From the Shop
Notes on Print
Garment guides, decoration method breakdowns, and the occasional frank take on how this industry works.
Recent Notes
How We Handle Your Artwork: A Note from the Shop
What happens to your file when it lands with us. What we check, what we fix, what we come back to you about — and why you don't need perfect artwork to start.
Trade Show Presence on a Budget: What to Print, What to Skip
Las Vegas hosts more trade shows than almost anywhere in the country. Here's how to show up with a credible booth presence without overspending on things that don't convert.
Polyester vs. Cotton for Activewear: The Honest Answer
The poly vs. cotton debate in activewear has a real answer. It depends on what the garment is actually doing — and in Las Vegas, climate is part of the calculation.
Stickers Are Infrastructure: Why Smart Brands Print Them in Bulk
Nothing else in print delivers this many brand impressions per dollar. Here's why every serious brand should be printing stickers in bulk — and where they're actually going.
Corporate Merch Done Right: A Field Guide for Las Vegas Businesses
From trade show presence to team apparel programs, here's how Las Vegas businesses should think about branded merchandise — what to order, in what order, and what not to waste money on.
Oversized and Boxy: Why the Silhouette Is Now the Statement
The boxy tee isn't a trend that happened and passed. It's now the baseline expectation for any brand that wants to be taken seriously. Here's why, and what it means when you're spec'ing a run.
What Rush Really Means in Print (And How to Order When Time Is Tight)
Rush orders are possible. They cost more and require specific things from you. Here's the honest version of how it works and how to give yourself the best shot.
Custom Uniforms for Las Vegas Schools: A Practical Buying Guide
For athletic directors, booster clubs, and staff coordinators who've never ordered custom school apparel. Here's what to know before you spend the budget.
Building a Streetwear Brand Identity: Tees, Hang Tags, and Stickers
From blank garment to packaged product. How the pieces — the tee, the tag, the sticker — work together to make a brand feel real before it's even established.
Garment Dye vs. Pigment Dye: The Vintage Wash Breakdown
Both produce a vintage, washed-out look. But the process is different, the feel is different, and the result over time is different. Here's how to tell them apart.
Business Cards in 2026: Why They Still Close Deals
QR codes are everywhere. Digital contact sharing is frictionless. And yet a good business card still does something neither of those can replicate.
How to Prep Your Logo for Embroidery Without Starting Over
Most logos need some adjustment before they'll stitch cleanly. Here's what we look for — and what we can fix before your order goes to the machines.
Why Heavyweight Cotton Is Having a Moment
The shift from 4.5oz basics to 6–7.5oz fabrics isn't just a trend. Here's what's driving it and what it means when you're spec'ing a run.
Screen Print vs. DTF: How to Pick for Your Las Vegas Order
Las Vegas has a specific mix of print customers. Here's how to match your project to the right method before you waste money on the wrong one.
Screen Print, DTG, DTF, and Embroidery: Which Decoration Method Actually Fits Your Order
Four decoration methods, four very different strengths. Here's how to match your order to the right process before you spend a dime.