10 Family Reunion Clothing Designs To Customize

Check out this selection from our gallery of customizable shirt templates, which can also be printed on sweatshirts and women’s clothing as well as other apparel. Each product page will show which decoration methods can be used under additional details- So you’ll know what can be printed on for easy customization.

Apparel with youth sizing means that children can match with the rest of the family for a fantastic photo to remember the occasion by. Different colors can have different size options- So keep that in mind when planning out your look.

We offer several shipping options and guaranteed delivery to make sure your order gets where it needs to be on time. Try out Shirts in a Day for last-minute orders and Super Rush products that are delivered in three business days. Browse our collections to find your ideal garment for these family reunion T-shirt designs today, and explore the clip art library in our online studio to set your style apart.

1.  Why Be Normal?

Your family tree is full of individuals, all unafraid to show their true colors. Show off your hereditary free spirit with a custom tee like the 5000 Gildan Heavy Cotton shirt. Sizes for this T-shirt include kids’ extra-small to extra-large and adult options from small to 5XL. Customize this template in our online studio tool, changing the year and last name for a personal touch to your annual gathering.

2. Life Begins & Love Never Ends

You’ve all known each other since you were born or since they were babies, and this heartfelt T-shirt design for family reunions expresses that in everyday style. The 2400 Gildan Ultra Cotton long-sleeve tee layers easily and works for just about every season to keep family in your heart all year. Share this template with relatives directly from our online studio to ask for their insights.

3. Roots Run Deep

Shown here on the 996M Jerzees NuBlend hoodie that’s wonderful for fall family reunions, this tree-themed design demonstrates pride in a far-reaching history. Encourage the next generations to show interest in where they come from with this classic style. Our studio tool lets you print on the back as well- So you can add a list of your ancestors that will be on full display when the hood’s pulled up.

4. Beachside Reunions

Whether you’ve got a family beach house or always meet at the same shores, this design is made to honor that tradition year-round. Keep everyone comfortable with moisture-wicking performance tees like the 790 Augusta shirt shown here. Children’s sizes and plus sizing helps the whole family find a great fit. Customize the same design every year- Seeing how the little ones grow into adulthood for an extra-sentimental touch.

5. Not Perfect, But Close Enough

Shyness? Not in these households. Your clan knows that perfection isn’t attainable, but that’s why they’re so proud of being the next best thing. Give everyone a confidence boost whenever they think back on the reunion with customized family sweatshirts. This image shows the 18000 Gildan crewneck that has sizing for kids and adults, making sure every relative can be part of the fun.

6. It’s a Family Thing

What’s a family without inside jokes and chips off the old block? Celebrate your unique traditions and personalities with a T-shirt that says it all. For teenagers and women, the feminine flair of the 6400L Gildan SoftStyle tee will be a sure hit that complements the unisex version for kids and men. Everyone can march to the beat of their own drum in these casual shirts.

7. The Perfect Mix

You know better than most that your family has a wild side, but they stick together through good times and bad. Broadcast the chaos and love that comes with your relatives by customizing this template. Previewed on the Port & Company PC54LS Core Cotton tee, this design looks elegant with a splash of wit that will get people to chuckle. Keep your family close across the miles with this funny custom T-shirt.

8. Family Is Everything

For the especially close-knit families, this custom shirt design is just the thing to celebrate the annual reunion. The moving quote and timeless design make this a commemorative tee that will always be meaningful and stylish. The 3930 Fruit of the Loom tee in the preview offers a size range that has most body types covered, from little kids to plus-size adults.

9. Heart Hands

Exceptional for hyphenated last names and blended families, this customizable shirt template has adorable heart hands to share your love even after the festivities have ended. Choose the 2000L Gildan Ultra Cotton shirt for women and make sure everyone else matches with the unisex 2000 Gildan tee, which has big-and-tall options as well as kids’ sizing. The whole family can reflect on fond memories with this custom tee.

10. Reunion Banner Graphic

Classy and always on trend, this family banner design will appeal to every fashion sense and age group. The 256 Richardson snapback cap comes with UPF protection that’s perfect for lakeside family reunions. If your relatives are into the outdoors and your reunion might be hosted anywhere from the mountains to the sea, you can explore everything from zip-up hoodies to tank tops for the latest outing.

