Case Study: YLD’s Company Anniversary T-shirts

One of the best uses for personalised merch is a birthday. We don’t mean icing on the birthday cake at a kids party, although cake is always good. Nope, we mean taking the time to reward your staff and customers with well-designed, personalised clothing.

That’s exactly what YLD did, to celebrate their 10th company anniversary. YLD are a software engineering, product design and data consultancy. They came to us with a specific request – to find a premium t-shirt matching this colour:

So off we went looking through the various options from our blank garment suppliers. In the end they settled on the AS Colour Staple Tee in Bright Royal. This is a high quality shirt: mid weight, 180 GSM, 100% combed cotton, side seamed, and preshrunk to minimise shrinkage. 

After that all we needed to do was screen print their special birthday artwork to the front left chest and back, and here are the results:

Check out their company trip to Madeira here to see the shirts and hoodies we printed for them, worn while they hang out on a catamaran in glorious sunshine (we’re not jealous at all!).

Recently we’ve helped companies get custom mugs, caps, hoodies, polo shirts. sweatshirts, tiki shirts (yes really), socks and even cushions. Ask us how we can help you create some really cool merch for your staff or customers. Order your celebration merch now.

Need great quality printed merch for your startup or organisation? Click the blue button at the top of the page (or just click here), or the chat button to the right. We’ll be with you every step of the way through your order to ensure you get the great quality merch that you deserve!

Why Gildan Softstyle t-shirts are a great choice for your startup

Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirts have become a go-to favorite for many professionals and casual wearers alike. Combining comfort, style, and affordability – this t-shirt is perfect for a wide range of use cases.

They are popular among businesses and organizations as a piece of promotional merchandise because they’re comfortable to wear, affordable, and versatile. They are made of a high-quality cotton, which makes them soft and comfortable to wear. Additionally, Gildan is a well-known and reputable brand, so consumers are likely to trust and value a Gildan t-shirt as a promotional item.

These t-shirts are also available in a wide range of sizes and colors, which makes it easy to find an option that fits the needs of your business or organization. Furthermore, Gildan Softstyle t-shirts are affordable, which makes them a cost-effective choice for use as promotional merchandise.

The Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirt is made of a soft, preshrunk 100% cotton fabric that is comfortable to wear. It features a seamless double-needle 3/4” collar, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems, as well as a taped neck and shoulders.

One of the main benefits of the Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirt is its durability. The t-shirt is designed to withstand regular wear and tear, and the preshrunk cotton fabric ensures that the shirt will keep its shape even after multiple washes.

The Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirt is also a great choice for customizations. The fabric can be easily printed on with a variety of inks, including plastisol, water-based, and discharge. The t-shirt is also perfect for embroidery and patch applications.

The Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirt is perfect for a wide range of use cases. It can be used for promotional events, corporate events, sports teams, and for everyday casual wear. The t-shirt is also popular among those looking for a great gift option.

Overall, the t-shirt is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and comfortable t-shirt that won’t break the bank. With its wide range of colors and sizes, as well as its ability to be easily customized, this t-shirt is perfect for a variety of uses. The benefits of using Gildan Softstyle t-shirts as a piece of promotional merchandise include comfort, affordability, versatility, and brand recognition.

Need even more info about sizing, colours, and stitching of the Gildan Softstyle unisex t-shirt? We’ve got you!

Need great quality printed merch for your startup or organisation? Click the blue button at the top of the page (or just click here), or the chat button to the right. We’ll be with you every step of the way through your order to ensure you get the great quality merch that you deserve!

Why promotional merchandise is the right choice to help promote your business or startup

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Promotional merchandise is an ideal way to get your startup noticed. Whether you’re giving away t-shirts, mugs, hats, or any other item with your brand on it, these items are a great way to draw attention to your business and attract new users and customers. Here’s why promotional merchandise is so effective for startups:

1. Cost-Effective:  Promotional merchandise is an incredibly cost-effective way to promote your startup. Compared to other forms of advertising, such as TV or print ads, promotional merchandise is much more affordable. And with the right design, you can get your message across without spending a fortune.

