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Grow Sales this Summer with USA-Made Products and Printing Partnerships
Grow Sales this Summer with USA-Made Products and Printing PartnershipsStay on Top of Summer Events Season with American-Made Bandanna Warehouse
In these times of supply chain disruption, increasing prices, and changing economic climates, having a steady supplier partner that can provide continuous, reliable service is crucial for apparel decorators. And as the summer months make way for fall sports and back-to-school, decorators not only have to pay attention to economic challenges, but they must be ready for another ramp up in their busy season.
Since 1946, Bandanna Warehouse has provided American-made services along with unique items. For apparel decorators, this is a one-two punch of perfection. From print-on-demand solutions to eye-catching items, working with a USA-made partner helps heat up sales as decorators move from the summer months into the busy back-to-school season.
In order to capitalize on such a massive opportunity, decorators need to think bigger. Decorators that shift their thinking to a printing and branding campaign partnership mindset will see success, and it requires going beyond the traditional.
T-shirts are great; caps are always popular. But what about bandannas? Bandanna Warehouse not only provides a two-for-one punch through products for people and pets, but they can also assist in any decorating needs. Plus, their made-in-USA business model sets them up as the perfect partner in today’s economic climate.
This equips decorators to take on more clients, or offer something special to their current accounts. Let’s take a look at the numbers to flesh out the full profit potential.
A Partner You Can Trust
According to the Winter 2024/2025 State of the Decorated Apparel (SODA) survey conducted by PRINTING United Alliance, participants reported that sluggish sales and operating cost inflation outpaced price increases, which pressured profit margins. To help combat this, those surveyed said they planned to increase productivity and boost sales through more non-traditional methods.
In order to increase production speed and expand market reach, decorators must think outside the box. Sourcing new products and partnerships provides great avenues for decorators to explore, particularly when those potential partners offer made-in-the-USA products and services.
For nearly 80 years, Bandanna Warehouse has supported screen printers, promotional product professionals, and businesses of all sizes with high-quality, customizable fabric goods — many of which are made in the USA. As the industry moves toward near and reshoring, Bandanna Warehouse is already set up with onshore options. They also offer four printing technologies for additional support to decorators.
Whether printing in-house or sourcing for a large event or campaign, the company offers the selection and support decorators need:
· USA Manufacturing You Can Trust – During these uncertain supply chain times, knowing where your goods come from is key
· Import Options Available – Having multiple sources ensures that your customers have a variety of options to choose from, even if that does mean working with a trusted partner to import some blanks
· Unmatched Style and Color Variety – From the school football and back-to-school events to the socially aware customer, every budget, logo, style, and need can be met
· Excellent Inventory and Fast Shipping (24-48 hours on in-stock blank goods) – Quick turnaround means faster production and satisfied customers without having to say no to other orders
· Competitive Pricing – Even the tightest of budgets can be addressed despite constant talks of tariffs and trade agreements
· Top-Notch Customer Service – An expectation across the board, decorators that partner with Bandanna Warehouse can expect their blanks and printing needs to be met
Your Printing Partner During Busy Seasons
Beyond uncertain economic times, decorators are also dealing with the busy back-to-school season as the summer months progress. Getting ahead of this means not only finding a partner that can get blank inventory shipped quickly, but one that can also help decorators say yes to more jobs.
With the industry’s only in-house, four USA-made imprinting processes, Bandanna Warehouse can help decorators take on additional jobs even during the busiest of seasons:
· Digital Printing – Full-Color Option: This versatile printing process involves printing an image directly from a computer-generated design file onto fabric substrates by way of a large-format inkjet printer. Custom Digital Bandannas are created starting with a white cloth before full-color graphics are printed on the front (the back is left solid white).
· Screen Printing – Most Popular: In screen printing, the imprint color is laid down on a dyed piece of cloth. Note that this method doesn’t allow for edge-to-edge printing; all designs must have a border (for example, when starting with a blank 22” bandanna, the imprint size will be 18×18”).
· Rotary Printing – Most Affordable: Rotary printing creates a softer bandanna because the eco-friendly, water-based pigment dyes are absorbed into the cloth. Colors will also appear vibrant for excellent brand matching. Not only is this ideal for artistic-minded clients, but it also aligns with those that value sustainability.