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Ordering customized t-shirts and other apparel for your business or group is a great way to show togetherness and promote your message. Whether for a company party, music club, high school sports team, college fraternity initiation or any other group, members will look stylish in their new apparel.

Even after you’ve come up with the perfect artwork design, though, there is one challenge: redistributing that apparel to employees and members. Repackaging and redistributing apparel takes time that would be better spent on other things. There’s also the issue of making sure everyone gets the correct size. You don’t want to run out of one size and have 20 extras of another because of who did and didn’t show up for an event – or because you had to guess since people didn’t get you their size in time.

Luckily, BlueCotton has the solution. With the Your Group Order Shipped Individually program, personalized shirts are easier than ever. Rather than dealing with the hassle of distributing shirts to members or having to pay for and store extra shirts, BlueCotton will take care of the logistics for you. That sounds appealing, doesn’t it? Read on to learn more about our custom apparel individual shipping and what it can do for any organization.

How Separate Shipping Works

We’ve made it as simple as can be to set up a group T-shirt order. Fill out the form with your contact information, the desired shirt style/colors, an estimate of how many shirts you will need and when you need them delivered. We will get back to you with a quote for your order.

From there, you can come up with a design or send us an existing artwork file. Once the design is finalized, we will create a webpage for you to share with group members so they can pick the items and sizes they want. This can be set up so you pay for the full order or members pay for their apparel. We can also make it into a fundraiser. Apparel will be shipped so it arrives by the event deadline with a $5 flat-rate shipping charge for each unique address.

You’re not limited to T-shirts. Use the “Additional Information” field to let us know if you want an individually shipped group apparel order of hoodies, sweatpants, polos, jackets or anything else listed in our catalog. We can even do a webpage with multiple types of apparel.

Alternatively, if you already know exactly what shirts you need and who they’re going to, we can skip the webpage and prepare your order all at once. Supply us with a list of addresses and we’ll add the $5 shipping charge per address on top of any other fees. Call (800) 536-1435 or email tshirts@bluecotton.com if you are interested in this option.

Benefits of Individual Group Apparel Shipping

Whether you’re celebrating a sales milestone or getting ready for a fishing competition, separate shipping offers many advantages, including:

• It’s a huge time-saver. Group shipping streamlines the process so you don’t need to spend time and resources redistributing apparel or collecting money. This leaves more of each available to run your organization or put on a successful event.
• It makes custom apparel scalable. Whether you need 10 shirts or 500, an on-demand group shipping webpage adapts to your needs. You can easily view participant orders and adjust the custom shirt campaign based on response.
• You won’t have excess inventory left over. We will only ship what people purchase or sign up for. Say goodbye to closets full of extra shirts that you paid for and never used.
• You can raise money for your organization. When you opt for a fundraiser webpage, anyone can purchase a shirt, and a portion of each sale goes to you. People can support your group financially while receiving high-quality branded apparel that shares your message.
• It’s secure. Only people with the link can access your group webpage, making it harder for non-members to order apparel and leave you with unexpected charges. It’s possible to password-protect the webpage as well.

When to Use Split Shipping

Individual shipping is an excellent choice when you want people to show up to an event already wearing your branded shirt. Trade show staff, 10K runners, chess tournament officials and others will have their apparel ready to go – there’s no longer a need to set up a table or chase people down as they arrive.

You should also consider group shipping for companies with a lot of telecommuters or groups whose members are spread across the country. Trying to send everyone their apparel will be time-consuming and expensive. Instead, let BlueCotton do it for you. With our flat-rate shipping, this option can often be less expensive than redistributing the apparel on your own.

Finally, choose split apparel shipping if you have a limited staff or volunteers. Everyone already has a lot on their plate in smaller organizations, and dealing with shirts on top of that is daunting. BlueCotton will be like another staff member helping you out.

Choose BlueCotton for Group Shirts and Apparel

For more than 30 years, BlueCotton has been helping small, medium and large groups get the customized shirts they need. Group orders with individual shipping are just one of the ways we support your personalized apparel goals. We also have an online design studio for creating artwork and offer live customer support by phone, email or live chat. If you need your group T-shirts fast, expedited shipping is available.

