We are always searching the globe for the latest and greatest promotional products and merchandise trends Withers & Co. brings our clients new ideas, trend insights, and examples of how other companies use promotional products, branded merchandise, and apparel to build brand loyalty with their audiences. Your merchandise and apparel are tangible extensions of your company’s brand; something they can not only hear, or read but can touch and enjoy, so it needs to be right.
Our blog is written to be a source for creative and economical ideas in designing branded merch for companies in New Zealand, providing our observations and building inspiration for future projects. Find something that resonates with you and Withers & Co can apply that concept to your merchandise and apparel here in New Zealand.
As a brand, company, event or festival I don't think you can get a better branding landscape than on someones face!! So here is a bit of a spin on your traditional branded Face Mask, we are calling it the Festival Mask, or Traffic Light Mask....
One trend you might have noticed is the increased prevalence of cork. It is the hottest raw material on the promotional products market at the moment, due to it being one of the most sustainable materials in the world. This Wireless Charger Mouse Mat is a personal favourite. Min order is only 100pcs ...
With Christmas Gifting being every second enquiry we are receiving at the moment these Sublimated Flannel Blankets have come back onto my radar, and the more I think about them, the more I like them. Sublimation branding, so that means full colour, digital, we can re-produce any graphic, we can match to any colour....
Here is a trend to watch, Multiple logos on apparel. We have seen it in marketing from Culture Kings in Australia and from brands like Nike and New Era. It will be interesting to see what the uptake is like in New Zealand as it isn't the cheapest way to produce merchandise, and that is traditionally been the focus of New Zealand buying patterns....
Introducing the Classic Colour Collection from Victorinox. Thirty stunning colours to choose from to splash everyday tasks with some colourful excitement. Beautifully presented in a matching recyclable gift box....
We found this style of Custom Deck Chair at a trade show in Las Vegas a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. What we didn't love was the massive minimum order quantity....
Did you know that Withers & Co distributes the Stanley range in New Zealand? Well, you do now. We are finding more and more clients are looking for high-end gifts, brands, something that represents value, and put their brand above their competitors in the eyes of their client, and Stanley certainly does that....
Custom Aprons is a staple enquiry for us at Withers & Co. The enquiry could be from any number of different industries - the FMCG market, Florists, Bars, Restaurants, or Corporate Gifts. It is actually kind of surprising how many industries can use Aprons, and what a versatile item they are....
As I am sure you have all become aware Face Mask stock in New Zealand has become an issue. The attached style is what we would recommend while stocks are arriving back in the country. Sublimation Print, so we can get creative. 2 Layers, double-sided, so we can do two different designs. Moisture-wicking Polyester. Available in Kids or smaller sizes....
