# Seven Clay Blog


## Posts

- [Laser-Engraved Logo Tumblers: Cost, Minimums and Holiday Deadlines for Austin-Area Companies](https://blog.sevenclay.com/laser-engraved-logo-tumblers-austin/): Short answer: Seven Clay laser-engraves your logo on 20 oz powder-coated steel tumblers with a magnetic slider lid, in our shop in Round Rock, about 20 miles north of downtown Austin.
- [Company Merch Your Team Will Actually Wear: Hats, Tees, Polos, and Gifts](https://blog.sevenclay.com/company-merch-kit-hats-tees-polos/): The short answer: A practical company merch kit for most teams is a cap, a tee, and a polo, with an engraved tumbler as an easy gift add-on.
- [How to Order Custom Company Hats: A Step-by-Step Guide for Austin-Area Businesses](https://blog.sevenclay.com/how-to-order-custom-company-hats/): The short answer: To order custom company hats from Seven Clay, send us your logo, the quantity, the cap style you like (or "help me pick"), and the date you need them.
- [Custom Hat and Shirt Minimums and Lead Times: What to Expect When You Order](https://blog.sevenclay.com/custom-hat-shirt-minimums-lead-times/): The short answer: At Seven Clay in Round Rock, custom caps start at a 12-cap minimum, and embroidered caps start at $14 each at 25.
- [Embroidery vs. Patches vs. Leather: How to Pick the Right Logo Style for Your Custom Hats](https://blog.sevenclay.com/embroidery-vs-patches-vs-leather-custom-hats/): The short answer: Direct embroidery is the classic, best-value pick for clean logos with bold shapes and a handful of colors.
- [Leather Patches vs. 3D Embroidery: Choosing the Look That Says ‘Professional’ and Not ‘Craft Fair Accident’](https://blog.sevenclay.com/leather-patches-vs-3d-embroidery-choosing-the-look-that-says-professional-and-not-craft-fair-accident/): Did you know that 85% of consumers remember the advertiser on the headwear they receive? That’s not just a lucky guess, it’s a cold, hard marketing fact.
- [7 Mistakes You’re Making With Custom T-Shirts That Turn Your Staff Into Walking Cautionary Tales](https://blog.sevenclay.com/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-custom-t-shirts-that-turn-your-staff-into-walking-cautionary-tales/): Did you know that according to the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), a single promotional t-shirt generates an average of 3,400 impressions over its lifetime?
- [Custom Trucker Hats: 20 Creative Designs That Won’t Make You Look Like You’re Driving a Prius](https://blog.sevenclay.com/custom-trucker-hats-20-creative-designs-that-wont-make-you-look-like-youre-driving-a-prius/): Did you know that the average promotional product is kept for about seven months, but a high-quality hat can stay in someone’s rotation for years?
- [Looking for Custom Embroidered Hats Near Me? How to Avoid the ‘Gas Station Giveaway’ Look](https://blog.sevenclay.com/looking-for-custom-embroidered-hats-near-me-how-to-avoid-the-gas-station-giveaway-look/): Did you know that 85% of people who receive a promotional hat can actually remember the advertiser who gave it to them?
- [Rope Caps: Why Your Grandpa’s Favorite Hat is Suddenly Cooler Than Your Marketing Strategy](https://blog.sevenclay.com/rope-caps-why-your-grandpas-favorite-hat-is-suddenly-cooler-than-your-marketing-strategy/): Did you know that nearly 85% of consumers remember the advertiser who gave them a promotional hat, according to the Advertising Specialty Institute?
- [7 Mistakes You’re Making with Screen Printing in Round Rock (And How to Avoid the "Cardboard Shirt" Vibe)](https://blog.sevenclay.com/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-screen-printing-in-round-rock-and-how-to-avoid-the-cardboard-shirt-vibe/): Did you know that nearly 85% of people remember the advertiser that gave them a promotional shirt, but only if they actually wear it more than once?
- [3D Puff vs. Flat Embroidery: Which Is Better for Your Custom Hats?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/3d-puff-vs-flat-embroidery-which-is-better-for-your-custom-hats/): Did you know that a single promotional hat can generate an average of 3,400 impressions over its lifetime?
- [Embroidery vs. Screen Printing: Which One Won’t Make Your Logo Look Like a 4th Grade Art Project?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/embroidery-vs-screen-printing-which-one-wont-make-your-logo-look-like-a-4th-grade-art-project/): Did you know that 85% of people remember the name of a company that gives them promotional apparel?
- [7 Mistakes You’re Making with Custom Trucker Hats (and How to Fix Them)](https://blog.sevenclay.com/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-custom-trucker-hats-and-how-to-fix-them/): Did you know that nearly 70% of custom apparel orders experience production delays or quality issues simply because of avoidable design errors?
