Company Swag Ideas for Every Occasion
Updated May 2023
In 2023 and beyond, organizations will continue to search for creative ways to connect customers and employees to their brand — and rely on great company swag more than ever. Whether you’re searching for branded client gifts, employee apparel, new hire presents or something else, you’ve come to the right place.
Swag provides a physical connection between people and brand that is so important in this era of social distancing, remote work and hybrid business models. Great swag has the potential to engage, delight and endear: the trick is finding products people will actually want to keep!
Luckily, we’re here to help! This list covers some of the best custom swag ideas we know remote employees and customers will love in the coming year. Our choices are based on what was popular throughout 2022, as well as what we predict will match the trends of the new year. From onboarding kits for new remote hires to luxury tech gifts for top clients, we have a bit of everything. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Swag.com makes it easy to shop, store and ship your swag anywhere around the globe. Keep reading or jump directly to the right swag idea for you:
- What is company swag?
- Remote Employee Swag Kits
- Work From Home Accessories
- Wellness and Fitness Swag
- Self Care Swag
- Useful Everyday Swag
- Phone Accessories Swag
- Travel Swag
- Eco-Friendly Swag
- Custom Bluetooth Speakers
- Custom Headphones and Custom Earbuds
- Phone Chargers and Power Banks
- Custom Hoodies and Jackets
- Custom Outdoor Jackets and Rainshells
- Custom Blankets for Cuddling Up
- Custom Drinkware (Custom Mugs, Custom Waterbottles and more)
- Luxury Custom Swag
- Branded Facemasks and Hand Sanitizers
- Custom Hats and Custom T-Shirts
- Custom Sneakers and Custom Socks
- Food and Drink
- Coffee Based Gifts
What is company swag?
Company swag refers to promotional items or merchandise that a company gives away to promote its brand or products. This could include items such as t-shirts, hats, water bottles, pens, stickers, keychains, or any other type of branded item that a company might give away or sell to customers, employees, or other stakeholders.
Swag is often used as a marketing tool to build brand awareness and loyalty. Companies may give swag to customers as a reward for a purchase or as a way to thank them for their loyalty. They may also use swag as a way to attract new customers, especially at trade shows or other events where they can give away promotional items to people who stop by their booth.
Employees may also receive company swag as part of their employment package, or as a way to recognize their achievements or milestones. Swag can help build company culture and team spirit, and it can also be a fun and creative way to promote a company’s brand.
1. Remote Employee Swag Kits
Onboarding new talent in a remote work world is challenging. New remote employees can easily feel disconnected and isolated from their coworkers and the company without a physical office.
Designing a meaningful onboarding kit chalked full of thoughtfully chosen items is essential to helping employees feel like a part of something real!
We can help you customize products that make working from home comfortable while instilling a sense of pride in your brand. Our great selection of custom apparel, WFH accessories and custom tech give you full control to make new employees’ first experience with your company a good one. Our Swag distribution platform lets you design fully custom onboarding kits down to the boxes they come in. We can store them until you’re ready, then ship them to as many addresses as you need, whenever you want.
Related: How to Build a New Hire Welcome Box
2. Work From Home Accessories
Working from home has its pros and cons. Make the pros a little easier to take advantage of by gifting swag that helps to organize, compartmentalize and smooth out the WFH experience. Outfitting the WFH workstation is a key element of successfully managing the work / life balance.
Note taking is alive and well, even in our digital age. This sturdy custom branded notebook is made from high quality recycled paper and features an attractive binding that comes in many different colors. A useful elastic strap will keep it securely closed on those trips from the living room to the office.
This custom desk set is a classy way to help your remote employees maintain a sense of order in their WFH setup. It comes in a faux-marble finish onto which you can print your logo.
This cable organizer can be the difference between sanity and the mental breakdown that comes from accidentally tripping over your laptop charger and knocking it onto the floor. It’s a small WFH accessory with a huge impact.
A custom mouse pad is essential for the home office, or any office for that matter. Give your remote employees a high-quality version that you can customize with your unique color scheme and artwork.
Rechargeable LED Selfie Light Ring
This is a must have for making virtual meetings and web calls bearable. This tech accessory provides a gentle front light so your remote employees can look their best on camera.
Related: Tips for Onboarding Remote Employees
3. Wellness and Fitness Swag
Promoting employee wellness is critical—it shows that you care about the well-being of your team and helps with productivity, too! Demonstrate your commitment to wellness by offering swag to make prioritizing health easier.
Fitbit Versa 2 Watch
The Fitbit Versa 2 will elevate every movement. Use your voice to create alarms, set bedtime Reminders or check the weather with Amazon Alexa built-in. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design.
