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Promotional merchandise buying guides
Practical guides to choosing, briefing and ordering promotional merchandise, from exhibition giveaways and welcome packs to decoration methods and eco claims.
26 October 2026
Eco-friendly promotional products and how to check the claims
How to check eco claims on promotional products using the CMA Green Claims Code, what common labels such as FSC, GRS and OEKO-TEX cover, and what to ask suppliers.
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26 October 2026
How to brief a promotional merchandise supplier
What promotional merchandise is, what to put in a brief, which artwork files suppliers need, how proofs, minimum orders and lead times work, and how to compare quotes.
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26 October 2026
Staff welcome packs and swag boxes that new starters use
What to put in staff welcome packs and swag boxes, how to budget per person, how long orders take and how HMRC rules on staff gifts apply.
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26 October 2026
Exhibition and trade show giveaways that people keep
How to choose exhibition and trade show giveaways people keep, how many to order, when to order them and what to check before you hand them out.
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26 October 2026
Embroidery, screen printing, DTF or sublimation? Choosing a decoration method
Compare embroidery, screen printing, DTF and DTG, sublimation, pad printing and laser engraving, and find the right method for your products and quantity.
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