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Navigating Global Logistics

April 6, 2021

I went grocery shopping last week, and I was disappointed to see that my favorite soda wasn’t on the shelf. But I moved on, figuring that they’ll have it in stock again eventually. I didn’t give a lot of thought as to how that would happen at the time. Most of us don’t have to … Continued

Outfitting Today’s Workplaces

March 30, 2021

Think about your favorite sports team. How would you feel if one day, they all took the field to play with everyone wearing different outfits? Jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, maybe a hoodie or two, all different colors. Even worse, the opposing team did the same thing. How would you tell them apart? Which is all to … Continued

Origin Story: The Marty Pack

March 16, 2021

There are many stories about the origins of SanMar but only Marty Lott, the company’s founder, knows all the details. He can tell you about the backpack that was SanMar’s first product, and how it came to be that SanMar was started with one dollar in the bank. Here, then, is the real deal. In … Continued

Prepare For a Positive Reaction

March 2, 2021

How do you react when life throws you a curveball? Your reaction to the unexpected defines whether you’re seen as cool and collected or disorganized and discombobulated. The difference often comes down to preparation. It’s the idea of being prepared for whatever comes your way that inspired the ReactTM collection of knits and wovens from … Continued

SanMar’s Latest in Sustainable Apparel

February 24, 2021

Sustainability is not just an item on a checklist. As SanMar’s sustainability manager Emily Gigot says, it’s an ongoing process of identifying the impacts of your business and working to address them. Our 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report identifies six overall objectives we have committed to work towards as a part of this process, to create … Continued

California Dreaming: Meet TravisMathew

February 9, 2021

Located in the Pacific Northwest, SanMar is proud to carry brands who embrace our rainy drizzle and overcast skies like Eddie Bauer and Nike. So we couldn’t be more excited to now offer you a brand name that strikes a nice counterbalance to the PNW lifestyle — welcome TravisMathew! Pure Golden State Goodness Founded in … Continued

Meet John Lindgren, Tradeshow Rock Star

January 20, 2021

Would you know what to do if a light fixture fell over and set a display on fire? How about if the headline celebrity you had booked weeks ago didn’t show up on the day of the show? John Lindgren has been there, and he has the stories to prove it. John has been working … Continued

Creating a Canvas For Good: Corporate Responsibility at SanMar

January 12, 2021

This past year, SanMar remained committed to being a business that created positive change. From supporting our communities and customers, to reducing our environmental impact, doing the right thing was at the heart of all our decisions. Our new 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report shares how blank apparel is just the beginning of countless inspiring stories. … Continued

It’s a New Year for SanMar U

January 5, 2021

We’ve wandered many a weary foot, as the song says. 2021 has arrived, so let’s take a draught of good will and look forward to the year ahead. We don’t want to give away all the excitement we’ve planned at SanMar U, but here’s a snapshot of a few things you can expect to see … Continued

Hindsight 2020: The Year in T-Shirts

December 29, 2020

When reflecting back on 2020, it’s undeniable the year was a unique one. For better and for worse, this year challenged us while also highlighting the best in us. We decided to collect a few of our favorite “T-Shirt Moments” from this one-of-a-kind year and we would love to hear what your favorite t-shirt moments … Continued