Merch Culture

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Merch Culture episodes

  • The Importance of Taking Your Time with Product Development: Interview with Founder of Threadfast

    On this week's episode of Merch Culture we interview Abe Anteby, founder of Threadfast Apparel. Abe dives into Threadfast's ethos of "product first" and why they believe in spending more time on developing quality products. A short & sweet episode with a sequel coming soon!

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureStudioDecoratedMerchandise/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    14 min
  • Robots, Rising Trends, & the History of Gambling: Interview with David Clifton from Alpha Broder

    On this week's episode of Merch Culture we interview the CMO of Alpha Broder, David Clifton. We talk tech, rising trends in the apparel space, and even dive into a history lesson on gambling. Lots of interesting topics in this one with a little something for everyone!

    1:10 - Intro

    2:10 - Alpha Broder Chicago Distribution Center

    3:30 - Automation & Technology

    8:50 - Which niches are gaining traction in the apparel industry?

    11:35 - The Tap Tee demonstration

    12:38 - "The Fix" show

    20:00 - Creating experiences with merch

    22:25 - The Alpha Broder Team & employee empowerment

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureStudioDecoratedMerchandise/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    28 min
  • BTSA: Unraveling the Artistry of Luxury Custom Blanks

    Daniel from Behind the Scenes Apparel joins us on this week's episode of Merch Culture to talk all about the wholesale blanks company that's making waves in the industry.

    1:00: BTSA background

    6:10: Intentional exclusivity in BTSA's marketing

    9:45: How Daniel got into the apparel industry

    16:00: Ordering process for a custom blanks program

    24:50: New dye techniques

    26:40: The future of the industry

    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UDUSy0QsCdY

    Check out BTSA:

    https://www.behindthescenesapparel.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/BTSA.LA/

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureStudioDecoratedMerchandise/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    38 min
  • Hat Transfers: Making a Comeback in Decorated Apparel

    Our Creative Manager, Tyler, joins us once again to give us the lowdown on hat transfers. Transfers have come a long way in recent years and are making a comeback as we see a resurgence of trucker hats and colorful hat decoration. Tune in to learn when to choose transfers over embroidery, and what kinds of hats can be decorated.

    Watch on YouTube:

    https://youtu.be/MWNyUAKwJ-4

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureStudioDecoratedMerchandise/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    10 min
  • The Last Mile: How Shipping & Logistics Brings Merch from Concept to Concert

    We delve into the crucial role of shipping and logistics in the realm of music merchandise and high volume apparel production and ensuring timely delivery to events. We're joined by Sonny from the Logistics department to discuss the intricate web of behind-the-scenes operations that bring your favorite band's merchandise from concept to concert.

    We explore how the convergence of precision, timing, and attention to detail ensures that concertgoers receive their cherished band merchandise right on schedule. Tune in as we lift the curtain on this essential yet often overlooked aspect of the music industry.

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultureStudioDecoratedMerchandise/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    15 min
  • Master the Art of Poster Design: Tips, Tricks, and Inspiring Ideas

    Today we're joined by Tyler, the Creative Manager at Culture Studio, to talk all about custom posters. A timeless classic in the world of music merchandise that still claims its place as a popular collectible item among fans. Over the years a lot of innovation has taken place, allowing for options like digital printed posters and specialty like flock or aluminum.

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturestudiodecoratedmerchandise

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    18 min
  • Embroidery: The Lost Art Form

    Tune into this today's episode of Merch Culture where we break down all things embroidery🧵 Kari gives us the insider info on methods, threads, digitizing, and best practices when it comes to creating the best possible finished product.

    Watch on YouTube:

    https://youtu.be/ahyt21WmBPI

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturestudiodecoratedmerchandise

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    20 min
  • Life of an Order: How 12 Departments Bring Your Favorite Band's Merch to Life

    We often see the finished product on retail racks or at the merch booth but don't realize how much work goes on behind the scenes. Special guest & Account Manager at Culture, Julia, joins Rich to walk through the process and dive into all the departments involved in bringing an order to life.

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturestudiodecoratedmerchandise

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    30 min
  • Inks Explained: The 6 Printing Inks for Custom Apparel

    Carlo & Rich sit down with Culture's Creative Manager, Tyler, to talk all things ink -- when to use each type, the benefits, and how to produce the best results.

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/culturestudiodecoratedmerchandise

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    35 min
  • Interview with Kevin Dunham: VP of Colortone

    Carlo sits down with the Vice President of Colortone, a leader of wholesale tie-dye apparel in the merch industry.

    2:30 - Company background

    5:35 - How COVID impacted the business

    10:00 - Pigment dye & specialty washes

    12:50 - Decorating treated garments

    14:00 - The trends of tie dye

    15:50 - How Kevin got into the industry

    17:40 - Advice for people stepping into the apparel space

    18:50 - Product review: Tie Dye Denim Jackets

    Shop the jacket: https://cp.culturestudio.net/catalog/colortone%20/9050

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturestudio/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturestudio

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-studio/

    23 min

About Merch Culture

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A podcast dedicated to the merch game. We talk about all things garments, decoration, business, tech, music, and more. Hear success stories from leaders in the space and take away tips and tricks to…