Submit your order information today and see how simple, convenient, cost-effective and stylish group apparel shipped individually can be. All design, embroidery, printing, shipping and packaging are done in the U.S.

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For that reason, they’re difficult to encourage because you have to figure out where to start. The best time to begin with any organization is your scheduled corporate retreats. These gatherings are already designed to bring people together for more than the usual work routine. Learn to gauge the sense of belonging among your teammates and discover how custom T-shirts can transform any corporate retreat into an opportunity for team-building.

The Power of Custom Tees for Corporate Retreat Planning

Lean into the unique culture of your workplace and the benefits of these retreats with customized shirts. Try these different ideas to bring your staff together, celebrating their achievements and fostering a team-building environment for everyone in your organization.

• Bridge Gaps in Your Company Structure

With the advent of remote work and the existence of nationwide businesses, it’s very easy to have teams that are from different locations or branches meeting at this corporate retreat. Rivalries and divides can develop between these groups when they’re usually apart.

With hybrid or on-site teams, you could still find tension between teams with similar end goals and different methods. Explore the massive clip art library in our online studio tool to find a graphic that represents their common goal to help get these groups get on the right path.

Design: Computer Whisperer Shirt

• Recognition for Unsung Heroes of Your Business

Team members who boost sales and increase your campaign reach are likely to get praise at quarterly meetings, but the departments that aren’t directly tied to revenue typically don’t get company-wide appreciation for what they do.

Show your gratitude for your technology team or other underrecognized staff members who keep your corporation going. From developers and IT support to accounting, you’re sure to have employees who toil behind the scenes and deserve a round of applause for their efforts.

• Tee Design Contest for Corporate Retreat Activities

While everyone at the event is connected by their workplace, this gathering is supposed to be fun and bring your team closer together. The typical fare ranges from trivia nights to welcome parties. You shouldn’t pass on the classic go-tos, but adding unexpected group activities to your itinerary helps get people in a mindset to work with less familiar colleagues.

Task different randomized groups with making their own shirt designs and place an order for the winning artwork that your employees vote for. Because these custom tees would be created by their peers, they’ll have more meaning than a standard company T-shirt. Learn about group orders from BlueCotton to see how you can help your employees sign up for their tee delivery at addresses across the country.

• Welcome New Employees

Help recent hires at your business feel like part of the team with a custom corporate tee that showcases their talent. For a casual culture, consider printing custom tees with a fun title like New Rockstar or a more professional option if you have a formal workplace.

These will encourage your seasoned employees to greet the newest staff members at your company. Even at a luxury corporate retreat, the option to dress casually will be fantastic for relaxing outside of the scheduled events – or back home.

• Shake Up the Hierarchy

Executive-level employees probably have few opportunities to meet the talent that makes up the foundation of your business. Planning a corporate retreat that unites your team goes beyond the venue and schedule, so you should encourage staff members who rarely interact with each other to talk.

Surprise employees with gift bags that include coordinating T-shirts, which can be used to create seemingly random teams for scavenger hunts or similar events at your retreat. That can be your opportunity to get the COO to meet employees who might otherwise be a name they see in passing.

Design: Art Club Shirt

• Commemorate Individual Activities with Custom Shirts

Check out custom performance shirts for the company hike, or make sure any craft classes you’ve got scheduled are stress-free by offering a new shirt just for that occasion. Teammates may not have come prepared for a painting lesson or working with clay.

By giving them a customized corporate T-shirt, you can help employees have fun working on their art projects without worrying about the business-casual outfits they bring with them. Thinking ahead on their behalf shows your consideration for your team, fostering a sense of belonging that you can act on during the rest of the year.

• Build On Corporate Retreat Themes

You could keep your retreat focused on your industry, like planning a camping trip for your outdoors supply company. Another option is creating a new annual theme each time to appeal to more people with every occasion. Whatever you have in mind for your team-building corporate retreat, a unifying theme will help set the atmosphere for everyone in attendance.

Nature themes could help you create activity groups by using Earth-based graphics, from trees and sunshine to different animals. Ask people to choose their favorites to give them common ground for making new connections. Other themes can be adjusted the same way, whether you choose sports or artistic designs.

• Charity Custom Tees for Philanthropic Retreats

Explore our charity gallery to find inspiration for volunteer shirts that your employees can keep as reminders of the charitable cause they supported as a team that year.

