It’s been an exciting month! We’ve sorted through all of your Eyewash Photo of the Month submissions, and it gives us great pleasure to present your winning entry for October 2010:

Eyewash Photo of the Month

Now for a few reasons as to why this photo is the winner:

1. Attire: First and foremost, the gentleman in this picture is wearing good ol’ fashioned Eyewash gear with the logo front and center. It doesn’t get much better than that.
2. Activity: There are two reasons why the exercise that is being performed in this photo is so incredibly Eyewash. First, he is doing biceps curls. This is an exercise whose sole purpose is to make you look good. Second, he is using 5 lb weights. Absolutely useless, but again, it allows one to showcase his body to the rest of the gym with minimal effort.
3. Acting: The use of two Eyewash models to flank our contestant is border-line genious. While the submission of photos with a single individual is certainly not discouraged, the use of “Eyewash Extras” in this photo has been executed beautifully.

Start sending (info at goteyewash dot com) your photos now for our November Eyewash Photo of the Month. October’s winner will be receiving his complimentary apparel as soon as he has chosen his favorite item from our store.

As we all know, technology is advancing rapidly. It seems as though Apple releases a new iPhone every time we blink, and the latest YouTube videos are quite often the subject of conversation at the water cooler (both at the office and in the dugout). All of that is wonderful, but we here at Got Eyewash feel that there is still something very sacred about the simplicity of a still photograph…especially if it’s an Eyewash photo, such as the masterpiece below.

Eyewash Photo Challenge

We all need to do a better job of capturing the unforgettable moments that make you say, “Wow, that is so Eyewash.” Many of you carry smartphones with built-in cameras, so if you find yourself in such a scenario, please snap the photo and share the wealth with your fellow Eyewash MVPs. No need to be discreet about it…if someone asks, just say that you couldn’t pass up the opportunity to fully appreciate the Eyewash moment.

Just last week, a woman in her mid-thirties was spotted at a 24 Hour Fitness near the treadmills. After a quick stretch, she started her machine and began walking. No less than two minutes later, she began one of the most amazingly unnecessary warm-up routines ever seen on treadmill. First, she set her speed to approximately 2.0 miles per hour. She then proceeded to turn her body sideways, squat ridiculously low, and side shuffle with a completely serious face the entire time. Of course, after about ten side shuffles, she switched directions and continued one of the most Eyewash displays ever seen.

This is a perfect example of an Eyewash photo op. Starting today, we will be accepting your photos and choosing the best one to post on our homepage each month. Each “Eyewash Photo of the Month” photographer will receive a complimentary product from our fantastic line of performance apparel. Send us an email with your Eyewash photo attached to info@goteyewash.com, and let the competition begin!

The minds of Got Eyewash are constantly churning up ideas for new products, promotions, how-tos, et cetera. One of the ideas we have recently acted upon is developing a line of designer tees. We have created the first prototype, which soon will be available in limited sizes and colors on GotEyewash.com.

The only problem with developing “experimental products” based on ideas in hopes that we satisfy our customer base is the fact that we are using time and resources that could be spent on producing high value products for our customers. Without your feedback, it is basically a shot in the dark when we create these prototypes.

Sure, we can use the trends of the bigger performance sports apparel brands as a guide for our product development, but this would make us always one step behind the competition. It also would eliminate the originality of our product line. We want to design unique products to make you look good so you can focus solely on your on-field performance.

With all of that said, we are strongly encouraging your feedback to help us create products that you want and look good wearing. Give us your ideas, and we will give you creative, original Got Eyewash apparel.

We just wanted to give you a heads up that our Got Eyewash 2009 New Year Sale will be ending at the end of day on March 1st. We don’t plan to have another sale for a while, so be sure to take advantage of the great deals and unbeatable prices!

In other news, we will be having a one-of-a-kind promotion in the upcoming weeks that will be of your interest. Sneak peak: the name of the promo is “Free for 10″.

Got Eyewash is dedicated to supplying you with products that make you look good—functional or not.

The term “eyewash” has gained a bad rap in sports. Many fans, athletes, and coaches use the term in a negative connotation, as if eyewash is a cheap way of looking good. Obviously, we at Got Eyewash disagree. While there are many eyewash actions and accessories that can be worthless and contravening, there are also a high number that can be practical and constructive. So, let’s clear up this misconception.

