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House of Brands Top Winter Apparel Picks 2024

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Fall has flown by yet again and it is now time to prepare for the winter season. While some of you reading this blog might live in a more temperate climate, for many others, like us here in South Dakota, we will likely have several months of colder weather to look forward to. 

If you are still looking for fall-like apparel, follow this link to see our top fall picks of this year. 

Thankfully here at House of Brands, we have a huge selection of winter-ready apparel to help keep you warm. We offer a wide range of winter apparel choices from quarter-zips to heavy-duty jackets. You’ll be sure to find something to meet your winter weather apparel needs. 

Below you will find a few of our favorite choices along with some reasons why we have chosen them. 

Jordan

Jordan

Jordan’s top winter pick is The North Face® Everyday Insulated Jacket. This piece is lightweight and thin while still being warm. This particular jacket comes in three fashionable colors; Burnt Green Olive (shown below), Shady Blue, and TNF Black.  

TNF Green Jacket

 

For more information on this particular product, follow THIS LINK HERE. 

 If you are interested in this or any other item, contact Jordan now by phone (605) 665-5231 or email at [email protected]

Ang

Ang

Once again, Ang’s pick is a two-for-one. This time she is layering the Allmade® Women’s Tri-Blend Long Sleeve Tee with the Eddie Bauer® Women’s Packable Quilted Vest. Ang says, “As the chill of winter creeps upon us, there’s a certain magic in wrapping yourself in the warmth of this incredibly soft long sleeve shirt, complemented perfectly by this snug vest. Layer yourself lovingly, and as the icy winds approach, drape this jacket around you for the ultimate shield against the biting cold. Embrace the season with passion and style!”

The long sleeve comes in nine fashionable colors while the vest is available in three beautiful colors: Adriatic Blue, Black, and Metal Grey. You can view both pieces below or follow the links above to see all of the different color options available. 

Longsleeve ShirtPackable Quilted Vest

If you are interested in these or any other item, contact Ang now by phone (605) 665-5231 or email at [email protected]

Brady

Brady Ekeren

Brady’s top winter pick is the Eddie Bauer® WeatherEdge® Plus 3-in-1 Jacket available in Metal Grey and Black. This jacket is sure to help keep you warm this winter season. 

This jacket features a durable and water-repellant 100% polyester shell along with a 100% polyester lining. If you are interested in this fantastic jacket, follow this link or take a look at the image below. 

Grey jacket

 

Molly

Molly

Molly loves winter and her apparel pick will be sure to help keep you warm. 

 

Molly says, “Did someone mention winter? Oh, how my heart sings for this magical season! The NF0A7V4L is not just a garment; it’s my winter soulmate. The way it wraps around me with a warmth that feels like a comforting embrace while still exuding an air of professionalism is simply extraordinary. And let me tell you about the fit—it took me completely by surprise! It drapes beautifully on every body type, making every person feel their most confident and radiant. This microfleece fabric? It’s in a league of its own! Even after countless washes, it retains its allure—always looking fresh and crisp. Winter, I’m ready for you!”

Green Pullover

 

If you are interested in this great item follow this link here. 

 

Lynn

Lynn

Lynn’s top winter apparel pick is the Eddie Bauer® Women’s Packable Quilted Full-Zip,

available in three fantastic colors; Adriatic Blue (shown below), Black, and Metal Grey. This amazing jacket is 100% polyester ripstop with a durable water-repellent finish. This jacket can also be easily packed up, which is perfect for those long holiday trips. 

Full Zip Puffy Jacket

Follow this link to learn more about this fantastic winter jacket!

Daniel

Daniel

Daniel’s top winter pick is the new CornerStone® Elements Insulated Parka, which is perfect for outdoor winter work. This jacket features a 100% polyester woven 300-denier oxford shell with a durable water-repllent finish and also features an adjustable, snap hood. 

This jacket comes in three great colors, Black, Iron Grey (shown below) and Navy. To learn more about this great piece, follow this link.   

Grey Waterproof Jacket

 

If you are interested in this or any other item, contact Daniel now by phone (605) 665-5231 or email at [email protected]

We hope you found something you like and please do not hesitate to contact one of our fantastic client relation specialists today! 

What Logo Files Work Best When Submitting Artwork to House of Brands?

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When sending logo files to House of Brands, some work better than others when it comes to our graphic designers being able to use the files to create designs that will go on your branded merchandise. 