Personalizing each T-shirt with our Names and Numbers feature encourages that teamwork mindset with a sporty style, plus adding individual names to every tee so even acquaintances can call each other by name.

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Trade show giveaways are a tradition at this point. You shouldn’t overlook them, but you’ll want to be confident that what you’re offering won’t get lost in the shuffle of other vendors and items. Your team will be staffing this booth and should also have a uniform appearance that promotes brand awareness. Get inspired to design something truly unique to your business by browsing our custom trade show apparel ideas today.

Five Trade Show Tips for Branded Clothing & Accessories

1. Outfit your team with personalized business apparel.

The staff members heading off to this event will certainly be wondering what to wear to a trade show. Make this a simple choice that represents your brand in the best light with customized professional clothing. Styles for men and women in a range of sizes mean you can find the perfect fit for any expert at your company.

Adding individual names to each person’s polo shirt, button-down or sweater is easy. After you select Start Designing for your preferred garment, just click on our Personalized Names feature. Order these together for effortless shopping, then ship them to different locations for employees anywhere in the country. This is especially useful for innovative all-remote workforces.

2. Choose men’s apparel that defines your brand.

For a classic brand built on tradition, timeless colors like charcoal or navy will convey those values at just a glance. Find these shades with Gildan DryBlend jersey polos or a Port Authority sweater vest that should be balanced out with a lightly colored formal shirt underneath. Matching pants will round off the look. Shoes and ties should coordinate with the shirt if you go with the sweater vest outfit.

If you’re in a more rugged industry, consider nodding to that trait with long-sleeve denim button-down shirts from Port & Company. These can prove useful long after the event has wrapped up for the year. Whenever you need to make a good impression on potential customers, employee uniforms that reflect your brand are a fantastic tool in your marketing belt.

3. Women’s business attire is inclusive and professional.

The advice here is similar to helping the men on your team figure out what to wear to trade show exhibitions. Mainly, your goal is to keep their look uniform to emphasize your business. Branded clothing means your logo is front and center for the ladies and gentlemen staffing the booth. Whichever brand you chose for the men, go for a garment from the same brand to get a coordinated look. The Port Authority Silk Touch polo comes in men’s and women’s styles as just one example. Sweater vests can be matched with sweaters for the ladies on your team.

Port & Company also offers a women’s denim shirt to help everyone on staff create a put-together appearance that effectively represents your brand. Offering ladies their own garments shows your inclusive mindset to prospective clients through your actions.

4. Offer custom trade show bags at your booth.

Your goal with any items that your team will hand out at your table is to make sure people hang onto them by the end of the day. As they pick up more free trade show swag, attendees are going to need somewhere to carry it all. Tote bags are the most popular choice as far as these accessories go, since they’re immediately useful to prospective clients. Backpacks are a more distinctive option that tend to get more use over time and create extra opportunities for brand recognition.

Depending on whether you want screen printing or embroidery on your trade show giveaway items, you can choose from either style to fit your needs. Standard totes will have a casual appearance that suits laidback industries. If your market is highly professional, check out the Brooks Brothers Wells Laptop Tote that will combine the best traits of backpacks and totes.

5. Brainstorm some unique trade show giveaway ideas.

Custom t-shirts and sweatshirts are the go-to choices for branded clothing that customers are sure to love. While you can’t go wrong with these, you’ll want to go above and beyond with your design to be remembered after a trade show. Remember to stay true to your brand voice as you workshop ideas. A witty joke will be perfect for a playful business, no matter the industry, but it will feel out of place for a traditional company that’s typically portrayed itself as serious. Custom hats are another classic choice that gives you an opportunity to show your brand’s personality – especially now that you can screen print on caps as well as embroidering them.

Discovering how to stand out at a trade show doesn’t have to involve coming up with quippy phrases or industry jokes to print on clothing. Go with modern visors instead of the usual baseball caps. Branch out a little with handy pocket tees or pick a trendy colorblock hoodie for your trade show promotional products. There are plenty of ways to distinguish your booth and brand when you make the most of our customizable collections.

Get creative to find other applications of branded clothing beyond these corporate events. You could boost company engagement with apparel design contests, for example. Explore the many benefits of distinctive clothing for your business with BlueCotton today.

