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Promo Products for Graduations in Ottawa
Every year millions of students across Canada have custom printed promotional products and apparel for their graduation from middle school, high school, college and university. Custom T-Shirts Ottawa Ordering custom tees for your school’s graduation [..] Read More
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2022 Drinkware update. Toronto! Raise money and show your customers some love with branded mugs and water bottles!
Fingers crossed that 2022 will be the year we finally have our own version of the ‘roaring 20’s. After a long pause due to the pandemic, things are opening up here in Canada. There is [..] Read More
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Build a brand for your College, University in Montreal or across Canada
Post-secondary schools have a unique challenge – the goal is to attract students and build school pride while standing out from the other Montreal colleges and universities. It’s no longer enough to have a great [..] Read More
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Promoting your Edmonton Restaurant with Custom Printed Mugs and More
Edmonton has a lot of great coffee shops, bars and restaurants… how do you make your shop stand out from the pack? Creating a unique brand identity and building a relationship with your customers are [..] Read More
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Ideas for Promoting Yourself in Ottawa and Across Canada
Ottawa is a hub for Canadian tech and politics. All of our industry attracts a lot of interesting projects and businesses and we’ve seen CEOs and marketers use branded promotional products and custom printed apparel [..] Read More
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Promoting Your Brand With Custom Water Bottles
How do you spread the word about your brand in a competitive market place? These days it seems like everyone wants your clicks and donations and attention, it can be hard to stand out from [..] Read More
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Ordering Baseball Uniforms for your Edmonton Team
When the summer finally comes to Edmonton, baseballteams hit the diamond. Ordering custom printed baseball jerseys for your team will make you look professional and build unity amongst your players. Lets break down Edmontons different [..] Read More
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Promote your dog walking company in Canada with Bandanas and More!
People love their dogs, but when work calls the pup has to be left at home. That’s where professional dog walkers come to the rescue, visiting homes and picking up dogs for daily adventures. If [..] Read More
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A Few Clever Ways to Market Yourself on a Budget
When you want to attract new customers or build awareness of your brand, there are two paths. You can go for premium items like custom printed hoodies and embroidered baseball caps or you can go [..] Read More
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Promote Your Next College/University Event
Throwing an event at your school can be a ton of fun, but how do you make sure people come? After you’ve made posters and a Facebook event, here are a few ideas for promoting [..] Read More
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Ordering Signs, Lanyards & Name Tags for a Trade Show
Planning a convention is a massive undertaking! Thousands of people, high paying sponsors and important speakers. Ordering custom printed lanyards, name tags and banners may seem like a small detail, but those details will help [..] Read More
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More than a Logo: How to build a Canadian brand with Custom Apparel
Adding your logo to custom apparel is a great way to build a brand identity for your company. Create custom uniforms for your staff or merchandise for your favourite customers – if you put love [..] Read More
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Uniquely Memorable Custom Apparel Ideas for your Brand
Adding your design to custom apparel with embroidery, screen printing or transfers is a great way to build your brand and make an impact. There’s something tangible and memorable about a custom printed tee, a [..] Read More
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2022 Update – Ordering Custom Products for your Catering Company
As things open up this post is more relevant than ever. Restaurants are back to full capacity, even business is booking. Now is the time to custom brand your catering business with embroidered caps and [..] Read More
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An Interview with Artik
We appreciate you coming to Artik for your products and apparel, if you have a few minutes, we’d love to hear your story. Fill out the questions below and we may write a profile on you and your project/brand. [..] Read More
Artik : Our Blog
Ordering custom apparel involves more decisions than most people expect. From choosing the right fabric weight to picking the best printing method for your design, having access to the right information makes the whole experience easier.
The Artik blog is where we share practical advice, product spotlights, industry insights, and inspiration to help businesses, teams, schools, and organizations make smarter decisions on their next order.
Whether you’re planning your first bulk order or you’re a seasoned marketing manager sourcing branded gear for a national campaign, there’s something here for you.
The Artik Blog: Your Resource for Custom Apparel Knowledge
The topics covered here come straight from the questions and conversations we have with clients every day. Artik has been in the custom printing business since 1985, and this blog is one of the ways we pass on that knowledge.
Looking to order custom t-shirts for an upcoming event, but not sure where to start? You’ll find guides covering everything from sizing and color selection to print placement and turnaround timelines.
What You’ll Find on the Blog
Topics covered across the blog include:
- Printing Methods Explained: Screen printing, embroidery, and vinyl application each have their strengths. Posts in this category break down which method works best for different garment types, order sizes, and design styles, so you can go into your order with a clear sense of direction.
- Product Spotlights: New arrivals, seasonal favourites, and staff picks all get their moment in the spotlight. If a product is worth knowing about, we’ll write about it.
- Design Tips and Artwork Guides: Getting your artwork print-ready is one of the most important parts of the ordering process. Posts in this category cover file formats, resolution requirements, color matching, and how to set up your artwork for the best possible result.
- Industry and Event Inspiration: Trade shows, corporate retreats, university orientation weeks, charity runs, sports seasons; branded apparel plays a role in all of them. The blog explores how different organizations use custom apparel to make an impact and build community.
- Order Planning Advice: Bulk orders take planning. Posts on timelines, budgeting, spare quantities, and sizing guides help teams and event organizers avoid the last-minute scramble.
Apparel Trends and What’s Selling
Fashion trends influence custom apparel just as much as they influence retail. Heavyweight t-shirts, oversized fits, and earth-tone palettes have all surged in popularity among brands and universities ordering custom gear. Staying on top of what’s trending helps you choose pieces your recipients will actually want to wear.
Browsing the full apparel catalogue alongside the blog gives you a better picture.
Who the Blog Is For
The Artik blog is written for anyone who orders, manages, or plans custom apparel. Marketing teams looking for campaign ideas, HR professionals sourcing staff uniforms, event organizers building swag packages, and coaches outfitting their teams will all find relevant content here.
Stay Informed, Order Better
The more you know going into a custom apparel order, the better the outcome. Artik’s blog exists to give you that knowledge, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience in Toronto’s print industry. Check back regularly for new posts, or reach out to us directly if you have a question the blog hasn’t answered yet.
Explore a topic, get inspired, and place an order that makes an impression.
