The Northwest Custom Apparel Blog

Guides, news, and behind-the-scenes from our Milton, WA shop — embroidery, screen printing, DTG, and DTF since 1977.

Guides

Custom Safety Stripes: Hi-Vis Crew Gear That Carries Your Logo

Custom safety stripes screen-printed on hoodies, tees and sweatshirts — plus logo'd ANSI Class 2 vests. Hi-vis crew gear decorated in Milton, WA. Get a quote.

July 12, 2026
Guides

PC54 vs PC61: Which Port & Company Tee for Your Logo?

We've printed 34,000+ of these two tees. How the PC54 and PC61 actually differ — and which one fits your crew, your budget, and your logo.

July 12, 2026
Guides

PC90H vs Gildan 18500: The Crew Hoodie Head-to-Head

Our two best-selling budget hoodies, compared from 6,000+ real orders: fit, warmth, decoration, and which crews pick which — PC90H vs Gildan 18500.

July 13, 2026
Guides

Zip or Pullover? Choosing Work Hoodies for Your Crew

Pullovers outsell zips 9-to-1 in our shop — but zips get chosen on purpose. Real order data on PC78ZH, PC90H, and the Carhartt upgrade, plus who should buy which.

July 20, 2026
Guides

CSV405 vs CSV400: Which ANSI Class 2 Vest for Your Site?

Mesh-back, solid, economy, or surveyor? A working guide to the CornerStone ANSI Class 2 vests we logo most — and how to add your company mark without touching the rating.

July 27, 2026