In 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.
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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!
Lucky for you, the Swag team is here to make it simple and exciting! We&#;ve compiled a list of our favorite products, as well as items we know people have been loving over the last few months.
From onboarding kits for new remote hires to luxury tech gifts for top clients to company apparel for your team, we have 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:
Company swag refers to both promotional items or merchandise that a company gives away to promote its brand or products or gives to their team to build a shared of team around a brand. This often includes 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.
Company 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.
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.
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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.
The San Jose Notebook
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.
Carrara Desktop Set
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.
Cable Quack Organizer
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.
Fabric Mouse Pad
A custom mouse pad is essential for the home office, or any office for that matter. Give your employees a high-quality mousepad that you can customize with any one of five colors and your design.
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.
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.
The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Watch
The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Watch will elevate every movement. It&#;s the only fitness tracker with Google built-in, and it also has YouTube Music, Google Maps, and Google Wallet. Take your look from the gym to the office with its modern and versatile design.
Yune Custom Yoga Mat
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.
Custom Jog Strap Plus
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 case that gives them the freedom to work out unencumbered.
9&#; Frisbee
Sometimes, a simple piece of equipment is all that&#;s needed to stay fit and spend time outdoors. The 9&#; Frisbee is a classic piece of swag&#;perfect for any wellness kit. Grab it in one of five colors, add your branding or logos, and you&#;re good to go.
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Self care is crucial in to employee health. Show your remote employees and customers you want them to treat themselves by gifting high quality custom items geared at relaxing, pampering and unwinding.
Custom Sleep Mask
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.
EOS Lip Balm
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.
Miko Shiatsu Foot Massager
What&#;s better than a good foot massage? A good foot massage any time you want! We absolutely love this unique wellness gift, and so will your employees. With heat, deep kneading and a host of other features, this machine will make a big impression.
Mini Personal Mister
What&#;s more helpful on a hot day than a mini personal mister on-hand at all times? This is a perfect budget-conscious solution for ball games, outdoor events, and so much more to keep you feeling cool and refreshed. And because of its Push Button Technology, it never requires batteries!
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 accessories are perfect for those who are constantly on their phones and who want to get the most out of them.
& Tablet Stand
It might seem simple, but a minimal stand for your or tablet is actually an extremely useful item that people will end up using all of the time. This makes it an idea gift for an audience who you&#;d like to remain top of mind with.
Custom PopSocket
PopSockets are a well-known and loved accessory. They stick flat to the back of a , tablet or case. PopSockets double as both a stand for taking photos or viewing your out of your hand, and as a handle for keeping your in your hand.
Lume Cube Lighting Kit
Provide your clients or employees high quality lighting for their video conferencing, online streaming or content creation. The Lume Cube Lighting Kit is ideal for vloggers, live streamers, influencers, and more because it helps them look their best when the camera turns on.
RFID Wallet
The RFID Wallet conveniently attaches to the back of your , 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.
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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.
Trek Tech Bag
Don&#;t let cords, cables and headphones take over your backpack or luggage! 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!
Marine Layer Weekender Bag
This bag is made with recycled cotton canvas with an easy-to-clean finish and is available in three colors. Perfect for fitting a few days&#; worth of clothing and still compact enough to take anywhere, it even has a fully lined exterior shoe compartment, shoe bag and a padded 15&#; laptop sleeve!
Bellroy Classic Backpack
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.
TravisMathew Quad Carry-On Spinner Luggage
This spinner carry-on luggage by TravisMathew can handle all your travel gear in style. Available in a Black or Graphite Heather finish at 22&#; in height, a padded laptop compartment, and a zippered front pocket plus large main compartment with compression straps, this is the perfect carry-on for all your travel needs.
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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.
Recycled Cotton Tote Bag
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.
Aviana 4 Pack Reusable Straw Set
Plastic straws are a thing of the past. Step into the green future with a set of four 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.
Bamboo Cutting Board
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!
Recycled Pocket Journal
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.
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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!
Skullcandy Terrain Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
With exceptional sound quality with powerful bass and up to 14 hours of playback time, this waterproof speaker is perfect for the pool, hikes, or house parties. Add this to your corporate gifting repertoire today for all your music lovers!
