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Kick Off Back to School Season:
Partner in Print and Say ‘Yes’ to More Orders
Fall is Here — Don’t Let Capacity Constraints Sideline You
It’s back to school season, and that means youth leagues, high school teams, and campus clubs are hitting the field and classrooms. Apparel decorators are under the gun to deliver fast, flawless orders.
Teams need warm-up gear, clubs need branded merch, fundraisers are ready to kick off, and parents need spirit wear. On top of that, all of these groups are looking for unique gear to flaunt their allegiance and show their team and club pride.
Bandanna Warehouse steps in as your partner in print, handling overflow and tight deadlines with four in-house, USA-made processes.
They help keep your screen presses and embroidery machines rolling — even when your calendar is full — so you never turn down a sale.
The Numbers Behind the Back To School Market
Most decorators, if not all, already print for the school and team sports market. It’s a lucrative business, but what decorators may not realize is there are probably more dollars to be won. Let’s take a look at the global numbers to level-set:
· Global Youth Sports Market: $50.62 billion in 2024, projected to grow to $114.01 billion by 2032 (10.68% CAGR) – Source: Business Research Insights
· North America Youth Segment: Projected at $3,8125.2 million in 2024; growing at a 7.9% CAGR through 2031 – Source: Cognitive Market Research
· U.S. Licensed Fanwear: Expected revenue of $22,572.8 million by 2030
(5.4% CAGR from 2025–2030) – Source: Grand View Research
As apparel decorators evaluate how they service and sell to both current and new customers in this space, knowing the numbers behind it helps drive decisions. These data points also indicate that there are likely untapped areas of profit for decorators, starting with offering more items to current orders, creating unique brand experiences, and enlisting the help of partners to expand decorating services.
Four USA-Made Printing Processes to Power Your Workflow
The fall season means busy season for apparel decorators. Orders are already flowing in for team T-shirts, fan headwear, club uniforms, and school staff gear. Apparel decorators are busy filling these orders, but what if there was a way to say yes to even more requests?
What if the school chess club wants something unique to garner interest from incoming students? Perhaps a branded bandanna for new members fits the bill. Decorators don’t have to stop their screen presses to fulfill this order. Let Bandanna Warehouse provide the unique items and print them for you.
Take a look at the following four USA-made printing processes they offer:
· Rotary Printing — Eco-friendly, water-based dyes allow for a soft hand and precise color match. Perfect for the earth-minded environmental school club and staff advisors.
· Screen Printing — Low minimums, high-opacity inks and fast turnarounds for bold team logos. Recommend for a great budget-friendly option for the football team, parents, team managers, and coaches to sport matching spirit.
· Duplex Printing — Two-sided, photo-realistic imagery that stands out on every bandanna, whether people wear it as a scarf or headband. Perfect for the cheer squad that wants the retail look.
· Digital Printing — From full color to photographic designs on multiple fabric styles, this method is perfect for complex artwork. The art club can recreate prints of their masterpieces for fundraising opportunities.
Not only is Bandanna Warehouse a partner in print, but decorators can bring designs to life with free mock-up services. Close more deals with confidence: Bandanna Warehouse’s in-house design team creates virtual proofs and 3D mock-up layouts at no extra charge. Send your customer’s logo, PMS colors and inspiration, and let the experts deliver polished proofs you can share in 24 hours — building trust and speeding approvals.
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.
Products That Power Profit
Now it’s time to talk back to school products. Everyone wants team T-shirts, hoodies, and embroidered polos. But everyone also wants something unique, something eye-catching that students, athletes, staff, parents, and fans all want to wear time after time. Bandanna Warehouse is your provider of fun products, whether that’s the traditional paisley print worn around the head, a Wave-a-Hanky for fans to cheer on their team, and even Pet Triangles so their favorite family pet can also show some school spirit. But don’t stop there.
The fall season means lots of outdoor sports, but it also means a shift in the weather. As temperatures drop, gifting ramps up — and branded blankets should top every wish list.
The company offers a sample special for your clients for just $29.99. Getting these products into the hands of your school customers will show them just how much value and use they provide during the fall season. Check out the following options:
· Economy Throw Blanket (54×62″) – Ideal for dorms, booster fundraisers, and fan giveaways.
· Extra-Large “Family” Blanket (62×84″) – Ideal for alumni events, VIP gifts, and premium giveaways.
· Top Seller Jacquard (54×72”) – Ideal for fans trying to stay warm under the Friday night lights.
· Square “Full-Coverage” Blanket (62×62”) – Ideal for dorm rooms, staff lounge areas, and parent-appreciation night.
Why Bandanna Warehouse is Your Winning Teammate:
A partnership with Bandanna Warehouse allows decorators to scale without capital investment in new equipment, and without pausing their current orders. From unique product lines like pet bandannas to cozy, branded blankets, decorators can now upsell on every job.
Domestic production ensures reliable lead times and supply-chain peace of mind. Design and mock-up options ensure your customers of the quality that you always provide them Ready to score big this fall? Check out Bandanna Warehouse for a free sample kit now!
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.