Standard orders at Trendy Promo take 2 to 4 weeks from proof approval and payment, plus shipping. Rush may be possible on select items. To check a specific item and date, call 888-200-8672 or request a quote.
If your event is close, the things that help most are a stock item, one imprint color in one location, art that is ready to print, and a fast proof approval.
What "rush" usually covers
In the promotional products industry, rush timing generally refers to production, not delivery. The clock starts only after the proof is approved and payment has cleared. After production, the order still has to ship, so time in transit adds to the total.
What slows a fast order down
Missed dates usually come down to a few avoidable causes:
Art is not ready. A blurry logo or a screenshot needs to be redrawn. Send a vector file (AI, EPS, PDF or SVG) up front.
The proof sits in an inbox. Name one person who can approve the same day.
Too many colors or locations. Each one can add a setup charge and time.
The item is not in stock in the color you want. Have a second color choice ready.
Items and methods that tend to be simpler
Pens and small items with pad printing: simple setup, one color.
Drinkware with laser engraving: no ink to dry, clean result.
Simple screen printed totes: one color, one side.
Full color wraps, embroidery with many stitch colors, and custom packaging usually need more time. Whether any item can be rushed depends on the product, so check before you plan around it.
Checklist when time is short
The date you need the items in hand, not just the event date
Quantity, keeping in mind that minimums vary by item
Vector logo and imprint color
One decision maker for proof approval
A delivery address that can receive during business hours
When rush is not the answer
If you have three or more weeks, order standard and use the time to get the proof right.