Virtual yoga sessions and other virtual wellness classes are all the more exciting when you can get your sweat on using branded equipment. Fully customize this product, and keep it clean with a slick carrying case.
Virtual running clubs among remote teams have proven a popular activity for team building while maintaining social distance. Equip your remote employees for success with a phone case that gives them the freedom to work out unencumbered.
Sometimes, a simple piece of equipment is all that’s needed to stay fit and spend time outdoors. The 7” Frisbee is a classic piece of swag—perfect for any wellness kit. Grab it in one of six colors, add your branding or logos, and you’re good to go.
Related: How to Distribute Gifts, Wellness Items and Boxes Directly to Employees
4. Self Care Swag
Self care is going to be crucial in 2023. Show your remote employees and customers you want them to treat themselves by gifting high quality custom items geared at relaxing, pampering and unwinding.
What could be more important than ensuring that your clients, customers, or employees get their much-needed beauty sleep? This plush custom sleep mask allows you to give the wonderful gift of peaceful Z’s.
Chapstick is one of those things you don’t need until you do. When your team does, make sure they have the best with EOS’ natural and organic lip balm. Customize the color and logo to your preference.
Taking care of your skin is essential, though people rarely think about buying nice soaps and lotions for themselves. Make a big impact by gifting a skincare kit made up of luxurious natural products. Comes in a brandable canvas carrying case.
Staring into a computer all day is not good for your eyes or face. These customizable stone face rollers can help decrease the “Zoom face” look, and generally help folks relax and unwind after a long day of virtual meetings.
5. Phone Accessories Swag
Cell phones are a part of nearly everyone’s daily carry. Whether used for business, keeping in touch with family and friends, or surfing the internet, our cell phones have become integral to our lives. These customizable phone accessories are perfect for those who are constantly on their phones and who want to get the most out of them.
The perfect gift for those who take lots of pictures, the Smartphone Camera Lens is a 3-in-1 powerhouse—it has three different lenses to ensure you get the ideal shot. Let your clients and customers take professional-level pictures on the go!
Cell phones collect bacteria and germs—there’s simply no avoiding it. Fight the worst germs and disinfect your device with the Phone Soap 3. The device uses UV-C light to kill 99.9% of germs but also allows you to hear amplified notifications. Customize it in one of 7 bold colors.
Let your clients turn their smartphones into a camera crew with the Pivo Pod. The device features auto-tracking to ensure you’re always in view and never ruining a perfect take again. The device is ideal for vloggers, live streamers, influencers, and more.
The RFID Phone Wallet conveniently attaches to the back of your phone, allows you to carry cards in the pockets, and the best part is: It keeps all your personal information protected! Get this handy accessory in one of five bold colors.
Related: 35 Corporate Gifts Your Coworkers Will Never Forget
6. Travel Swag
Travel products are the perfect swag because people will actually use them even though they might not buy them for themselves. These custom travel products make commuting, as well as longer trips a breeze.
Don’t let cords, cables and headphones take over your bag! This attractive case is a perfect way to stay organized on the go with mesh pockets and velcro straps to hold all of your gear. Apply a logo using heat transfer to remind folks who made their lives easier!
This bag can be carried as a duffel or a backpack. This versatile duffel is made from durable and lightweight coated water resistant fabric. Organize your belongings easily in the large main compartment, interior zippered mesh pocket and front zippered accessory pocket!
The Bellroy Classic Backpack is perfect for the urban adventurer who wants a dependable bag for everyday use. Enjoy plenty of storage space with a zippered front pocket, internal mesh zip pocket and a water-resistant top pocket for small phones and keys.
Keep all of your tech accessories organized with an attractive rollup organizer reminiscent of a chef’s knife roll. We offer it in denim or black finish with leather trim that leaves a luxurious impression.
Related: 2022’s Best Custom Bags for Holiday Gifting – Backpacks, Totes & Duffels
7. Eco-Friendly Swag
Taking action to protect the health of the planet means being conscious about what type of products you consume. We source a ton of environmentally-friendly swag that you can gift being confident they have a lower impact on the earth.
Sturdy, sleek and eco-friendly, this recycled tote is sure to stand out as one of the most useful pieces of swag you can give. It’s made from the leftover trimmings of cotton and polyester from a garment factory.
Plastic straws are a thing of the past. Step into the green future with a set of metal reusable straws, complete with their own carrying case. These are easy to clean and transportable, making them a purse staple for years to come.
You might not immediately think of a cutting board as swag, but it can be great for your home cook clients and employees! As a bonus, you can schedule virtual cooking classes!
