Sometimes our customers are not sure if they should go with screen-print or embroidery.

Surprisingly, there are some things to think about:

• Where will you be wearing the shirts? Will you be wearing them doing yard work or at a convention?
• What is the image you are going for? Do you want to look a little bit more professional with embroidery or do you want to go for more of a “team” look with the screen-print?
• How many will you need? Less than two dozen or over 6 dozen?
• How many colors are in the design?
• What is your budget?
• Will you be making repeat orders?
• How many locations will there be? Do you want logo, web page, tag line, etc to also be included but in different locations on the shirt?
• Do you want something really big across the entire shirt?

Labels: Embrodery, Kristie's Kreations, Screen Print

Here is testimonial that I received from one of our happy customers in regards to their table covering. This just proves how great these table coverings are!


Our tablecloth has been used many times now and I must say, it still looks brand new! The tablecloth drapes just right and has looked good on what ever table we have had to use. It has been laundered by me and washes just beautifully. The color has remained vibrant, and the coffee stains wash right out. My biggest challenge is to fold it by myself. The stitching is awesome and the way you saved us money, by adding the navy fabric background, has worked really well. No one even notices that the background is not stitched. LANtech, and I have been very pleased with this product. We highly recommend not only this table covering, but your great customer service, and definitely your embroidery!

Pam
Corporate Account Manager Lantech

Labels: Kristie's Kreations, Lantech, Table Covering, Testimonial

If you just read the previous post, you will know how important it is to have a nice table covering for that trade show. Below is the one that we have recommended time and time again to our customers. It always embroiders nicely as well as last. Check out the next post for a testimonial from one of our happy customers!

LOGOThrow™

Full coverage (4-sides) of table. Single piece of cloth (no seams). Corners are rounded to create soft folds. Fits 24'' or 30" deep table tops. Most versatile & easy-to-use

Fabric - Our Throws are made from the finest polyester fabric available - our exclusive Premier fabric. It is fire-retardant (required in public venues), machine-washable, wrinkle-resistant and possesses superior draping qualities. With Premier fabric, your Throw becomes a great marketing tool that enhances your image.• Fire-retardant (required in public venues)

• Machine-washable
• Wrinkle-resistant
• Heavy weight
• Durable

Product Workmanship – You’ll appreciate the beauty of our Premier™ fabric upon first glance. Our products look substantial and elegant, thanks to the soft draping qualities of the fabric. Fabric alone doesn’t make the difference – our sewing techniques ensure that sizes are accurate, edges are clean-finished, and seams and stitching are straight. With such attention to detail, our workmanship is on par with custom tailoring.

Fabric Care - Premier™ – Our products are manufactured to the highest quality and carry our workmanship guarantee. Printed products are similar to fine garments and require care to preserve their exquisite appearance. Follow washing instructions carefully to preserve their appearance and durability.

Our Premier™ fabric is machine-washable in cold water, mild detergent, gentle cycle — no bleach. Tumble dry on permanent press/low heat and remove immediately to prevent wrinkling. If ironing, use low heat and DO NOT IRON printed area. Excess heat and agitation will damage ink.

DO NOT DRY CLEAN, as both ink and fire-retardancy will be damaged.

(copied from Logo Throw Website)

Labels: embroidered logo, Kristie's Kreations, Table Covering, Trade Show

In the last month or so, I have received many requests for information, as well as orders, for table coverings. Last year I posted several blogs about table coverings. I think it is appropriate to republish these. . . . Are you thinking about having a booth at a trade show?

Are you signed up for a booth at a trade show and you are wondering. . . Now What?

If you answered Yes to either of these questions then I can help!

There are two very important things to consider. What will my display look like and What will I pass out? For this post we begin to discuss what your table will look like. You will have more visitors to your booth if it looks nice and stands out especially from a distance.

Once noticed, customers will walk across the room to see what you have to offer if it looks good! The first way to assure this is by having a logoed table covering.

There are several options out there for table coverings but we have found one that we really like! These table coverings look good no matter what size table you are putting it on. The logo always embroiders very nicely on the material as well.

You might be thinking that the embroidery would be really expensive for a table covering. Well, the answer is that it is more expensive than a left chest design, but it is well worth it! The look and detail in the design is phenomenal! There are times when we can also help to reduce the number of stitches in the design. More information on this to come. Please check back.

Many locations will require that the table coverings be fire retardant. If this is your case then you are in luck! These table coverings are fire retardant and will fulfill this requirement.

Have you realized how important the table covering is for the trade show? If so, read the next post for more information!

Labels: Embroidery, Kristie's Kreations, Screen Print, Table Covering, Trade Show

Labels: Bamboo, Eco-friendly Apparel, Organic

Recently I have had more requests for organic or bamboo items. Since I have not had many requests for organic, I started to do some research. Most have at least heard of bamboo items and when asked will tell you that they are an eco-friendly fabric. This is true but what I learned is that the manufacturing process is not.

Bamboo is a plant or a grass instead of a tree. It is eco-friendly because it grows rapidly and does not need the help of chemicals. In fact, it reaches maturity quickly and does not require to replanting because it continuously resprouts. In about four years it reaches maturity and is ready to be harvested. There is no need for pesticides or fertilizers.

Another great thing about bamboo is that it helps the air. It extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releases 25% more oxygen than other crops or forests. It can grow from 24 inches to 26 inches in a single day. It doesn't require all the pesticides that cotton does nor does it require very much water.

The problem with bamboo is in the production. In order to make the fibers of the bamboo into something that can be used in clothing then they have to use a lot of chemicals. There is dyeing and the finishing of the bamboo that has the largest impact on the environment. It is suggested that the water be treated and recycling the chemicals to make the bamboo product eco friendly but this rarely happens. In fact, some say it never happens. There is a company that uses nano-particles of bamboo charcoal that doesn’t use dyes or bleaches during the process.

So why Bamboo?

Well, first of all it is very natural. It naturally wicks moisture away from your body, helps with perspiration, wrinkle resistant and is softer than cotton. I personally think it feels like silk. Bamboo has natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties and is 100% biodegradable. What does this mean? Well basically you won’t smell when you sweat.

Are you looking for something a little bit different and new? Are you a ‘green’ company and are looking for new apparel. Bamboo might be for you. Contact me if you would like to see a sample!

Labels: Bamboo, Eco-friendly Apparel, Organic

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