JBL Clip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
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!
iLive Retro Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
This iLive Bluetooth speaker brings a little retro fun to any environment. Its Bluetooth wireless range is up to 60 feet, and its two full-range speakers have color-changing LED light effects. Screenprint your company logo on the top and give it out as a unique and useful gift to your clients or employees.
Convex Bluetooth Speaker
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.
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.
Painted Apple AirPods
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, AirPods Pro, or AirPods 3. As far as unique corporate gift ideas go, it doesn&#;t get much better than AirPods.
Skullcandy Indy Wireless Earbuds
The Skullcandy Indy Earbuds provide up to 24 hours of playback time. These wireless buds feature 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.
Urbanista Los Angeles Headphones
The world&#;s first self-charging wireless headphones powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material, these bluetooth and noise-cancelling headphones charge when exposed to light! Compatible with both iOS and Android, they can also be used with Siri and Google Voice Assistant.
JBL Tune Headphones
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.
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Everyone needs a solid power bank to take with them outside the house. Ditto for a nice charging station they can use for their . We&#;ve got you covered for both and offer customization options that will elevate your selections.
Trio Pro Qi Charging Pad
This wireless Qi enabled charging pad features a 15W magnetic pad for mobile devices, a 5W pad for an AirPod or a 2nd wireless device, and a built-in Apple Watch charger and includes a hard shell travel case.
Sleek Aluminum Power Bank
The Sleek Aluminum Power Bank is a rechargeable lithium polymer Grade A battery device capable of charging smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices with a total output of 5V/2A.
Mophie 20,000 mAh Power Bank
This powerful 20,000 mAh power bank is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that can can charge three electronic devices at the same time with one Type-C and dual USB-A output ports.
Walnut Qi Charger
For a more luxe 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.
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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.
BELLA+CANVAS Unisex Sponge Fleece Zip Hoodie
This is a classic and best-selling hoodie 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 embroidery in some others.
Marine Layer Men&#;s Afternoon Zip-Up Hoodie
This lightweight, durable, and absurdly soft hoodie is a best seller. It&#;s made from Marine Layer&#;s signature sustainable fabric blend of Supima Cotton and Micromodal. This hoodie is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
Charles River Men&#;s New Englander Rain Jacket
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. This jacket is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
The North Face Women&#;s Sweater Fleece Jacket
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. This jacket is also available in a unisex cut/fit.
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For those working outdoors or in rainy climates. High-quality outdoor outerwear makes a big difference when you need it. Ensure you give the best if your remote employees are braving the elements.
Champion Unisex Packable Anorak Jacket
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!
The North Face Women&#;s DryVent Rain Jacket
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 sleeves on either side. This jacket is also available in a men&#;s cut/fit.
OGIO Unisex Soft Shell Jacket
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. This jacket is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
Eddie Bauer Unisex Soft Shell Jacket
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. This jacket is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
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The company is the world’s best Custom branded makeup sponges for promotional events supplier. We are your one-stop shop for all needs. Our staff are highly-specialized and will help you find the product you need.
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.
MadeHere NY Blanket
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.
Custom Gravity Weighted Blanket
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!
Field & Co Picnic Blanket
Encourage outdoor activities with the gift of a branded picnic blanket. This plaid blanket is large, packable and comes in three different patterns with a built-in handle to make taking it back and forth from the car a breeze.
District Re-Fleece Blanket
The District Re-Fleece Blanket is a blanket that&#;s perfect for cozying up on a cold night. This warm, soft blanket utilizes reclaimed materials that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It&#;s made of 55% recycled cotton, 39% post-consumer recycled polyester, and 6% recycled rayon.
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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.
Paia Coffee Press & Glass Set
This coffee press and double-wall two coffee glass set is perfect for any coffee lover! Deboss your company logo onto the top of their sleek UltraHyde box, also great storage for when they&#;re not in use.
Miir Coffee Canister
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.
Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
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.
Biscotti
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.
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Mugs, water bottles, and other branded drinkware 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.
12 Oz. Olanta Mug
The Olanta mug with its stylish color options 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 a morning cup of joe.