Made of post-consumer recycled fabrics, this Recycled Pocket Journal features a RPET cover with recycled leather front pocket for storing documents, smartphone, etc. Includes back document pocket.
Related: 11 Favorite Eco-Friendly Promotional Products for 2022
8. Custom Bluetooth Speakers
This is a perfect example of the type of swag people actually want to keep. Our collection runs the gambit from smaller clip-on speakers to luxury speakers that deliver unparalleled sound quality. Find something perfect for your audience!
With a unique design and on-trend cement and cork materials, this Stone Bluetooth Speaker is a must-have for music lovers. Add this to your corporate gifting repertoire today and excite your audience!
Cool, portable, and waterproof. The vibrant fresh looking JBL Clip 4 delivers surprisingly rich JBL Original Pro Sound in a compact package. The unique oval shape fits easy in your hand so it is perfect for being on the go!
Print your artwork bold and bright on the front face of this powerful little device. Cover the entire speaker grill with custom artwork to create swag that impresses aesthetically and performs mechanically.
Turn any mobile device into a portable sound system with this speaker that has a built-in subwoofer that provides exceptional quality sound. It’s easy to connect and has an operating range of 10 meters.
9. Custom Headphones and Custom Earbuds
For remote employees, having high quality headphones are an essential component of making the WFH office successful. We’ve rounded up the best over-ear custom headphones, as well as custom earbuds here.
Add a pop of color to classic AirPods. These Painted Apple AirPods give you the option to select pantone colors for a truly unique look. Choose between the classic AirPods, AirPods with a wireless case, or the AirPods Pro. As far as unique corporate gift ideas go, it doesn’t get much better than AirPods
The Skullcandy Sesh Earbuds provide up to 24hrs of playback time. The Sesh Evo features rapid charge which provides 2hrs of playback time with only a 10 minute charge! In one hour the case and earbuds can be fully charged
These wireless, over-ear headphones have built-in audio controls and feature 8 hours of playback time. We can print your logo over the earpiece using a screenprint technique.
The JBL Tune Headphones let you stream powerful JBL Pure Bass sound with no strings attached. Easy to use, these headphones provide up to 40 hours of pure pleasure and an extra 2 hours of battery with just 5 minutes of power.
Full Collection: Custom Branded Speakers & Headphones
10. Phone Chargers and Power Banks
Everyone needs a solid power bank to take with them outside the house. Ditto for a nice charging station they can use for their phone. We’ve got you covered for both and offer customization options that will elevate your selections.
The Bullet Sleek Aluminum 4000 mAh Powerbank is a rechargeable lithium polymer Grade A battery device capable of charging smartphones, tablets, and a multitude of mobile devices with a total output of 5V/2A
Mophie 5,000 MAh Power bank
This is a powerful bank that has the capacity to fill multiple phone batteries completely on a single charge. You’ll be able to quickly refresh your phone with its 10,000 mAh capability. Screenprint your logo on the front.
Orbit Wireless Custom Charging Pad
This wireless QI enabled charging pad lets you fill up enabled devices without plugging in a single cord. A small LED light on the perimeter of the device lets you know when your device is charging.
For a more lux approach to the charging swag game, go with this custom QI charger that features a real walnut wood finish. We can even laser engrave your logo to complete the handcrafted look.
Full Collection: Custom Branded Tech Swag
11. Custom Hoodies and Jackets
Custom apparel only works to promote your brand if people actually want to wear the swag you give them! This is especially true of jackets and hoodies. Here are some of our comfiest, most stylish custom hoodies and custom jackets people will love to wear.
This is a classic and bestseller from Swag.com. This comfy custom hoodie comes in several colors and unisex sizing. We can screenprint in several areas of the hoodie and offer embroideries in some others.
The bestselling Afternoon Zip Hoodie made even better/warmer thanks to lining the inside. A heavier weight hoodie that’s just about as premium as it gets.
Wind & waterproof with heat sealed seams for weather protection, this men’s rain jacket has a 2-way zipper for freedom of movement and a full length wind flap for protection from the elements
Plush fleece and sturdy construction combine in this warm, soft and stylish jacket. It’s great outdoors and in, and with our custom embroidery options you can be sure it will leave an impression no matter where it’s spotted
Related: Christmas Apparel Gifts to Keep Employees Comfy While Working From Home
12. Custom Outdoor Jackets and Rainshells
For those working outdoors or in rainy climates. High-quality outdoor wear makes a big difference when you need it. Ensure you give the best if your remote employees are braving the elements.
The Champion Adult Packable Anorak 1/4 Zip Jacket is wind- and rain-resistant with adjustable bungee draw cords at the hood and the bottom hem. Roll it into an internal pouch for easy storage!
