The only thing we here at UGP love more than printing quality custom apparel for our customers is our fantastic staff! We're giving our managers the floor here on our House of Tees blog to share some of their favorite apparel selections! You can make your own awesome custom printed apparel using any of these products with UGP as well! The week's featured manager is the store manager of our Downtown Ann Arbor and South University Street (also in Ann Arbor, MI) locations, Evan Mitchell!
Evan was born and raised in New York, but he moved to Ann Arbor, MI to attend the University of Michigan in 2008 and hasn’t looked back. Now a die-hard Wolverines fan and a self-described Midwesterner at heart, Evan has embraced Ann Arbor, Detroit, and everything in between. Evan has been with UGP for eight years!
He and his wife, Samantha, love to eat and drink so they keep tabs on all of the new restaurant openings and make it their mission to frequent as many of them as possible. Chances are that Evan will try to sell the restaurant some custom shirts while he’s at it! To burn off those calories and stay active, Evan also enjoys weightlifting and plays basketball and softball in the local Ann Arbor rec league.
Here’s Evan talking about his favorite current products:
You can’t go wrong with any of Nike’s polo shirts, but this one is my favorite because it fits true-to-size, has a sturdy collar that holds its shape, and features a subtle crosshatch print that helps it stand out from the crowd and looks great when made custom.
BELLA+CANVAS Sponge Fleece Pullover Hoodie
Football season in Ann Arbor goes hand in hand with “sweatshirt weather” and this hoodie from Bella+Canvas is hard to beat, especially when you add your own custom touches. It’s warm enough without being too heavy and the sponge fleece material is as comfortable as it gets!
OGIO has an awesome selection of professional looking backpacks and messenger bags that are great for commuting and travel. This one is my go-to because it’s the perfect size for a laptop and accessories without being too bulky for daily use.
Michigan gets cold in the winter so a warm beanie is a must-have! This classic from Carhartt is my favorite and what’s more, they are headquartered in Dearborn, MI less than an hour from UGP’s headquarters in Ann Arbor.
New Era French Terry Full-Zip Hoodie
I’ve always been more of a pullover hoodie kind of guy, but I recently discovered this new zip hoodie from New Era and it’s become a mainstay in my closet. The sueded French terry material is super comfortable and looks great with any custom design printed on it, and the zip-through collar adds a trendy, athletic look.