Our Top 20 for 2020
2020 WAS A CRAZY, UNFORGETTABLE YEAR.
Looking back, we're so grateful for all of our friends, partners, and clients that we had the opportunity to work with. Through all the twists and turns of the year, we still had the opportunity to make some incredible work for some incredible people. We chatted amongst our team and put together a list of 20 of our faves from 2020!
COLLECTIVE ARTS
ARTIST: JARED LECLAIRE
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5001
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Achieving this print was no small feat for our Mark L. and our print team! With an overlap of inks, we were able to create 9 different colours, while only needing 6 colours to achieve it! It took a careful blend of art and science to get this right, but the final product proved it was well worth the effort.
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5001
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Achieving this print was no small feat for our Mark L. and our print team! With an overlap of inks, we were able to create 9 different colours, while only needing 6 colours to achieve it! It took a careful blend of art and science to get this right, but the final product proved it was well worth the effort.
UNCLE STUDIOS
ARTIST: UNCLE STUDIOS
GARMENT: CUSTOM CUT & SEW TAGS
Custom labels raise the bar for any brand, and Uncle Studios was no exception to that rule! These were applied as inner neck labels on a wide range of garments, from tees to crewnecks, bringing brand message and consistency to each piece.
GARMENT: CUSTOM CUT & SEW TAGS
Custom labels raise the bar for any brand, and Uncle Studios was no exception to that rule! These were applied as inner neck labels on a wide range of garments, from tees to crewnecks, bringing brand message and consistency to each piece.
LOVESICK
ARTIST: LOVESICK
GARMENT: GILDAN 5400
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
A highly detailed simulated process print always provides our production crew with a fun challenge, with the need to translate the details from design to print with fewer colours. The reward of the final product is always worth it - this long sleeve for the team at Lovesick was no exception!
GARMENT: GILDAN 5400
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
A highly detailed simulated process print always provides our production crew with a fun challenge, with the need to translate the details from design to print with fewer colours. The reward of the final product is always worth it - this long sleeve for the team at Lovesick was no exception!
REVEL CIDER
ARTIST: REVEL CIDER
GARMENT: ADAMS CAP S001AD
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON TWILL
We’ve been working with the crew at Revel Cider for a while, and their creativity has always made for fun projects. This time, we had the unique challenge of simplifying some beautiful label art into something that would look great on a cap. Combined with a bright green ball cap, this was one of our favourite embroidery pieces of 2020!
GARMENT: ADAMS CAP S001AD
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON TWILL
We’ve been working with the crew at Revel Cider for a while, and their creativity has always made for fun projects. This time, we had the unique challenge of simplifying some beautiful label art into something that would look great on a cap. Combined with a bright green ball cap, this was one of our favourite embroidery pieces of 2020!
GODSPEED BREWERY
ARTIST: GODSPEED BREWERY
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5001
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
The crew at Godspeed always give us something fun to work with! This design is proof that you can make your apparel pop with a simple single colour design. This design brings us back to our love for Japanese streetwear brands such as Neighborhood.
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5001
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
The crew at Godspeed always give us something fun to work with! This design is proof that you can make your apparel pop with a simple single colour design. This design brings us back to our love for Japanese streetwear brands such as Neighborhood.
JAW DROP COCKTAILS
ARTIST: JAW DROP COCKTAILS
GARMENT: COLOR TONE C877
FABRIC BLEND: 80/20 COTTON POLY BLEND
Jaw Drop Cocktails came to us with their new branding, asking us to develop something that went along with their new slogan 'Live Out Loud'. We printed with one of the most unique garments we used in 2020! These Color Tone blanks can make any design pop - Jaw Drop did a great job using them as a canvas!
GARMENT: COLOR TONE C877
FABRIC BLEND: 80/20 COTTON POLY BLEND
Jaw Drop Cocktails came to us with their new branding, asking us to develop something that went along with their new slogan 'Live Out Loud'. We printed with one of the most unique garments we used in 2020! These Color Tone blanks can make any design pop - Jaw Drop did a great job using them as a canvas!
MUTUAL FRIENDS
ARTIST: MUTUAL FRIENDS
GARMENT: Q-TEES Q600
FABRIC BLEND: 100% HEAVY CANVAS
Another great example of a simplistic yet powerful single colour print, we love how these totes came out for Toronto agency Mutual Friends!
