What Rock Band T-shirts from the 1970s can teach us about brand merch
The 1970s rock band T-shirt is more than a vintage piece of clothing—it’s an icon of music culture and a powerful lesson in brand loyalty. From Led Zeppelin to Pink…
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Child friendly: The smart business guide to promotional products for kids
There are two rules for successfully creating children’s products: safety and FUN. We’ll help you nail both. If you want to delight a young audience with promotional merchandise, there are…
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Why do Sustainable Promo Products Cost More?
If you are wondering why doing the ‘right’ thing can often cost a little more, here’s a quick explainer. Lower demand: Whilst it’s often reported that there is growing demand…
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Truth or Trend: Is bamboo a better choice for your promotional products?
As more and more consumers become interested in sustainability, businesses are looking for ways to show that they care about the environment too. Promotional products made from bamboo (and other…
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Greenwashing
Promo products & Greenwashing – don’t get hung out to dry! Are your promotional products putting you at risk of legal action? Sounds a bit dramatic, doesn’t it…..? But, every…
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More intention, less waste – How to minimize your promotional swag footprint
Promotional merchandise has been a staple of marketing campaigns and major events for decades. Reason being, they work. Really well! However, by taking a more intentional and thoughtful approach to…
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Are Sustainable Promotional Products Worth the Extra Cost?
Here at Inck, we strongly believe they are. Here’s why: Environmentally Friendly: Sustainable promotional products are made from eco-friendly materials that are either biodegradable, compostable or made from recycled materials.…
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Recycled, Organic and Conventional Cotton – What’s the Difference?
Cotton has long been a wardrobe staple and remains a popular choice for promotional apparel. That said, not all cotton is created equally. To help you make more informed purchasing…
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Apparel Decoration Guide
Apparel Decoration Guide. There are a number of different ways you can choose to decorate your merchandise/apparel. Screen Printing: This is the most commonly used print technique for T-Shirts and…
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Different Types of Plastic: How to Choose Your Promotional Merchandise Responsibly
Different Types of Plastic: How to Choose Your Promotional Merchandise Responsibly When it comes to choosing promotional products for your business, one of the first questions we advise you ask…
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MOQ – Minimum Order QuantityÂ
AQL – Acceptable Quality Limit
CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
QA – Quality AssuranceÂ
FRI – Final Random Inspection
DUPRO – During Production Inspection
ISO – International Organisation for Standardisation Â
APPA – Australian Promotional Products Association
PPAI – Promotional Products Association International
SEDEX – Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
PPS – Pre production Sample
PS – Production Sample
LCL – Less than container loadÂ
FCL – Full container load