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How to Choose the Right Keychain Attachments?
Keychains
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How to Choose the Right Keychain Attachments?

Custom keychains are now gradually becoming a trendy item and a marketing tool. Whether it is a personalized decoration or a gift or promotional gift that appears in the public eye, it is an information dissemination, conveying personal fashion style and brand impression. 

As the protagonist, keychains are often known to people if they are made well, but they know little about keychain accessories. 

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Lea Alber
July 11, 2026
What Size Should a Custom Patch Be?
Patches
Guide

What Size Should a Custom Patch Be?

The proper size of a patch will vary with some variables, like where the patch is going, how complicated the design is, and the requirement for it to be visible at all. 

In other words, a 2-inch patch may be perfect for the front of a hat, but a patch that is 10 inches is not a proper size to place on the brim of a hat unless it is on the back of a jacket. If you stay aware of a handful of guidelines, you should be able to find a size that works for the purpose you're intending and then the level of impact that you will want.

 

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Lea Alber
February 6, 2026
How to Choose the Ideal Neon Sign Size?
Signs
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How to Choose the Ideal Neon Sign Size?

A neon sign is described as "a bright sign composed of either flexible LED neon or traditional glass neon tubes that gives off a bright glow." Most neon signs used to consist of glass tubes filled with neon gas, but now most neon signs will have LED equivalents that are more energy efficient, safer, lighter, and less brittle. 

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Lea Alber
February 6, 2026
The Complete Custom Patch Pricing Guide
Patches
Guide

The Complete Custom Patch Pricing Guide

Understanding how much custom patches cost depends on a number of factors, as the final rate is not fixed but determined by multiple variables such as order quantity, size, embroidery coverage, material style, and backing.

This guide will directly break down the core pricing logic of factories, compare the cost-effectiveness of different patch styles, and provide practical money-saving tips to help you manage your total custom patch cost when looking to buy patches in bulk and secure discount custom patches within your ideal budget. 

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Adeel Qayum
October 14, 2026
How to Choose the Right Backing for Custom Patches?
Patches
Guide

How to Choose the Right Backing for Custom Patches?

When purchasing custom patches, the backing matters, as the right backing determines how securely the patch attaches to the garment.

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Adeel Qayum
October 14, 2026
How GSJJ Supported CFFO 2025 with Custom Esports Merchandise for a Competitive Gaming Event
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How GSJJ Supported CFFO 2025 with Custom Esports Merchandise for a Competitive Gaming Event

GSJJ has long supported community events by providing customized products that help organizations create memorable experiences for participants and supporters. Beyond manufacturing custom promotional products, GSJJ uses custom merchandise to help organizations create stronger connections with their audiences.

GSJJ is a proud sponsor of Central Florida Face-Off (CFFO) 2025, a competitive gaming event in 2025 that brought together players and fans through a shared love of esports and gaming culture. GSJJ enhanced the event experience by providing product donations and discounted sponsorships.

About CFFO 2025 and the Gaming Community Behind the Event

Organized by Quest, LLC and managed through Start.gg, Central Florida Face-Off 2025 was an esports community event that connected fighting game and trading card game enthusiasts in Central Florida. For this event, GSJJ provided a range of customized products, including custom medals, custom lanyards, pins, keychains, and stickers, designed to support player recognition, event organization, and community engagement.

Through this collaboration, GSJJ contributed custom merchandise while receiving event partnership recognition, including brand visibility on the tournament platform and social media channels.                     

 

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Adeel Qayum
October 14, 2026
How GSJJ Supported United 4 Children’s Early Childhood Educator Training with Custom Pens
Pens
Case Studies

How GSJJ Supported United 4 Children’s Early Childhood Educator Training with Custom Pens

Practical custom items for nonprofit organizations can support professional development events. In 2026, GSJJ provided assistance to United 4 Children's early childhood educator training initiatives with custom pens at its annual meeting and other training sessions.

At GSJJ, product sponsorships are one way to support organizations working to make a positive difference in their communities. Through this contribution, GSJJ helped provide practical stationery for professional learning events while building a partnership with an organization dedicated to supporting children, families, and educators.

 

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Lea Alber
October 14, 2026
Top Custom Medal Suppliers: 7 Leading Vendors Compared
Medals
Guide

Top Custom Medal Suppliers: 7 Leading Vendors Compared

Do you want custom medals for your event? You've come to the right place! Our guide can help you select a suitable maker.

The suitable maker is important to your purchasing experience and the quality of the product you receive. We've compiled a list of seven leading manufacturers in the custom medal market. Use this article to determine which manufacturer is best for you.
Looking for the top custom medal makers for sports events, corporate awards, or school competitions? Based on factor-direct pricing, ordering flexibility, and turnaround speed, GS-JJ offer prices starting as low as $1.64/pc, free 24-hour digital proofs, and free shipping—eliminating middleman markups completely.

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Ethan Carter
October 13, 2026
 How Custom Enamel Pins Helped Horses of Tir Na Nog Create a Memorable Fundraising Event Experience
Pins
Case Studies

How Custom Enamel Pins Helped Horses of Tir Na Nog Create a Memorable Fundraising Event Experience

As a custom merchandise manufacturer, GS-JJ believes custom products can help nonprofits involve supporters, recognize donations, and improve community events.

 

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Ethan Carter
October 13, 2026
How GS-JJ Supported Soonercon 33 with Custom Medals and Lanyards: A Pop Culture Convention Sponsorship
Medals
Case Studies

How GS-JJ Supported Soonercon 33 with Custom Medals and Lanyards: A Pop Culture Convention Sponsorship

At GS-JJ, customized products are designed to help organizations recognize achievements, engage communities, and create memorable experiences through personalized event merchandise.


GS-JJ works with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and event organizers by providing customized products for sponsorship collaborations and community events. These collaborations allow GS-JJ to support various communities while helping organizations provide attendees with memorable event merchandise.


GS-JJ partnered with Soonercon 33 in 2025, a pop culture and science fiction convention put on by the Future Society of Oklahoma. GS-JJ co-sponsored the event and provided custom soft enamel medals and dye-sublimated lanyards to support attendee recognition and event engagement.


This case study highlights how GS-JJ supported Soonercon 33 with custom event merchandise and how custom products enhanced the convention experience for participants and the wider fan community.

 

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Adeel Qayum
October 13, 2026
How GS-JJ Supported Save the Manatee 5K with Custom Enamel Pins: A Nonprofit Sponsorship Case Study
Pins
Case Studies

How GS-JJ Supported Save the Manatee 5K with Custom Enamel Pins: A Nonprofit Sponsorship Case Study

As a custom merchandise manufacturer, GS-JJ believes custom products can help nonprofits involve supporters, recognize donations, and improve community events.

Nonprofit organizations often rely on memorable merchandise to strengthen fundraising campaigns and encourage supporter engagement. Through its sponsorship program, GSJJ recently partnered with Horses of Tir Na Nog to provide custom enamel pins for the organization’s “Golfing Fore! Goats” fundraising event.

 

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Ethan Carter
October 13, 2026
Custom Medal Craftsmanship Comparison Guide
Medals
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Custom Medal Craftsmanship Comparison Guide

Custom medals can be made with different materials, 2D or 3D molds, plating finishes, surface effects, and moving parts. Each choice affects the medal’s weight, appearance, feel, and production cost. Use the comparison below to see how these options differ and choose the specifications that fit your event and budget.

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Adeel Qayum
October 9, 2026