Waterproof, windproof and still breathable. This is a perfect outer layer to make hiking in any conditions bearable. We offer logo printing on the front and back, as well as the shoulders on either side.
This is a bit in-between an indoor and outdoor jacket. It’s warm enough to be worn in windstorms, but not so hot you couldn’t wear it while working at your desk.
Eddie Bauer knows jackets. Keep your team safe from wind and water with this breathable three-layered jacket that’s at home when it’s outdoors. Comes in four great colors with the option to add your logo via embroidery.
Related: Our Favorite Custom Jackets, Fleeces, Vests and Workwear
13. Custom Blankets for Cuddling Up
Due to nights in being the new nights out, everyone is in need of a good blanket to hit the couch with. Help your people out by perusing our vast selection of customizable blankets ranging from soft and light to heavy and swaddling.
Bring an elegant and useful item into your employees’ lives with a custom MadeHere NY Blanket. It works as an attractive throw as well as it does for napping.
Gravity blankets have been all the rage for their ability to help people sleep better. We offer three different weights so you can choose the right ones for your teams. Gift the ability to sleep well and watch moods soar!
Encourage safe socially distant outdoor activities with the gift of a branded picnic blanket. This model is large, packable and comes with a built in handle to make taking it back and forth from the car a breeze.
This blanket is the perfect gift for those who love cuddling up with their furry friends. The Recycled PET Fleece Blanket covers up both you and your companion and features 100% recycled PET to help reduce its environmental impact.
Related: The Best Custom Blankets For Snuggling, Cuddling and More
14. Coffee Based Gifts
Everybody needs a little boost now and then. Make the daily cup of joe feel like an extra special ritual by gifting swag designed to elevate the coffee experience. Cream and sugar are, unfortunately, not included.
For when you’re on the go and want a coffee koozie that will actually get the job done. This double-walled steel coffee holder is reusable time and time again, whether you want to keep your drinks hot or cold.
Real aficionados will tell you that the most important part of good homebrew is the quality of the beans. This MiiR canister will keep beans fresh using accordion-style sealing technology to create an absolutely airtight seal.
When you have coffee you have to have a little treat on the side. It’s mandatory. Double down by gifting these decadent espresso beans covered in dark chocolate. Perfect for stuffing into a customized mug.
Complete a coffee kit with the ultimate coffee pairing. These biscotti are baked fresh for every order and come with the ability to customize the packaging they’re wrapped in.
Related: Swag Gifts for Coffee Lovers or Virtual Coffee Meetings
15. Custom Drinkware (Custom Mugs, Custom Waterbottles and more)
Mugs, water bottles, and other branded drink ware have become standard swag for companies. To help you stand out, we’ve curated a selection of the highest-quality versions of these products to get your employees and customers sipping in style.
The Olanta mug looks like it belongs in a fancy hipster coffee shop, which makes it perfect to give as surprisingly quality swag. Its stoneware finish provides a subtle layer of class to the morning cup of joe.
The Asobu clarity mug is a double walled glass design that is as pretty as it is functional. It will keep drinks hot or cold longer than a traditional ceramic mug, and offer a pleasing visual accent to the countertop in the process.
Yeti makes some of the best drinkware products on the market. This tumbler is a classic design that will outperform almost any other thermos you can find! We offer it in three colorways and laser engrave your logo into the metal.
The perfect water bottle for event giveaways, onboarding kits or any other swag needs 2022 throws at you. You can order this model in over 10 colors, and upload up to 3 pieces of your artwork to be screen printed on it.
Full Collection: Custom Branded Drinkware
16. Luxury Custom Swag
Sometimes, sending a pen and water bottle won’t quite be enough to make an impression. When you need to gift elite clients and C-level employees, luxury products branded to represent your company can go a long way in building appreciation.
The Theragun Elite is a cutting edge wellness product designed to help relieve muscle tension. Think of it as a smart massager that has variable speeds and even an app that can help guide sessions and control the device’s movements.
The men’s STIO Hometown Down Jacket’s ALLIED Feather water repellent goose down has 800-fill that offers exceptional, lightweight warmth and versatility. 100% Recycled HTD nylon ripstop outer sheds the elements while HyperDRY down will keep you warm and dry, even in wet, snowy conditions.
The Sonons One is not just a speaker. It’s an entire smart soundsystem that will outperform all others on its quality of audio, ease of use and range of intelligent features. Control the rich sound it produces with voice control that connects to both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Add a pop of color to classic AirPods. These Painted Apple AirPods Max give you the option to select pantone colors for a truly unique look. As far as unique corporate gift ideas go, it doesn’t get much better than AirPods
17. Custom Hats and Custom T-Shirts
You can never go wrong gifting apparel to your teams, assuming they are high-quality and well designed. These are some of the most popular custom t-shirts and hats that know will delight everyone whose hands they fall into.