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The company holiday party is on the horizon, and you want to make sure that every staff member gets a present they’ll be glad to receive. Thank your talented team for making your business what it is with these custom corporate gift ideas for employees.

Pictured: Modified Christmas party design on Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-shirt

Commemorative T-Shirts

No holiday gift guide would be complete without this classic clothing. Short-sleeve and long-sleeve styles are both popular with employees, and remembering the holiday party is that much easier with a customized tee. Show extra appreciation for the team that arranged the festivities with a Christmas Crew shirt design. Updating the design each year makes collecting these custom t-shirts even more exciting for all employees, new and old. Bring workers together to discuss the various styles over the years and look back on previous parties fondly. Long-term team building has never been easier.

Pictured: Hot Chocolate Weather design on F170 Hanes pullover hoodie

Casual Sweatshirts

Hoodies and crewnecks will go over beautifully with everyone at your company because they’re comfortable enough to wear anytime. This winter-based artwork keeps it non-denominational for workspaces that have multiple cultures or faiths to consider. Add your company name and logo to the custom sweatshirt to help employees show their pride in the business they work for. The casual apparel and design bring a laidback style to your team’s wardrobe that fits their everyday routine, on and off the clock. They’ll have plenty of opportunities to wear their custom clothing and celebrate another successful year.

Pictured: Winter Vibes trip design on ST350 Sport-Tek Competitor Tee

Active Apparel

For fitness companies like gyms, athletic events and more, it’s a safe assumption that a little snow isn’t going to stop your employees from getting out and being active. Choosing performance shirts to be company presents for your team will give them a practical tee they’ll use often. Whether you go on a winter trip with your organization or keep it local with a holiday party, this customizable design template can be modified to speak to your unique business. Personalize the shirts and add a sporty flair with our Names and Numbers tool in our online studio.

Pictured: Port Authority Ladies’ Interlock Cardigan

Formal Sweaters

Embroidering your logo on cozy sweaters and sweater vests makes day-to-day life simpler for your team, since they know they’ve got something to wear over their blouses or button-down shirts. Adding individual names to each person’s sweater is simple in our Design Studio. Once you select Start Designing, just click on our Personalized Names feature. This encourages your staff to be on a first-name basis and builds a sense of community, no matter how long people have worked for your business. Mind you, if you’re planning on making these a mandatory part of the uniform, you should choose something more personal for your employee gifts.

Embroidered Headwear

While knit caps might fit the season better, baseball caps have a year-round appeal that workers enjoy. They’re also simple to design for a unified look that brings your team together. Put your logo on the front and know that the adjustable styles will be a great fit for everyone. Look through buckle, snapback and hook-and-loop closures to find the best choice for your organization. Fitted options are also available with a size selection to accommodate your team. These are especially thoughtful gifts for employees that are often on the go while they work, giving them sun protection and credibility with any peers or company contacts they meet.

Pictured: Modified Charity Bash design on Gildan DryBlend jersey polo shirt

Professional Polo Shirts

Keep in mind that most polo shirts can only be embroidered, so printing a design on them won’t be an option in many cases. The shirt shown above is an exception to the rule that lets you enjoy the simplicity of screen printing and the professionalism of polo shirts for your team. This charitable design is fantastic for community-focused businesses or non-profits that host fundraiser events every year. Celebrating their involvement in the occasion is effortless with these corporate gifts that let your personnel show their commitment to giving back to their community.

Pictured: Modified family party design on Port Authority Core Cotton Tote

Customized Bags

Gift these useful custom presents as-is or fill them with treats for your employees – you can choose whichever approach works best for your organization. Similarly, there are a variety of custom bags to choose from. Totes and drawstring bags are easy to take on the go, while embroidered backpacks, duffel bags, laptop totes, can coolers and toiletry bags all bring sophistication to your employee presents. Customize the items that your team will get the most use out of and choose designs that complement your event or business. These holiday gifts for staff members show thoughtfulness and give them something they can use for years to come.

Cozy Embroidered Blankets

Perfect for cold weather, custom embroidered blankets are great presents for employees during the holiday season. Outdoorsy staff members and workers who like to bundle up indoors will both appreciate having this comfortable accessory on hand wherever they need it. Put your logo and employee names on each custom gift to make it particularly special. These can also be a centerpiece in cozy gift baskets that also feature custom outerwear. Baskets are wonderful for holiday party raffles, offering more adaptability to suit your company’s celebration.

