Welcome to the Hardboiled Inc. blog — your go-to resource for all things custom printing, embroidery, and branded merch in Toronto (and beyond). Whether you're launching your first t-shirt drop, gearing up your staff with embroidered uniforms, or just want to learn more about what we do behind the scenes, you’ll find the goods right here.
From technical breakdowns to trend forecasts, we share the knowledge we’ve built from years in the industry — so you can make smarter, more creative choices for your brand, business, or crew.
We’ve been screen printing, stitching, and heat-pressing our way through Toronto for years — and we’ve learned a lot along the way. This blog is our space to share what we know: no gatekeeping, no fluff. Whether you're a first-timer or a fellow print nerd, our goal is to make the custom merch process clearer, faster, and more inspiring.
Below are a few of our latest deep dives and practical guides. Click to read more:
A breakdown of screen printing, embroidery, DTG, and DTF — which one’s right for your next custom order?
Learn what works (and what doesn’t) when designing for apparel.
We take a look at how Toronto businesses, artists, and organizers are using custom merch to build identity and community.
Forget the boring pens — here are promotional products your customers will actually want to keep.
A breakdown of screen printing, embroidery, DTG, and DTF — which one’s right for your next custom order?
Learn what works (and what doesn’t) when designing for apparel.
We’re always adding new content. If you’ve got a question about the printing process, want to know more about fabrics, timelines, or artwork prep — hit us up. We’ll add it to the list.
Check back often or follow us on Instagram for new posts, behind-the-scenes photos, and merch inspo from around the city.
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