Top Trends in Promotional Products in NY

So you've done custom printed t-shirts, pens, mugs... (if not, let's start with these!) and you're looking for some new ideas. Maybe you are quoting ten, twenty thousand dollar home repair projects and the custom pen just isn't sufficient?

Actually pens are great promotional items, we highly recommend them for tradeshow and B2B give-aways (other popular low cost items are lanyards, magnets, key chains, carabiners, can koozies, etc - just be sure that these items aren't so cheap that they will immediately be thrown away - what a waste of money and resources!). I can't remember my radon mitigator's name, but I know his phone number is on that green pen in my kitchen for all my friends who ask! So you have your basic promotional items, but you are here looking for something nicer, more memorable to set yourself apart from your competition. Either to win more bids, attract new hires, or thank your loyal clients:

Eco-Friendly, Durable Promotional Products Continue to be the Most Popular and Appreciated Items for 2025

The key: higher quality, more durable items will keep your logo in front of your potential clients longer, and create a more positive brand experience!

Reusable Double-wall Insulated Tumblers

Still trending are eco-friendly high quality promotional items, especially drinkware! All generations are ditching the harmful plastic waterbottles (or should be!) with premium double-wall insulated drinkware. Try name brands such as Stanley or HydroFlask, or new styles made from recycled ocean-bound plastics with stainless steel interior, or very fun color options by Eco-Vessel.

Small Packable Bag with a BIG Impact

Looking for a smaller item with a BIG impact? Here is a super cute packable grocery tote by Bagito. Made of 100% rPet (recycled plastics). Gussetted for larger capacity, double stitched for strength and durability. Fits easily into purses or coat pockets. Certifed B Corporation.

Heavy Duty Canvas Tote Bags

Plastic shopping bags are out, but so are those cheap "reusable" grocery bags. Lots of items are said to be green or reusable, but just add to the landfill when they rip after a couple uses. Be sure your branded items will outlast the others! These quality canvas tote bags by Port Authority make for excellent functional gifts with lots of fun color options. Heavy duty 600 denier polyester canvas, 12"h x 12"w x 6.5"d. Starting at $13 each with 24 or more total bags with your logo embroidered.

Renewable Bamboo

Bamboo is currently trending as an renewable resource, easily grown without the use of pesticides. Also gives your items a more natural appeal, here's a quality coffee tumbler, double-wall with copper insulation, durable powder coated finish and FSC certified bamboo lid. A simple tumbler that is sure to impress! You logo can be printed or etched.

Custom Printed or Etched Ceramic Mugs

Mugs have been an extremely popular promotional item, step it up with a speckled camper style, available with a printed or etched logo for a unique look. Or ask us for more style options!

Previously in 2024 we featured bags by Cotopaxi made of very colorful recycled fabric. Unfortunately, these have been found to contain PFAs and we have since removed them from our offerings. PFAs (aka "Forever Chemicals") have previously been used in some apparel for waterproofing and are also found in various other industries. We'll touch more on this in our 2025 Earth Day write ups in April, but thanks new bans from California and Colorado (which New York might soon be following!) we are already seeing manufacturers changing course!