Not so long ago, when you were helping to uniform a group, you found a shirt (usually only available in men’s sizes) that came in the color the customer needed. The women in the group were resigned to wear a men’s small, grin and bear it. Thankfully, business uniforming programs have evolved from those days. … Continued

Our Favorite Fall Arrivals
If you’re looking at SanMar’s 974-page 2020 Apparel, Bags and Caps catalog (or even the 60-page New Arrivals catalog) and wondering where to start, worry not — we’re here to help. We had SanMar product gurus Holly Rox and Brandon Kerr pick out a few of their favorite pieces. Here’s what they had to say. … Continued
Posi-UV Pro: Versatility, Protection and Style
The Posi-UVTM Pro line of shirts and polos from Sport-Tek® make up just a small handful of the 256 new styles we introduced in the new 2020 Apparel, Bags and Caps catalog, but it’s such an exciting addition to our lineup that we wanted to dive deeper into the technology behind our new UPF shirts. … Continued
The Evolution of SanMar’s “Big Book”
We recently took a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it took to bring the 2020 Apparel, Bags and Caps 900-plus page catalog to life this year (in a printing facility so huge it spans two counties!). This week, we are going to take a trip down memory lane at the evolution of the catalog. The promotional … Continued
A Canvas For Good: Every Shirt Has a Story
This week, SanMar is launching “A Canvas for Good,” a new vision statement that gets to the heart of our belief that business is personal. Every shirt we make and every shirt we sell has a story to tell. From the fundraiser that aids the fight against cancer to the uniform that sets a team … Continued
Explore the New Learning Paths at SanMar U
There’s a new way to discover the promotional apparel knowledge and expertise you’ve come to expect on SanMar U. To improve the experience and make it easier to find what you want to learn about, we’ve re-organized our ever-growing library of content into Learning Paths. This means you can choose your path and dive deep … Continued
SanMar Brands: Sport-Tek
First introduced in 2004, Sport-Tek® hit the ground running, helping identify key needs in the athletically-inspired apparel market. The brand first started off with 35 styles. Now, 15 years later, there are over 300 styles available in Sport-Tek® and it is as popular as ever with customers. Sport-Tek® originally helped serve one of the biggest … Continued
Making the 2020 Catalog
The SanMar 2020 Apparel, Bags and Caps catalog is just about ready to ship, and we thought we’d give you a behind-the-scenes peek at what goes into making our annual product catalog. No, we’re not talking about the photo shoots with the models or the digital layout process. We’re talking about what actually goes into … Continued
SanMar Family Values: Deliver Quality
The idea of quality is a surprisingly tricky concept — it can mean different things to different people. For one person, a quality shirt might be soft and comfortable. For another, the measure of quality could be how well a shirt stands up under tough wear and tear. “Quality,” whether we’re talking about apparel or … Continued
SanMar Brands: Port Authority
SanMar is committed to helping customers stay on top of trends and reach the demands of the market. Our brands allow us to “passionately serve the customer,” one of our core Family Values. Port Authority®, around since 1994, meets our customer’s needs with everything from office-ready styles to durable outerwear that can stand up to … Continued