Profitable Apparel Sales Opportunities for 2024

Start the new year off with strong sales by reaching out to clients for these common apparel needs. Next Level Apparel has got you covered with tips and talking points for your calls and meetings, as well as on-trend styles perfect for each Q1 project.

New year, new looks. Many businesses seize the start of the year as the ideal time to launch company rebrands in an effort to update their brand perception for a new era. Clients with this goal are typically looking for modern apparel that aligns with a cutting-edge persona. NLA is the supplier to partner with for these needs, as they’re constantly updating their product assortment with fashion-forward pieces and color palettes that speak to current consumer trends.

NLA Style Spotlight

Unisex Soft Wash Cotton
T-Shirt (3600SW)

This vintage-inspired T-shirt boasts a soft, broken-in feel that will resonate with today’s trend-aware consumers.

Women's Laguna Sueded
Sweatshirt (9084)

Highlight to clients the soft “peach fuzz”-like finish of this sueded sweatshirt. Or, better yet, bring along a sample so clients can feel this unique fabric for themselves.

Women's Laguna Sueded
Sweatpants (9884)

Make it a matching set by also showcasing the coordinating sueded sweatpants – you’ll be looking at happy clients and double the order sizes.

Announcing a new uniform program and equipping staff with new styles to wear while they work is an excellent way to boost morale and motivation for the new year. Make sure these clients are thinking about the more casual nature of offices as well as the desire for relaxed clothing that remote employees can wear at home. Instead of blazers and button-downs, styles like T-shirts and quarter-zips will appeal to employees and be worn more often, both in the office and while hanging out with friends.

NLA Style Spotlight

Unisex Fleece Quarter Zip
(9643)

Comfortable and corporate-approved, this luxurious quarter-zip is a 9 to 5 essential for both in-person and remote employees.

Unisex CVC Long Sleeve T-Shirt
(6211)

Versatile for any season (or workplace thermostat), this classic long-sleeve tee will have employees feeling and looking great all shift long.

Women's Cotton Relaxed T-Shirt
(3910)

Recommend corporate clients offer inclusive apparel options by including women’s and unisex styles in their uniform programs.

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is getting healthier and exercising more often. Gyms, fitness boutiques and community centers know this, with many of these businesses offering increased incentives for new member signups, such as free T-shirts or fleece apparel. Help clients in the fitness sector succeed in their new customer acquisition efforts by presenting them with clothing that gym aficionados will want to wear while they get their sweat on.

NLA Style Spotlight

Women's Festival Crop Tank
(5083)

This relaxed, ready-for-anything tank is flattering while still featuring a modest cropped length that wearers will feel confident in while working out.

Unisex Santa Cruz Sweatshirt
(9003)

This wardrobe staple is perfect for throwing on at the gym or out on the town after a strenuous workout.

Unisex CVC T-Shirt
(6210)

You can’t forget the quintessential workout tee. This soft and breathable option offers elevated comfort that gymgoers will appreciate.

Businesses want to start Q1 off with a bang, which can be seen during the busy trade show season that kicks into high gear right as the new year begins. A tried-and-true strategy to entice attendees to stop by trade show booths is by passing out free T-shirts emblazoned with corporate branding. Because these are typically high-quantity orders, win the sale by suggesting cost-effective styles, such as these NLA bestsellers that are now available at reduced pricing.