The Benefits of Doing Business with a Veteran-Owned Company
Excel Sportswear is proud to be a U.S.-based and veteran-owned company. While we serve domestic and international clients, our
Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts
Breast cancer t-shirts aren't just a fashion statement, they're a powerful way to show support and raise awareness. When
Unleash Your School Spirit with Custom Spirit Wear This 2023!
Unleash Your School Spirit with Custom Spirit Wear This 2023! It's that time of year again - time
Drivers Appreciation Week
Why settle for a pat on the back when you can give them a custom-designed t-shirt? It's time to
Honda Civic 50th Anniversary
This year, Honda is celebrating 50 years of its iconic Civic. Developed as a 'car for the world, more than
5 Reasons To Incorporate Custom Embroidery Into Your Work Wardrobe Today
Why Custom Embroidery is the Perfect Choice for Your Business Looking to add a personal touch to your
How to pick the perfect custom-made hat for your school, business, or organization?
Choosing the perfect custom-made hat for your school, business, or organization can be tricky. There are many styles, colors, fabrics,
How To Capitalize On The Top 5 Advantages Of Custom Screen Printing [2022 Edition]
How do you get your apparel to stand out in a saturated product market? Go bold by putting a creative
7 Small Tips That Will Make a Big Difference When Ordering Your Custom T-shirt For Schools in 2022
We hope that everyone had a happy and safe holiday! Now It's back to school time! We are happy to
Customized T-shirts, The Best “Word of Mouth” Advertising Tool
Customized t-shirts are a great way to promote your business. With so many companies using them as word-of-mouth advertising, it's
Look Cool in Custom School T-shirts from Excel Sportswear!
Whether you're a graduating senior, a member of the band, part of the drama club, play on a sports team
9-11 Never Forget
It will be 20 years this September since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, that resulted in the deaths of
America Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week | DAT
This blog post is a celebration of Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This year the week will be observed in September
9 Steps to Get Professional High-Quality T-shirt Designs
Here are 9 steps to getting professional, high-quality t-shirt designs. Did you know that just about every American owns a
Question of The Week
Question: Is it better to use a traditional screen print or use direct-to-garment printing for custom t-shirts? Answer: The answer to this question depends on many factors,
9 Important Things to Consider While Designing Your T-Shirt For Your Brand
Creating custom-designed t-shirts that leave a lasting impression on your customers is an art form in itself. As experienced
Got any old t-shirts to sell?
Over 75 years ago, people began a love affair with t-shirts, beginning with GIs in WWII and progressing to James
Keep Your Crew Seen, Keep Your Crew SAFE! – Safety Week 2020
Here at Excel, we care deeply about keeping every one of your employees safe all year round. Over the years we have printed thousands of shirts on safety colors and have recently expanded our products to include hats, vests, jackets, beanies. We have many options including Safety Green, Safety Orange, even Safety Pink. Show your crew that you care about them by gifting them safety versions of your shirts. We can take your current shirt order and adjust the design to look best on safety colors, or we can come up with an all-new design.
Why Customized Glassware Make Effective Promotional Items
Trying to promote your company effectively can be challenging to figure out sometimes. Nowadays, there are so many marketing options out there for one to choose from. It truly is challenging to know which is going to be a runaway success and what may not be time or cost-efficient. We think an excellent choice for you to consider is promotional glassware!
2019 Patriot Series #3 – “Never Forget” 9/11 Remembrance
Every year we pause in reflection, as a country, to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Our 2019 Patriot Series continues with our "Never
Don’t Forget This School Essential
As the 2019 - 2020 school year is nearing closer, we know you have many things to prepare for, so let us worry about making your shirts! Custom, hand-drawn t-shirts featuring your school are the perfect keepsakes for your students to remember their school activities and achievements.
Dealership Promotional Shirts Featuring Your Most Popular Models
Next Generation, Next Level The 2020 Corvette Stingray C8 has made its debut, and it has been completely redesigned from
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week – September 8-14, 2019
Show your drivers you really appreciate them by giving them shirts featuring hand-drawn artwork of the trucks they drive. Order today to have by NTDAW!
2019 Patriot Series #2 – “Liberty Founded 1776”
"Liberty Founded 1776" On this Fourth of July, celebrate America with our exclusive "Liberty Founded 1776" shirt, the second selection
2019 Patriot Series #1 – “Because of the Brave”
"Because of the Brave" On this Memorial Day, honor those who have fallen with our exclusive "Because of the Brave"
2019 Band Camp Theme Special
We have been working with school band programs for the past 35+ years to create memorable shirts that become treasured keepsakes for your students!
