Embroidered stuff for advertising

bkatzbkatz Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
edited June 9, 2009 in Mind Your Own Business
Ok - so I am out every week at the different sports events taking photos. Almost always wear a baseball cap (usually advertising a golf course) and have decided that a slight uniform would be better. Before I just web search, figured this would be a great place for advice.

Does anyone have their own hats, shirts, jackets with your company name, logo, and possibly web address on them. If so where did you get them? Looking to get a couple of hats, a few dri-fit collared shirts and a jacket or sweatshirt for late fall/winter.

I will be checking local but with such a great community never hurts to ask for good experiences...
Cheers,
Brian
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  • mike_kmike_k Registered Users Posts: 153 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    I use Lands' End. I've tried a few local places in the past - probably cheaper than Lands' End, but the quality wasn't that great. Everything I've ordered from Lands' End is high quality. I have t-shirts, collared shirts, a jacket, etc. They also do hats and bags.
  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    Try www.zazzle.com.

    P.S. I just looked at the Land's End site. Pretty impressive.

    Zazzle's embroidery is fairly new. They offer hats, bags, but probably not the type of shirts/jackets you are looking for.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    I took a look at the site, and thought it was pretty good.

    I am trying to find a place to screen print / digitally print? T-shirts in very small quantities, (say 6 or so), at a reasonable cost.

    Everyone will print T-shirts, but the quantities are way more than I need for my life time.

    Sam
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  • squiddysquiddy Registered Users Posts: 161 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    I've only ordered business cards from zazzle. I'm a little afraid to order shirts, etc. I want to see some REAL samples before i buy from them.
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  • msfmsf Registered Users Posts: 229 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    bkatz wrote:
    Ok - so I am out every week at the different sports events taking photos. Almost always wear a baseball cap (usually advertising a golf course) and have decided that a slight uniform would be better. Before I just web search, figured this would be a great place for advice.

    Does anyone have their own hats, shirts, jackets with your company name, logo, and possibly web address on them. If so where did you get them? Looking to get a couple of hats, a few dri-fit collared shirts and a jacket or sweatshirt for late fall/winter.

    I will be checking local but with such a great community never hurts to ask for good experiences...

    I was thinking the same thing the other day. I found some online sites that can make embroidered caps, but the fee's to digitize the logo costs more than the cap and print in the first place.

    Im looking forward to the answers here to. :)
  • mike_kmike_k Registered Users Posts: 153 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    Yeah - the one time fee to get your logo set up for embroidery is pretty steep at Lands' End - although I think you get what you pay for. As part of the approval process they send an actual sample of your embroidered logo. Other places I tried you didn't see the logo until it was on the shirt.

    Another good thing about Lands' End is that there are no minimums. You can buy just one hat or one shirt. (They screen print t-shirts as well, but I think there is a 25 piece minimum).
  • catspawcatspaw Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    I used CustomInk.com for my tshirts. Still on the hunt for a waterproof jacket that's lightly fleece lined. Heck, at this point I'll find one and take it elsewhere for embroidery/whatever. Fortunately I haven't a logo I use on these but 'event photos' on the front and my url across my shoulders.
    //Leah
  • tijosephtijoseph Registered Users Posts: 187 Major grins
    edited June 7, 2009
    queensboro.com

    Everything is quality, and they run crzy specials. Just sign up for the email news letter
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    I just placed an order to Queensboro for a bunch of stuff. The price was fantastic. They have a 50% off sale. Now of course the big question.....the quality.

    I'll let you know.............ETA is about 4 weeks.

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • msfmsf Registered Users Posts: 229 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    tijoseph wrote:
    queensboro.com

    Everything is quality, and they run crzy specials. Just sign up for the email news letter

    Thanks for the link, Ill have to check them out as well. :) I feel like im missing out on advertising when im out in public photographing something, and not having any clothing that advertises my business. : )
  • JohnBiggsJohnBiggs Registered Users Posts: 841 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    tijoseph wrote:
    queensboro.com

    Everything is quality, and they run crzy specials. Just sign up for the email news letter

    That is very cheap. I am going to order tonight if I can decide over all the great deals.
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  • bkatzbkatz Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    tijoseph wrote:
    queensboro.com

    Everything is quality, and they run crzy specials. Just sign up for the email news letter

    What have you ordered from them? How well has it held up?
    Cheers,
    Brian
    http://photos.katzclix.com
    blog - http://blog.katzclix.com
  • msfmsf Registered Users Posts: 229 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    How much is the fee to have a logo converted to be used as a design on a cap?

    Im having a slow net connection tonight.
  • Photog4ChristPhotog4Christ Registered Users Posts: 716 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    Embroid-Me

    I have not used them, but I am suggesting them because AFAIK, there is no minimum order requirement. Last time I checked, you can get one shirt, one hat, etc... so it's good for small businesses.
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  • catspawcatspaw Registered Users Posts: 1,292 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2009
    Photog4Christ wrote:
    Embroid-Me

    I have not used them, but I am suggesting them because AFAIK, there is no minimum order requirement. Last time I checked, you can get one shirt, one hat, etc... so it's good for small businesses.

    Oh lovely!!! they have two near me and looks like EXACTLY what I need for a jacket and sunshirt for this summer :D
    //Leah
  • tijosephtijoseph Registered Users Posts: 187 Major grins
    edited June 9, 2009
    The most expensive thing about queensboro is getting the logo digitized. It cost 25 dollars to set up each logo.

    I have ordered mostly short sleeve knit shirts, but have also have ordered some long sleeve button down dress shirts, all have come back great.

    There is a minimum order allowed of 4 though.
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