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Two martial arts patches, both in red and black Japanese designs on a white background.

Basic Woven vs Standard Woven Patches - What’s the Difference?

19 August 2025

We offer a wide range of custom patches, but two of them sound very similar, and without knowing the differences, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your project. So let's…

Basic Woven vs Standard Woven Patches - What’s the Difference?

A collection of custom merch that may or may not have been made by a merch company that has gone out of business.

What To Do When Your Merch Supplier Goes Out Of Business

8 August 2025

Don't panic, we're not going anywhere! We're still providing thousands of clients with high-quality merch using our complimentary…

circular pin badge with a TARDIS in the middle made up of the trans pride flag colours. Around the TARDIS reads the words

Pin Badge Collab - The Day of The Doctors & Designers

15 July 2025

Every once in a while, if we're lucky, most people get to experience something unexpected that changes our world forever. For two of our…

A collection of wellbeing custom merch from patches, to pin badges and lanyards.

How Custom Merch Helps Health and Wellbeing Charities Raise Awareness

2 July 2025

Charity merch helps spread their values, build community, and engage supporters in meaningful ways. We offer a wide range of custom merch options,…

Someone laying on their back wearing a Guts UK branded T-shirt and a plastic poo balancing on their stomach ... at least I hope it's plastic!

How Guts UK Raised Awareness & Funds with Custom Merch

1 July 2025

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Guts UK, a charity on a mission to get people talking about guts – the good, the bad, and the…

Three sheets of custom temporary festival tattoos featuring fun designs like hearts, a bag of crisps, a mouth with a tongue sticking out, and tribal icons.

How to Create Headliner Temporary Tattoos for Festivals & Events

12 June 2025

If you've ever been to a summer festival, you'll know how vibrant, colourful, and expressive they can be. So, let's take a look at why…

Creating Safe Spaces with Stevie Bee’s Trans Pins

4 June 2025

If you’ve been paying attention to our content for any appreciable length of time, you’ll know how important inclusivity, activism, and…

A collection of five custom patches showcasing the difference between overlocked and heat-cut edges.

What’s the Difference Between Overlocked and Heat Cut Patches?

28 May 2025

When you're designing custom patches, understanding the different edge treatments can make all the difference in creating an eye-catching…

Ways to Keep Your Pin Badges Looking New

23 May 2025

Everyone loves pin badges, we don’t know why, we just do. While they can be expressions of personality, interests, and sometimes nostalgia,…

A white pilates sock with a black patterned grip on the sole. The pattern is hearts with the words

What Are Pilates Socks?

8 May 2025

Pilates socks are not your average pair of socks. They are specially designed to enhance your workout experience, providing grip, stability, and…