Looking for the best gifts for someone who loves Toledo, Ohio?

Are you proud to call Toledo home? You're not alone. Whether you're from Toledo, moved to Toledo, or even just came for a visit, you know Toledo is a place that makes you feel at home. You seriously will be do better in Toledo. 

The Glass City is so special in that even when people leave it, they carry a piece of it in their hearts no matter where they go next. Toledo is near and dear to so many that gifting someone a Toledo gift instantly makes them feel at home, and might elicit a "Holy Toledo!"-like reaction. Trust us, we've seen it more than once - Toledoans simply love their Toledo gear.  

No matter how big or small, Toledo gifts are special because they bring a strong sense of pride and love for this city unlike any other. Celebrate the 419 with any and all of our gift options. 

What to look for in an Toledo themed gift

There are many elements to finding the perfect Toledo gift. A gift is a serious reflection of what T-Town means to them. Even more, buying a Toledo themed gift from a Toledo-based retailer is extremely special because it’s like being able to take the people and places that mean the most to you anywhere in the world, only this time it’s a gift that is uniquely made in Toledo for your Toledoan! 

Another important aspect to finding the perfect Toledo gift is quality. Jūpmode maintains its standard of creating durable and long-lasting apparel while also constantly brainstorming local, vintage, and relatable Toledo-themed designs.  

Why Jūpmode is the answer to your Toledo gifts 

Over 100 years ago, a sign stood near the old Toledo Commerce Club with the phrase "You Will Do Better in Toledo." Since reading about it, that phrase has been in the back of our minds here at Jūpmode in learning more about our very special T-Town. The sign itself featured a large locomotive, a lake freighter and the infamous "YWDBIT" slogan. To read more about one of our primary pieces of inspiration for Jūpmode, as well as an excerpt from the Toledo Blade's own book, "You Will Do Better in Toledo: From Frogtown to Glass City. A Toledo Retrospective in Postcards, 1893-1929," look no further than here. Who would have thought that a slogan contest with more than 7,000 entries would create an entire sign that would eventually come to influence our brand? That is the magic of Toledo. 

Hear what Jūpmode customers say about their Toledo gifts

"Great Toledo themed shop. Lots of great t-shirt designs and themes. Love the shirts that pay tribute to old Toledo landmarks...Sports Arena, Southwyck Mall and more. Check out their website! - Jessica

“The best quality Ts and sweatshirts! They're cute and comfy and they wash/wear super well. Gotta love being able to have the softest shirts ever and supporting local!” - Lauren

"Very high quality sentimental shirts. Something for everyone."- MJ

"Cool selection of high quality apparel items and collectibles that are Toledo-centric, especially retro and historic themes. Staff are super friendly and helpful."  - Tobias

"Offering lots of great Toledo and Ohio branded shirts and items! All very reasonably priced." - Meghan

"Always happy to support Jūpmode. Such a great local company with a strong love for Toledo." - Tony

Check out how we screen print our famous vintage Lion Store shirts!

As we've said before, one thing that makes us different is that we make our products in house. In addition to custom screen printing, we have been screen printing our own shirts since 2012. We love having control over the quality of the final product and the ability to test and experiment with new designs and print techniques. 

Check out this video below where John explains how he screen prints our Lion Store shirts and hoodies.

It's a lot of fun to show people the process of screen printing. While some people may have experience with it from an art class, it's one of those things that we encountered in our everyday lives but don't understand how it works.

John has been screen printing for eight years and our manual press operator, Mike, has been printing for over 20 years. That experience gives us a lot of expertise in translating the creative in the artwork to the shirts and sweatshirts that we print on.

By doing the decoration work in house, it gives us more control over the creativity of our designs and the quality of the work. It's been an advantage for us since we began screen printing in house eight years ago. We know all of the elements of our products better than anyone else, stay up on trends, and respond faster to demand because we work with them on a daily basis.