How to Create Retail-Quality Promos

Client: Ted Baker (#4348)

It's all about texture. This 12-oz. canvas tote is treated with seam-to-seam puff printing and metallic gold overlay of Ted Baker’s name and logo. Unlike standard screen-printing, these decoration options create depth and a designer feel basic bags can’t touch.

Client: Rachael Ray (#4423)

Boring bags are for the dogs. This 10-oz. canvas satchel features a detachable shoulder strap that converts to a dog leash – perfect for Rachael Ray’s initiative of promoting a new line of dog food. Dual carry straps also help pet owners carry all their items effortlessly, whether they’re lugging groceries into the house or Fido’s favorite toys to the dog park.

Client: Bergdorf Goodman (#3456)

Good design can be good for the environment. This stylish tote is made with designer felt created from 100% recycled soda bottles. Full dye-sublimation printing helps bring Bergdorf’s brand to life, while brass rivets and authentic leather handles provide an elegant touch end-users can feel for themselves.

Client: Arizona Beverage Company (#4375)

A cool beverage needs a cool bag. Full dye-sublimation flawlessly reproduces the iconic design of Arizona cans, and the heavy 10-oz. poly duck canvas is sturdy enough for students to carry laptops, textbooks and hey, maybe a can of iced tea, too. The end result? Retail style that looks like it cost way more than 99 cents.

Client: Cartoon Network (#1384)

This creative promo is packed with character – Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup, to be exact. Full dye-sublimation printing brings The Powerpuff Girls to life on this city dweller-styled backpack. Rather than one small imprint area, this backpack utilizes every advertising inch available: The company logo is just one piece you’ll notice, not the sole decoration.

Client: Blue Man Group (#1058)

Simple drawstrings get a stylish makeover. While some suppliers might opt for the obvious choice (blue) for this performance art group, there’s a world of possibility for creative coloring. Made with heavy 300 denier polyester, this drawstring is perfect for sublimation printing on both sides that stands out and doesn’t fade.

Client: Marc Jacobs (#4404)

Classic style meets cosmetics. As one of the most influential American fashion designers in the industry, the Marc Jacobs name speaks for itself – that doesn’t mean that’s all you should imprint. Seam-to-seam printing gives this 10-oz. cotton canvas cosmetic case an exquisite, all-over design. Best of all, it’s made of recycled materials.  

Client: Rimmel London (#4408)

From across the pond to your client’s hands. This British cosmetics line is known for delivering “the London look,” and these makeup cases do just that. The British flag is emblazoned across the front of this case using full-color sublimation printing, while holographic sparkles supply the flashy style the Brit brand is known for.

Client: MAC Cosmetics (#4410)

MAC carries a wide variety of colors in their cosmetics line, and this striking design communicates that without saying a word. The perfect travel case, this bag’s vinyl-patent “under glass” coating gives it a high-gloss finish, just like the lip product it features.

Client: Red Bull (#3753)

Client: Mountain Dew (#3493)

Why duffels for this popular drink? “Doing the dew” means fueling up and getting out there, which this metro-style duffle bag lets consumers do. Full dye-sublimation brings the iconic soda brand to new heights, while heavy poly-duck canvas is sturdy enough to withstand any rough-and-tumble situation end-users put it through.

Client: Polo Ralph Lauren (#3494)

A refined brand needs refined promos. This designer 15-oz. heavy cotton-duck duffle bag matches the quality construction Ralph Lauren is known for, which matters when a big-name brand is putting their name on a product. Tan leather handles complete the classic and contemporary design, honoring the apparel company’s time-honored look.

Client: Cartier (#3217)

Talk about the purrrfect pillow. What better for showcasing exotic flair and fierce designs than a leopard? An ultra-soft velvet finish gives this pillow a plush look, but that’s not the best part: When end-users flip this pillow over to get to the cool side, they’ll be greeted with super-soft faux fur. Meooow.

Client: Cruzan Rum (#4426)

Have a drink and take a load off. Pillows make a creative promo for this rum brand, whose campaign promotes kicking back and relaxing and what better item to accomplish that than a pillow? This 10-oz. poly-duck canvas pillow is filled with heavy fiber stuffing providing plenty of support for a post-drink snooze.

Client: Bad Boy Movers (#3191)

Total relaxation for the traveler on-the-go. Neck pillows, like this one for a sponsored event, allow your client’s brand to follow consumers on trains, planes and beyond. This luxurious euro-velour pillow is covered with all-over full-color dye-sublimation printing, for bold graphics fellow travelers are sure to notice.

Client: Auraline Beauty (#4417)

Aprons aren’t just for the kitchen anymore. These commercial fully sublimated aprons were a perfect choice for this beauty brand, and provided them to stylists and makeup artists to wear while working at their salons. Made with 7-oz. canvas and featuring a clear vinyl overlay, professionals won’t have to worry about getting product on their clothing.

Client: Jack Daniel's (#4414)

Rugged meets retail. Fashion doesn’t always mean fancy materials and bright colors: For this Tennessee whiskey company, classic Americana is what works best. This denim bar apron with real leather neck straps will make even the manliest of men feel snazzy, while metal grommets and metallic embroidery complete the hipster style.

Client: Absolut Vodka (#4345)

Effortless style while preventing spills. This satin waist apron with a 7-oz. black canvas base is the perfect item for bars and restaurants sponsored by or serving this vodka brand. Bartenders can wear these aprons while they work to get patrons’ mouths watering for their favorite alcoholic beverage, while staying protected from knocked-over drinks and spilled cocktails.