The holiday season sounds magical… until you realize you’re the one organizing it. Between customer gifts, staff appreciation, last-minute signage, and the usual December chaos, most small businesses are hanging by a thread (and not the embroidered kind). We get it — at Simcoe Customizing, we are a small business. And we’ve seen firsthand how fast “festive” turns into “frantic.” So, let’s break down the usual pain points — and how we can quietly take a few off your plate. Pain Point #1: “What do I get my staff?” You want something thoughtful, useful, and not budget cap that ends up in the back of the closet. Simcoe Customizing Solution: We help you create personalized staff gifts that actually get used — "good fitting cap", embroidered jackets, cozy hoodies, laser-etched mugs or tumblers, branded blankets, even custom name tags or ornaments. Add your logo subtly, or make it bold — either way, it’s made in-house, fast, and feels personal. Pain Point #2: Customer gifts — without the cliché You want to thank your loyal customers without sending another calendar or pen they’ll lose in a week. Simcoe Customizing Solution: We specialize in practical, meaningful gifts that remind customers why they love doing business with you — think laser-etched cutting boards, engraved drinkware, or a small branded item tucked into their order with a handwritten note. It’s local, memorable, and doesn’t scream “boring.” Pain Point #3: The Office Party Chaos You’ve got the food, the playlist, and the ugly sweaters… but forgot about the seating chart, game gifts, and decorations until the day before. Simcoe Customizing Solution: We can whip up simple, fun event signage, banners, or tabletop displays in-house — quickly. Need a photo backdrop? Directional signs for the potluck tables? “Santa’s Favorite Department” stickers? Done. We love adding that touch of personality that makes people smile when they walk in. Pain Point #4: No Time to Order, Nowhere to Turn You’re running on caffeine and Christmas spirit, and every online supplier is saying “delivery January 3rd.” Simcoe Customizing Solution: We’re right here in Simcoe County — producing everything locally, in-house, and fast. No customs delays, no overseas confusion — just real people making real products on real deadlines. We can even bundle items together for staff or customer gifting to make it one less thing for you to think about. Bottom Line The holidays don’t have to break you — or your to-do list. Whether it’s custom staff apparel, personalized gifts, or last-minute signage that makes your event shine, Simcoe Customizing is your local holiday helper (minus the elf hats). Let’s make this season a little less “stress-mas” and a little more success.
Imagine this: the long search is finally over. You’ve found it — the softest, best-fitting, most fabulous T-shirt ever made. You’re ready to wear it everywhere, maybe even get your custom logo or graphic printed on it. Life is good… until laundry day shows up to ruin the vibe. Somewhere in the back of your mind, you hear that familiar voice: “Turn it inside out before you wash it!” And suddenly, you realize — ugh, Mom was right again . Laundry Lessons, the Hard Way Most of us have a list of things our mothers told us that only started making sense once we became adults. “Wear sunscreen.” “Don’t microwave foil.” “Start the laundry before 9 PM or hydro will cost a fortune.” For me, the inside-out thing didn’t really click until years later — right around the time my husband and I started Simcoe Customizing. Back then, I figured Mom’s laundry advice was just one of those household rituals with no real logic. But once I started learning about how apparel decoration actually works — screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers — suddenly her wisdom hit different. The Real Reason Behind the Mom Rule Zippers, jean rivets, Velcro, hooks, and buttons all cause friction in the wash. As modern washers spin, twirl, and basically throw a party with your laundry, that friction wears down the very spots that make your favourite T-shirt awesome. Those little cracks in printed graphics? That fading embroidery thread? That mystery fluff in your dryer’s lint trap? Yep — it’s your clothes slowly losing the fight against science. So What’s the Fix? You guessed it. Turn everything inside out. It’s the simplest way to protect printed designs, embroidered logos, and rhinestone pieces. Think of it like putting your favourite hoodie in “armour mode” before battle. And while we’re on the subject — here are a few more ways to keep your custom apparel looking sharp: Patricia’s Points to Remember Wash inside out. Always. Use cold water. It’s easier on fabric, the planet, and your hydro bill. Avoid the dryer — or at least use medium heat, not “blazing inferno.” Skip the bleach and harsh detergents. They eat away at the adhesives in printed graphics. Don’t iron directly on prints or embroidery. If you must, do it inside out (or better yet, don’t). In Short If you love that custom T-shirt or embroidered hoodie — treat it kindly. A little extra care keeps your clothes (and your company logo) looking their best, wash after wash. So yes, Mom… you were right. Again. And if you ever need new gear to test that theory — well, Simcoe Customizing’s got you covered.
