Impact
Haiti Is Headed to the World Cup
On November 18, 2025, the Haiti National Football Team ended a 52-year drought after topping Group C in the final round of CONCACAF qualifiers with wins over Costa Rica and then Nicaragua, to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is only the second time the team has qualified, the last being in 1974. The win represents a moment of immense national pride and celebration for Haitians globally, overcoming significant adversity. Playing all their matches at neutral sites due to internal issues, the team overcame many challenges to secure direct qualification for the tournament in North America. This win is significant for Haitians for another reason: November 18, 1803, was the Battle of Vertières, the decisive final battle of the Haitian Revolution, where Haitian forces led by Jean-Jacques Dessalines defeated French troops, securing independence and establishing Haiti as the first free Black republic. This pivotal moment led to France abandoning its colonial ambitions in the Americas and directly paved the way for the formal declaration of Haitian independence on January 1, 1804. Celebrations following the win over Nicaragua, combined with the National Holiday, will make it a day Haitians will remember for years to come! The team is currently scheduled to play three matches in the US this summer: June 13 vs Scotland at Foxborough June 19 vs Brazil in Philadelphia June 24 vs Morocco in Atlanta Shop our Haiti National Futbol Tee and join us in cheering on the team as they attempt to keep the wins coming this summer! Haiti National Futbol Tee – Unisex$28.00Shop Now Haiti National Futbol Tee – Youth$28.00Shop Now
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2026 Trends to Watch
Wholesale Apparel Insights from GOEX Apparel As we look ahead to 2026, the wholesale apparel market is being shaped by more intentional buying decisions. Customers are prioritizing sustainability, longevity, and emotional connection and expecting brands to deliver products that reflect both values and lifestyle. For buyers sourcing customizable graphic apparel, this means choosing blanks and silhouettes that support storytelling, versatility, and long-term sell-through.At GOEX Apparel, we’re tracking the fabric innovations, color directions, product silhouettes, and graphic trends that will define 2026. This guide breaks down the most impactful trends and highlights how they translate into customizable, retail-ready apparel programs for our wholesale partners. Fabric Trends: Keep it Natural Natural fibers continue to dominate fabric trends heading into 2026, driven by growing consumer commitments to reduce plastic use and limit environmental impact. Increased awareness around microplastic pollution combined with tariff pricing that favors natural fibers over synthetics has accelerated demand for 100% cotton and cotton-forward blends across lifestyle, corporate, and promotional categories.GOEX Apparel offers a large selection of Premium Cotton and Eco Cotton styles, along with certified Organic Cotton through our partnership with The Good Tee. Later this spring, we’re expanding our assortment with a new Heavyweight Cotton line, designed to support oversized fits, premium graphics, and long-term durability. For customers who love our fleece and triblend but want to keep their plastic-free resolutions, fear not! Our partnership with CiCLO® Textiles makes even our blended fabrics nature-friendly. CiCLO’s patented technology allows polyester fibers to biodegrade in the earth at a rate similar to natural fibers, which helps reduce long-term microfiber pollution without changing the look, feel, or performance of the garment. Curious about the science behind this technology? Learn more on our blog. Want Eco-Friendly fabrics in your collection? Connect with your GOEX sales representative to discuss cotton-forward programs, CiCLO®-enabled styles, and upcoming heavyweight launches for 2026. Color Trends: Earth Day Color trends for 2026 are defined by versatility and balance. Rather than chasing extremes, brands are leaning into a cohesive color palette that blends fresh pastels with grounded earth tones and rich jewel shades. These colors are designed to work across seasons, product categories, and customer lifestyles. Fresh Pastels, Grounded in Earth Tones This trend pairs light, optimistic pastels with warm, stabilizing hues, creating a color palette that feels approachable, modern, and wearable year-round. Led by Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, these shades emphasize softness without losing structure. Cloud DancerVintage White · Ivory · Light Blue · WhiteAiry neutrals and soft blues form the foundation of this trend. Warm whites like Vintage White and Ivory add depth, while Light Blue brings a clean, modern lift, which is ideal for minimal, intentional design. Purple HazeLavender · BerryMuted purples introduce personality without overpowering. Lavender offers calm and balance, while Berry adds richness, making these shades ideal for elevated casual and athleisure styles. Minty FreshSage · Teal · MintFresh green shade variations reflect a continued focus on wellness and nature. Sage grounds the palette, Teal adds