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Everything we know about custom bandanas, apparel decoration and branded merch — from design templates to picking the right print method.

Custom vintage-style cut and sew bandana in purple cotton, shown flat
Custom Bandanas

Custom Double-Sided Bandanas: How the Print Goes Through to the Back

Our Vintage Cut & Sew bandanas show your design on both sides — the print goes all the way through to the back. Here's how they're made from scratch, the specs, and when they're worth it.

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Blue paisley bandana design artwork
Artwork & Design

What Artwork File Should You Send for Custom Printing?

Vector or pixels, outlined fonts, 300 dpi: here's what file to send for each print method, how to check what you have, and what to do if it isn't print-ready.

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Custom bandana printed at 19 by 19 inches, leaving a standard paisley border
Custom Bandanas

Custom Bandana Print Sizes Explained (and How to Choose)

Every bandana starts as a 22″ square; the print size is how much of it your design covers. Here's what each size looks like, how it prints and what it costs.

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Custom snapback caps in different colors with embroidered logos
Custom Apparel

Embroidered Hats vs. Patch Hats: Which Should You Choose?

Stitch your logo straight onto the cap, or put it on a custom patch? Here's how embroidered and patch hats compare on look, detail, minimums and price.

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Corner of a red custom screen-printed paisley bandana with a stitched hem
Custom Bandanas

How Many Custom Bandanas Should You Order for an Event?

Headcount, a small buffer, then round up to the next price break: at some quantities, ordering more bandanas costs less in total. Here's how to plan it.

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Full-color dye-sublimated custom bandana with an all-over geometric pattern
Custom Bandanas

Dye Sublimation vs. Screen Printed Bandanas: Which Should You Order?

Screen printed and dye-sublimated bandanas look, feel and price very differently. Here's how they compare on fabric, color, minimums, turnaround and price.

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Stack of custom screen-printed t-shirts in different colors and designs
Custom Apparel

Screen Printing vs. DTF Transfers: Which Is Right for Your Shirts?

Screen printing and full-color DTF transfers both make great custom shirts, but they're built for different orders. Here's how to choose, with real per-shirt print prices.

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Printology free paisley custom bandana design template
Custom Bandanas

How to Design Your Own Custom Bandana (Free Template)

Designing a custom bandana is easier than you think. Grab our free paisley template, drop in your artwork, and you'll have a print-ready design in about five minutes.

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Custom tie-dye bandanas screen printed by Printology
Custom Bandanas

How Custom Bandanas Are Made (Behind the Scenes)

We take you behind the scenes of our print facility to show exactly how custom bandanas are made — from white plastisol on tie-dye blanks to full-color dye sublimation.

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Custom embroidered branded polo by Printology
Branded Merch

3 Important Benefits of Using Branded Apparel for Your Business

Branded apparel is a necessity for any business — it creates awareness, familiarity and company culture. Here are the three biggest benefits of putting your logo on apparel.

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