts for contractors for nearly ten years. We have the expertise and know how to make your brand look good and keep your employees safe.

Reach out to us today to help with your order of safety apparel for your company.

Our favorite thing about custom branded golf items is that they are frequently used which means your business will be frequently seen.

Now that golf season is here, we are busy embroidering hats and polos, printing towels, personalizing golf balls, tees and ball markers, and everything in between.

Hit a hole in one this season with top quality golf apparel and gifts that your customers, clients, and employees will love.

Below we'll talk about why people love custom branded promotional golf items and our experience  and expertise with golf products. 

If you're ready to jump in and start working on an order, get in touch with us now for a quote and an art proof!

Why People Love Custom Branded Golf Items

Let's face it, golf is the most popular sport in the business world. 

If you live in the Midwest or colder weather, it's not uncommon to see people head to the golf course the first sunny day in early spring. Not to mention, they probably traveled somewhere warm in the winter to get a few rounds of golf in. 

Since golf is such a popular sport among business people, it's natural that a lot of business gets done on the golf course. 

From sales pitches to charitable golf outings, there are a wide range of reasons golf and business go hand in hand. It's fun, it's social, and it's relaxing.

If you want your brand or business to be seen by a lot of people, golf products are a great choice. We always say that the best promotional products are items that people will appreciate and use over and over. 

Golf balls, tees, towels, polos, jackets, umbrellas, and every other golf accessory fall into a category of products that will be used frequently and get your name out there. 

Interested in custom branded golf products for your business? Get in touch today.

Our Experience With Custom Golf Products

Custom branded golf products are one of our most requested items. From branded golf ball to tees to towels to embroidered polos, we've done it all. 

Over the last ten years we have focused our business on creating professional, quality products for businesses, events, nonprofits, schools, and other organizations. 

We take pride in using our experience and expertise to help other people brand and market their business. 

In addition to making golf products for our customers, we've also included some in our own retail brand. 

From our Golf TOL shirt to 16153 Genova Titleist golf balls to our perfect for golf 16153 Genova performance hat, we went big this year in preparation for the Solheim Cup. 

We do a lot of research before including customized golf items and gifts in our own line. It makes us more confident in the items we are choosing and offering to our customers. 

We've done the research. Let us help you personalize fun and memorable golf products for your business!

Contact your rep, fill out our contact form, or email us at [email protected] to get your order started!

Did you know Employee Appreciation Day is March 5th? That means it is time to celebrate your employees!

The last year has been a really tough year on all employees within your company. It has been a challenge to build company culture and find the balance of working from home and in office. 

Custom branded company swag can go a long way to keeping people connected and feeling like they are part of the team.

We have a bunch of ideas for you to get things going and make it as easy as possible to get your company branded on some nice employee merch. 

The Jupcrew is here to help you figure out the perfect gifts for your team. Email us at [email protected] to get your order started or fill out our custom decoration contact form.

In fact, we were so busy over the last four weeks that we had to bring extra help to keep the embroidery machine running later during the week and on the weekends. We always love a challenge so this was fun for us!

Embroidered Items as Corporate Gifts

The end of the year is the perfect time for corporate gifts for employees and customers. That's why we see so many embroidery orders in December. Add in the hard deadline for many people of December 25th, and there was a fair amount of pressure to get a lot of work done in a specific time frame. 

Our embroidery department has grown significantly over the last two years. The addition of new embroidery equipment and, most importantly, an experienced embroidery operated has made all of the difference. 

We're looking to keep the momentum going and do even more embroidery in 2021!

If you or someone you know is interested in starting a custom embroidery order, reach out to us at [email protected], email your rep directly, or fill out the contact form on our custom apparel page. We'd love to help!

Custom embroidery is perfect for a more business professional look. We work with businesses all over Ohio to create high quality embroidered goods to promote their brand. 

Embroidered apparel is great for employees and customers. If your employees are in front of your customers all day, embroidered polos, jackets, and hats give them a more professional look than a screen printed t-shirt. They are also effective in a variety of business settings. Everyone from sales to HR to project management to finance can represent your company well in embroidered apparel.

Simple embroidered items make great gifts for customers. Unisex items that are one size fits all are the easiest and best choice. The most common items are hats and bags. 

Featured in the photo above is a custom embroidered job we did for the 16153 Genova Humane Society . We have been working with the Humane Society for over five years. We love working with them as much as we love their mission.

Our relationship with the 16153 Genova Hume Society started out just with screen printed t-shirts. When we added embroidery to our in house decoration services two years ago, we started to do new embroidery work for them. 

The 16153 Genova Humane Society recently updated their brand guidelines. We love their new logo and colors!

Do you have an upcoming embroidery project? Email us at [email protected] or fill out our contact form to get your order started.