The first factor in determining which logo file to send us is based on the type of decoration method we will be using. Vector files are required for any decoration used for screen printing, print on demand,  promotional items, large format, and print collateral. Oftentimes, clean and clear raster files will work completely fine for any type of embroidering.

So what are the differences between vector and raster files and why will one work for a particular decorating method while the other will not? Essentially, it comes down to whether the file can be altered and edited within a graphic design program, such as Adobe Illustrator. 

Unfortunately, your art files are likely not going to be labeled “vector” or “raster,” but instead will be one of several different names. To better help you determine whether your file is a vector or raster file, we have compiled a list below of the common file types and separated them into either vector or raster files along with a short description of these files.

Vector Files

Below is a list of the different types of vector files that we can utilize to edit and design your artwork or logo. However, it should be noted that just because a file is saved in one of these vector formats does not mean it is a true vector file. 

Oftentimes graphic designers will receive a vector file that is just a raster image saved within a vector program. This unfortunately does not work with our industry of printing branded merchandise. Vector graphics are made out of smooth shapes and lines while being infinitely scalable. A raster image is a picture made out of pixels and when scaling the image will become blurry at a certain size.

With that being said, the list below provides an overview of common vector files. 

  • .AI

.AI files are the original Adobe Illustrator files and are a go-to file for graphic designers. If you don’t have the right software, you might not be able to open this file on your computer or laptop, but that doesn’t mean it is not valuable. In fact, .AI files are the perfect file to send us of your artwork or logo as they will allow us to make any edits that might be needed for your design.

  • .EPS

.EPS is another file that you may not be able to open on your home computer or laptop, but just like .AI files, it is a file type that can work well for graphic designers, so if you have one, make sure you hold onto it.

Many print shops, t-shirt companies, and designers will often ask for .EPS files, so it is an important file to keep around if you have one. If you don’t have a .EPS file of your artwork or logo, graphic designers may have to recreate one from a .JPG, which usually comes with an associated fee.  

 .EPS files are scalable, which means no matter how much you enlarge the image, it will never get pixelated. This is great for editing purposes. Alternatively, some raster files like the common .PNG and .JPG can become very pixelated, and hard to make out any image definitions when enlarged too much, making these files very difficult, if not impossible to edit well.

  • .PDF

PDF files are likely the file you are most familiar with on the vector list as they are used far and wide in many different capacities. PDF files often work well as they are a self-contained document that not only preserves the vector image but also any fonts and graphics that are needed for your artwork or logo to display correctly.

  • .SVG

.SVG files are XML-based vector images that are supported by any modern web browser.

 

Raster Files

  • .PNG

PNG files have a transparent background and are smaller than many other file types. While this smaller size makes it great for quickly loading webpages, it also loses quality as you enlarge the image, which makes this file type less than ideal for editing purposes.

  • .JPG

JPG is another common file and one you are likely familiar with. It is often used to display photographs and works great in that capacity. However, like PNG files, JPG files will get pixelated and hard to view if they are enlarged too much. A difference between PNG and JPG is that they cannot have a transparent background. You might also see this file type displayed as JPEG.

  • .GIF

GIF files are best used for simple images that are made of solid colors (aka no gradient colors).

  • .TIF

TIF files are also displayed as .TIFF, and is a file that is best used for high-resolution photos.

Conclusion

We hope after reading this that you have a better understanding of the different file types used in graphic design and which will work best for your unique project. 

As always, please feel free to reach out to one of our Client Relations Specialists with any additional questions you might have on your specific project’s decoration needs. 

Ang 

Ang

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Jordan

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Daniel

Daniel

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House of Brands Top Fall Apparel Picks 2024

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Fall is right around the corner, which means cooler weather and color changes. Those t-shirts, tanks, and shorts you’ve been rocking the last few months might not keep you warm enough as the leaves begin to change. 

The bad news is summer is coming to a close and for many of us, those shirts and shorts are going to find themselves back in closets and dresser drawers. The good news is House of Brands has you covered with an extensive list of fall weather-ready apparel for you to choose from. 

Whether you are looking to spend your weekends outdoors or your work requires you to be out in the elements, House of Brands can provide you with exactly what you are looking for to make this fall fashion season your best yet! 

To help provide you with a little fall fashion inspiration, our apparel experts have offered up their top picks for fall apparel and color options.

 

Jordan

Jordan

When you first think of fall, you may think of oranges, reds, and browns, which are all great fall colors, to be sure. However, let’s not forget about some of the cooler tones like blues, greens, and purples. 

When Jordan thinks of fall, this is exactly where his mind goes. 

