# Free T-Shirt Sites Gitchers.com By Alex Covert | Published 2008-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-free-t-shirt-site-youve-been-hearing-about-gitcherscom References: [gitchers](http://gitchers.com) & [gitchers](http://gitchers.com) Gitchers is an online database of people (and dogs*) who want [free t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-sheetz-rewards-program). You enter your name fr a free shirt, then businesses search through the listings. If chosen, you get a t-shirt in the mail. Businesses get a unique advertising opportunity and people (and dogs*) get a free t-shirt. [Check them out.](http://gitchers.com) *Gitchers even lets people request t-shirts for their dogs. **Implications** - People love getting free things, even if it is something little. A business that gives away its items or services in samples exemplifies a great way to gain public attention. Often times, people will try a sample, realize they like it and will buy the product or service when the free sample runs out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Freebie Communities:** Create an online platform where people can connect and exchange free items or services. - **Branded Merchandise Advertising:** Utilize branded merchandise as a unique advertising strategy to gain public attention. - **Pet-related Freebie Market:** Tap into the growing trend of pet owners seeking free merchandise or samples for their furry friends. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Incorporate the concept of freebies and samples to attract and engage customers on e-commerce platforms. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Develop innovative ways to incorporate branded merchandise giveaways as part of advertising campaigns. - **Pet Products:** Explore the potential of offering free merchandise or samples specifically targeting pet owners and their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Charitable Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-freely.md) - [Wearable Breakfast Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-shirts.md) - [Personalized Pet Photo Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-pet-photo.md) - [Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-powered-gifting.md) - [Branded Laundry Outfit Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-suit.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Free Food-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-whopper.md)