5 Eyewash Things You Shouldn’t Do This Season
1. Dive after a ball that you know has no chance of ending up in your glove*
2. Throw a fist pump in a non-crucial point in the game (i.e. strike one)
3. Practice dry bunting in the on deck circle
4. Wear earrings during practice or the game
5. Excessively curve the bill of your cap

5 Eyewash Things You Should Do This Season
1. Ab exercises before or after the game
2. Towel drill work during practice or before the game
3. Run on and off the field
4. Wear 3/4 sleeves under your uni
5. Wear at least one piece of flair during the game and practice

I decided to only include five eyewash positives and negatives to prevent exhausting you. Feel free to add a comment with your list of positive eyewash and/or negative eyewash. Now, let’s explore these lists a little deeper.

Bad stuff first:

Dive after a ball that you know has no chance of ending up in your glove*
The reason an asterisk (*) is after this is due to the fact that I am referring to specifically outfielders in certain situations. Granted, if the game is on the line and the ball dropping in the outfield would cost your team the game, then diving is necessary. In addition, infielders should always dive for balls near their range. This lets your pitcher know you are working hard for him. You should NOT dive for a ball if you are in the outfield and you have no shot at catching the ball. This could turn a would-be single into a possible triple because of your bad eyewash.

Throw a fist pump in a non-crucial point in the game (i.e. strike one)
It’s important act as if success is a norm. Don’t throw up a Tiger Woods fist pump after throwing a good pitch, getting on base in the first inning, or catching a meaningless fly ball. This should only be done when the momentum of the game has significantly shifted in your direction.

Practice dry bunting in the on deck circle
C’mon people—this just looks ridiculous. Whether or not you’re bunting, take hacks in the on deck circle.

Wear earrings during practice or the game
Unless you’re in the big leagues, don’t wear earrings during practice or the game. If you don’t hit .500 with 20 bombs, people are going to wonder if you are wearing lingerie under your uni.

Excessively curve the bill of your cap
I’m not sure how or when this became popular, but baseball caps are not supposed to be excessively curved. A slight curve is fine. However, if your bill is blocking your peripheral vision, it looks bad and needs to be flattened out.

Let’s finish on a positive note with the good eyewash:

Ab exercises before or after the game
During the season, it may be difficult to maintain the strength you gained in the off-season. Doing abs before or after every game is a great way to keep the strength of your core.

Towel work during practice or before the game
Many people perceive the towel drill as bad eyewash. I disagree—practicing your delivery will help you repeat it in the game. This, as a result, will make you become more consistent. Just try not to do towel drill only when the coach is around.

Run on and off the field
This is self explanatory. Two exceptions: First, pitchers can walk or jog. Second, if you are the last out of the inning and someone is bringing your hat and glove out to you on defense, it is acceptable to take your time to get to your position. Otherwise, act like you want to be on the field and run to your position!

Wear 3/4 sleeves under your uni
These just look good and make you look like a baseball player. It isn’t an essential, but wearing cut 3/4 sleeves is highly recommended.

Wear at least one piece of flair during the game and practice
If you play baseball, you have to have something on your body that is not necessary and only serves the purpose of making you look good. It’s just part of the game.

Bud Light is centering its new marketing campaign around the term “Drinkability.” The idea behind this product-positioning strategy is to illustrate Bud Light’s products in a superior perspective in relation to their competitors’. Though realistically the term “Drinkability” doesn’t make sense (since all beers are drinkable), the marketing push is working. I guess it reflects the old adage, “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”

Got Eyewash has decided to define its own term—”eyewashability”. Though we do not plan on using it as an advertising buzzword, we do want to give it a meaning. “Eyewashability” can be described as anything that serves a useful function and makes you look good at the same time. This can be a sports car, high heels, or even our own Cut-off Gloves.

Got Eyewash Cut-off Gloves’ main purpose is to make weightlifting a comfortable experience. Those who play baseball and are taking hundreds of hacks in the cage may need these to protect the blisters they are getting as a result. Additionally, other athletes may just be looking for something to help them finish the last rep on the last set in the weight room. A majority of athletes, however, are buying cut-off gloves for one exclusive purpose: to look good.

