Blog

• Color of the Year: Promotional Items DC, Maryland, Virginia

  • March 11th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, FORMost Family, giveaways, graphic design, heat transfer, logos, offset printing, pantone colors, promotional products, screen printing, turnaround time

  It’s time again to recognize the Pantone Color of the Year on our blog. Each year, Pantone, the global authority on color, carefully selects a color that they feel represents the world around us. They look for color influences in… Read More

• Pressure Seal Equipment | DC Metro

  • March 10th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: conservation, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, environment, environmentally friendly, equipment, folder sealer, postage, pressure seal, video

  DID YOU KNOW? FORMost offers a full line of Pressure Seal Forms and Processing Equipment including over 60 stock formats and in custom formats of up to 16 colors. Our Pressure Seal machines meet any volume requirement and can help… Read More

• Finishing Touch: Adding a Coating to Your Print Collateral

  • March 8th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: aqueous coating, business cards, coatings, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, environment, environmentally friendly, equipment, graphic design, offset printing, soft touch aqueous, turnaround time, UV, varnishes

  When it comes to adding a finishing touch to your print project, there are several coating options available. Gloss, dull, satin, and “soft touch” can add shine, depth, and a unique aesthetic to your piece. You’re probably familiar with gloss,… Read More

• Happy Staff = Happy Customers: 5 Ways to Boost Morale

  • March 3rd, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: customer service, FORMost Family, FORMost Gives Back, morale

  When employees are positive about their work environment and believe that they are appreciated and can succeed, everyone wins. Studies show that employee morale is directly related to productivity. Whether your business is selling frozen yogurt, or financial planning, there… Read More

• Paper 101: Types of Coated Paper | Washington, DC Printer

  • March 3rd, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: cast coated, coating, conservation, cost savings, digital printing, direct mail, direct marketing, gloss, graphic design, logos, matte, multimedia, offset printing, pantone colors, paper, silk, turnaround time

  When preparing to print a piece, one of the main questions we ask our clients is, “What type of paper?” The answer to this question is often specified by the designer of the piece. It can also be chosen by… Read More

• Postal News: USPS Rate Increase

  • January 20th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: direct mail, direct marketing, envelopes, graphic design, offset printing, post cards, postage, postal increase, usps

  Once again, the United States Postal Service has increased postal rates. Effective January 26, 2014 the new rates are intended as a “last resort” to generate $2 billion in incremental annual revenue for the struggling Postal Service. A +1.7% inflation-related… Read More

• Polar Vortex-Proof Promo Products

  • January 14th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, giveaways, logos, promotional products, screen printing, tradeshows, turnaround time, winter

  It’s hard to believe that there have only been three official weeks of winter since the solstice on December 21st. In the DC metro region, as well as most of the country, we’ve seen our fair share of winter weather already… Read More

• FORMost has moved!

  • January 14th, 2014
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: announcements, FORMost Family, fulfillment, warehouse

  We’ve moved! As many of you have heard by now, FORMost has relocated. After 22 years on Standish Place in Rockville, we sure were comfortable, but it came time to make a move so that we could accommodate our growth and… Read More

• Online Company Stores by FORMost

  • December 5th, 2013
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, branding, business cards, company store, corporate gifts, cost savings, embroidery, giveaways, online ordering, promotional products, screen printing, smartphone accessories, tradeshows

  Have you thought about launching an online company store? An online company store allows your entire company to easily access branded merchandise. This means higher participation and promotion for your brand. BENEFITS Control – Have greater control over your logo… Read More

• 7 Tips for Better Proofreading

  • December 2nd, 2013
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: ad specialties, apparel, business cards, cost savings, digital printing, direct marketing, embroidery, giveaways, graphic design, lists, logos, offset printing, promotional products, proofreading, screen printing, tips, tradeshows

  Your stomach drops. You feel the blood rush to your cheeks. You feel a deep, deep sense of regret. You now have 100,000 [insert printing or promotional items here] that display a glaring mistake – usually a spelling error or typo. If you’ve ever… Read More