Promotional Marketing Blog by HALO Branded Solutions |
Posted: 25 May 2016 09:06 AM PDT
Sorry for the corny title but 50% of U.S.
consumers already own promotional outerwear and it is still
growing in popularity with both men and women. This is a category that
has a high perceived value and is also deemed useful by 75% of
recipients. Quality outerwear is significantly more costly than say a
t-shirt but it is also currently ranked the #2 most influential promotional
product second only to flash drives making outerwear the #1 influential apparel
piece. (Pretty outstanding if you ask me.)
Now that I have thrown some
statistics around let’s talk about some benefits of including outerwear in
your marketing plan.
It’s Versatile.
Serving function and fashion,
outer wear isn’t just for winter and cold climates; it’s for golf, leisure,
outdoor service workers, event staff, tech gear and even corporate
apparel. In many industries we are seeing trends toward business casual
in the work place. In companies everywhere we see fewer suits and ties
and a lot more athleisure and layering to keep wearers stylish, comfortable
and on brand whether they be in the office, the warehouse or on the
road. Pullovers have in many cases replaced suit or sport coats for
events like trade shows and sales meetings.
Great Exposure For Your Brand
Outerwear lasts longer than other
apparel. Recipients keep it longer, where it more often and generate
more impressions. Outerwear has high perceived value and makes a great
gift for top clients as well as employees. It’s also a great addition
to a company uniform keeping employees warm and comfortable all while gaining
exposure for your brand name! Since outerwear pieces make up the top
layer of any outfit they are a perfect outlet to advertise your brand and get
creative with decoration methods and locations.
More On Layering…
Today people want comfort and
flexibility in their wardrobe and the ability to make quick adjustments to
cater to the current weather and their own activity level. Layering is
quickly becoming a popular trend in both retail and the promotional product
industry. Outerwear is an essential element in the layering equation
with endless variations on jackets, fleece and pullovers and vests.
Popular Outerwear Options
Pullovers are technically any jacket that is designed to pull over your
head instead of having full zipper or button closure. They come in a
variety of materials and weights and are ideal for layering. 1/4 zip
pullovers are particularly popular right now.
1/4 Zip
Pullover
Fleece Jackets are soft, napped insulating fabrics made from synthetics or
wool. They aren’t wind or water resistant but they are comfortable,
fashionable and highly breathable.
Full Zip
Microfleece
Softshell Jackets are more durable and protective than a fleece but not as wind
and water resistant as a hardshell jacket. Originally designed with
aerobic activity in mind they offer freedom of movement as well as protection
from varying weather conditions.
Fleece
lined Full Zip Soft Shell
Hardshell Jackets are water proof and wind resistant. This is the type of
jacket you need for full protection against wind rain and snow. This
style of jacket is durable, quick drying and easily packable.
Water and
Wind Resistant
There are many more options than
those listed above as well as various combinations of these styles. Many
elements go into choosing the right outerwear piece for your brand, to start
designing the perfect piece for your next promotion contact your HALO Account Executive.
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