And as our slogan goes, “The better you look, the better you play“… or in this case, lift.

Since the economy is down, Got Eyewash has decided to offer its own stimulus package. We are giving away free gear to a random Got Eyewash Facebook Fan. Let’s get down to the details.

As I type this, Got Eyewash has 59 Facebook Fans. We are quickly approaching the century mark, and we want to offer a gift to one (or possibly many) of the loyal fans who help us get there. Here is the low down: if my math is correct, Got Eyewash needs 41 fans to get to 100 total. We have randomly chosen a number between 1 and 41. If you become a Facebook fan and are this number between 60 and 100, you will be given the option to choose any product we offer. For example, if you’re the 5th person to join, and our random number is 64, you will get to pick any item we sell, and we will give it to you for free.

Already a Got Eyewash Facebook Fan? Don’t worry—you still have a chance. All you have to do is leave a comment at the bottom with a number between 1 and 41, and if your number is the random number we have selected, you will be a winner as well. Good luck!

Got Eyewash Facebook Fan page

In the 80s, there were the semi-functional sweatbands. Then, the 90s brought us the non-functional snap bracelets. Time, technology, and research has lead us to today’s form of functional and stylish arm flair—performance wristbands.

From the exterior, performance wristbands may look like the old school sweatbands you saw on 80′s workout videos. It isn’t until you take a microscopic look that you can observe the true science and technology behind them.

A performance wristband’s main material characteristic is polypropylene. Polypropylene, in its polymer fiber structure, acts as a filter by attracting but not absorbing moisture and storing it on each fiber at a molecular level. This allows for rapid evaporation of the moisture and in turn, a dry product.

You may be asking yourself, “Why is this Got Eyewash company getting so scientific with such a simple product?” The answer, frankly, is because it’s the Eyewash thing to do. If you didn’t understand any of what was written above, you probably aren’t alone. More than likely, after reading the deep science behind it, any serious athlete would be confused. So, try not to think about why your arms are staying dry while you are in competition—just know that they’re increasing your flair and making you look good.

Got Eyewash Performance Wristbands

The Got Eyewash product discovery team has been tirelessly researching new gear in our Eyewash Lab. With beakers and lab coats, we have discovered some products that may be of your liking. Within the next month, we will be introducing three new products: performance wrist bands, fitted hats, and EYE-Wick T’s.

Our performance wrist bands will be a great addition to your forearm or wrist. Wrist bands can up your Eyewash in the weight room, on the playing field, or even in your cubicle at work if your an Eyewash extremist.

The fitted hat is an item that has been highly requested among our Got Eyewash fans. We are working on a one-of-a-kind design that will likely cause many double-take looks as you are struttin’ it on the street.

Finally, the EYE-Wick T has already been developed and will be here soon. Made from 99% polyester and 1% cotton, it has been praised as being a remarkably comfortable t-shirt. It also includes the definition of Eyewash on the back for those who may be curious as to why you look so good.

Got Eyewash is dedicated to supplying you with sports apparel at great prices. If you have any ideas or want something that we have yet to offer, give us a shout on our contact page.

A picture may be worth 1000 words, but can also be worth a ton of Eyewash. Welcome to the first installment of the Got Eyewash Challenge. This week, we are presenting you with a picture of our very own Jarrett Santos. In it, there is some Eyewash for your discovery.

Post a comment at the bottom of the page with all of the Eyewash that you have found, and a week from today, we will announce the winner. The winner will also receive a free Yo Sleeve courtesy of Got Eyewash. Please note that your comment will not be viewable to the public until next week. Good luck!

How much Eyewash can you find?

Edit [02.04.2009] Congratulations to bosox09 for winning the first Got Eyewash challenge! He (or she) found  10 out of 11 pieces of Eyewash.

The following is the Eyewash list:

1. Got Eyewash Headband
2. Got Eyewash Sleeveless EYE-Dri
3. Got Eyewash Cut-off Gloves
4. Got Eyewash Shorts
5. Got Eyewash Hoodie
6. Baseball America
7. Tattoo
8. Goatee
9. Sideburns
10. Bodyblade exercise
11. Focused facial expression

If you see any others that we may have missed, feel free to let us know in the comments! Stay tuned for the next Got Eyewash challenge!