versatility, and Mint delivers a refreshing accent for spring-forward collections. Think PinkLight Pink · Rose · Orange SorbetSoft pinks meet warm energy. Light Pink and Rose feel modern and confident, while Orange Sorbet adds a playful, sun-warmed pop that keeps the palette optimistic and current. RustedSand · Amber · Camel · WineEarthy shade variations anchor the lighter pastels. Sand acts as a new neutral, while Amber and Camel add warmth. Wine brings depth, helping transition the palette across seasons. Seasonless Shades: Jewel Tones and Earth Tones Seasonless Shades focus on longevity. Built around deeper jewel tones and classic earth tones, this trend is designed for color palettes that work beyond a single season making them ideal for core styles and long-term programs. Navy · Forest · Wine · Earth · Sand · Ivory · Vintage White Navy and Forest bring timeless depth, offering strong alternatives to black while remaining easy to style. Wine adds richness and sophistication, reinforcing the jewel-tone influence. Earth grounds the palette with a natural, organic feel, while Sand, Ivory, and Vintage White repeat as versatile neutrals that tie collections together. Together, these palettes create a dependable, season-spanning color story that is refined, grounded, and built to last. Product Trends: Relaxed Structure & Layers Quarter ZipsQuarter Zips are having a Gen Z moment, while continuing to perform across corporate, collegiate, and lifestyle channels. Their clean construction and layering versatility make them ideal for embroidery, tonal branding, and elevated casual programs. GOEX offers both fleece and performance poly versions of this trend. Layered DressingLayering remains a key styling trend, driven by seasonless wardrobes and comfort-focused design. Short sleeves over long sleeves, mixed textures, and coordinated color palettes extend the usability of core pieces while adding visual depth to assortments. Boxy & Oversized TeesRelaxed fits are firmly established as a modern standard. Boxy and oversized tees in heavier weights support premium decoration, reduce transparency, and create a more substantial feel that resonates with consumers seeking quality and longevity. GOEX is excited to launch our new Heavyweight Boxy Tee later this spring for customers seeking this trend. Graphic Trends: Lifestyle, Nostalgia & Human Texture Aspirational GraphicsGraphics in 2026 lean into lifestyle storytelling rather than overt branding. Imagery centered around food, leisure, travel, and simple pleasures transforms apparel into an emotional touchpoint. These designs invite the wearer into an idealized moment, be it slow mornings, casual movement, or a sense of escape, which make the products feel personal and optimistic. NostalgiaVintage and retro aesthetics remain strong, with Y2K leading the conversation for 2026. Oversized typography, early digital textures, playful icons, and futuristic optimism reflect a renewed interest in the early internet era. When tailored to the right audience, these references feel fun, familiar, and commercially effective. Mixed MediaMixed media graphics embrace layered storytelling. Photo-real elements, hand-drawn illustrations, expressive typography, and scattered placements create visual energy inspired by assemblage art and found-object design. Noisy Imperfection As AI-generated design becomes more common, imperfections feel more valuable. Puff print, embroidery, foil, and textured inks add depth and perceived value. Pixels, dithering, paper grain, and naive illustration styles reinforce authenticity and human touch. Hand-Drawn Type & Expressive TextTypography plays a leading role in 2026 graphics. Hand-drawn scripts, warped letterforms, ink traps, and doodle-integrated text add movement and personality—turning words into visual statements. Work with your GOEX sales rep to explore decoration methods and graphic placements that bring these trends to life.The 2026 apparel landscape is defined by thoughtful choices: natural fibers, grounded color palettes, relaxed silhouettes, and graphics that feel personal and human. For wholesale buyers, these trends present an opportunity to build assortments that resonate emotionally while delivering long-term value.GOEX Apparel is committed to helping our partners translate trends into customizable products that perform. Whether you’re refining your core offering or planning a seasonal launch, our team is ready to collaborate. Start planning your 2026 program today. Request a Quote
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Goals for 2026
As we close out 2025 and move into a new year, as always, we reflect on our goals for the year and set new ones.
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Trend Snapshot: Après-Ski Core
From home decor to skincare, skiing season has taken over as a major winter trend. The term “après-ski” is French for “after skiing” and refers to the social activities that take place, you guessed it....after skiing. Cozy, oversized sweaters, faire-isle patterns, cocoa, and cocktails are all key elements to this trend. They are represented not only in functional gear for your alpine getaway, but also in apparel and home goods inspired by skiing for everyday use.