Christmas and Winter Designs at BlueCotton

To screen print presents for your entire team, we have a catalogue of Christmas and winter templates that you can customize. Highlight your business and show your gratitude to your hard-working employees today. Start browsing now to find unique corporate gifts for the holidays.

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Embrace the spirit of Earth Day with these custom t-shirt designs that you can wear anytime, reminding your community that our planet takes good care of us. Doesn’t it deserve the same right back?

1. Earth Day Festivals

Great community events that provide Earth Day activities for kids or adults, these local festivals deserve to be remembered. Customize a T-shirt to mark the occasion and remind people to come back next year.

2. Spring Sale for Future Farmers of America

Agriculture is not only historic, but it connects students to Mother Earth. Have the sale on this natural holiday to celebrate and build a sense of community with custom shirts for the students.

3. Earth Day

Simple and to the point, this custom shirt design is easy to modify to your heart’s content. We recommend choosing Earth Day quotes to put below the planet graphic or on the back. A few popular ones are:

• “We are on Earth to take care of each other.” – Xiye Bastida
• “Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” – Carl Sagan
• “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.” – Jane Goodall

4. Summertime Fun

Summer is a popular time of year to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer, so it’s a great pick for this international holiday. Choose your favorite season to get a custom shirt that’s really yours, whether that’s spring, autumn or winter.

5. Love Earth

Based on our Hello Spring design, this custom tee is a great choice for Earth Day crafts because it has lots of space to paint on flowers, leaves or other natural elements.

6. Protect Our Oceans

This altered design is fantastic for putting Earth Day facts on the back. For example, the Earth is just over 70% water. Meltwater and warming oceans have increased the global mean sea level about eight to nine inches since 1880. The hottest ocean temperatures were recorded in 2020, and the worldwide ocean has warmed about 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1901. Coral bleaching is the consequence of warming seawater, causing sudden die-off in coral reefs.

Eco-Friendly Earth Day Shirts to Customize

Now that you’ve got lots of Earth Day ideas for unique T-shirts, meet the bestselling garments we carry that help protect the planet. Soft and sustainable, the Allmade® women’s tri-blend tee uses an equivalent of up to six recycled plastic water bottles in the blended material. The unisex version makes sure everyone gets a custom T-shirt that fits well. It even comes in youth sizes for the kids. Last but not least, happy Earth Day from BlueCotton!

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1. World Music Festival T-Shirt with Instruments: Customize for Any Event

These designs are made to be modified to suit your event, so you can turn this into a rock festival shirt and change the instruments out for guitars or other combinations to fit any genre. The clip art selection in our Design Studio makes these changes simple. Get started with this world music festival shirt design.

2. Festival details like music type, founding year, location, etc.

Help music fans remember when and where your festival is held each year with this tribute-style design. They get to show their support for musicians, recognize the history of your event, share their favorite musical genres and start up conversations with other potential festival-goers – all with one comfy shirt.

3. Regional Burning Man Festival tees

While there’s only one official organization, regional Burning Man festivals are held around the world that may or may not be affiliated. Let attendees celebrate the time they spent fully immersed in music and the community with this Burning Man shirt design.

4. Seasonal music festivals

Typically held in summer, seasonal events can make the most of their theme with a festival shirt design that calls it out. It’s as easy as typing in the right season if you need to change it to match your celebration. If it’s dedicated to a specific instrument or genre, swapping out the center icon is another way you can customize this seasonal design.

5. Create everyday

The Create Everyday design inspires more musicians long after the festival is wrapped up for the year, which is great news for your lineup and for fans too. This music festival shirt is a win-win for reminding attendees of the event and encouraging musicians to take part.

6. Street music festivals

The previewed design above has music clip art added to show you how easy it is to change this street festival design to match your music event. Just as much about the locale as they are the music, street festivals can be hosted at riverfronts, across several streets and more. Think about these details when you make your music festival shirt.

7. Food and music festivals

Some things just go together, like BBQ and bourbon or jazz and Creole cuisine. Broadcast the love of both with a shirt design that incorporates the two parts of your music and food festival.

