Staff Picks: Trending Merch for the New Year

Sustainability

Make the world a better place and preserve our planet by choosing eco-friendly promotional products. If you’re worried about the environmental impact of the items you choose, look at some of these green options made with renewable, recycled, or repurposed materials.

1. CamelBak Chute® Mag 25oz Bottle Tritan™ Renew Made from Eastman Tritan™ RENEW, this durable and sustainable material contains 50% recycled plastic. The bottle is shatter-, stain- and odor-resistant, and its wide mouth makes it easy to fill or clean. The two-finger magnetic carry handle keeps the cap stowed while drinking, and the angled spout provides a high flow of water without sloshing or spilling. BPA-free.
2. Slowtide Fleece Blanket These fleece blankets are made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste.
3. Gaia Bamboo Fiber with Stainless Steel Tumbler – 13.5 Oz. This tumbler is a bio-composite of 70% bamboo fibers and other natural materials. Bamboo is a fast-growing plant that thrives without fertilizer or pesticides, making it the perfect resource to harvest again and again.
4. Cutter & Buck Adapt Eco Knit Hybrid Recycled Full Zip Jacket The iconic Adapt Eco Knit Stretch Hybrid Jacket is engineered for exceptional versatility, designed as your favorite year round full zip jacket for your active life: work, golf, tennis, travel, or any everyday adventure. We created this hybrid jacket from multiple high quality certified eco-friendly recycled outerwear fabrics to give you a balance of wind-resistance, stretch, and lightweight warmth for year-round layering so you can do more for you and your planet.
5. Allmade^®Unisex Recycled Blend Tee This tee is for Mother Nature’s biggest fans. We take cotton scraps from the cutting room floor, add in 50% recycled poly, and then stay true to the original t-shirt color by not re-dying it, which saves water usage and energy.
6. Osprey Axis Made of bluesign® approved 300D X 450D Recycled Polyester, these packs are built for the on-the-go demands for your commute or campus life. Thoughtful details simplify organization for daily items like books, electronics, and chargers.
7. Out of The Woods® Small Boxy Tote These reusable bags are designed to support all your daily adventures. All Out of the Woods bags feature Supernatural Paper™ which is sustainable, washable and vegan. Supernatural Paper™ is FSC®-certified (FSC® C175379) made of tree cellulose, a renewable resource, from responsibly managed forests.
8. Cutter & Buck Rainier PrimaLoft® Eco Insulated Full Zip Puffer Vest The iconic and sustainable Rainier Puffer Vest is engineered from lightweight, recycled, down-alternative insulation for exceptional four-season versatility, designed to be your favorite quilted full zip eco-friendly puffer vest for work, golf, skiing, hiking, walking, and your other epic everyday adventures. The Rainier’s Primaloft® Silver Insulation is crafted from 70% recycled polyester, keeping you warm so you can stay outside year-round and make a difference for the planet.
9. MiiR® Climate+ Tumbler – 16 Oz. Every MiiR product sold helps fund transparent giving projects. MiiR gives at least 1% of revenue to nonprofit organizations whose work empowers communities while benefiting the health of their natural environments. 110% of carbon emissions offset, with no new plastic. 100% recycled and recyclable food-safe, press-fit sliding lid for the perfect splash-proof sip.

Usefulness

Out of sight, out of mind? Don’t hand out another item that’s just going to be thrown into a drawer and forgotten. Choose high-quality, functional gifts that are handy and will be used often to keep your brand top of mind.