GARMENT: Q-TEES Q600
FABRIC BLEND: 100% HEAVY CANVAS
Another great example of a simplistic yet powerful single colour print, we love how these totes came out for Toronto agency Mutual Friends!
BELLWOODS BREWERY
ARTIST: BELLWOODS BREWERY
GARMENT: FLEXFIT 1501KC
FABRIC BLEND: 100% ACRYLIC
A great range of colours with a simple sewn-on hem tag, these toques are suitable for any occasion. We're always a big fan of a good colour palette with strong brand messaging, which made these some of our favourite headwear of 2020!
GARMENT: FLEXFIT 1501KC
FABRIC BLEND: 100% ACRYLIC
A great range of colours with a simple sewn-on hem tag, these toques are suitable for any occasion. We're always a big fan of a good colour palette with strong brand messaging, which made these some of our favourite headwear of 2020!
CHEYENNE AUDREY X JAY ROSE
ARTIST: CHEYENNE AUDREY & JAY ROSE
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5121
FABRIC BLEND: 100% FRENCH TERRY COTTON
A collab between two talented tattoo artists Cheyenne Audrey and Jay Rose, the details on this 4 location print are awesome! Paired with a super comfy, long lasting AS Colour crew neck, the only thing that could’ve made this design better is if we could’ve kept some for ourselves!
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 5121
FABRIC BLEND: 100% FRENCH TERRY COTTON
A collab between two talented tattoo artists Cheyenne Audrey and Jay Rose, the details on this 4 location print are awesome! Paired with a super comfy, long lasting AS Colour crew neck, the only thing that could’ve made this design better is if we could’ve kept some for ourselves!
COPPA MEDIA
ARTIST: COPPA MEDIA
GARMENT: ATC 2500
FABRIC BLEND: 50/50 POLY COTTON BLEND
A certified platinum graphic designer, Coppa Media took a break from designing album art to lend their hand to apparel with a super unique neon print. Our design department worked hard on this one to make sure that all of the details from the complex design translated properly to print. This one was our quality control specialist Jerelle’s favourite print of 2020!
GARMENT: ATC 2500
FABRIC BLEND: 50/50 POLY COTTON BLEND
A certified platinum graphic designer, Coppa Media took a break from designing album art to lend their hand to apparel with a super unique neon print. Our design department worked hard on this one to make sure that all of the details from the complex design translated properly to print. This one was our quality control specialist Jerelle’s favourite print of 2020!
TOTES TOGETHER
ARTIST: PUBLIC HOUSE STUDIO
GARMENT: Q - TEES Q600
FABRIC BLEND: 100% HEAVY CANVAS
It was an honour and a pleasure to work alongside the team at Totes Together, helping to raise money for restaurants and other local hospitality businesses affected by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This design was one of our faves from the production run, with it's awesome colour palette and details!
GARMENT: Q - TEES Q600
FABRIC BLEND: 100% HEAVY CANVAS
It was an honour and a pleasure to work alongside the team at Totes Together, helping to raise money for restaurants and other local hospitality businesses affected by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This design was one of our faves from the production run, with it's awesome colour palette and details!
CAREWEAR
ARTIST: CAREWEAR
GARMENT: SOFT ENAMEL PINS, CUSTOM MUGS, TOTES
Part of our COVID-19 relief initiative, proceeds from sales of these accessories all went directly to support our frontlines, and dang did they look good doing it!
GARMENT: SOFT ENAMEL PINS, CUSTOM MUGS, TOTES
Part of our COVID-19 relief initiative, proceeds from sales of these accessories all went directly to support our frontlines, and dang did they look good doing it!
MADE FOR THE LAKE
ARTIST: JACKIE SAIK
GARMENT: INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. PRM4500TD
FABRIC BLEND: 80/20 COTTON POLY BLEND
Sometimes you just hit the nail on the head. We spotted a new blank in our Independent Trading Co. catalog, ordered it in and printed it as an extra during a production run for Made for the Lake, thinking the team at Made for the Lake might want to take a peek at a new option! Shortly after they got it, it turned into one of their biggest hits!
