Manager carrying hockey tournament gear

Under 72 Hours: How Team Managers Get Custom Jerseys to Tournaments

Eric Marvin
Team managers: meet tournament deadlines with a step by step work back plan, rush vs pickup options, and supplier briefing text you can copy.
Manager sealing rush hockey apparel shipment

Game Day Ready: Rush Custom Jerseys in 5 Business Days for Managers

Eric Marvin
Get jerseys to game day. A manager s preflight checklist to secure rush custom jerseys in about 5 business days: finalize artwork, lock the roster, pick...
Embroidery machine stitching an anonymous logo swatch

Save on Embroidery Digitizing Cost for US Teams: $10–$50 Logos

Eric Marvin
Get US focused embroidery digitizing cost advice: typical $10–$50 logo fees, sample per piece math, and a checklist to compare vendor quotes.
Comparing adjustable and fitted hat closures

Skip Size Guesswork: Snapback or Fitted Hats for Teams and Gifts

Eric Marvin
Skip size guesswork when ordering team or gift hats. Learn when snapbacks win for one size convenience and when fitted sizes and samples are worth the...
Hands comparing fleece and French terry textures

240–380+ GSM: Pick Fleece or French Terry for Every Team Need

Eric Marvin
Match fleece or French terry to your team's needs by GSM, finish, and fiber. RNK Apparel explains weight ranges, printing limits, and why to request swatches.
Fabric sample being weighed for GSM

GSM in Apparel: 5 Weight Bands to Specify in Tech Packs

Eric Marvin
Map GSM to how garments actually feel: five weight bands, exact tech pack range and tolerance wording, plus swatch and supplier steps before you order bulk.
Measuring usable hoodie chest logo space

HPS Measurement: Pick Team Hoodie Logo Sizes That Work (3–12 in)

Eric Marvin
Team hoodie logo sizing with exact ranges: 3–4 in left chest, 5–7 in center, 8–12 in back. Learn HPS measuring steps, embroidery versus print limits, and...
Anonymous hockey apparel packed beside rink

Order 3 to 4 Weeks Ahead: 5 Essentials for Hockey Tournament Packs

Eric Marvin
Learn the five must have items for hockey tournament packs, what to order, and why placing team orders 3 to 4 weeks ahead avoids rush fees.
Thread spools compared with fabric color swatches

Match Thread Colors in Two Steps for Hobbyists and Small Runs

Eric Marvin
Use Lab based matchers to narrow to 2–3 thread codes, then confirm with a quick swatch. Practical steps for hobbyists and small runs.
Measuring a hockey jersey lettering area

Jersey Name Placement: 7 Step Measuring Method and Preflight Checklist

Eric Marvin
Production ready jersey name placement: 7 step measuring method, twill and sublimation sizing tips, and a preflight checklist.
Close-up of precise hat embroidery placement

Teams: Nail Hat Embroidery Placement With RNK Apparel's Order Checklist

Eric Marvin
Precise hat embroidery placement for teams: front widths 4 to 5 in, 0.5 to 0.6 in safety, 15,000 stitch ceiling, and RNK Apparel's order checklist.
Hands adjusting hockey-style split placket laces

Get 2–3 Looks From One Lace Up Hoodie With Split Placket Styling

Eric Marvin
See how split placket lacing, fabric weight, and fit let one lace up hoodie deliver 2–3 distinct athleisure looks.