1. Barrow Torch Lantern The lantern’s collapsible head allows it to function as an LED flashlight or traditional lantern- and the top doubles as a bottle opener for late night brews!
2. Bring Your Own: The Go Green Set Keep your lunch and snacks fresh and cool for hours. The Osaka Bento Lunch Box is made made of BPA-free plastic materials, includes a complete utensil set, and is microwave safe (reheating time not more than 3 minutes. The Bento Cooler has a PEVA heat-sealed lining, interior mesh compartment, and plush neoprene top grab handle.
3. Phone Screen Cleaner Easy-access solution to keep your screen clean. Up to 500 Sprays and 0.73 oz. of cleaning solution. Built in microfiber screen cleaner with a refillable spray bottle.
4. Recycled Cotton Convention Tote A truly unique way to show off your brand in a eco-friendly way. The material contains recycled cotton collected from garment cutting waste blended with recycled polyester to produce a strong reusable bag that will surely turn heads. Bag weight is 180g or 6.3oz. Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales of this and all EcoSmart products will be donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the planet.
5. mophie® 15W Wireless Charging Pad Don’t let size fool you. This wireless charging pad packs a punch with its fast charge compatibility. The wireless charging pad charges compatible smartphones and wireless accessories efficiently and quickly. Just place your Qi-enabled device on the pad and charging begins on contact.
6. Asobu® Coldbrew Insulated Portable Brewer An innovative brewing method combining coarse coffee grounds, cold water and a long steeping time. The resulting coffee is delicious and versatile and can be enjoyed anywhere cold or hot.
7. Sugar Spot Candy Over 20 flavors of premium candy sourced from the finest makers across the globe presented with fully custom candy jar labels. Choose from flavors like Poppin’ Prosecco Bears, Ultimate Brownie Bites, Dipped Salted Caramels and Pumpkin Spiced Almonds.
8. Chipolo One Bluetooth Item Finder A coin-shaped colorful item finder that helps people find keys, bags, and phones. A loud sound triggered by the app helps with locating misplaced items and double click on silent. Out of range alerts are the new premium feature that reminds people if they leave their item behind.
9. AirTag Silicone Key Chain Never lose your keys with this stylish key chain! Sturdy to secure your Airtag protecting it from scratches and Impact. Made of easy to clean soft durable silicone.

Uniqueness

Don’t settle for the same t-shirt or water bottle as everyone else out there. Make your brand stand out and create a lasting impression with merch that will make the recipient say, “wow”. Let our Kramer Koncierge team hunt down unique gifts that fit with your occasion and brand. It’s the stuff we love to do!

1. Element Mug We are loving the unique shape and design of our new Element Mug, the first in our new specialty coffee collection. The handle, flush with the rim of the cup, ensures the utmost comfort for the daily coffee drinker. This durable and stylish 10-ounce mug has a very slight curve, perfect to wrap both of your hands around. We guarantee your customers will be impressed with this refreshing style, the many color options, and of course, that it is dishwasher safe.
2. Champion Sport Hooded Sweatshirt This classic fit, single-ply hoodie is made of 5.4 oz./yd², 95/5 recycled polyester/spandex with triple-needle stitched throughout. Comes with pouch pocket, self-fabric cuffs and waistband, and thumbhole on cuffs.
3. Swig Life™ Stainless Steel Golf Tumbler – 22 oz. Perfect for golf enthusiasts, this tumbler keeps drinks cold up to 12 hours and hot up to 3 hours. Double wall construction for insulation of hot or cold liquids. Snap-on, spill-resistant thumb-slide lid with removeable slider for easy cleaning. BPA free.
4. Celeste Bamboo Ceramic Bottle – 10 oz. Mixed ceramic and bamboo materials make for a stylish drink bottle. Screw top lid with wide mouth opening is ideal for adding ice cubes to your drink. Fits in most car cup holders for easy on-the-go use. Body is dishwasher safe (top rack), hand wash lid
5. Element Glass Tumbler Whatever you drink – hot or cold – is perfect in this stylish double-walled glass. The borosilicate glass is lab-quality, resistant to thermal shock, yet still beverage-safe. Use it for piping hot coffee or tea, your favorite cold beer or iced tea.
6. Crumbee Don’t let its size fool you, this miniature vacuum can tackle any mess. Effortlessly sucking up crumbs and other tabletop debris, this vacuum comes in handy for cleaning your desktop, keyboard, drawers, and more. Lightweight and handheld for ease of use.
7. Mercer+Mettle™ Boxy Quilted Jacket With reliable warmth and durable water-repellency in a lightweight package, this trend-forward jacket is made for night-to-day wear. The subtle sheen finish, diamond quilt and oxidized molded zipper make it a beyond-basic essential.
8. W&P Hydropod This hydroponic set contains everything home gardeners need to experience the process of soil-free farming, including a frosted glass Hydropod and ingredients for growing edible herbs. Boasting a small footprint, the self-contained system is ideal for desktops, windowsills, and other indoor spaces. Set includes Basil Seeds, Coconut Husk Pith, Plant Food Powder.
9. Cotopaxi Bataan Hip Pack Named after a city in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines, the Bataan is our spicy take on the classic hip pack. With its 3L size, this handy hip hugger keeps your necessities secure and organized. Wear it up front, on the side or in the back. Every pack is a unique color combination. Be prepared for a total surprise! 100% repurposed, lightweight, remnant nylon fabric with front zippered pocket, adjustable webbing strap hip belt, side-release buckle belt closure, and two interior mesh pockets. Dimensions: 5″h x 9″w x 4″d

Cutting-Edge

There are lots of new, trendy tech gifts coming out that will keep your brand on the forefront of the marketplace. With so many advances, it’s hard to keep up. Let our team do the work for you by showing you the latest and greatest swag for your brand.

