4 Ideas Friday

Winter is officially the season of cuddly apparel and insulated accessories. In fact, 40 percent of all outerwear sales take place in November and December as people are preparing for the cold weather ahead. If you’re looking for business gift ideas, winter promotional items provide the perfect opportunity to give employees or customers a product that is sure to get plenty of use throughout the upcoming season.

Everyday jackets and outerwear
After receiving a promotional jacket, more than 85 percent of people had a more positive impression of the brand that gave it to them. Consider these outerwear products to boost customers’ impression of your business. Stay warm on cold days with the Harriton 1/4-Zip Fleece Pullover. A stylish gift for your special customers, the Quilted Overlay Fleece Jacket—which comes in ladies’ and men’s styles—is the perfect piece to help keep them warm and dry. With concealed pockets and a warm hood, the super-soft Rally Hooded Microfleece Jacket comes in a unique colorblock pattern that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Bundle-up accessories
Hats, scarves and gloves are cold-weather promotional items that everyone will enjoy. Make phone calls or use a touch-screen device without exposing hands to the elements, with the Heathered Touch Screen Gloves. The Fleece Lined Beanie with Ear Flaps is a fun way to get your logo seen around town. The Marled Scarf elegantly displays your brand by adding a stylish touch to their cold-weather outfit. Or gift a bundle of accessories with the Keep Warm Buddy Set. With a hat, gloves and scarf in a matching bag, they’ll reach for these accessories every time they head outside.

Athletic warm-up items
People will appreciate an athletic winter promotional item every time they head outside for a workout or fun outdoor adventure. Comfy Weatherproof Cross Weave Open Bottom Sweatpants are perfect for the gym or outdoor exercise. Side pockets make it easy to keep car keys or a phone within reach. Wind and water resistant, the Championship Jacket for ladies and men is a stylish exercise accessory. And don’t forget the layers! The Fulcrum LS UltraCool T-Shirt is the perfect cold-weather promotional item to wear under a light jacket or vest during warmups.

Cozy winter blankets
For the home, outdoors or even chilly offices, promotional blankets are terrific promotional giveaways. If you need ideas for business gifts, pair the Super Soft Chenille Blanket with a coffee mug and hot cocoa mix to create a cozy winter gift basket. Make a fashionable impression with the Ultimate Blanket. They’ll love its trendy checkered pattern. Customers can use the Travel Pillow and Blanket all year long to get comfortable on long flights. The Bedford Fleece Throw Blanket makes an especially luxurious promotional gift. The soft micro mink material and faux lamb's wool help ensure this blanket will be used for years to come.