Buyers Guide: Branded Gifts for Back-to-School
Buyers Guide: Branded Gifts for Back-to-School
Branded Gifts for Students, Staff, and More
The education industry presents a unique set of challenges and demands when it comes to buying custom apparel and accessories. You need branded merchandise that's functional and on trend, all while working within a set budget and branding guidelines. That's why we’ve put together this guide to the top categories for custom school merchandise—shop your favorite brands for back-to-school events, college recruiting, alumni thank-you gifts, raffle prizes, and much more.
Custom Backpacks
Every student’s back-to-school shopping list should start with a high-quality backpack. We embroider your school's logo in-house so your school community can show it off with pride!
Custom Notebooks
Make sure that every student is equipped with the tools they need to stay engaged and learn the material. Add your university logo for registration giveaways.
Custom Lanyards
Show school spirit with customized lanyards for professors, students, and staff. Print your school name or logo on a variety of colors!
Custom Padfolios
Custom stationery and padfolios are the perfect way for students to keep important papers organized. Adding a debossed school logo makes these leather padfolios something your students will value for years! Shop for thoughtful graduation gifts.
Custom Pens & Pencils
Shop the best pens for giveaway items, whether you're hosting a college fair booth or filling out gift bags! Add your logo to the BIC Intensity Clic Gel Pen, a TikTok favorite!
Custom USB Flash Drives
Useful giveaway items make a positive impact on your community! These printed USB flash drives enable your students and staff to transport important files between personal, classroom, and library computers.
Custom Water Bottles
Cut down single-use plastics on campus with reusable school logo water bottles! Welcome new students and gear up athletes with custom bottles they'll use for years to come.
Custom Coffee Mugs
Students and teachers alike will have plenty of use for a school branded mug. Shop for holiday gifts, alumni events, and welcome packages.
Custom T-Shirts
Students love their school T-shirts long after they've graduated. Gift printed college or school tees to help them remember the formative times they've had!
Custom Hats
Just because you can’t wear them in the classroom doesn’t mean custom hats aren’t great for schools and colleges. Personalized headwear with your embroidered school logo is perfect for gameday, school events, baseball teams, or just walking to class.
Custom Sweatshirts
Custom sweatshirts are popular gifts that your recipients will use year round. Whether you need athletic team hoodies or vintage-inspired college crewnecks, shop our sweatshirt categories to match your style.
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