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Blog Insights| Design Tips, Team Gear & Inspiration
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- April 29, 2020The visors you see adorning the helmets of some football players has an interesting history. While the football helmets were created in the early 1900's, the football visor has only been around since the 1980's. Also known as an eyeshield, it’s most often made out of a synthetic curved material that attaches to the front of a football helmet. The primary purpose of the visor is to add an additional layer of protection for the eyes of players. Mud, sand, fingers, cleats, and even grass can easily find their way into an unprotected helmet. This can cause severe eye damage, especially when the football player is fully focused on avoiding the 300 lb. linebacker headed straight for them at full speed. We’re going to take a look at the football helmet visor, its history, and the rules that govern its usage in the NFL.
History of Visors
The sunglasses company Oakley first started making football visors out of poly-carbonate and plutonite in the early 1980's. These synthetic materials are chemically -
- April 15, 2020Custom decals and stickers allow us to express our individuality, team spirit, and decorate an otherwise plain surface. However, there’s nothing more frustrating than trying to stick a decal to something, only to have it not stick at all, or peel right off after a day or two. We want to make sure you don’t have those same problems, so we put together a list of materials and surfaces that decals and stickers will and won’t stick to. Before we begin, we need to explain the slight differences between a sticker and a decal along with the various types of adhesives that are used.
Stickers vs. Decals
Generally speaking, the words “sticker” and “decal” are interchangeable. They’re an adhesive label that uses a high-definition printer and special inks to create bright, colorful, and vivid designs. When there is a difference between the two words, it’s usually when the decal design is prepared on a special type of paper that’s intended to be transferred onto another surface. Under this definition, -
- March 18, 2020There are two ways of creating a custom t-shirt: digital and screen printing. Unlike digital printing, which relies upon computers and printers to create custom t-shirts, screen printing is a manual process that’s labor-intensive and takes a bit more time. So why opt for a screen-printed t-shirt? There are several advantages to screen printing. Due to the nature of the process, it tends to work best with only one or two colors. While digital printing requires the ink to soak into the t-shirt, screen printing uses a much thicker ink that lays on top of the shirt and has a much softer feel to it when touched. Screen printing is also a more affordable way of ordering large quantities of t-shirts. The only downside is that it can take a few extra days to create the order. We’re going to share with you the process of how screen-printed shirts are created so you can get a better appreciation for that super cool custom t-shirt that you just ordered!
What is Screen Printing?
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- February 19, 2020As the month of February quickly draws to a close, many Major League Baseball teams will start their spring training in anticipation of opening day on March 26th, 2020. This is the third straight year that all 30 teams will play on the same day. If you’re like most baseball fans, there’s no substitute for spending a day in the ballpark while you watch your favorite team play. Each baseball stadium offers a totally unique experience unto itself—so much so that true fans will often fly out to different states to watch a game at one of several stadiums. We want to share with you a list of our seven favorite Major League Baseball stadiums. Our criteria to make this list is simple: the ballpark has to offer an amazing experience and have something unique that sets it apart from the others.
Wrigley Field
Kicking off this list is Wrigley Field, our hometown favorite. The Chicago Cubs have been playing here since the park opened way back in 1914. The stadium is named after the chewing gum magnate -
- February 03, 2020On January 13th, 1968, Minnesota North Stars rookie center Bill Masterton had just been passed the puck by teammate Wayne Connelly. Two Oakland Seals defensemen suddenly appeared out of nowhere and body checked Masterton. He immediately lost his balance and fell backward, cracking his head against the hard ice. 30 hours later, Masterton passed away due to his head injury. Since that fateful day, there have been at least eight NHL players who have died as a result of their on-ice injuries. Flash forward 50 years, and NHL players are now wearing some of the most technologically advanced helmets that have saved countless lives. We want to share with you the history of the NHL helmets and why they play such an important role in the safety of the players.
