As a company, we continually strive to reduce our footprint and 2019 was no different for us! For example, we recycled 17,239 pounds of e-waste, decreased our water use by 2% across our home office and distribution centers, and as a result of our partnership with PrintReleaf we offset our paper consumption by reforesting 383 … Continued
We Know New
It’s January and at SanMar, we know new! With over 120 styles in the January 2020 New Arrivals catalog, we’re delivering endless opportunities for you to build your business this year. A 20/20 FOCUS ON TOP 5 STORIES Let’s take a closer look at the top 5 new product stories you’ll want to share with … Continued
Big T-Shirt Moments of 2019
It’s been an exciting year for t-shirts, both here at SanMar and out in the world. As we wrap up the year and look forward to the promises of 2020, we wanted to look back at a few highlights from the past twelve months. Posi-UV Pro Tees The sun came out and so did our … Continued
Classic Blue: Pantone Color of 2020
The signature color for 2020 is a classic. Literally. For 20 years, Pantone has chosen a Color of the Year to represent the year to come, based on influences from pop culture, social trends, film, travel, art and fashion. The Pantone Color of the Year for 2020 was announced in early December, and it’s a … Continued
Memories of Tradeshows Past
Tradeshow season is just around the corner, starting in January with ASI Show Orlando, PPAI Expo and ISS Impressions Expo. With the big shows on the horizon, we thought we’d crack open the SanMar archives and take a look some of our favorite booths from years past. The 1990s Early 2000s The Last Decade What … Continued
Corporate Responsibility Update
We are rounding out the last few days of the decade and we are nearly a quarter of the way through this century. I’ll let that sink in…Now is one of the best times to reflect on the progress of our goals — our successes and our opportunities for next year. Every day presents a … Continued
Selling to Schools for Spring Sports
The school year encompasses so much more than simply studying, taking tests and hoping to pass—a school year is a way of life. For many, when the first signs of spring come around it is also the sign that new sports seasons about to pick up. For example, baseball and softball are some of the … Continued
IGTV: Is That Still a Thing?
Welcome back to “Is That Still a Thing,” a new feature here on the Fabric Blog where we look at some of the more niche social networks and examine whether or not it would be worth investing our time and energy into growing an industry presence there. Today, we’re looking at a relatively new entry … Continued
Sending Clothes and Comfort to Victims of a California Wildfire
Last year, California saw a wildfire season like they have never seen before. This is a telling statement considering that the state is no stranger to annual wildfires. According to the National Interagency Fire Center there were fewer wildfires reported in California in 2018 (58,083) than in 2017 (71,499). However, the ruin caused by Northern … Continued
So You Want To Make a Webcast
You’re good. In fact, you’re so good at what you do that you’re ready to share some of the secrets of your success with the rest of the world. One way to do that is through a webcast. A webcast is simple in concept: it’s a video that is streamed live online and also recorded … Continued