When most people think “custom apparel,” they jump straight to t-shirts. T-shirts are great — affordable, broadly applicable, easy to design for — but the rest of the apparel catalog has options that often fit your project better. Here’s a quick tour of what else is out there.
Quarter-zip pullovers
The quarter-zip lives in the sweet spot between a polo and a hoodie. More polished than a sweatshirt, warmer than a polo, and appropriate in 90% of business-casual environments. Performance fabrics in quarter-zips are popular for sales teams, real estate agents, and anyone client-facing in cooler months. Embroidery on the chest, optional sleeve detail.
Soft-shell and fleece jackets
For teams who work outdoors or who want a layer in cold New England conditions, branded jackets become heirloom pieces. People wear quality outerwear for years. Fleece is warm and casual; soft-shell is more weather-resistant and slightly more formal. Both look excellent with chest embroidery.
Aprons
Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, woodworkers, artists — anyone whose work involves messy hands wears an apron. A well-made canvas or denim apron with an embroidered chest logo is a uniform piece that staff actually appreciate. Bib aprons offer more coverage; waist aprons are more versatile.
Performance polos and activewear
For golf events, charity tournaments, outdoor team-building, branded performance polos and quarter-zips look sharp and breathe properly. Activewear t-shirts (moisture-wicking polyester) are night-and-day better than cotton for running events, kids’ sports teams, and anything where the wearer will sweat.
Hoodies and crew sweatshirts
Casual, broadly appealing, and a favorite for fan apparel, team gear, and casual-Friday wear. Heavier weights feel premium; lighter blends are more wearable in shoulder seasons. Pullover hoodies for athletic feel; full-zip hoodies for more versatility.
Specialty pieces: vests, beanies, scarves
For seasonal events or specific use cases, smaller specialty pieces fill in nicely. Fleece vests as a winter conference gift. Embroidered beanies for a winter charity walk. Branded scarves at a formal event. These pieces aren’t everyday volume sellers but they round out a thoughtful apparel program.
If you’ve been doing the same t-shirt order for years, take a look at what else is possible. We carry samples across the apparel range and can put together a varied program that fits your team’s actual needs.
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Choice1Graphics can help with this — every job we mentioned here, we do in-house at our Webster shop. Have a project in mind? Reach out for a free quote or stop by 505 S Main St, Webster.