6 Creative Holiday Gift Ideas

Nov 18

Sportsman - Pom-Pom 12” Knit Beanie - SP15

Pom Pom Knit Beanie

Form and function come together in this winter fashion favorite. The classic beanie is perfect for a corporate gift, winter resort wear, or spirit wear.

Garment
Sportsman - Pom-Pom 12” Knit Beanie - SP15

Transfer
Digital Print & Cut

Application Tip
Be sure to wait for the beanie and the transfer to cool completely before peeling to avoid the acrylic fabric losing shape.

Puffer Vest

This versatile piece can be customized for a wide range of markets. Think spirit wear, work wear, and even retail.

Garment
Burnside - Puffer Vest - 8700

Transfer
Howard Multi-Purpose

Application Tip
To avoid scorching on the sensitive 100% polyester outer-shell, drop your application temperature down to 310 degrees F. Increase your dwell time to 15-20 seconds.

Flannel Shorts

If these flannel shorts couldn’t get any more adorable, we decorated them using our Glitter transfer to make them extra fabulous!

Garment
Boxercraft - Women’s Flannel Shorts - F42

Transfer
Glitter

Application Tip
To get the most bang for your custom decorating buck, use a color wash to offer your customer different color options and keep your costs down. Learn more HERE.

Joggers

Joggers are back in a big way! Just because kids may not be in school doesn’t mean they can’t show their school spirit during remote learning.

Garment
Alternative - Women's Long Weekend Burnout French Terry Joggers - 8632

Transfer
Vintage Wash MP

Application Tip
To achieve maximum bleed-through effect when using our Vintage Wash transfers, be sure to bump up the pressure. We suggest 40+ psi when applying Vintage Wash.

Koozie

We all need to keep our pop (or other adult beverage) cold, right? This metallic version makes a perfect holiday gift! Easily decorate koozies in high-volume for low-cost.

Garment
Liberty Bags - Metallic Neoprene Koozie - FT007M

Transfer
Digital Print & Cut

Application Tip
Print & Cut applies as low as 245 degrees F - perfect for heat sensitive materials like neoprene. Be sure to protect the koozie and the transfer carrier with silicone heat paper, NOT Teflon.

face mask

It’s the top garment of 2020 of course - the face mask. No list would would be complete without it! Let’s be honest, any market applies here - spirit wear, work wear, corporate gifts, retail…you get the point.

Garment
Bayside - USA-Made 100% Cotton Face Mask - 1900

Transfer
Howard Multi-Purpose

Application Tip
Use a cap press, like the Insta 418 to easily apply masks.

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Jody Mazade

Jody is the Marketing Director for Howard Custom Transfers, a leading custom heat transfer manufacturer. In her current role, she uses a multi-channel approach to content creation and digital marketing. With over a decade of experience in the custom apparel industry, Jody helps educate customers by publishing relevant social media, website, email, and video content.