Vintage inspired designs are everywhere, and promotional products are no exception. One of easiest ways to tap into the vintage aesthetic is using a font made with design sensibilities from decades ago. Here are a few fun choices to consider for your next retro design project.   Designed way back in 1922, this font is one of the most popular serif fonts in existence, especially in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It has been used everywhere from the Tootsie Roll logo to the Garfield comic strip.   Inspired by Art Nouveau typefaces of the early 20th century, but created in 1977, this font has been use ..read more

Many times, when decorating promotional products, selecting colors for the product and embellishment is easy. Most logos come with colors already chosen, so it is as simple as matching a color to an ink or thread. Apparel colors can be chosen to complement the logo or for functional reasons such as bright safety colors for construction apparel. But what do we do when colors aren’t predetermined, such as when you are designing something from scratch? There are a dizzying array of ink and thread colors to choose from, so choosing the right ones can be hard. Considering aspects of color theory c ..read more

Ever wonder how a company logo or cool design goes from a standard image to a beautifully embroidered shirt?  The process is called digitizing and the artists that do it are, as you probably already guessed, digitizers.  Digitizing is redrawing a logo or design as stitches in a special embroidery software program which can be read by our embroidery machines.  At MarkIt, we use Tajima DG/ML by Pulse.  Digitizers aren’t just digital artists.  It requires a very complex knowledge of the different stitch types, fabric types, backing types, and proper pathing for your design to run cleanly once se ..read more

The more you know! Are you interested in having something screen printed, but not quite sure how to get the process started? Follow the tips below to get the best looking art on your garments.       Vectored Files Submitting vector artwork will always be the best option. What makes vector art special is that everything is defined by shapes that will scale cleanly. This means the image never degrades at any size. A vectored image could be used for a left chest, an all over print or a billboard without any pixilation or loss of quality. Vector images are very simple to change color, scale, orie ..read more

 Branded garments are SO important for your business! Read below to find out the many benefits of branding your shirts, outerwear, hats and more!     Cost Effective Marketing — Improves Recognition for your company — Reach a Wide, Versatile Audience — Great for Uniforming Employees — Inspires Employees — Continuous Brand Exposure — Generates New Customers — Conversation Starters — Employee Gifts — Giveaways — Easy to Customize — Memorable — Creates Company Awareness and Corporate Identity — Name Recognition — Garments Outlast any Other Form of Advertising or Campaign According to ASI (Advert ..read more

To learn how to determine whether or not an underlay is needed, read the article below! The biggest determining factor on whether a design will or will not need an underlay is the garment material, garment color, and ink colors. Remember that if you ever have any questions on whether an order will or will not need an underlay you can always reach out to us first. I know dark garments need an underlay, but is royal (or red, or orange, etc.) considered a dark garment?  Dark refers to any shirt that is a vibrant color. This includes but is not limited to, black, navy, purple, red, royal, green ..read more

As the leaves start to change color and fall off the trees and the weather starts to get cooler, start preparing for FALLing into the autumn holidays! Get a head start on Halloween hand outs for classrooms and trick-or-treaters and Thanksgiving greeting cards!       Halloween Plastic Die Cut/Orange Pumpkin Row – Flexo Ink Happy Halloween! Spend your night with a candy bag that’s safe for not only trick-or-treaters but the environment too! These Halloween Bags feature a stock design of a row of pumpkins and the statement Happy Halloween. Built to recycle, this bag is made out of 3.0 mil orang ..read more

Did you know there are options other than Pop-Sockets for holding your phone and/or tablet? There are so many choices, and they can all be customized! We can order standard Pop-Sockets, Sling-Grips, Spyder-Webs, Finger Grip Sticks, Finger Ring Stands, or Disc Pop-Sockets that you can put your finger through! Whatever style you like best, let it advertise for you!       Standard Pop-Socket A Pop Socket is an accessory that sticks to the back of some sort of electronic device, most commonly a cell phone or tablet. It looks like a small button or sticker. When the Pop Socket is collapsed, it st ..read more

Summer is over, and the kids are going back to school! As exciting is this is, it also means it’s time for back to school purchases. Make it easy with our customizable promotional items that are great for kids, teachers, and classrooms!    Crayons Fun for kids of all ages, crayons bring out the creative side in everyone and encourage children to express themselves. They’re non-toxic, so parents can rest easy. This child friendly item would be great for schools, restaurants and hospitals.  Product # S9669X           Pencils These pencils are great to fit into any advertising budget. Each woo ..read more

As tailgating and football season approaches, make sure you are ready for the games! The promotional products that we offer are perfect for tailgating with friends or giving to your sports fan employees as a gift! We have something for everyone. Below are a few examples of things everyone enjoys during tailgating season!   16oz. Game Day Tailgate Cups Make your next party one to remember by handing out these tailgate cups! Perfect for game days, these are offered in an assortment of colors and are designed to keep beverages both hot and cold. They make a great addition to any tailgating party ..read more