All answers, A–Z

Colors & Pantone

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• How do I find the PMS color of my logo?
• What if I don't know my Pantone numbers when I order?
• What is Pantone (PMS) and why does it matter for promotional products?
• Will my printed logo exactly match my brand colors?

Artwork & Logos

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• What file types can I send for my logo?
• What is a vector file and why do printers ask for one?

Proofs & Approvals

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• How do I approve a proof with confidence?
• How do proofs work at Promogator?

Embroidery

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• What products look best embroidered with a logo?

Screen Printing

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• Screen printing vs DTG: which should I choose for custom shirts?
• Screen printing vs embroidery: which is better for my logo?

DTF, DTG & Heat Transfer

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• What is the difference between DTF and DTG printing?
• Which printing method is best for a full-color logo on a t-shirt?

Laser Engraving & Etching

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• Can you laser engrave stainless steel tumblers and bottles?
• Which promotional products are best for laser engraving?

Pad, UV & Digital Printing

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• Is there a setup charge for pad printing and UV printing?
• What is the difference between pad printing and UV printing?

Deboss, Emboss & Foil

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• Should I choose deboss, emboss or foil for my logo?
• What is the difference between debossing and embossing?

Sublimation

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• What is sublimation printing and how does it work?
• Why does sublimation only work on polyester or polymer-coated items?

Apparel & Sizing

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• How do I choose shirt sizes for a group when I don't know everyone's size?
• How long does it take to get custom apparel?

Bags & Totes

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• How do I choose the right custom tote bag for my event?
• How do I get a quote for custom bags at a specific quantity?

Pens, Paper & Office

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• What are the best custom notebooks for corporate gifts?
• What is the best promotional pen to give away at events?

Tech & Gadgets

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• What are the best decoration methods for chargers and power banks?
• What tech and gadget items work well as promotional products?

Trade Shows & Events

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• How far in advance should you order trade show giveaways?
• What are the best giveaways to hand out at a trade show booth?

Signs, Banners & Displays

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• How long does it take to get custom banners, flags or signs?

Budgets & Pricing

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• How do I get a firm price for a specific quantity?
• How do I make a promotional products budget go further?

Ordering & Timelines

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• How do I order custom products fast when my event is close?
• How do I work backward from my in-hands date to know when to order?

Shipping & Delivery

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• How do I work out when to place an order to hit my event date?

Branding Basics

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• How do I choose a promotional product that fits my brand?

Corporate Gifts & Employee Swag

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• What are good client gift ideas that people will actually use?
• What should go in an employee onboarding kit?

Marketing Ideas & Giveaways

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• How do I choose the right giveaway for my target audience?
• What are the best promotional product ideas for a small business?

Eco-Friendly & Made in USA

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• What are the most popular eco-friendly promotional products?

Using Promogator

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• How does ordering work at Promogator from start to finish?

Quality, Care & Safety

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• How do I check the quality of a promo product before ordering in bulk?
• What is CPSIA and does it apply to promotional products?