1. Waterproof Dry Bags
If you’re looking for promotional products that can stand up to the tough winter weather, we suggest investing in waterproof dry bags.
You can look for bags in a variety of sizes, and those that can hold lots of different products.
For example, if you’re an electronics retailer, we know that your customers will be on the lookout for how they can protect their purchases. After all, getting caught in a winter downpour of snow and sleet can quickly spell disaster for a phone or tablet.
Invest in waterproof bags, and consider including them as a free gift with purchase when someone buys one of your products.
We know that your customers will appreciate your level of care and attention, especially in a world where it feels like many electronic companies make things with an intentionally short lifespan.
These waterproof bags and pouches are also an awesome choice for outdoor companies. If you know your consumers are going to be roughing it, look for promotional products with a super seal.
2. Custom Beanies
It’s no secret that colder temperatures and high winter winds make people much more likely to come down with a cough or the flu.
So, why not invest in branded custom beanies that will help to keep your customers feeling nice and toasty — while also representing your company?
There are tons of different looks to choose from: waffle beanies, poly microfleece options, or even knit beanies. The choice is up to you, but all of these will help ensure your customers’ ears don’t turn red from the cold.
You can have the name of your company printed on them, or just elect to include your logo on the front of the custom beanie.
These beanies work well for fashion companies, medical practices, and even athletic suppliers that want their customers to stay warm while out for a winter jog.
3. Branded Scarves
Continuing with the trend of winter-friendly promotional clothing, why not also consider picking up a few orders of branded scarves for your company?
A scarf is a great addition to any outfit, and truth be told, you can never have too many.
Plus, the wonderful thing about using any kind of clothing as a promotional product is that people are likely to upload pictures of themselves wearing it on Instagram and other social media platforms.
Make sure that you don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your customers! Consider including a card with a hashtag where customers can upload their photos in the scarves.
We especially love the idea of having scarves made if you’re looking to promote your local soccer/futbol club.
However, they also make for great marketing tools for ski resorts, winter apparel shops, and even colleges/universities.
To really upgrade your wholesale promotional scarves, look for some that come with a pocket. Your customers will love being able to slide their keys and wallets inside.
4. Custom Coffee Mugs
During the winter season, everyone loves cozying up in front of the fireplace with a nice mug of coffee or tea.
And you likely already know from a quick glance at your own collection (and the pile of dirty mugs sitting in your kitchen sink) that you can never have too many coffee mugs.
These promotional products are a crowd-pleaser no matter your market. However, we think they work especially well for gourmet food shops and manufacturers, bookshops, and even personal chef businesses.
Of course, coffee is far from the only wintertime drink that your customers can enjoy in their custom coffee mugs.
We love the idea of including a recipe for the best hot chocolate inside of your mugs. Trust us when we tell you, your customers will certainly thank you!
5. Personalized Socks
Did you know that more than half of all people don’t change their socks every day?
It’s important to remember that, for many companies, winter and the holiday season is also the time to volunteer or raise money for a worthy cause.
Since socks are one of the most-requested items at local shelters, we think that branded socks present a great opportunity to promote your business and do some good at the same time.
Plus, especially if you’re interested in targeting your local market, this is a great way to show that you care about what’s happening in your community.
6. A Comfortable Blanket
Let’s face it: when the weather outside is frightful, few of us feel like venturing outside in the ice and snow.
Instead, we’d much rather relax on our couches and snuggle up with a comfortable blanket.
However, especially if you’re a brick-and-mortar store whose sales might be affected by bad weather, you need to make sure your brand sticks in the minds of your customers.
One of the best ways to do that is by investing in branded plush blankets.
We think that this works best as a gift to some of your most loyal clients, or as a free gift with larger purchases. You could even make the blankets a prize for a giveaway on social media.
Your customers will associate your brand with warm, happy memories.
We think that a cozy blanket is a great option for baby-focused retail stores, home decor shops, or even gyms that want to let their clients know it’s ok to take a few days off to relax.
We’re willing to bet that the blanket will soon have a place of honor on the backs of your customers’ couches! Plus, the blankets will probably have their friends and neighbors so envious, that you’ll be treated to an influx of new customers.
7. A Warm Jacket
Another one of our favorite cold weather wholesale promotional products?
A fabulously warm and toasty jacket.
Remember that clothing is especially popular as a promotional product because it’s an awesome way to start a conversation about your brand.
So, the initial investment of a branded jacket will quickly pay off, because you’re marketing to more than the person you’re giving it to. When someone sees your brand’s logo when the customer wears your jacket out, they may be curious about what your company does.
Then, they head home, do some research online, and maybe even make a purchase or an appointment with your business.
8. Some Epic Touchscreen Gloves
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean that your customers are willing to part with their precious electronics.
After all, that text message isn’t going to answer itself!
We love the idea of investing in pairs of touchscreen gloves that have been decorated with your company’s name and logo. You can even order them in your company colors, to further increase your overall brand recognition.
This is one of those promotional products that everyone will love. It’s an incredibly useful and thoughtful gift, but also one that people rarely remember to get for themselves.
We think that branded touchscreen gloves are especially great promotional ideas for non-profits and corporate businesses alike (after all, you want your clients to know you’re always available!)
They would also work for construction companies and other contract-based businesses, gardening shops, and of course, tech companies.
If you run your own fashion retail shop, throwing a pair of branded gloves into a customer’s shopping bag will help them to complete the outfit they just purchased.
In short: the sky is the limit here since we’re willing to bet that pretty much anyone you know owns a smartphone.