There are many factors to consider when deciding on a t-shirt for your next promotion. When making your decision, choose a shirt that is going to best represent the culture of your company and brand message. Ultimately the #1 concern is that the shirt is worn by the masses.

Keeping in mind, we can compress any 100% cotton t-shirt; here are some points to think about when choosing your tee:

1.) Brand- Selecting a quality brand that you can trust is essential- Hanes, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Alternative Apparel, American Apparel, Anvil, Port & Company, Monster, Jerzees, & District Threads are just a few brands that we use. These brands have dependable stock, an assortment of colors, and quality control. It comes down to personal preference when deciding between them.

2.) Style- Knowing who your target audience is will help you decide what style to use. We can supply ring spun, fashion fit, women’s cut, youth, and long-sleeve shirts. You can even mix styles as long as your artwork remains the same on the shirts.

3.) Print- When selecting your tee it is important to decide what the role of the artwork printed on it will be. You want a shirt that is going to compliment your artwork and give it some pop. Sometimes the artwork will dictate what shirt you print on. For instance, digitally printed shirts used for complex images are printed on either white or light colored shirts.

4.) Color- Most brands offer an array of shirt colors ranging from the basic red to a pigment dyed or ringer tee. Some shirt colors are based on specific PMS colors, so if you want to match your company logo PMS to that of the shirt, it can often be done. This helps further brand your order and message.

5.) Cost- Budget is always a factor. Your most cost effective route is our stock white shirt. This is a basic 5.6oz heavyweight that is commonly used for promotions and is always a safe choice.

Once you have determined the tee you can move forward to putting together a promotion that will work for your company. Tee Compressed is here to assist you. We have a highly trained staff that knows apparel and can help you every step of the way.

Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a company give away:

1.) Who is your audience?  Choose a product that speaks to your target recipient.  A printed piggy bank may work for a bank give away but not necessarily for a baseball game.

2.) What is your budget?  Consider if you can afford to give an item to each individual or if one high profile giveaway will suit your check book.  Be careful about what you choose though, don’t just purchase 5,000 pens at a great price- remember who your audience is.

3.) What is your marketing goal?  You may be trying to brand your company, launch a new product, or direct customers to your website.  The product you choose needs to clearly reflect this goal.

4.) What is the rate of Return on Investment (ROI)?   At trade shows particularly, you have to be careful of giving something away that will attract the masses (i.e. edible goodies that have printed wrappers; the wrapper is quickly peeled off and thrown away with no memory of the company that gave them) with no return.  You want a giveaway that is going to turn prospects into customers. People should walk away from your booth knowing who the giveaway was from, and alternatively you should gain information too. Create a drawing for a free new computer giveaway or collect business cards in exchange for a printed compressed tee shirt.

5.) Is the giveaway memorable?  Consider all the above points when choosing your product give away but most importantly make the product something that will be remembered by your target audience.  You want the recipients of your product to go home and connect the product you gave them to your company and your marketing message.  To accomplish this select something that has sustainability and value. 

With a new year, comes a new look for Tee Compressed.  We simplified our site…click on our quote form or call our toll free number from the home page to contact us for pricing.  Peanuts the elephant is standing by!  Just kidding, a knowledgeable customer service rep is standing by to answer all your questions that will help get you started.  

As always we offer 100% cotton t-shirts- color, brand or weight of your choice with quality screen print, compressed into a stock or custom shape.  We have over 500 shapes to choose from.  Just check out our stock shapes gallery tab on the home page to view the options.  The compressed tee shirt comes with a digitally printed insert card that really packs some wow into your promotion.  Open the shirt, wash it, and you have a walking billboard for people to wear.

We’ve also added a few products.  Go to our more promotional items tab to check out the newly offered CaddyPack, Write-On Tee, and Digital Hats.

Hope you like the new site! 

In the hustle and bustle of daily business, we often forget about basic customer necessities.  While we are so busy organizing, promoting, branding, and budgeting we neglect customer service.  Simply answering the phone or responding to an email gives the consumer confidence in your company.  I just heard from a client the other day that she was ignored by other vendors she had contacted.  Ignored?  That is like throwing away business. 

It is time that we remember why we opened our doors in the first place-To serve the consumer.  

We at Tee Compressed have made customer service our #1 priority.  If you request a quote either by phone or email we will respond same business day.  It is that simple.  We will get you the information you need so that you can carry on with your business and get back to serving your customers. 

Like little soldiers, promotional products spread out in force to do the marketing for you.

These products increase the visibility of your business without you personally being there to promote it. There are many products to consider.

We, of course, support the purchase of apparel because it is a walking billboard for your company. Rather than the product simply sitting on your desk or attached to your keys, apparel gets broader exposure in public forums. A person wearing your company logo to a baseball game will draw attention. And, will most likely attract clientele and bring in new business.

Ultimately, you have to find the right product that will tie in with your marketing message. Whether you decide on a pen, or a pennant just make sure that it sends the right message, the message that best represents your branding theme.  And, get those products out there!

We at Tee Compressed are here to help you create your branding message through the compressed t-shirt, screen printed t-shirt, or the new writable tee. Contact us for ideas!

This is your promotional product and Tee Compressed working for you.