Start Designing a Festival Shirt with BlueCotton

The key difference with our customization services is that all design, embroidery, printing, shipping and packaging is done in the U.S. by our in-house team, which lets us offer services like guaranteed delivery. Experience our dedicated service for yourself when you get started with your custom music festival shirt in our online Design Studio today.

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1.) Recruitment

During recruiting, your sisters will be busier than ever. Take one thing off their plate by getting them matching custom t-shirts so they always know what to wear. Keep it light and fun with smiley face styles or make it easy to accessorize with a simple Greek letter design – simply change the text to correspond with your sorority. And don’t forget a Bid Day tee for PNMs turned pledges!

2.) Big Sisters and Little Sisters

Matching Bigs and Littles is an exciting time! Waiting to give gifts until the Big-Little reveal can be the hardest part. Even if your sorority has a bigger new member class than current members, this Little Sister shirt design still works for the Big’s new twins. And you can’t forget a gift for the Big Sister! As a new mentor, they’re bound to love the My Sister’s Keeper T-shirt. Remember to customize it with your sorority name for a personal touch.

3.) Sisterhood events

This could be a pajama party or a women’s retreat, not to mention any other get-togethers that make your chapter feel like family. Any occasion feels more special with something to remember it by. Commemorate a beach trip or get matching shirts for winding down after the winter formal. There’s something for everyone in these design options, since you can swap out colors, sizes and styles to fit your sisters’ preferences.

4.) Chapter pride

What’s better for group pride than Greek Week? Add in your college name and the dates for the year to design a memorable reminder of this week of community service and Greek life pride. Shirts for all your sisters will look great as you showcase your membership pride or when you join a local or national stroll.

5.) Founder’s Day

Make it fun and simple to dress up for the Founder’s Day festivities with coordinated custom sorority tees. The trendy Sisterhood shirt is a big winner with younger sisters, and the Sister Squad sorority shirt design is great for group pictures. You can even include alumnae with long-distance Sisters Will Always Be Connected T-shirts.

BlueCotton Sorority Shirt Designs

The best part of our easy online Design Studio is that you can design your shirt using clipart, uploaded graphics, text and more, or modify one of the ideas in our gallery to fit your organization – the possibilities are endless!

Best of all, BlueCotton guarantees delivery and upholds high quality standards because we handle every stage of production in-house with our U.S. team. Unlike many of our competitors, we can say that design, printing, embroidery, shipping and packaging are all taken care of by our own team members. With this much attention and care, women’s fraternity and sorority members will appreciate the thoughtfulness of a custom sorority shirt they can wear for years to come.

Looking for something other than T-shirts? At BlueCotton, you can also find hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts, and you can create your own custom sorority bags and other accessories on our website too!

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We know, for instance, that uniforms tend to promote a sense of community and collaboration between the people wearing them. We also know that where athletic teams are concerned, they play a crucial role in helping athletes recognize one another while on the field. As noted by a piece published on the education website OpenLearn, there’s even evidence to suggest that uniform color and design may play a role in both victory and defeat.

But how can you put together a winning outfit for your sports team in 2022? And more importantly, once you’ve figured out a design, where can you go to get your uniforms printed? We can help with both. 

Figuring Out Your Design

The first, most important piece of advice we’ll give you is to make sure your team is involved in the uniform design process. After all, they’re the ones who are going to be wearing these outfits when they compete. It’s only fair that you give them the opportunity to provide feedback on style, color, materials, and design.

Plus, if you aren’t particularly familiar with the different types of performance fabrics and uniform styles, there’s a good chance at least one person on your team can help in that regard. 

You also need to understand that appearance isn’t everything. Comfort is equally important when designing a team uniform, if not more so. For instance, a 2020 study by the University of Toronto found that tight, revealing clothing can have an adverse effect on workout performance. 

Granted, the people on your team aren’t terribly likely to have any issues with body image. But if they’re in any way uncomfortable during a game? You can rest assured that this will impact their performance. 

So, what exactly are you trying to hash out aside from appearance when you sit down with your team? 

• Team name. Assuming you haven’t already figured out what to call your team, this is essential and will provide a foundation for every other aspect of your uniform design.

• Colors. What colors best define your team? Complexity is a bad call here. Stick to one or two bright colors so that your athletes can more readily identify each other. 

