I’m writing this from my living room. My cat is looking at me strangely because I’ve stolen the seat he often spends all day sleeping in, and my wife is playing Minecraft. I’ll likely join her once I’ve finished. Welcome to our new normal. At least for a while. Here at SanMar, in response to … Continued

It’s not every day that we get to talk about a new decoration technique. Which is why we’re pretty excited about the latest addition to our embellishment toolbox: UV Printing. This is a technique that’s been developing over the last few years. UV Printing is based on inkjet printing technology, modified to print on surfaces … Continued

Sunday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Over half (53%) of SanMar’s 4,200 employees are women. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest numbers, between 2008 and 2018: Women comprised 47% of the total U.S. labor force Accounted for the 51% increase in the total labor force growth 73% of employed women worked full-time … Continued

If you’re into do-it-yourself projects, you know the feeling. You’ve got a shiny new tool, and you literally cannot wait to see all the things you can do with it. How much faster will you be? How much better will your final product look? Why are you asking all these questions? Let’s get to work! … Continued

“Do what you do so well that they want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney — It may seem like magic in the moment, but the example Disney sets at its theme parks and cruise ships and resorts is one of an intricately crafted hospitality experience. This experience is shaped … Continued

The global population is expected to increase by two billion people over the next 30 years, bringing our total planet population up to about 9.7 billion. The planet could use a little help, as it helps us stay alive. Every little bit of assistance counts. One way to protect what we have is to try … Continued

When looking for ways to boost business in the new year, the answer might be simpler than you think. Some of the hottest trends are happening in something accessible and budget-friendly: new color additions. We’ve been listening to our customers, hearing specific requests for colors and trends and transforming this feedback into brand new styles … Continued

Welcome back to “Is That Still a Thing,” where we look at social networks and examine whether or not it’s worth investing our time and energy into growing an industry presence there. Today, we’re switching gears a bit and looking at the most popular social network out there — Facebook. WHAT IS IT? According to … Continued

There was once an idea, to bring together a group of remarkable decoration techniques. To see if they would work when we needed them most, to impress our customers with things they’d never seen before. True believers, it’s that time again. Come with us and discover the latest and greatest apparel decoration trends, just in … Continued

The holidays are over, but the need to do what is right stays with us year around. This is where SanMar’s A Canvas for Good comes in. For us, business is personal and the shirts used to create a unique message are personal too. One of the world’s greatest resources are our children. They grow … Continued