As always, polo shirts are a wardrobe staple that exists in the lives of many consumers. Between comfortable yet polished styles that are uniquely designed for both work from home and the office, and styles that include technical benefits to stay dry on the golf course, this item has made it to the top of every buyer’s list.

As more vaccines roll out, businesses are starting to open their doors to welcome back their associates to their office. Simultaneously, there are also businesses that are allowing their associates to continue working from the comfort of their home. Nonetheless, outfitting your team is important whether they’re in-person or virtual.

Trends come and go, and as your source for all things apparel and decoration, we take pride in staying up to date with the ever-changing trends in the fashion world. We’ve seen the nostalgic vibes of 80’s and 90’s fashion quickly makes its way back through oversized screen-printed crewnecks, chest-block hoodies, large embroidery decoration, and so much more. Lucky for us at Vantage, as a top decorator we are proud to say that our vintage soft hand screen print decoration method allows us to tap into this trend and make it easy to bring those vintage vibes into apparel seamlessly.

The official calendar date for Earth Day is right around the corner, but here at Vantage, we believe in making Earth Day a priority 365 days a year. Not only do we take corporate social responsibility seriously but take the extra step to hold ourselves personally accountable and take action. There is only one Mother Earth, and as a whole it is our duty to take care of her. Here are ways you can make Earth Day every day.

As we look ahead in 2021 with a more hopeful and positive mindset, we can’t help but reflect on the aspects of 2020 that have taken us to where we are today. With the pandemic that rapidly changed the way we go about our daily lives, there are many concepts that we will carry into this new year. Many industries, especially Promotional Products, have found themselves more adapted to their new normal by adjusting various aspects of their business to meet new demands and trends.

At Vantage, and for many businesses, sustainability means a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct in operations, respect for workers, and respect for the environment. It involves making a quality product that is safe for our customers with as little impact on the environment as possible and ensuring not only product safety but sustainable and responsible environmental stewardship throughout the entire supply chain.

When considering the bright side of 2020, it is clear that businesses have been given the opportunity to rebrand. This has been seen amongst several industries where uniforms have become more essential as companies want to ensure that employees are looking polished and up to speed whether they are on the job or working from home.

As we continue to transition into a cooler climate, the need for layers like hoodies, lightweight pullovers, and jackets becomes increasingly important. According to fashion experts, versatile outerwear is a hot 2020 trend as consumers seek outerwear that combines weatherproofing, performance, and lightweight fabrics into one garment.

Polos are a hot category. Between the popularity of golf as an outdoor, socially distanced sport option and the demand for comfortable, yet professional work from home attire, golf shirts have made it to the top of every buyer’s list.

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It is no secret that the Promotional Products Industry has faced some difficulties over the past several weeks due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Customer meetings and travel have been halted, work-from-home policies have been established for office staff, and sales have significantly declined. Taking this into account during the current situation, how can distributors and suppliers adjust to this “new normal” and how can they stabilize their sales?

The trends for 2020 can be summed up into three words – Sustainable. Purposeful. Mindful.

Word on the street is our Vansport Zen Pullover is #1 in athleisure. And by street, we mean Times Square 42nd Street, in NYC.

Vantage Apparel pledges 1% of sales to non-profit organizations focused on sustainability.

With a nod from nature, we developed our 2019 color palette that includes golf shirts in shades from every part of the rainbow.

Have you ever tried to order printed t-shirts, only to find out the cost was too expensive, or that you didn’t meet the minimum? Hi-Def Digital Printing could be the answer you’re looking for.

Take a look at the hottest items and trends from this year's biggest trade shows.

Vantage Apparel, award-winning decorator and top source for custom logo apparel, has Expanded West Coast Embroidery Facility in Santa Ana, California

Before the Sandhill launched, we had never seen a dress shirt generate so much excitement. From photo shoots, tradeshows and distributor sales meetings, the feedback is consistent - this shirt is top of its class.

Vantage Apparel, award-winning decorator and industry top source for custom logo apparel, is now an approved decorator for the SanMar PSST program at each of its locations in Avenel, New Jersey; St. Louis, Missouri; and Santa Ana, California.

Happy Embroidery Month! Here at Vantage we jump at every opportunity to share our love for all things related to decorated apparel. As leaders in the promotional apparel industry, it’s only natural that we celebrate the design technique that started it all, embroidery. With more than 500,000 different embroidered logos under our belt, 1200 embroidery heads and the industry’s most experienced digitizers and operators, no other company does it better than Vantage.

Golf lifestyle brand, Greg Norman Collection announced a multi-year deal with PGA Tour Player, Charley Hoffman to wear the brand’s performance golf apparel on the Tour.  Hoffman is ranked among the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking, was a member of the winning U.S. Presidents Cup team in September at Liberty National, and finished 20th in the 2017 FedEx Cup Race.

Taking a cue from nature’s palette, current fashion is fresh with bright, bold colors. From citrus shades of yellow, lime and orange to sky blues, field greens and sunset magentas, these colors are fully saturated and make a statement.  Here’s 3 ways to put a trendy fashion twist on your current logo apparel collection.

You’ve got your list, and checked it twice. Your objectives are clear, your goals are in view, and your most knowledgeable staff is prepared for the show….Now what? How can you make sure your days of initiatives are fully optimized? If you are in the promotional products industry no matter your role, sales rep, distributor, supplier or marketer you understand how crucial trade shows can be.

Ever get a call from your biggest client with a last minute request that seems impossible? Happens all the time, right? You can certainly bet you haven’t been in the promotional products business very long if you haven’t.

Looking for something new to try with your client’s logo? Check out one of the hottest decoration trends in logo apparel – laser etching. This popular technique uses laser technology to burn a logo or design right into the fabric of a garment. The end result differs by fabric but is always a precise, clean mark.

Could a conversation on a tradeshow floor really turn into a 5,000-print placement job delivered overnight? Depends on whose booth you’re standing in. A distributor received a phone call for a rush delivery for time-sensitive t-shirts to give away at a press event. It started as 1,000 t-shirts, 2 placements, but by the time it reached the customer service associate, the desired order size had increased to 2,500 pieces.

“But what about that one?” the distributor asked as he turned toward our “varsity” quarter-zip pullover bearing the year “1950” across the chest in bold, two-layer twill applique. I racked the polo shirt I was holding and grabbed the pullover off of the pop-up display. After seeing the shirt and feeling the decoration, the distributor exclaimed, “My client has a 100th year anniversary coming up. This would be perfect!”