2. Visibility:  One of the biggest benefits of promotional merchandise is its ability to increase visibility. By giving away t-shirts, hats, mugs, and other items with your brand on it, you can help spread the word about your business and get your name out there. People are more likely to remember your brand if they see it multiple times, and promotional merchandise is a great way to achieve that.

3. Brand Awareness:  Promotional merchandise is an effective way to increase brand awareness. People are more likely to remember your brand if they’ve seen it multiple times, and promotional items are a great way to achieve that. Plus, when people wear your t-shirts or mugs, they’re essentially walking billboards for your business.

4. Show Appreciation:  Promotional merchandise is also a great way to show appreciation for your customers. Whether it’s giving away free t-shirts at a launch event or offering mugs or hats as incentives for signing up for your service, promotional merchandise can help make your customers feel valued and appreciated.

5. Build Loyalty:  Promotional merchandise can also help you build loyalty with your customers. When people wear or use items with your brand on it, it helps create a sense of loyalty and connection to your business. This can be invaluable for startups looking to build a loyal customer base.

Overall, promotional merchandise is an effective way to promote your startup. It’s cost-effective, increases visibility, and helps build brand awareness and loyalty. Plus, it’s a great way to show appreciation for your customers and make them feel valued. So if you’re looking for an effective way to promote your business, promotional merchandise is definitely worth considering.

Need promotional merchandise for your startup? Click the blue button at the top to get started, or open the livechat to speak to one of the team. However you contact us, you can be sure that we’ll look every step of the way, so that you get the merch that you deserve. That’s why we have 100% 5-star reviews on Google!

We’ve been busy getting in the holiday spirit… so we were happy when mobile marketing platform Appsflyer needed holiday-themed sweaters and gave us a call. We printed these sweaters using screenprinting on the AWDIS JH030 sweatshirt in Navy. It got them plenty of Twitter love!

Here at Ramp we know that good planning for seasonal campaigns needs some foresight, too. So we’ll design your Christmas sweater for you TOTALLY FREE of charge!

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Open for business!

Latest update – 8th April 2020

You’ve no doubt received countless emails and updates from your favourite businesses about how they’re dealing with the Coronavirus situation. So we’re keeping this super short, sweet, and simple.

Ramp T-shirts in a box, ready for delivery!

We’re open for business, and will continue to work hard (and safely), to get your orders to you for as long as we’re legally (and safely) able to.

However, it’s worth noting that our supply chain is slightly disrupted, so things are slightly slower than normal, and we can’t promise to hit rush order deadlines. If you have any queries about deadlines, just say hello in the chatbox, or email us on [email protected]

One final thing – it’s known that Covid-19 can live for up to 24 hours on cardboard, and it’s thought that the same is true of cotton and polyester. It’s highly unlikely that it would have picked anything up from your delivery driver, as they are all taking good precautions. But if you would rather be safe, then set your delivery to one side for a day.

Bugle Podcast merch

Keeping podcast supporters happy is vital, especially if they contribute to your fundraising campaigns. So if you’re wondering ‘shall I get merch for my podcast’, the answer is a resounding YES! Whether you sell directly to your fans, or use them as incentives for a crowdfunding campaign, you should be making £10/$10 per t-shirt.

Our CEO is a huge fan of the satirical comedy podcast, The Bugle. So much so that he’s been listening to it since its inception in 2007. He still fondly remembers long-forgotten features as “Hotties From History”, and “The Audio Cryptic Crossword”. He would gleefully listen to it as respite from the crappy job he was forced to take before starting his next business.

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Our free Christmas jumper design offer is BACK!

When mobile marketing platform Appsflyer needed holiday-themed sweaters they gave us a call. We helped out with print and distribution of hundreds of these beauties to their friends, customers and partners all over the world. It got them plenty of Twitter love!

Usually we’re the kind of people who think that the sight of Christmas decorations appearing before the middle of November should be punishable  by a solid pelting with rotten fruit. But we also know that good planning for seasonal campaigns needs some foresight, too. So we’ll design your Christmas sweater for you TOTALLY FREE of charge!

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Merchandise Fulfillment and Distribution from just £5 per item

Running a crowdfunding campaign where you need to send hundreds of t-shirts, totes, and hoodies to supporters can be stressful. As can organising all the shipping for a fast-selling t-shirt design that you want to get out to your fans. Or just finding out what t-shirt sizes your big team all want.