Keep Your Crew Seen, Keep Your Crew SAFE! – Safety Week 2019
Here at Excel, we care deeply about keeping every one of your employees safe all year round. Over the years we have printed thousands of shirts on safety colors and have recently expanded our products to include hats, vests, jackets, beanies. We have many options including Safety Green, Safety Orange, even Safety Pink. Show your crew that you care about them by gifting them safety versions of your shirts. We can take your current shirt order and adjust the design to look best on safety colors, or we can come up with an all-new design.
Autism Awareness Month 2019
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Excel Sportswear will donate $1 to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh for every shirt
Dye Sublimation: Another option for printing t-shirts
Are you in need of perfect, cost-effective promotional printing garments? Then perhaps dye sublimation is the ideal option for you. Dye sublimation is a process that has been around for some time. It was initially developed to print on plastic parts and items for awards and specialty printed items for industry needs. The system is different from most other printing methods, read our blog to find out more!
Perfect Shirts for Your Play or Musical
These one-of-a-kind shirts become treasured mementos for many students. Their time spent in drama club is the highlight of their high school years, sometimes even a life-changing experience. Let us create the perfect shirts for your school production!
Get Ready: Open Roads Ahead!
Before you know it, spring will be here and bikes will be back on the road! As you gear up for another riding season, don't forget about this year's new shirts! We're starting to draw designs and place orders, so get yours started today to ensure your new motorcycle shirts will be ready for the first ride of the season!
Greyscale vs Tonal
Since many of our customers are unfamiliar with some of the screen printing terminology we sometimes use, we'd like to
3 Free Sweatshirts with 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Orders
For several years our artists have supplied festive artwork and designs for t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies for police and fire departments' St. Patrick's Day festivities. Featuring plenty of green and orange, these designs also incorporate the names, station numbers and elements of design like a Maltese cross or tools of the trade.
2019 Midwest Winter Nationals Tractor Pull at Gordyville USA – Jan 17-19, 2019
We were on hand at Gordyville USA for the 2019 Midwest Winter Nationals Tractor Pull. Since we make many tractor pull t-shirts, we wanted to talk with some pullers and event coordinators about what they think makes a good pulling shirt.
Be Ready For FFA Week 2019 – February 16-23
Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. Let us help you celebrate FFA Week 2019 with new Officially Licensed FFA Chapter Shirts. Act now and receive one free sweatshirt with you order!
Can A Custom T-Shirt Design Help Promote Your Business?
You betcha!!!...Especially when you consider that 95% of all Americans wear t-shirts, according to several key industry surveys. Custom t-shirts are a great way to make your brand stand out among the sometimes fierce competition out there. Clothing makes a statement and a custom t-shirt worn in a crowded environment such as a university campus, sports stadium or community event can add personality to your brand...
Last Baker’s Dozen Sale of 2018!
Happy Holidays from Excel Sportswear! We're filled with gratitude this holiday season thanks to great customers like yourself. As our
Welcome David Fedor to Excel Sportswear
We're excited to welcome David Fedor to our team as our new Marketing & Communications Director. David’s responsibilities will consist
Tips for Choosing a Custom T-shirt Printing Company
Custom t-shirt printing is a complex industry with numerous businesses in the marketplace, ranging from mom-and-pop operations to larger corporate enterprises. A quick Google search of "custom t-shirt printing company" will net you thousands of results. But, our mini-guide on tips for choosing a custom t-shirt printing company will help you find the printer that is best suited for your custom t-shirt needs!...
Part 3 | Screen Printing – The History of the T-shirt
In the first two blogs concerning the history of screen printing, we discovered that the most common use of this medium is the printed t-shirt. Have you ever wondered how the t-shirt came to be such an iconic staple in American fashion? The t-shirt is arguably the most popular outer garment in the entire world. Coming in a range of styles, colors and sizes, there is quite literally a t-shirt for everyone. But where did this distinct garment come from and how did it become so popular?
Part 2 | Screen Printing – Modern Era History
What do Mickey Mouse, Andy Warhol, the local watering hole, and the Guinness World record holder for "Most T-shirts Worn at Once" have in common? Why, screen printing, of course! Read more to find out how screen printing connects this unlikely crew as we explore how the modern era upsurge in screen printing made the art into a mainstream fashion staple....
Truly Unique Classic Car Firm Wins Custom T-Shirts
Excel Sportswear's contest winner is Lance Selzer with Okoboji Classic Cars! “Responsive, attentive, helpful, caring and thoughtful. That’s how I’d characterize the people I deal with at Excel Sportswear,” asserts Lance, “plus, they produce a top-notch product!” Continue reading for the full interview with Lance, and to read more on how unique the Okoboji Classic Car Museum really is...
Part 1 | Screen Printing – A 1,000-Year Old Art Form
Most of us have drawers and closets full of screen printed t-shirts, because, screen printing has been around for a long time. Over 1,000 years in fact! In our three-part blog series, we are going to take an in-depth look at the history of screen printing, to better learn more about where the process originated and how it got to where it is today...