Fabric Blog:

Top T-Shirt Moments in 2018 Pop Culture

December 18, 2018

On-demand printing makes it easy to take a moment in time and turn it into a t-shirt that can live on for months or, even, years to come. Some of the most popular moments in 2018 were immortalized on that favorite cotton (or cotton blend) top. Take a walk down Memory Lane to look back … Continued

Outerwear Solutions for Everyday Endeavors

December 4, 2018

Outerwear is one of the most highly sought-after pieces of promotional apparel. According to ASI, 50% of consumers in the United States own a piece of promotional outerwear, and it’s easy to understand why. Outerwear is versatile, it’s durable and it keeps your company’s logo visible no matter the season. But with so many outerwear … Continued

‘Tis the Season to Cozy Up Under a Blanket

November 27, 2018

Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror, the holidays are upon us and winter will be here before you know it – though it already feels like winter in much of the country! SanMar is known for our huge offering of t-shirts, polos, jackets and more, but we also have a wide array of accessories, including … Continued

Three Trends To Be Thankful For

November 20, 2018

It’s that time of year again. Time to get together with family and friends, share an unreasonably large amount of food, and remember all the things that we’re thankful for. Here at SanMar, there are three trends in particular that stand out. Nostalgia Everyone loves a good throwback, and you don’t have to look far … Continued

AI and the Apparel Industry

November 13, 2018

If you’re a fan of the 90s classic movie Clueless you likely remember the scene when Cher used a software tool to sort through her wardrobe, selecting the iconic plaid outfit. Today, the app Pureple helps create new outfits from your existing wardrobe by combining often-overlooked pieces for a whole new look. Apps like Pureple … Continued

Trend Alert: Outer Limits

October 30, 2018

Modern technology continues to change our daily lives in big ways and small. From refrigerators that tell us when we are out of milk to cars that know when someone is in a blind spot, technology seems to get smarter every day. However, one way we might not even realize technology is influencing our lives … Continued

Super Trends in Decoration

October 23, 2018

Look, up on the shelf! It’s a bird! It’s a brand! It’s the latest trends in apparel decoration! As a decorator, you know that the customer is the hero of a story you’re telling together. The techniques you use are the tools in your toolbelt that will conquer the forces of bland apparel. Allow us … Continued

Decorating Tips: Bags and Caps

October 9, 2018

As a decorator working with imprinted apparel, you can get by on the basics, but keeping up with the latest decoration trends and techniques can be critical to staying competitive, and will give you more tools to delight your customers. Seeing how other decorators overcome the same challenges you face can is another way you … Continued

Trend Alert: Happy Hero

September 25, 2018

If there’s one trend out there in the apparel world we should all be excited to see, it is the current trend of optimism. Positivity is replacing doom and gloom in the graphics and decorations we are seeing around today. Brands and customers alike all want to feel as if they are contributing to a … Continued

Trend Alert: You-Niform

August 21, 2018

A uniform is no longer simply an outfit of nondescript clothing we have to wear. In today’s world, a uniform has evolved into something so much more. It has transformed into a You-Niform. The tables have turned when it comes to trends. As we continue to live in a world of information overload and social … Continued