• Logo. Your logo’s colors and appearance should accurately reflect both the team name and what that name means to your athletes. Be careful not to make it too complex. Avoid overly complex linework. 

• Material. You’ll want to consider the weather in which your team will typically play or whether they’ll be indoors/outdoors. Consider also the level of physical exertion, as this may require a more breathable or moisture-wicking fabric.  Basically, think long and hard about the demands of your sport, and that should help you make the right choice. 

Choosing Your Apparel Type

Once you’re finished brainstorming the basics of your uniform, your next step is to choose your apparel type. Typically, you’ll want to stick to athletic shirts for jerseys and comfortable, loose-fitting shorts for the lower body. It’s all about using clothing designed for your use case. 

You would not, for instance, wear a sweatshirt to the beach, nor would you don a swimsuit to go skiing. By that same vein, t-shirts and other apparel that aren’t designed to be used in athletics are generally a poor choice for sports uniforms. 

The Design Studio

Here’s where BlueCotton comes in. Our award-winning design studio equips you with a powerful tool that you can use to customize every element of your team’s uniform. You can even apply a custom name and number to each individual piece of apparel once you’ve finished putting together your base design. 

Then, once you’re done designing, all that’s left is to submit your order. We’ll get your uniforms printed, shipped, and in your hands as quickly as possible. We can even print and ship your order as a rush job if it’s particularly urgent — say, for instance, your team is playing in a game this week. 

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That said, there are a few differences. If you’re an event management professional who wants to branch out to something a bit more personal, it’s important that you understand what makes for a successful party. Much like every great event shares certain elements, every awesome party also has something in common with every other awesome party.

That’s what we’re here to talk about today – what makes for a great, engaging and entertaining bash?

Food, Drink, and Ambience

This trio is the foundation of incredible party throwing. Do you have enough food, drink, tables and chairs to accommodate all your guests? Is there a coherent theme tying everything together? What about music? Do you have a sound system and lighting in place? Is a band, a professional emcee or a DJ right for your festivities?

Master how to throw a party by giving it a cohesive theme and making sure everyone has what they need to enjoy a good time. Décor is another factor to consider. Think about what props you need to create the mood your get-together is meant to convey. You probably wouldn’t have pastel flower bouquets at a rave, just as you wouldn’t host a fancy dinner without a dress code. You can host a party with impressive skill by coordinating these details in advance.

Entertainment

Although a party might be held for many reasons, everyone’s ultimately there for one main purpose – to be entertained. To that end, aside from music or an emcee, what activities do you plan to keep your guests entertained? Hosting a party might incorporate games of some kind, while others might simply toss out an open bar and call it a day.

Which one you do depends entirely on the event you want to host. When you’re thinking about how to throw a fun party for adults, alcohol will likely be a must. Games can be cheekier too, since your audience doesn’t include kids. The kind of gathering will give you clues here. Bachelor and bachelorette parties have an expectation of suggestive themes, compared to birthdays, which have an atmosphere to match the personality of the person celebrating. Understanding what makes a good party relies on understanding your crowd first.

A Sense of Connectedness

Last but certainly not least, the greatest parties foster a sense of community. They bring people together and make them feel like they’re part of something bigger – something better – than would otherwise be possible. The party elements that help you accomplish that feeling will change based on your audience. A family reunion will look quite a bit different from a wedding, although they’re both geared towards families. When you get into the sheer variety of celebrations, from going away parties and graduation dinners to baby showers and Easter brunches, you’ll want to keep the purpose of the gathering at the front of your mind.

Throwing a party that people are excited about means understanding what draws this group in. Maybe you get people interested through community inside jokes and clever marketing tactics. Maybe you bring people together through a common interest in something or by actively engaging your guests as an emcee or host. However you do it, the most important thing to remember is that your gathering is about your guests – not about you.

Finishing Touches for What Makes a Great Party

Amazing celebrations all have a few things in common – and if you understand those universal elements of a party, you’re well-equipped to host one. What’s more, depending on what kind of festivity you’re running, you might consider livening things up with custom-designed clothing or party favors to commemorate the occasion. BlueCotton can help with that – check out our Design Studio for some idea of what you can do with our T-shirts, hoodies and beyond.

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