How to Source Blanks For Your Brand

From 7-11 to McDonalds, merch is everywhere!

On the one hand, merch is one of the most overplayed aspects of modern consumption because most of it is bad. Go to a sports game, conference, event, or company offsite, and more often than not, you’ll walk home with stuff that’s throwaway quality.

On the other hand, merch has become one of the most powerful avenues to:

• Drive community
• Create status signals
• Tap into cultural moments, +
• Unlock unique purchasing habits

We're here to help you navigate the beginning stages of creating your own merch by way of sourcing blanks.

In this report, we unpack the following:

• What blanks are
• A merchandising glossary
• Ways to decorate your blanks
• Great examples of fantastic-looking merch
• A full list of suppliers to work source in different tiers
• A guide for how to use merch as a brand marketing play
• Comprehensive video breakdown of different blanks suppliers
• A nationwide directory to use for finding decorators in your state
• + much more!

We built this report for:

• Existing brands
• Those wanting to start a brand
• Startups, VC firms, and organizations
• Those working in athletics or activewear
• Content creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs who want to leverage merch for their businesses

In the report, you'll find:

• 20+ factory recommendations
• 2 video tutorials on various merch providers
• Countless examples of how other brands use good merch
• A playbook for using merch as a brand marketing opportunity
• BONUS: A guide to sourcing deadstock for your designs