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Color Snapshot: Winter Blues
A Palette of Possibility As late winter fades into early spring, color becomes a powerful tool for reflection and renewal. This season, blue takes center stage as a hue filled with imagination, hope, and quiet optimism. Blue invites a pause. It signals a reset. It encourages us to look ahead with clarity while honoring everything the past year has stirred within us. From soft, airy tones to deeper, grounding shades, this palette mirrors the emotional transition of the season. It allows space to reflect, to release, and to begin again. We think that Winter Blues is the perfect color story for a new year full of possibilities. A Palette of Emotion The Winter Blues palette is built on a foundation of light, cool greys, pale blue, and classic royal blue tones that feel calm, expansive, and restorative. These shades echo the broader cultural movement toward cool blues we’re seeing across fashion and interiors, reinforcing blue as a color of serenity and forward-thinking creativity. Ivory plays a crucial role here, bringing subtle warmth and balance to the cooler hues. It softens the palette, making it approachable and wearable, while still feeling clean and elevated. Lavender gently bridges the gap between winter and spring, hinting at what’s to come and adding a fresh, optimistic lift that feels unmistakably seasonal. Together, these colors create a harmonious spectrum that feels both modern and timeless. Cool without being stark, hopeful without being overly bright. Featured Styles This color trend translates effortlessly into everyday essentials your customers will reach for again and again. Our Unisex Fleece Crew is a standout layering piece in this palette. Offered in Ivory, Light Blue, Heather Grey, and Royal, it captures the full range of Winter Blues. The cozy fleece construction makes it ideal for the tail end of winter, while the fresh color options carry it seamlessly into spring. Shop the Unisex Fleece Crew Sweatshirt For lighter layers, our Eco Triblend Tee completes the story. Available in Vintage White, Light Blue, Heather Grey, Royal, and Lavender, these shades allow for easy mixing and matching while reinforcing the calming, reflective mood of the palette. Lavender, in particular, offers a subtle seasonal shift while being soft enough for winter and fresh enough for spring. Shop the Unisex Eco Triblend Tee Our Ivory Eco Cotton Tee rounds out the collection, adding warmth and versatility while anchoring the cooler tones. It’s the neutral that ties everything together, making the entire palette feel intentional and balanced. Shop the Unisex Eco Cotton Tee Looking Ahead with Winter Blues The Winter Blues trend is about more than color. It’s an invitation to reset, to imagine what’s next, and to step into spring with a sense of calm confidence. By embracing these cool, hopeful hues, you can offer your customers products that feel thoughtful, refreshing, and perfectly timed for the season ahead. Shop the Winter Blues trend and give your customers a collection that reflects where they’ve been, and where they’re going this spring.
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Gratitude
Earlier this year, my dear friend Kayla at Rosie’s Boutique published a blog, and I honestly don’t remember all of what it was about, but she made the statement that she would “never not be grateful.” I have internalized that statement over the months since reading it. Being grateful is somehow different than never not being so. Saying a quick thank you is easy when obviously deserved, but a posture of being grateful all of the time is a different and much harder thing. We have a lot to be grateful for over the past year – you, our customers, have held in there with us, the team is solid and committed, and our new factory in Haiti is finally open. But along the way, there was a lot to be discouraged by. There were times we worried, times we grieved, and times we were tired or embarrassed. But, throughout, we made the decision to never not be grateful. If you’re wondering why it matters, I can give you my thoughts, but I hope you’ll reflect during this season of Thanksgiving and come up with some of your own. Gratitude, by nature, puts us in a posture of humility and considering others. Saying, "Thank You," encourages and uplifts others. Expressing thanks tells the other person that you value and respect them, that they have something of value to offer. How much better would our world be if we committed to a continual posture of gratitude for those around us – for any smile or kind word or held door another person offers? I don’t know about you, but I move fast, and things can happen around me in a blur – try to see those things and be grateful for little acts of human kindness. Gratitude reminds us that we need one another. At GOEX and GO Project, we believe in the power of Community as well as Commerce to strengthen and empower families. While we work to create fair wage jobs, we cannot sustain them without the amazing community of our customers who make this work possible – for you, we are always grateful! But more than that, we all need people around us. You don’t need me to remind you that we live in a hyper-connected but incredibly lonely world. Look someone in the eyes today and offer a smile and tell them thank you. I promise you’ll both feel better! Gratitude for what you have is so much better than a longing for what you don’t have. In challenging times, the ability to look around and recognize that someone else will always have more and someone else will always have less will give perspective and give you the opportunity to take a deep breath and find at least a moment of contentment. This is something my family is leaning into right now. Determine what’s