Get to Know Bruce, Our Longest Tenured Employee
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every company has that one employee who has outlasted all the others. Many people have come in and out through those business doors but this particular person has left a legacy. At Trendex that employee is Bruce Orsello. Today we will learn more about the story of this 47 year veteran. Did you grow […]
What is Font?
Managing Fonts for Digital Artwork Text was once printed with individual metal or wood letters arranged in a form, rolled in ink and pressed to a page. Each typeface- for example Times New Roman- had it’s own set of drawers storing individual fonts. One drawer stored letters for Times New Roman Regular 12 point, another drawer stored […]
Why Packaging Should Reinforce Your Brand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oftentimes packaging gets overlooked in favor of the product. While product development is extremely important, packaging remains the first thing that a customer sees when they’re looking for items to purchase. Some of the most widely purchased products utilize ingenious packaging designs because they are an integral part of the experience and the company’s brand. […]
Printing Hi-Res vs. Lo-Res Images
When you find an image online and print it, often the printed image will look like it belongs in an old video game. Even if the image looks great on-screen! This can be frustrating. Understanding the difference between hi-res and lo-res images is the first step to expertly managing images you plan to have printed. Resolution Describes Detail […]
What is Vector Art?
In a Nutshell: Vector art is a grouping of shapes, lines and points, large pieces that can change size, shape and color. A raster image- a photograph for example- is similar to a multi-colored sand mural with many tiny points that make up a larger picture. Vector Graphics: Vector art is created using a combination […]
How to Make a Custom Product
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Custom products can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Some companies have existing materials and simply print logos on them and ship the products out. Trendex takes custom to a whole other level. We build everything from scratch so that customers can have complete control over the look and feel of […]
A Changing of the Guard
After 14 years of service at Trendex, our very own Roxanne Banaszewski has retired. She has put a lot of hours in the company as both controller and member of our management team. While we will miss her, we are excited for this new chapter of her life. Her next line of work is to […]
The Novelty of a Physical Product
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a world inundated with technology, it can be hard to slow down and step outside of our digital bubbles. Yes, technology has made our lives way easier but there are some things that it can not replace. Businesses, in particular, are constantly looking for new trends to hop on and make changes. Yet, sometimes the […]
Memos Are the Future of Fabric Sampling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Memo samples are becoming more and more popular in the world of fabric sampling. They are easier for the fabric manufacturer, easier for the sample maker and easier for the customer. Whereas more traditional methods such as stack books require a large amount of fabric, labor and investment, memos can be manufactured within half the time. […]
4 Reasons to Order in Large Quantities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the common requests we get from customers is to make custom products in small quantities. We’re happy to do it but believe that it would be most beneficial to manufacture large quantities. Many may wonder why the price per unit is so much higher in small quantities than larger ones. Buying in bulk, […]
