Why Smart Branded Merch Doesn’t Say “Suck it, Steve from Ops”

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert

I will not print 150 tees that say “Suck it, Steve from Ops.”
I will not print 150 tees that say “Suck it, Steve from Ops.”
I will not print 150 tees that say…

(Okay, I might make three—for my BFFs. On-demand, sustainably, and without Principal Skinner-level oversight.)

This is your reminder: branded merch should be fun and smart.

When you plan intentionally and use print-on-demand swag, you skip the stress and unlock the style:
🔥 No leftovers stacked in a supply closet
🔥 No bulk guessing on sizes or styles
🔥 No sweaty all-nighter inventory counts before launch

Just custom company apparel that feels cool enough for Tuesday meetings and Simpsons trivia night.

Want your merch to spark smiles instead of side-eyes? Start with the right system. One that lets you make three inside-joke tees for your team without committing to 150 units and a shipping label printer.

Bonus: it’s better for the planet too.

Because the only thing worse than cringe swag is landfill swag.

And yes, I did own a Marge nightshirt with a beehive that stretched from collar to hem. Iconic.