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What Do The Decals On College Football Helmets Mean?

Tom Reding - June 12, 2019

If you watch college football, you’ve probably wondered why individual players have stickers on their helmet. No, they’re not there for aerodynamic purposes and corporate advertising on football helmets is still not permitted. There are many collegiate teams who award stickers, and each college has its own criteria such as offense, defense, or special teams achievements. The players themselves view the stickers with honor and reverence – a sort of rite of passage and sacred ceremony all rolled into one. We’re going to look at what do the decals on various college football helmets mean so the next time you see your favorite college football team out on the field; you’ll know which players are performing at their very best.

History of College Football Stickers

In the fall of 1968, Ohio State football trainer Ernie Biggs was looking for a way to motivate his players during the championship campaign. He decided on giving them a sticker that indicated various in-game achievements. Many colleges

Matte Finish vs. Chrome Finish vs. Metallic Flake Decals

Tom Reding - May 29, 2019

When an athlete takes the field, rink or arena, they want to look their best. That means wearing a helmet that takes style to the next level—and what better way than by showing off an amazing helmet decal? If a normal helmet decal just won’t do, worry not. There are many fantastic options to add an extra flair to your uniform. Elevate your decal by choosing a great decal finish that goes beyond the basics. The most popular upgraded decal options include matte, chrome and metallic flake decals. All three choices look incredible and are designed to withstand serious wear-and-tear all season long. However, all three finishes have significantly different appearances and costs worth understanding. Before choosing which decal is right for you, let’s discover the pros, cons, differences, similarities and more between matte, chrome and metallic finish helmet decals.

Matte Finish Decals

In contrast to the standard, shiny decal options, matte finishes create a flatter, less reflective look. Especially

A Look Into the History of Baseball Helmets

Tom Reding - May 16, 2019

Today, it’s hard to imagine a complete baseball uniform without the helmet. If a batter walked up to home plate missing that protective wear, spectators would hold their breath. Why would a player risk serious injury as balls whizzed by their head? Actually, for most of baseball’s history, players didn't wear helmets at all—or at least not the helmets we think of today. According to Major League Baseball (MLB), it wasn’t until 1971 that players were required to wear helmets when going up to bat. Even since then, the baseball helmet has evolved into the iconic piece of safety gear it is today. So, how did the baseball helmet develop? Why are they so important to the sport and how can we expect them to change in the future?

Baseball Helmet Basics

A batting helmet is the plastic, protective device worn on the heads of all offensive players while they’re out on the field. Despite the name, helmets must be worn even while on deck and on base. Since 2007, base coaches have also been required

How to Wash Your Custom T-Shirt to Ensure the Colors Don't Fade

Tom Reding - March 09, 2019

Have you ever noticed that the once-bright colors of your t-shirts will start to fade after a few weeks to a few months of usage? That’s not due to the quality of the shirt, but rather how you take care of them. A washer and dryer can be both your best friend and worst enemy at the same time. If you launder your clothes improperly, it can not only fade the shirt but severely crack the custom logo or lettering as well. No matter if you’re rocking an old school Maytag washing machine from the 1970s or a high-tech one that will make you a cappuccino while it launders your clothes, there are a few simple steps that you can take to help ensure that your colors and logos won’t crack or fade. We’ve created this guide to help you launder your custom t-shirts and ensure that they’ll last for a long time and look as new as the day you first tried them on.