Celebrating Earth Day All Year Long

April 19, 2016

Earth Day is a movement that’s all about inspiring, challenging ideas, igniting passion and motivating people to action. Here at SanMar, we thrive on these beliefs every day. It’s just one part of our effort to make a difference in each of our communities around the country and in the locations where we source our … Continued

Solving the Biggest Decorator Challenges

April 6, 2016

The SanMar Decorator Relations team works with its vast network of decorators around the country to test new techniques, equipment and tools. The goal is to understand the ideal decorating methods for every product SanMar offers and to recommend how to solve some of the biggest decorator challenges. Customers regularly contact SanMar for guidance and … Continued

Selling Ideas for Five Top T-Shirt Markets

March 29, 2016

Thirty-two million millennial and young-at-heart audiences will attend music festivals this year. Nearly 20 million Americans complete running events each year. Eleven million adults and children will attend camp and over 10 million will participate in baseball leagues this summer. What do all of these have in common? All are opportunities for decorated t-shirt sales … Continued

Making a Difference: Africa on the Verge

March 16, 2016

Today, Africa is a hotbed for apparel sourcing, with big-name brands creating their products in the region. In 2010 when SanMar first started sourcing from the continent, we were early apparel pioneers. Over the last six years we’ve remained a strong supporter of making a difference to the people in Africa by working with companies … Continued

Trend Alert: Office Styles are Going on Vacation

March 9, 2016

Opportunities for travelers are infinite as society embraces such concepts as “kidult camps,” workations for digital nomads and co-working camps. Hundreds of camps specifically targeted to adults have sprung up around the world, creating new businesses and jobs in the tourism sector. With the availability of internet connection even in the most remote parts of … Continued

New Tools to Score with School and Team Sales

March 3, 2016

Color is king when it comes to building connections. SanMar wants to make it as easy as possible for you to target team and school sales with a host of marketing tools and resources.

Trend Alert: Varsity Styles Evolve from Sport to Street

February 18, 2016

As athleisure moves from a novel trend in a niche women’s market to a way of dressing for everyone, key varsity styles and details are making their way into everyday wardrobes. Varsity looks aren’t just for teams and schools anymore! The emergence of a more minimalist style and vintage aesthetic is an identifying mark of … Continued

Valentine’s Day: Five Gifts We Admire

February 12, 2016

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we can’t help but feel love in the air. Whether you’re single or have that special someone, this Valentine’s Day pursue all that you love and are passionate about. From resort-style relaxation to back-nine outings, we worked with Cupid to curate a list of 2016 favorites that … Continued

Tradeshow 101

January 5, 2016

Tradeshow season is upon is and it’s the ideal opportunity to seek out new products and styles for your customers. Before packing your bags and donning your … tradeshow uniform, check out these tips for maximizing your tradeshow experience. Check in with your top customers to find out what they need for the New Year. … Continued

Go Inside Outerwear with our Online Resource

October 26, 2015

SanMar offers nearly 300 jackets, fleece options, pullovers and vests ideal for everything from a chilly evening to the coldest of winter days. To help find the right style for your customers we’ve launched an online outerwear resource, loaded with the latest styles, education and sales tips. Want to brush up on outerwear trends or … Continued