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Meet Jennifer: Helping Schools Succeed Comes Naturally
Real school experience behind every call, email, and order. If you’ve worked with EPI, chances are you’ve talked to someone who’s actually done your job. Jennifer Guthrey, Customer Success Representative, is one of them and her path to our team…
From the Sidelines to Spirit Week: Versatile Apparel for Clubs, Teams, and Beyond
When you hear “custom apparel,” you probably picture Friday night lights: a stadium full of fans in matching tees. And yes, we love that too. But around schools, some of the best apparel moments happen far from the field –…
Why Schools and Parents Choose EPI for Everything on the School Supply List
Schools choose EPI because getting everything on the list right, on time, and without the runaround is genuinely hard to do alone, and EPI has been solving that problem since 1980. EPI is a school supply pack program founded in…
Imprinted vs. Embroidered: Which Custom Apparel Is Right for Your School?
Imprinted (screen-printed) apparel is best for larger, budget-friendly orders with bold or multi-color designs like spirit shirts or fundraiser tees (36-item minimum). Embroidered apparel is best for polished, long-lasting pieces worn repeatedly, like staff polos or uniforms (12-item minimum plus…
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Launch Your School’s Spiritwear Program
The best time to start a school apparel order is as soon as your event is on the calendar or your upcoming season is on the horizon. Design approval and production both take real time, and custom imprinted orders print…
From AI to Apparel: How to Turn Digital Creations into Print-Ready Designs
AI design tools are changing the way customers brainstorm and create artwork – and we’re here for it. More and more schools, PTOs, teams, and organizations are using AI tools to generate custom artwork concepts for spirit wear, fun runs,…
Uniting for a Cause: How Custom Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts Fuel Fundraising and Community Action
Every year, communities around the world rally in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, honor survivors, and fight for a cure. But why is it so important for groups to champion causes like this? How…
7 Spiritwear Fundraising Mistakes: How to Avoid Them
When it comes to spiritwear, making the right choices is crucial. Here at EPI, we’ve seen our fair share of common mistakes that can derail your spiritwear program. Don’t worry, though! As spiritwear experts, we’ve compiled a list of common…
Our Strong and Innovative Packaging
Back-to-school season is a whirlwind of activity – a time for students to reconnect with friends, teachers to prepare for a new year, and schools to buzz with renewed energy. But amidst the excitement, there’s often a logistical hurdle: school…
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