Merch Survey
We've been meeting with a lot of "merch makers" to try and find one that makes stuff ethically (in the US or Europe with union pay, etc) and of good quality.
One thing we didn't actually do is find out what people want. So if you have a second, here's a quick one-page survey that doesn't collect any identifiable information relating to merch. https://forms.gle/MoP8L7FPbcxNoyHQ9
Thanks!
Back to my research hole for the next video (which is about...a popular surveillance brand).
Comments (23)
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Hey Benn! I've had excellent results working with Image Pointe/Dignity Apparel, a unionized apparel manufacturer in Tennessee (Workers United Local 38). They use 100% US-grown cotton and US dye houses, and all other steps in the manufacturing process are done by unionized labor: https://imagepointe.com/the-only-union-knit-fabric-in-the-country/ If you're thinking about ethical supply chains - and I know you are - they are definitely worth looking into!
Another option to look into is TS Designs out of NC. They are a non-unionized but eco-minded B-Corp with an entirely domestic and trackable supply chain. Their screenprinting method uses water-based ink and eliminates any kind of plasticky print on the t-shirts. They are absolutely the most comfortable off-the-shelf t-shirts I have ever worn: https://tsdesigns.com/
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Benn. Iv got a random email from Patreon saying you’d like to reach out to connect via Telegram. This seems like a scam. But wanted to shout it out as the email and links to your Patreon in it look legit so not a sloppy scam.
I would buy a sticker to fit over my license plate as a funny Flock gag 🤠
Hey Benn! I actually run a small screenprinting company with my brother out of Tallahassee, FL. We're called MindLess Entertainment and we're primarily indie game developers who source upcycled clothes from thrift stores and do our own printing. We try to use organic fabrics and such when we can as well. We would love to help you out with screenprinting once you figure out what you're trying to make! Here's all our links- photos of our current merch on our instagram. https://linktr.ee/mindlessentertainment
Done! <3
Oy, that survey was painful. Half the questions were grammatically confusing or too esoteric for common folk like me. I like hoodies. Hats. What else do you need to know? :-)
All of this merch is sold out, but Pattie Gonia (drag queen) did a merch line a few years ago that was screenprinted on thrifted t-shirts (I'm sure they're not the first to have done this, some local bands in my area do this and they sell out every night, people show up early to get to their merch table lol). A lot more work involved, but better for the environment than new materials and each piece is one-of-one which justifies the price increase for (some) buyers (me, at least). https://www.pattiemerch.com/collections/all
Cotton of the Carolinas was in a Climate Town episode where they tried to find just that.
Check out DFTBA.com (Don't Forget to be Awesome) It's from John + Hank Green (vlogbrothers, scishow, crashcourse, Project for Awesome, The Fault in Our Stars, Good.Store and more amazing stuff) They can produce and ship your products
What's this? Ethically sourced clothing options that aren't completely generic? It's like a miracle.
Please consider, DIY privacy gear. Either fully assembled, or plans, and sources for parts, plus instructions.
Yes. This.
I was offended at the 38+ age group. I need to lay down now. 😂
OK I bit: I'd totally buy a hoodie with [Creator] in a death metal/gothic scribble.
Masks to confuse AI surveillance. Some sort of paper hat with fold out ear flaps to block LRAD.
I prefer to know that my merch was hand stitched by children that really need to earn their food. The little hands are better for the stitching.
Hello
I wasn’t sure how to answer the 2nd to last question, otherwise submitted!
Looks like an uncustomized template, Benn.
I think that’s on purpose