“For fall I think of quarter zips. I like the pacesetter with storm creek, fall color maybe indigo blue or spruce green on that. Super soft and stretchy.”

 

Man in Green Sweater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pacesetter quarter zip from Storm Creek is made of 90% recycled polyester and 10% spandex giving you not only a great feeling item, but one that looks great too. 

The pacesetter comes in several colors, including those indigo blue and spruce green options that Jordan likes so much. Plus, the pacesetter is made of 90% recycled materials!

Follow this link to check out the pacesetter for yourself.

Ang

Ang

Ang’s pick for fall is a two-for-one combo. One of the best parts about fall fashion is being able to wear multiple layers to create eye-catching combinations and Ang’s choices do not disappoint. 

First up is the Sport-Tek® Ladies Halftime Stripe Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee. This tee is a 60/40 combed ring spun cotton and polyester blend making it an incredibly comfortable shirt. This shirt comes in a variety of color combinations including Ang’s favorite, Vintage Heather/Ecru.

If you are interested in the Sport-Tek® Halftime Tee, follow this link to check it out.

 

Woman in shirt

 

To complete the layered look, Ang recommends the Cutter & Buck Rainier Full-Zip Puffer Vest in Coconut. Ang bought this piece in the fall of 2023 and it quickly became one of her go-to fall options. To view the Rainier vest, follow this link here. 

Cutter & Buck White Vest

Fall is all about being comfortable and staying warm. Ang states, “I like to wear layers, especially for Fall. I love this combination,” and we think you will too!

 

Brady

Brady Ekeren

Brady’s pick is all about comfort and practicality. The Port & Company® PC90 line and companion pieces are some of our most popular sweatshirt options and includes the Crewneck (PC90), the hooded sweatshirt (PC90H), the ladies hooded sweatshirt (LPC78H), the youth hooded sweatshirt (PC90YH)  and Brady’s personal pick, the tall hooded sweatshirt (PC90HT), and more.  

Brady says the PC90HT sweatshirt is “simple, minimal, lightweight, but keeps you warm!” Maroon is his top pick for this sweatshirt, which is an excellent fall color choice no matter what activity you are doing!

Person wearing Maroon Sweatshirt

 

Molly

Molly

Molly’s fall pick is one of our brand new offerings, the DT7800 Cloud Fleece Hoodie. This new hoodie is incredibly soft, featuring a 80/20 combed ring spun cotton and polyester blend, 3-end fleece and has a 100% combed ring spun cotton face. 

The DT7800 comes in several colors, but Molly’s pick is the duck brown, which as she says, “goes so good with all things fall.” Plus, the color is not going to fade over time as the sweatshirt gets washed. 

Person wearing Duck Brown Sweater

 

Brown is an excellent fall color choice, and when paired with the brand new District® DT7800 it is a winning combination that won’t disappoint.

 

Lynn

Lynn

Lynn’s favorite fall item is the brand new LOG861, Women’s Transcend ¼-zip by OGIO® in Soft Ruby. Lynn says that this brand new OGIO®  item is “an elevated, sueded quarter zip,” and is “trendy and can be dressed for both work and leisure. With the blended fabric of rayon, polyester, and spandex, this is the perfectly soft fabric that you will love.”  

OGIO®  always delivers exceptional products, but the new Transcend quarter zip might be one of their best pieces yet and just in time for the cooler fall weather. If you are interested in checking out this new piece, follow this link here and check it out for yourself!

Person in OGIO Ruby Sweater

 

Daniel

Daniel

Daniel’s top fall pick is the J333, Port Authority® Torrent waterproof jacket and its companion piece, the L333 Women’s torrent waterproof jacket in Slicker Yellow. Fall means lots of bright and vibrant yellows and oranges, and the Torrent jacket in Slicker Yellow is the perfect color to match the changing leaves.   

Person in yellow rain jacket

 

Daniel’s favorite part of fall is those late October and November rainy days, which are perfect occasions to wear the Torrent jacket. The Torrent is made of 100% polyester with a 5000MM waterproof rating. Plus, the Torrent comes with its own drawstring carrying bag for easily storing the jacket once the rain stops.  

 

Conclusion

We hope this quick article has gotten you in the mood for the fall season. 

If you saw something you liked above or would like to learn more about what fall apparel items we have available, please give us a call at (605) 665-5231, or email any of our Client Relation Specialists below and we will be more than happy to help you pick out exactly what you are looking for!

Ang – [email protected]

 

Jordan – [email protected]

 

Daniel – [email protected]

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