Fabric Blog:

Let’s Do New

August 14, 2018

When August rolls around, so does SanMar’s annual fall product launch. And it’s a doozy this year with 105 new arrivals. We know that’s a lot of new styles to explore, so we’ve made it easier for you by highlighting these four major product stories: Welcome to the District Merge We’re merging District and District … Continued

The Ultimate Summer T-Shirt Playlist

July 31, 2018

There are a lot of songs written about t-shirts – some of which we can’t mention here! As an essential wardrobe piece and a key part of many summer events, we thought we’d highlight some of our favorite songs featuring a t-shirt. Want to rock out with everyone’s favorite grizzled band? ZZ Top’s Girl in … Continued

Instagram Inspiration

July 24, 2018

We all need an inspirational booster shot every once and a while to help keep our work fresh and exciting. Here at SanMar U, we love browsing social media to keep on top of the latest branding and decoration trends. (It’s research, boss. We swear!) BOLD GRAPHICS Strong, bold graphics always grab attention. Color helps … Continued

Great Ideas for the Great Outdoors

July 17, 2018

Americans love to get outside. In 2016, nearly half of the American population spent time enjoying the great outdoors. And just as much as they love fresh air, these nature enthusiasts also love their apparel and accessories to fit in with their busy lifestyle. Whether hiking, boating, fishing or even bird watching, it’s always helpful … Continued

Our Newest Guide for Outfitting Schools, Teams and their Biggest Fans

June 19, 2018

School’s out for summer, which means it’s already time to start thinking about heading back to school in the fall. Our newest School Style Guide features a collection of looks for schools, teams and their biggest fans. Showing off School Spirit Organized by popular school and campus groups, the School Style Guide showcases trend-right decoration … Continued

Leggings for Active Lifestyles

June 6, 2018

Americans are interested in fitness more than ever. Strength and wellness are incredibly important parts of a healthy, balanced life and nearly 60 million Americans belong to gyms. Regardless of age, we are shifting what it means to be active and physically fit. With this shift comes a change in how we view athletic apparel. … Continued

Eye Spy SanMar: Fun Fashion From Our Seattle Headquarters

May 29, 2018

Every day she walks into the office, our resident Trend Maven Vicki Ostrom sees people sporting SanMar apparel in fun and interesting ways. That’s why we started a semi-regular feature over on our Instagram account called #EyeSpySanMar. First up, we have Ray Hong. Ray is a project manager in our custom apparel department, and he’s … Continued

Tee Up Golf Apparel Sales

May 15, 2018

With over 32 million U.S. golfers, the sport offers abundant business opportunities for you. Our new Golf Apparel & Accessories Guide is designed to make it simpler to shop for golf apparel, bags and caps. We’ve categorized the looks into good, better and best collections (for him and for her), so you’ll be right on … Continued

Fabric-Mixing with Trend-Right Results

May 8, 2018

Modern professionals are looking for clothing that is stylish, comfortable and versatile. People don’t want to settle for the same old boring basics that have been seen for years. Instead, they are eager to find styles that can transition easily from the office to play. One of the exciting new trends being seen in women’s … Continued

Find Success with Five of the Hottest T-Shirt Markets

April 24, 2018

It’s no secret that the t-shirt is still one of the most popular promotional items around. The Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) has found that more than half of consumers across all age groups report owning a branded t-shirt. That’s a lot of t-shirts! One of the best things you can do to benefit from the … Continued