1. Asobu Wireless Beat Bottle Enjoy your favorite music while you are enjoying outdoor activities. No need for a big “boom box” or loudspeakers connected to cords, the wireless BEAT Bottle is ideal for the beach, picnics and poolside and can even be your musical companion at work or study. The bottle has a double wall, vacuum insulated copper lined 18/8 stainless steel body. The bottle styled body has the speaker on the top of the bottle instead of underneath. This helps make the speaker sound better, it also gives you easy access to the speaker, permitting you to power on and off, change the playlist, and skip or repeat the last song. The wireless feature sets up easily to your cell phone and recharges rapidly in approximately 1 hour with the capability of running for hours after charging.
2. Tunezie Wireless Earbud Beanie If you hike, ski, board, or bike, listen to music without skipping a beat with the Tunezie. This Beanie + wireless earbuds combo is a perfect product for outdoor exploration. Wireless earbuds are securely integrated into the hat so there’s no risk of losing them on the move. Controls are embedded into a leather patch sewn onto the hat for easy access on the move. Stay warm, look cool, the Tunezie sounds amazing. Earbuds include built in microphone for taking calls. Up to 8 hours of playtime.
3. Roma 6” x 8” Wireless Power Charger Refillable Journal Refillable journal book with PU cover and built-in power bank and front pocket for wireless charging. Inside cover has power button, wireless charge pocket, 3-in-1 charging cable (USB C, Micro USB, 5-pin), phone/tablet stand, card case and pen loop. Also includes approx. 60 lined sheets of 80g paper. Inner paper notebook can be replaced by those found in your local office supply store.
4. 3 Fold Charger A super convenient 3-in-1 charger for all your wireless charging products at one time – phone, earbuds, and watch. The compact design folds flat for storage and then opens to a stand, shelf, and pad – exposing 3 wireless charging surfaces at one time. Product Size:2 3/4″ W x 5 3/4″ L x 5/8″ H
5. Full Color Linq Digital Business Card Digital business cards for modern networking. Instantly share your contact information, social profiles, website, photos and more with Linq. Made of PVC and scratch resistant.
6. Auden Bamboo Lap Desk Your work from anywhere solution. Bamboo work surface with vented tray allows proper laptop ventilation (sized to hold a 15″ laptop). Device ledge to secure your laptop in place. Integrated simulated leather mouse pad. Built in phone dock enables you to watch videos, participate in virtual meetings, or FaceTime friends hands-free while you work on your laptop. Soft dual-bolster cushion bottom that rests comfortably on your lap or on any surface. Dimensions: 37″L x 2.3″H x 11.37″W.
7. Spotscout Two-way tracking to locate your phone and/or Spotscout device. Features Bluetooth® 4.0 technology. Find mode sounds an alarm from the Spotscout device to locate it. Includes a silicone loop to conveniently connect to a personal item.
8. Ember Mug – 14 oz. Designed for home or office; the new Ember Mug does more than simply keep your coffee hot. It allows you to set an exact drinking temperature, so your coffee is never too hot, or too cold. Smart LED indicates when beverage has reached its perfect temperature and more. Select your temperature range as 120°F – 145°F (50°C – 62.5 °C) on the mug or with the Ember app. Built-in Auto-Sleep function intelligently senses when to turn on and off. Ember then maintains your chosen temperature for up to 1.5 hours with the Ember Mug when off the charging coaster. If you are keeping your beverage hot while using the coaster, it can maintain your perfect temperature all day! Ember Mug is safe to hand wash and submersible up to 1 meter in water. Compatible for Apple devices operating system: iOS 12.0 and above and Android devices operating system: 8 and above. Once your Ember Mug has an empty battery, place the mug on the charging coaster for approximately 2 hours for a full charge.
9. iHome Sunrise Bedside Sleep Therapy Machine Sleep restfully and wake up energized with the Zenergy Sunrise bedside alarm clock. Wake up naturally with simulated sunrise to start your day in a more natural way. Enjoy Soothing, naturally recorded environmental and white noise sounds designed to help your mind and body relax. A specially designed sound program reduces volume as you fall asleep Stream your music wirelessly through Bluetooth and charge your device through the USB port.