Materials
Paper
Paper merch is the practical corner of the catalog - notebooks, notepads and stationery a team actually keeps on a desk. This guide covers what paper is as a merch material, how it prints and when to choose it.
29 June 2026
#Material
Materials and fabrics used in merchandise production and apparel.
Merch Field Guide
How merch is actually made
Straight explanations of print techniques, materials, finishes and production realities - so you can brief, budget and approve with confidence.
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the material for brandable drinkware that has a real use - double-walled mugs, travel tumblers and thermos bottles that hold temperature and take a clean mark. This guide covers how it prints (laser, plus UV where the surface allows), how to care for it, and when to choose it.
26 June 2026
Materials
Polyester
Polyester is the fabric behind technical and performance merch - softshell jackets, fleeces and sportswear that resist water and hold their shape. This guide covers how polyester prints (sublimation, with a white-garment rule), how to care for it, and when it is the right call.
24 June 2026
Materials
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is cotton grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It prints, wears and launders exactly like regular cotton - the difference is in the sourcing, not the fabric behavior. It typically costs more (up to about double in some cases), so the decision to choose it is about values and sustainability story, not performance.
8 June 2026
Materials
Cotton
Cotton is the default fabric for most company merch - tees, polos, hoodies, totes. This guide covers the GSM ranges we carry, how cotton prints, how to care for it, and when it is the right choice.
5 June 2026