· Duplex Printing – Exclusive Print Process: With Bandanna Warehouse’s USA-made Paisley Bandannas, the fabric is printed on both sides — a clear outline is produced on both sides of the fabric. The design is applied so skillfully by the printing cylinders that the result may be mistaken for a woven design.
Let’s start with back-to-school. From pep rallies to homecoming, schools need something fun and unique to help students, staff, and parents embrace the new year.
There’s something for every client, whether the school is looking for a budget-friendly option, something sustainable, or beyond. And by partnering with Bandanna Warehouse, decorators can not only print all the T-shirts, hats, and hoodies the school needs, but they don’t have to stop their auto screen presses and embroidery machines to also add on those unique, one-of-a-kind bandanna items.
But the fall season also means the start of school sports, as well. When the football team comes calling for team T-shirts, decorators can also offer the fans matching Wav-a-Hankies to support their child or friend. And if a decorator sources the printing to Bandanna Warehouse, they can count on the company to make sure the colors match the school logo to perfection.
Printing and Products All in One
Let’s summarize some ideal ways decorators can keep their businesses running at full speed while addressing economic challenges and saying yes to more orders:
· Work with a wholesale blanks partner that offers made-in-the USA items
· Work with a partner that offers unique, eye-catching items that customers will love
· Work with an imprinting partner that offers a variety of methods to help outsource projects.
Bandanna Warehouse checks all those boxes. Decorators can get their hands on a free four-pack sample kit and see for themselves how the company can meet and exceed expectations.
1. ROTARY
Fast production times – Up to 8 Colors
Stochastic screening offers more life-like tonal representations and a broader spot color offering. Rotary printing creates a softer bandanna because the eco-friendly, water-based pigment dyes are absorbed into the cloth. This is ideal for the customer asking for an eco-friendly option for large bulk orders
2. SCREEN PRINT
1 – 4 COLORS – LOW MINIMUMS – ECONOMICAL
No explanation needed here — this method is beloved by nearly every apparel decorator, and while many shops might offer screen printing, Bandanna Warehouse is able to fulfill a client’s large order that’s needed on a tight timeline, preventing you from having to upend your current schedule while still taking the order.
3. DUPLEX
Innovative printing (two sides with pigment dyes)
The fabric is printed on both sides in Duplex Printing. In this method, a clear outline is produced on both sides of the fabric. The design is applied so skillfully by the printing cylinders that the result may be mistaken for a woven design. Ideal for orders of 3,000+ (i.e., branding and logoed opportunities), Bandanna Warehouse is the only domestic supplier of duplex printing.
4. DIGITAL
FULL COLOR TO PHOTOGRAPHIC
If you have a customer looking for full-color, detailed, photographic designs on their garment, you might point them to digital printing. The same is true for a larger order of unique branded items that your customer is also looking for. The company offers this printing on three fabric constructions for increased variety.
As 2025 continues to build momentum, orders continue to pick up, and decorators continue to pursue additional business opportunities, leaning into industry partners will be just one key to success.
Doing so helps you say “yes” to more orders!
What makes Bandanna Warehouse the ideal printing partner?
- Time Savings: Apparel decorators that get asked about unique items or larger orders may not have the time to work these into their production schedule. Working with Bandanna allows decorators to say yes to these requests without losing time in their in-house production.
- Unique Branding Opportunity: Your clients are asking for their logos on apparel. Working with Bandanna Warehouse as a printing partner opens up more promotional opportunities for logo exposure, designed and printed by a trusted, experienced partner.
- Made in the USA: Ease any concerns caused by supply chain delays or disruptions, because all of the printing is done stateside. With its commitment to quality and artistic excellence, Bandanna Warehouse ensures that your clients will be impressed by the unique and attention-grabbing designs.
We Print!
Have a large order? One that might jeopardize another client’s timeline?
At Bandanna Warehouse, we believe that an eye-catching product starts with an eye-catching design. That’s why we offer a range of options for the imprinting process, creating completely custom designs for your clients using our four in-house, USA-made imprinting processes. Each process brings different advantages, carefully designed to elevate our bandannas a step above other products. With our commitment to quality and artistic excellence, we ensure that your clients will be impressed by the unique and attention-grabbing designs we create.
Trust Bandanna Warehouse for all your custom bandanna needs, because we know that an eye-catching design can make all the difference.