- [How to Choose the Best Screen Printing in Round Rock: Quality vs. Speed](https://blog.sevenclay.com/how-to-choose-the-best-screen-printing-in-round-rock-quality-vs-speed/): Did you know that nearly 85% of people remember the advertiser that gave them a promotional item like a custom-printed shirt or a high-end cap?
- [The Ultimate Guide to Custom Snapback Hats: Everything You Need to Build a Premium Brand](https://blog.sevenclay.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-custom-snapback-hats-everything-you-need-to-build-a-premium-brand/): Did you know that a high-quality custom hat is kept for an average of 10 months or longer, generating thousands of impressions for your brand along the way?
- [Are Custom Trucker Hats Just for Truckers? 7 Reasons Your Brand Needs Them (Even if You Drive a Prius)](https://blog.sevenclay.com/are-custom-trucker-hats-just-for-truckers-7-reasons-your-brand-needs-them-even-if-you-drive-a-prius/): Did you know that according to recent advertising research, a single promotional hat generates approximately 3,400 impressions over its lifetime?
- [Custom Embroidered Hats vs. Printed: Which Lasts Longer for Your Brand?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/custom-embroidered-hats-vs-printed-which-lasts-longer-for-your-brand/): Did you know that embroidered logos on hats often outlast the hat itself?
- [The Ultimate Comparison: Richardson 113 vs. 112 – Which Trucker Cap is Right for Your Brand?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/the-ultimate-comparison-richardson-113-vs-112-which-trucker-cap-is-right-for-your-brand/): Did you know that choosing the wrong hat profile can reduce your logo's visibility by up to 40%?
- [Small Gear, Big Impression: Why Laser-Etched Keychains are the Ultimate Secret Weapon](https://blog.sevenclay.com/small-gear-big-impression-why-laser-etched-keychains-are-the-ultimate-secret-weapon/): Did you know that 89% of consumers can recall the advertiser of a promotional product they’ve received in the last two years?
- [Raglan vs. Crew Neck: Which Custom Shirt Style is Right for Your Brand?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/raglan-vs-crew-neck-which-custom-shirt-style-is-right-for-your-brand/): Did you know that switching from a traditional set-in sleeve to a raglan sleeve can actually increase a person's range of motion by nearly 30%?
- [Screen Printing Round Rock: The Simple Trick to Make Your Event Shirts Look Retail (Not Promo)](https://blog.sevenclay.com/screen-printing-round-rock-the-simple-trick-to-make-your-event-shirts-look-retail-not-promo/): Did you know that 73% of people say they'd rather wear a well-designed branded shirt in public than keep it buried in their drawer?
- [The Hidden Cost of Cheap Swag (and How Quality Promo Gear Delivers Real ROI)](https://blog.sevenclay.com/the-hidden-cost-of-cheap-swag-and-how-quality-promo-gear-delivers-real-roi/): Seven Clay | Custom Caps, Apparel & Promo Gear Did you know that the average promotional product has a lifespan of just 6 months: but only if people actually keep it?
- [Is there a perfect cap?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/is-there-a-perfect-cap/): Did you know that 91% of consumers have at least one promotional product in their home?
- [What is screen print? Silk print? Silk Screen?](https://blog.sevenclay.com/what-is-screen-print-silk-print-silk-screen/): Silk screen printing, a technique with a rich history, remains a cornerstone of custom apparel and merchandise production.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.sevenclay.com/frequently-asked-questions/): 3 weeks is our standard lead time for most processes, but if you have a different need let us know.
- [Trucker Cap Construction](https://blog.sevenclay.com/trucker-cap-construction/): The baseball cap. A ubiquitous symbol of sport, fashion, and casual comfort.
- [Ways to Decorate A Cap](https://blog.sevenclay.com/decorating-a-trucker-cap/): A blank baseball cap is more than just headwear, it's a canvas waiting for your personal touch.
- [Ways to Boost Employee Morale with Custom Gear](https://blog.sevenclay.com/ways-to-boost-employee-morale-with-custom-gear/): Employees who feel good work better. It's simple, but making that happen can sometimes feel tricky. One thing that really helps lift spirits? Awesome gear.
- [How to Choose the Right Hat Style for Your Brand](https://blog.sevenclay.com/how-to-choose-the-right-hat-style-for-your-brand/): Did you know that over 60% of people worldwide own at least one hat?

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