Hardboiled Inc. Blog: Tips, Inspiration & Insight on Custom T-Shirts

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.

Popular Topics You'll Find Here

  • Custom T-Shirt Printing Tips
  • Design Ideas & Trends for Embroidery, Screen Printing and Promotional Products
  • Highlighting popular apparel and promo items
  • Guides to DTF, DTG, and Screen Printing
  • Merch Inspiration for Events, Artists, Teams & More

Why We Started This Blog

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.

Latest Posts

Below are a few of our latest deep dives and practical guides. Click to read more:

How to Choose the Right T-Shirt Printing Method

How to Choose the Right T-Shirt Printing Method

A breakdown of screen printing, embroidery, DTG, and DTF — which one’s right for your next custom order?

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What Makes a Great Merch Design?

Learn what works (and what doesn’t) when designing for apparel.

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10 Custom Promotional Products That Don't Suck

Forget the boring pens, here are promotional products your customer will actually want to keep.

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Canadian-Made Custom T-Shirts & Promo Products

Support local with Canadian-made custom t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and promotional products.

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Custom T-Shirt Printing Tips: How to Get the Best Results

Pro printing tips, best methods, artwork prep, Toronto’s trusted print shop breaks it all down.

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How Much Do Custom T-Shirts Cost? A Simple Breakdown

A breakdown of what variables impact price so you know what to expect before requesting a quote.

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Best Custom Merchandise for Small Businesses

A practical guide to the best custom merch for small businesses. Apparel and totes to drinkware, hats, and stickers.

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Top Embroidery Trends Brands Are Using Right Now

From minimalist logos to creative placements, we share the top embroidery trends in custom apparel right now.

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From classic ceramic mugs to enamel, explore popular custom mug styles for businesses, cafés, offices, and events.

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Spring Merch Guide: Fresh Picks for the Season

Our suggestions for custom merch that will be popular this spring for events, patios, and festivals.

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Discover the best custom golf merch including polos, hats, quarter zips, drinkware, and accessories.

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Learn how to create print-ready artwork with AI tools. Avoid common mistakes and get better printing results.

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Got a Question You Want Us to Cover?

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.

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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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