Branded Gear Guides
Straight answers on logo hats, apparel and promo for the building products industry: which styles to pick, how decoration works, and how to plan gear for your crew, customers and events.
Hats
- Top 3 Richardson Hats for Promotional ProductsThe three styles we recommend most, and who each one fits.
- Richardson 112 vs 258Classic trucker or rope cap: fit, feel and where each one works.
- Richardson 258 vs 256Two rope caps side by side, and how to choose.
- Richardson 355 vs 112Performance rope cap vs the classic trucker.
- Best Logo Hats for Texas HeatMesh backs, perforated caps and colors that stay cooler.
- Hat Price EstimatorSee the price per hat at each quantity before you call.
Apparel and jackets
- Our Top 3 Polos for Promotional ProductsPolos people actually wear, with your logo on them.
- Carhartt vs The North Face JacketsWhich jacket brand fits your crew, and where your logo goes.
- Women’s Logo Work ApparelReal women’s cuts for your team, not small men’s sizes.
Logo methods and trends
- Embroidery vs Screen Print vs Heat TransferWhich logo method fits which garment, and how quantity changes price.
- Logo Decoration Trends for 2026Rope caps, leather patches, tonal logos and more, with real examples.
Events and giveaways
- Trade Show Giveaways People KeepWhat gets kept, what gets tossed and how to plan for the show.
- Logo Gear for Contractor NightsGiveaways contractors use, plus timing and vendor co-op tips.
- Closing Gifts for Home BuildersGifts homeowners keep, with your logo on them.
Programs and ordering
- How to Spend Vendor Co-op Funds on Branded GearUse-it-or-lose-it co-op money and the rules to check first.
- Company Store vs Bulk OrderTwo ways to get gear to your team, and when to use each.
- New-Hire Welcome KitsWhat to put in a kit so new hires feel like part of the team.
- Rebranding After an Acquisition: A Gear ChecklistEverything that needs your new logo, in the order to do it.
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