GARMENT: INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. PRM4500TD
FABRIC BLEND: 80/20 COTTON POLY BLEND
Sometimes you just hit the nail on the head. We spotted a new blank in our Independent Trading Co. catalog, ordered it in and printed it as an extra during a production run for Made for the Lake, thinking the team at Made for the Lake might want to take a peek at a new option! Shortly after they got it, it turned into one of their biggest hits!
JESS CHEN x KOTN
ARTIST: JESS CHEN
GARMENT: KOTN UTILITY PANT
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Taking advantage of the unique locations direct to garment printing process can print on, tattoo artist Jess Chen and KOTN created a very special collection of jackets, pants, and totes. This was one of the coolest projects that crossed our DTG printer during 2020.
GARMENT: KOTN UTILITY PANT
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Taking advantage of the unique locations direct to garment printing process can print on, tattoo artist Jess Chen and KOTN created a very special collection of jackets, pants, and totes. This was one of the coolest projects that crossed our DTG printer during 2020.
MARIJKE BOUCHIER
ARTIST: MARIJKE BOUCHIER
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 4003
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Over-seam printing isn’t something we do every day, but it makes for a pretty damn cool final product! Thanks to Marijke for giving us a new challenge this year, we love how the final product turned out!
GARMENT: AS COLOUR 4003
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Over-seam printing isn’t something we do every day, but it makes for a pretty damn cool final product! Thanks to Marijke for giving us a new challenge this year, we love how the final product turned out!
BUSHEL & PECK
ARTIST: BUSHEL & PECK
GARMENT: INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. SS4500
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Combining great creativity with a premium garment will always be a winner in our eyes! These sweaters for St. Cathatrine’s local neighbourhood market Bushel & Peck were our production manager Sharne’s fave of 2020!
GARMENT: INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. SS4500
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
Combining great creativity with a premium garment will always be a winner in our eyes! These sweaters for St. Cathatrine’s local neighbourhood market Bushel & Peck were our production manager Sharne’s fave of 2020!
GRAIN AND GRIT BREWERY
ARTIST: GILLIAN WILSON
GARMENT: BELLA + CANVAS 3945
FABRIC BLEND: 52/48 COTTON POLY BLEND
Our pals at Grain and Grit paired the design from their Homebody beer release with the perfect premium crew from AS Colour to make for an awesome design that will stand the test of time in anyones wardrobe!
GARMENT: BELLA + CANVAS 3945
FABRIC BLEND: 52/48 COTTON POLY BLEND
Our pals at Grain and Grit paired the design from their Homebody beer release with the perfect premium crew from AS Colour to make for an awesome design that will stand the test of time in anyones wardrobe!
LAUREN MARTIN x KOTN
ARTIST: LAUREN MARTIN
GARMENT: KOTN ESSENTIAL LONG SLEEVE
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
A banana, in boots, dancing. Need we say more?
GARMENT: KOTN ESSENTIAL LONG SLEEVE
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
A banana, in boots, dancing. Need we say more?
RUPI KAUR x KOTN
ARTIST: RUPI KAUR
GARMENT: KOTN CROPPED SWEATSHIRT
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
It’s not every day you get to work with a best selling author. We were stoked to work alongside Rupi Kaur and KOTN to create an awesome line of apparel for the launch of her third book, Home Body.
GARMENT: KOTN CROPPED SWEATSHIRT
FABRIC BLEND: 100% COTTON
It’s not every day you get to work with a best selling author. We were stoked to work alongside Rupi Kaur and KOTN to create an awesome line of apparel for the launch of her third book, Home Body.
MAIA FADDOUL FOR CAREWEAR
ARTIST: MAIA FADDOUL
GARMENT: M&O 4800
FABRIC BLEND: 50/50 COTTON POLY BLEND
This design was a contribution to our CareWear initiative for Canada’s front lines! Maia’s design was extremely fitting, one of the best sellers, and one of our favourite prints of 2020!
GARMENT: M&O 4800
FABRIC BLEND: 50/50 COTTON POLY BLEND
This design was a contribution to our CareWear initiative for Canada’s front lines! Maia’s design was extremely fitting, one of the best sellers, and one of our favourite prints of 2020!
THAT'S A WRAP!
Thank you to everyone who allowed us the pleasure of working together in 2020. Let's make 2021 even better.