Soft, tough, long-lasting and beautiful, the Swag.com Triblend t-shirt is among our best-selling products for a reason! People love the fit of this custom t-shirt, and also the huge range of colors we offer.
This is a custom hat that we promise people will actually want to wear. It fits like a dad hat, with adjustable sizing and a classy brass slider. With the custom embroidery option for your art, you can make this hat into anything you want.
When the colder months come around, a comfortable and warm beanie is exactly what you need. This one-size-fits-all Swag.com beanie is the perfect option to make sure that you stay warm while looking your best. The beanie is customizable with a logo of your choice and is sure to be a hit!
Related: How to Choose the Right Sizes For Apparel Swag
18. Custom Sneakers and Custom Socks
People always forget about the feet when it comes to custom swag, and we think it’s time for a change. We offer a range of custom socks and custom footwear that will take people by surprise when they receive them as gifts!
Slip-ons are so convenient—instead of wrestling with putting on a pair of shoes and lacing them up, these Custom Slip-Ons give clients and customers a quick and fashionable pair of shoes for those impromptu trips to the corner store, dog walks, and more.
For those who prefer ankle-length socks, these are for you. The fully-customizable Swag.com Custom Ankle Socks make a useful gift to just about anyone—perfect for walks, workouts, and more.
These are the customizable socks you’ve been looking for. Let your creativity run wild by designed a completely custom product. You choose the colors and upload your artwork, and we’ll make sure your socks will look exactly like you want them to.
Related: 11 Swag Ideas for Gyms and Fitness Businesses or Employee Wellness Initiatives
19. Food and Drink
Sometimes it’s nice to send people things that aren’t meant to last forever. The right treats can make someone’s day, and we think building a thoughtful snack kit is one of the best ways to demonstrate appreciation.
This snack tin gives you a little sample of everything good- classic butter popcorn, cheese popcorn, caramel corn, mini pretzels, chocolate pretzels and even party mix! We have tons of different color ways for the tin as well, giving you the power to announce proudly who is responsible for getting the party started.
Here’s the thing about these pretzels that you might not be expecting: they’re actually really, really, really tasty. Same goes for the covered nuts. These are made fresh to order, and come with a nice custom ribbon to show off your company branding.
This kit includes the tools needed to craft two Champagne Cocktails. A welcoming gift suitable for a virtual happy hour celebration with coworkers and friends safely at home. Just add the champagne and dial in to your happy hour!
A truly heavy-duty snack option for when you want to encourage a treat-yourself experience. This package comes with a customizable cooler and contains cookies, pretzels, mixed nuts, and more, making it ready to go on the next picnic or beach day.
Full Collection: Custom Branded Food & Candy Products
20. Useful Everyday Swag
In our experience, great swag will help someone solve a problem they may not have even thought they had! All of these products do just that, making life a little bit easier and smoother while showing off your company’s branding.
A personal blender as swag? Absolutely! This portable workhorse is perfect for making smoothies, shakes, or drinks on the go. It runs on USB-charged batteries so you can take it anywhere a phone charger can go.
This is proof we are living in the future. This incredibly useful device can be attached to your keys, phone or any other thing you want to keep track of using bluetooth connectivity. Seriously, you will never misplace your keys again! What a concept.
Would we even be a swag company if we didn’t have the best popsockets available? This one is great because the gel it uses to stick to phones can be removed and repositioned without losing its grip or leaving gross residue along the way.
These budget friendly Sun Ray Sunglasses are a classic folding eyewear with UV 400 protective lenses. A great product for giveaways, trade show events and more.
Don’t let your audience hang out to dry. Show them they’re valued with a fully custom umbrella designed to withstand even the harshest downpour. Swag that makes life easier always connects people to your brand positively.
Shop, Store and Ship Your Products With the Click of a Button
No matter what type of swag you’re looking to create, Swag.com makes it easy to design customized products that people will want to keep.
Use our instant mockup feature to see how your products will look before you buy. When you’ve selected the items you love, we’ll let you know production and shipping timelines instantly so you’re never in the dark. We can also help you package your items into fully customizable swag boxes that look as beautiful as the swag itself!
Easily manage your orders using our Swag Distribution platform: this will allow you to store your swag with us, and send it wherever you want, whenever you feel like it. Think of it as your own digital swag closet!
What are you doing to humanize and engage your brand using swag? Reach out to blog@swag.com for a chance to be featured.
