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6 Smart Questions to Ask Before You Order Branded Merch

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6 Smart Questions to Ask Before You Order Branded Merch

Branded merchandise has come a long way. It’s no longer about slapping your logo on a pen and calling it a day. Today, the most effective promo products are strategic tools—ones that connect with your audience, reflect your brand, and support real business goals.
At Garment Graphics, we believe great merch should never be an afterthought. That’s why we work with our clients to ask better questions before the order is placed. Because when you think smarter up front, your SWAG becomes a true extension of your brand (and not just “stuff we all get”).

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Quiet Luxury: The Branding Trend That Speaks to Gen Z

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Quiet Luxury: The Branding Trend That Speaks to Gen Z

For years, branding has been synonymous with loud logos and bold statements. But a new movement is redefining what it means to make an impact—quiet luxury. This trend embraces understated elegance, premium materials, and timeless design. Instead of shouting for attention, it whispers confidence and quality. And, as it turns out, Gen Z is listening.

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Online Stores and Fulfillment - FAQ's

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Online Stores and Fulfillment - FAQ's

Online Stores and Fulfillment - FAQ's What is an online store?  An online store is a web-based online store solution to help your organization meet its ordering goals (schools, businesses or non-profits can add any custom-branded items). We provide a variety or options for ease of use, including “smart start”, “premium” and “platinum” versions that include stocking and inventory management of your branded or logoed items. How long does it take to set up an online store for my organization?  We set everything up for you. Typical time frames are a few days to a few weeks depending on how...

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Artwork Tips for Production Ready Artwork - part 2

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Artwork Tips for Production Ready Artwork - part 2

Screen printers appreciate it when an artist sends a file that is already put into spot color. This cuts down the time having to recolor from CMYK or RGB and most importantly help save your effects such as lenses, meshes, gradients etc. the way you want them.

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Custom Masks - Practical Options

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Custom Masks - Practical Options

Practical Advice for Face Masks Scott PolstonPromotional Marketing Consultant, Garment Graphics, LLC. The evidence is mounting that we will all need to embrace face masks and/or face covers as part of daily life as we progress through the Covid-19 pandemic. A top topic we are being asked about is face masks so I wanted to take a moment to give you some helpful information. We are not scientists at Garment Graphics so this isn't a scientific commentary. I hope you find that a relief compared to the contentious news and social media. The Types: Medical Masks, Surgical Masks and Cloth...

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