really important, plan for that, and release the rest. Take the pressure off. Be grateful for a sunset, for a walk outside, for a cup of tea by a fire, or a good library book. Take a break from wanting all the things Instagram says you should want. Find joy in the little things. Practice generosity from what you save. And be grateful that you could. I know we’re all fighting our battles and things are not calm or easy right now, but I encourage you, take a posture of gratitude in this season. That you can control! And then tell us about it! We would love to hear how you practice gratitude – send us a note at hello@goex.org. A real person will read it and share it with our team. And we’ll send back a note of thanks! Enjoy your time with your families this week! And thank you for taking the time to indulge my thoughts. With gratitude and respect, JessicaExecutive Director, GOEX
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Our Obsession with Quality
At GOEX, our core values are Courage, Humility and Excellence. These values mark all of our decisions and interactions, although different aspects move to the forefront in different seasons. For example, we’ve shared a lot about courage over the past months as our team worked to get our new factory open in Haiti despite all of the challenges they had to overcome. And in the midst of challenges, sometimes we have to make decisions to sacrifice aspects of one value to support another. That has definitely been the case as we navigated supply chain over the past 20 months. From stock outages and sewing inconsistencies to late deliveries and adjusted orders, we have definitely practiced a lot of humility as we worked with you to navigate these challenges. We are incredibly grateful for the way you adapted with us and accepted less than excellent service in order to help us support the ultimate goal of returning to production in Haiti – in support of our amazing team there. We want you to know that this return to production in Haiti is not just because we love that team and want to provide jobs for them, but also because they are incredibly talented. While we have so appreciated the factories that have stepped in to keep garments flowing over the past months, the sewing quality and delivery schedules just haven’t been the same. And so, as we move forward into 2026, we are excited to feel like it’s possible to double down on our commitment to excellence. What do we mean by this? FabricsIn 2024, our fabric supplier in the Carolinas closed their doors. We quickly shifted to Clover Knits, but it’s been challenging to get colors matched and production moving smoothly. We are finally in a good rhythm and have shipments scheduled out for the next 14 months with fabric flowing to meet your needs. They are securing our Ciclo yarns for us by the container load now, which ensures consistent quality and availability – as always, though, if you have a large order planned, the earlier you pick the tee color, the more sure we are that we can guarantee stock! While we could have shifted our fabric production offshore, we are committed to high-quality USA-made fabrics that support jobs in the American textile industry. This short supply chain lowers our carbon footprint and provides high transparency. Stay tuned for a virtual tour of Clover in 2026. If you’ve never seen what’s involved in fabric production, you’re in for a treat! StockWe have consistently run our business 30-40% under our ideal stock levels for the past 16 months. We know many of you have felt this, and we are grateful for the shifts you’ve made in order to continue to support us. You’ve patiently waited for back orders, changed colors, and accepted delayed shipments. We can’t promise that will never happen again, but we can promise that our team is hard at work and is producing three times as many garments per day as we’ve received from other factories. We are not sharing production with other brands anymore – we can simply focus our team on making our garments. This is such an incredible boost to our production planning and our ability to serve you with excellence! SewingWith production consolidating back into our captive factory, we are no longer subject to different sewing techniques in different facilities. Machines are all configured the same way, patterns are cut the same way, and all production is managed by the same person. This will dramatically increase consistency across all garments. Additionally, our team in Haiti is simply the best in the business at sewing t-shirts – they have the tools they need and the support of management to produce excellent garments! We know you will begin to see the little differences smooth out. There’s still an acceptable, tolerable difference in garment manufacturing, but you will definitely see that it’s barely noticeable as we move into new deliveries. CustomizationLess chaos in the supply chain also sets our customization team up for better success. Less shifting of schedules and last-minute deliveries allows better preparation and fewer errors. In addition, we continue to refine processes, increase training, and add checkpoints in order to deliver the most consistent and high-quality graphics possible. If you have questions about a print process or how best to achieve a look, please let us know – we would love to help you achieve your goals. Our team is full of creative solutions and can-do attitudes. :) Thank you for letting us be part of your events, stores, and memories. If you have questions about any of the above or if there are ways we can better serve you with excellence, please reach out to hello@goex.org – a real person will answer! We are beyond excited for 2026 and the promise of amazing impact for both people and planet to come over the next months! Thank you for being part of the story!
