Summer in Southeast Alaska means one thing for local businesses: opportunity. With cruise ships arriving daily and tourists looking for memorable, packable, and wearable souvenirs, your merch needs to do more than just exist on a rack. It needs to sell. One of the most consistent and profitable items? The classic t-shirt. But not just […]
Custom tote bags have become one of the most popular promotional products for businesses, events, nonprofits, and retail brands. They are practical, reusable, highly visible, and offer long term exposure for your logo or message. But not all tote bags are created equal. One of the most important factors in how professional your tote bags […]
If you’re a business owner, event organizer, or community group in Ketchikan, you know how important timing, quality, and reliability are, especially when ordering custom apparel. Whether you need staff uniforms, promotional T-shirts, event hoodies, or merchandise for a fundraiser, partnering with a local print shop offers advantages simply unavailable when ordering from distant online […]
In a town where rain is practically a brand of its own, style in Ketchikan means being prepared, practical, and proudly local. For 2026, custom apparel is doing more than just keeping teams warm, it’s helping businesses make a statement. Whether you run a small shop downtown, a fishing charter on the docks, or a […]
Ketchikan’s fall season brings a wave of creative energy that shows up not just in the changing colors, but in what people are wearing. Across town, local teams, businesses, and community groups are embracing hoodie season with custom designs that make their brand stand out. This year, bold graphics, minimalist logo placements, and full-color gradients […]
As the air cools, fall arrives with fresh colors, layered clothing, and new opportunities for small businesses to connect with customers through merch. This season presents a chance to not just sell apparel—but to make a statement. Here are the key trends for 2025 fall merch—sweaters, beanies, logo styles, and materials—that small businesses should lean […]
As the chill of fall settles in, color becomes one of the most powerful ways for small businesses to connect with customers. In 2025, the fall color forecast is filled with cozy, earthy tones, muted vibrancy, and sustainable sensibilities. For brands working with Pacific Printing in Ketchikan and across Alaska, understanding these seasonal palettes is […]
Print Local, Stay Nimble: Real-Time Communication and Flexibility Matter In the fast-paced world of small business and nonprofit operations, things change quickly. You might need 25 shirts for a fundraiser in two weeks—or suddenly find yourself needing 10 more because the event grew overnight. That’s when working with a local printer who specializes in small-batch […]
From 10 to 100: How Small-Batch Printing Works for Every Group Size Not every small business or local team needs 500 T-shirts at a time—and in 2025, that’s exactly the point. Today’s custom apparel market is embracing flexibility, personalization, and responsiveness. That’s why small-batch printing is becoming the go-to solution for businesses who value quality, […]
If you’re ordering custom shirts, hoodies, or merch in 2025, one thing’s for sure: the design expectations have changed. No longer just about logos on tees, today’s apparel says something about your brand, your values, and your style. At Pacific Printing, we’re seeing the latest screen-printing trends come alive right here in Ketchikan. From eco-conscious […]