Great t-shirts and totes that we printed for the amazing CRATE brewery crowdfunding campaign

We’re well known for our great quality printing (don’t believe us? – just check the reviews on Google!), but the good news is that we’ve just launched our new fulfillment service. You can rely on good quality picking, packing, and tracked shipping to customers all over the world. 

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What Brexit means for our business, and our EU customers…

Ramp is a deeply European company, headquartered in Wales, UK.

We have employed EU nationals in the UK. We have employed EU & UK nationals in our EU office. One of the co-founders is from Bulgaria, an EU country.

Does anyone know what’s happening?

On the 29th March the UK is scheduled to leave the EU. 

Or is it? We’re not entirely sure. Nobody is. But if the UK does leave the EU as scheduled, we’re not sure what impact it will have on us, or our EU customers. We don’t really know how it will affect supply chains, billing, tax, employment, money transfers etc etc. All these things are vital to us as a business, and how we best serve those who are kind enough to trust us with their brand.

Planning for Brexit. Or not.

It’s three weeks away, and we can’t plan how we could serve up to 20 million EU businesses that might want to use us. And that’s not to mention the untold millions of clubs, events, conferences, as-yet-unregistered startups etc etc.

But we do know that after 29th March, and until there is more clarity from the UK government, that it’s going to be impossible for us to make any guarantees to our existing EU customers. Customers who make up approximately 10% of our business, because we currently print most of our UK & EU orders here in the UK (all our USA orders will, as always, continue to be printed in the US).

So, it’s very likely that our business is going to start losing revenue, and therefore be worth less, on 1st April. And as a growing British business, this truly sucks.

Who are the winners in Brexit?

In short, a handful of very wealthy people. And proportionally very few other people.

But, as a thank you to the EU customers who make up 10% of our business, we’re offering 10% off orders made before 14th March*. We’ll ship your orders to you in plenty of time for them to reach you before the Brexit deadline. Simply because we can’t be sure if there will be delays, confusion and import fees after the 29th March.

To take advantage of this offer that marks the changing of the social, legal, and economic structure of the UK solely for some wealthy people’s political and financial gain, use the code THANKSBREXIT by the 14th March.

*For those with a valid EU VAT number, you can still benefit from getting VAT-free prices PLUS the 10% off. Just email Neil for more info.

Our CEO Neil, outside our office in Sofia, Bulgaria (the brilliant Betahaus!)

T-shirt printing in Cardiff

Ramp Tshirts is a proudly Welsh company with Cardiff headquarters, despite being a global t-shirt company with print facilities around the world. So if you’re looking for just one t-shirt, or one thousand, we can help you with great quality T-shirt printing in Cardiff.

T-shirt printing Cardiff - Clwb Ifor Back t-shirts
T-shirts we printed for Clwb Ifor Bach

If you have your design ready, and want more than 15 t-shirts, hoodies, bags, or anything else printed in Cardiff, you can head straight to our homepage and get started straight away. Just click the blue button!

Or head here, and you can see which products you can buy immediately!

Cardiff bay. T-shirt printing in Cardiff.
Our lovely hometown of Cardiff (on a rare sunny day!)

If you want one-offs or short runs of promotional merchandise, or don’t see what you need, then email your design and requirements to [email protected]. He’ll get back to you ASAP with a price and turnaround time.

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Want to know a little more about our background in Cardiff?

Back in 2011, operating out of a tiny warehouse in south Wales, we set up our first t-shirt printing companies, Dizzyjam and Cotton Cart. At the start, we’d stay up late at night printing one-off, bespoke t-shirts for the music industry. Since then, we’ve expanded, improved and moved multiple times, and now we’re selling hundreds of thousands of bespoke, one-off shirts worldwide.

But our customers wanted more. They loved our one-off shirts. But they kept asking us “Can I order 20 t-shirts? 50? 250?” The requests kept coming in. So we took our knowhow and we decided the best way to help them was to build Ramp Tshirts – the simplest, friendliest custom printing service in the world, HQ’d here in Cardiff, and the simply the best way to order screen printed t-shirts and hoodies for teams and events.