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The GOEX Haiti Factory is Finally OPEN
Hi GOEX Family - Wow - the last 18 months have been a journey. That’s probably a pretty big understatement, actually. This has been a year and a half full of ups and downs, tears and celebrations. Eighteen months of juggling and pushing and apologizing and figuring it out. But as we mentioned in this update from June, we are committed to leaning in and supporting families no matter how challenging. And we couldn’t do any of it without you! Thank you for your flexibility, for your support, for your belief in us through delay after delay. And with that, we are THRILLED to share that as of this week, we are sewing in Haiti again! Our incredibly talented team is back to cutting and sewing the garments you and your clients love. For those of you who joined us in the middle of the last year and a half, get excited! You will soon start to see the Made in Haiti labels reappearing in our garments. When you look at those tags, I hope you will see the smile on a face that cares deeply about the quality of the garment. They care because it gives them the ability to care for their family through the dignity of their own work. Making your garments is an incredible sense of pride for our team members. They know they’re exceptionally talented, they are paid well for their skills and they persevere through incredible odds to work. They are remarkable and we are honored to partner with them! We also shared in June that our team will return to work with not only fair wage jobs, healthcare and lunch each day but will have the opportunity to participate in Strong Family, our signature family strengthening program. Setting up Strong Family involves a trained social worker (whom we employ at the factory all of the time for employee support) as well as a modest pool of funds for incentives as members progress through the program. For the next two weeks, we’re offering you the opportunity to purchase our exclusive Grand Opening tee and all of the proceeds will go to the employee incentive fund. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to both celebrate with us and to invest in the team in this way. This is not charity, this is empowerment at its best! Thank you again for your support. And for your patience. You all mean everything to us and your kindness fills us with both humility and gratitude. Stay tuned for scenes from the factory and opportunities to keep celebrating as we celebrate Fair Trade Month in the absolute best way we could imagine! Jessica RayExecutive Director, GOEX
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Easy Last-Minute Halloween costumes with a GOEX tee!
Halloween is around the corner, and our blank tees make the perfect canvas for your creative costumes! From group M&Ms to Disney characters, the possibilities are endless with GOEX blanks as your starting point. Why GOEX Blanks for Halloween? Sustainable Costumes: Instead of buying single-use Halloween outfits, transform our high-quality blanks into costumes you can wear again and again. Versatile Options: Choose from our selection of tees, henleys, sweatshirts, and more to create the perfect base for any costume. Ethical Choice: When you purchase GOEX blanks, you're supporting fair trade practices and helping provide dignified employment to vulnerable communities. DIY Halloween Ideas Using GOEX Blanks Family/Group CostumesThese just take a pair of scissors and a safety pin or tape to transform a blank tee into a easy last-minute costume. Coordinate with family or friends using our colorful blanks as the foundation: Classic M&Ms: Each person wears a different colored tee with an "M" added Emoji Collection: Turn basic tees into your favorite emojis Superhero Team: Create matching superhero logos on our premium blanks Individual DIY CostumesOur blanks provide the perfect canvas for creative expression: Skeleton: Draw or iron-on a skeleton design onto a black tee Pumpkin: Transform an orange tee into a jack-o'-lantern Witch/Wizard: Add embellishments to a deep purple or black henley Here are simple instructions for turning GOEX blanks into last-minute Halloween costumes that can be worn again after the holiday: Family/Group Costume Ideas These require minimal supplies - just scissors, safety pins or tape: M&Ms Group Costume Select different colored GOEX tees (one per person) Cut a large white "M" from paper or fabric Attach the "M" to the front of each shirt with safety pins or fabric tape Wear with jeans or leggings Emoji Collection Use yellow tees as the base Draw or attach simple emoji face elements For happy face: attach black felt/paper eyes and smile For heart eyes: attach heart shapes and a smile Superhero Team Choose coordinating colored blanks Create simple superhero emblems from felt or paper Attach to the chest area with safety pins Add capes made from fabric scraps (optional) Individual DIY Costumes Ideal for solo trick-or-treaters or partygoers, these costume ideas offer sustainability. Simply remove the temporary decorations after Halloween and continue wearing your quality GOEX shirts year-round. Skeleton Use a black GOEX tee Create bone designs with white fabric paint or iron-on transfers For temporary version: use white tape or removable fabric chalk Pumpkin Start with an orange tee Cut jack-o'-lantern face from black fabric or paper Attach with temporary adhesive or safety pins Add green fabric at collar for stem (optional) Crayon Group Costume Use different colored GOEX tees to represent various crayon colors Cut cone shapes from construction paper for the "crayon tips" to wear as hats Write the color name vertically down the front of each shirt using fabric markers or iron-on letters After Halloween: Keep the Magic Going Unlike disposable costumes, your GOEX Halloween creation can be: Worn as regular clothing (simply remove temporary decorations) Saved for next year's festivities Repurposed for other themed events This Halloween, make a choice that's good for the planet and good for people. Shop our collection of ethically-made blanks and let your creativity shine while supporting fair trade practices! Ready to start your Halloween DIY project? Browse our collection today and make this Halloween both spooky and meaningful! 🎃
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