Early Days – Little to No Protective Equipment
In the early days of hockey, there were no helmets, facemasks, or any sort of protective equipment, it just wasn’t anyone’s top priority. Not surprisingly, facial lacerations, concussions, and -
- January 22, 2020From epic plays to last-minute comebacks, the Super Bowl has produced many memorable moments over the past 53 years. Even the half-time show snafus, such as Janet Jackson’s infamous wardrobe malfunction, have given rise to fond memories of the biggest sporting event of all time. As the Kansas City Chiefs square off to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, we want to share with you five of our all-time favorite moments. Scott Norwood’s Missed Field Goal With the Giants Leading Buffalo 20-19 and just a few seconds left on the clock, Scott Norwood attempted a 47-yard field goal that would give them the win. During that season, he nailed more than 70% of his kicks, but for some reason the one that mattered the most went wide to the right, missing the field goal by a country mile. As the Giants and their fans erupted in celebration, the Bills stood there stunned by what had just happened. Norwood hung his head and walked dejectedly off the field seemingly unaware that his last name
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- December 29, 2019There are few things comfier in life than a hoodie hooded sweatshirt. They’re great for keeping warm on a chilly night and work equally as well when bumming around your home or running errands. It’s a real bummer when you pull your hoodie out of the washing machine or dryer and notice that the string is either pulled completely out or hanging by a thread. We’re going to show you step-by-step how you can quickly fix a hoodie that has had the string come out.
Stapler and Straw Method
This method is one of the quickest ways to re-string your hoodie without spending hours trying to manually force it back in by hand. Here’s what you’ll need:- Stapler
- Drinking straw
- A few minutes of your time
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- November 26, 2019As men, it’s sometimes tough for us to figure out which color shirt will match best with the rest of our clothes. Fashion in this day and age dictates that your shirt not only has to match your jeans, shoes, jacket, watch, and other accessories but your skin tone and eyes as well. Fortunately, choosing the right t-shirt and putting together an outfit that looks great isn’t as complicated as it might seem. We’ve put together this little cheat sheet to help you dress sharp—and get noticed. We’re going to help you figure out which color combinations work, and which ones don’t when picking out your clothing.
Color 101
Before we get started on how to know which colors work best for your outfits, we have to dive into a bit of color theory. Don’t worry, we’ll keep it simple and won’t quiz you at the end. It’s really important to know which colors work best together—and why. This isn’t our opinion or the latest fashion trend from Paris—it’s actual science that you can apply to many other things -
- November 14, 2019It’s often frustrating when you put on your favorite t-shirt and realize that it doesn’t fit as well as the last time you wore it. While some might wonder if they’ve gained a couple of pounds, the most likely answer is that the shirt has shrunk a few sizes. Trying to stretch the shirt out with your hands or feet often results in tears or weakening of the fabric. We want to share with you a few laundry tips on how you can keep your t-shirt from shrinking and keep it looking as good as the day you got it.
Water Temperature
Most t-shirts are made out of cotton, or a cotton-blend, and it tends to shrink due to the tension that’s applied during the construction process. Heat—whether by water or air—will release this tension and cause the fabric to shrink back to its original size. The very first time you wash your shirt is when most shrinkage can occur; this is why you should always wash your shirts in cold water as it won’t release the tension of the individual shirt fibers. When it comes to -
- October 30, 2019As the World Series winds down and basketball season starts to wind up, that can only mean one thing: it’s time to figure out what costume you’re going to wear to the Halloween party this year. If you’re a true sports fan, dressing up in a simple sports uniform simply won’t cut it. It’s been done a million times over—not to mention it won’t win any costume contests. If you’re looking for inspiration for a sports-themed Halloween costume, here are 8 ideas that will be sure to turn heads and might even win you the grand prize! #1. The Rock If you’ve got the sculpted physique to pull of this costume, why not? It won’t cost you more than a pair of wrestling briefs, two fabric elbow guards, a $.99 Bic shaving razor for your dome, and a black sharpie marker to replicate the tattoos. As for the belt, we’ve seen them on eBay for as low as $50 and as high as $150. Do you smell what the Rock is cooking? #2. Bruce Lee While Bruce Lee appeared in many different costumes throughout his film career,
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