CamelBak 20 Oz. LifeStraw Water Bottle
The CamelBak LifeStraw Water Bottle delivers clean, safe drinking water directly through its straw. Water is filtered twice to remove bacteria, parasites, and microplastics, while reducing lead, bad taste, chlorine and other unwanted chemicals!
Custom YETI 20 Oz. Rambler Tumbler
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 colors and laser engrave your logo into the metal.
Swag 17 Oz. Water Bottle
The perfect stainless steel water bottle for event giveaways, onboarding kits or any other swag needs thrown at you. It keeps drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. You can upload up to 3 pieces of your artwork to be screen printed onto it.
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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.
Theragun Elite Massager
The Theragun Elite Massager 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.
STIO Men&#;s Azura Jacket
The men&#;s STIO Azura Jacket comes in a custom quilt pattern and features 60g of PrimaLoft Gold Eco recycled insulation, giving it top-notch thermal efficiency. This jacket and is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
Bose Micro Bluetooth Speaker
The Bose Micro Bluetooth Speaker is small but mighty, delivering unmatched sound for its size! This waterproof and dustproof Bluetooth speaker features a soft-touch silicone exterior and tear-resistant silicone strap, so it&#;s the perfect companion for any environment.
Ember 14 Oz. Smart Mug
Ember Smart Mugs allow you to set the exact temperature you&#;d like your beverage to be with an easy touch-screen display (from a smart ), and will keep this temperature for up to 3 hours. There&#;s not much classier your company can get than gifting these &#; branded with your company logo &#; to your most valued clients or as a high-end giveaway at an event.
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.
Swag.com Unisex Triblend Crew T-Shirt
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 t-shirt is also available in a women&#;s cut/fit.
Swag.com Hat
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.
Custom Swag.com Beanie
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 full customizable with a logo and colors of your choice and is sure to be a hit!
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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!
Custom Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
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.
Custom Swag.com Ankle Socks
For those who prefer ankle-length socks, these are for you. These 75% cotton fully-customizable Swag.com Custom Ankle Socks make a useful gift to just about anyone&#;perfect for walks, workouts, and more.
Custom Fully Branded Swag.com Socks
These are the customizable socks you&#;ve been looking for. Let your creativity run wild with a completely custom designed product. You choose the colors and upload your artwork, and we&#;ll make sure your socks will look exactly as you want!
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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.
Small Snack Tin
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 multiple different colors for the tin as well, giving you the power to announce proudly who is responsible for getting the party started.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Here&#;s the thing about these pretzels that you might not be expecting: they&#;re actually really, really, really tasty. These chocolate covered pretzels include three flavors: milk chocolate, sprinkles, and yogurt covered pretzels. These come in a clear box with a nice custom ribbon to show off your company branding.
Cocktail Box Co. Gin & Tonic
This kit includes the tools needed to craft three cocktails. A welcoming gift suitable for a virtual happy hour celebration with coworkers and friends safely at home.
Grove Cookie Company Fresh Baked Cookies (Box Of 6)
These delicious cookies are made by a company that is both women and veteran owned. Choose from flavors like chocolate chip, Oreo, and snickerdoodle, and six cookies come packaged in a box with your company logo branded on the label.
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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.
BlendJet 2 Portable Blender
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 charger can go.
Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker
This is proof we are living in the future. This incredibly useful device can be attached to your keys, or any other thing you want to keep track of using Bluetooth connectivity. Seriously, you will never misplace your keys again! What a concept.
Custom PopSocket
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.
The Sun Ray Sunglasses
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.
Blunt Classic Umbrella
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.
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 for a chance to be featured.
We&#;d love to help you find the perfect swag for your company&#; reach out to us using the form below to be connected with an expert swag representative.
Makeup sponges, also known as beauty sponges, come in all shapes and sizes. Popular egg-shaped beauty sponges have taken the world by storm but there are actually over 20 different types of beauty sponges to choose from.
If you&#;ve secretly wondered what makeup sponge to use and when we&#;re here to put your pretty little mind at ease. The secret is out ladies and today we&#;re going to breakdown the ins and outs of makeup sponges.
Beauty sponges have become more widely used as of recently, but have actually been around for decades. They were originally used and loved by professional makeup artists like our very own founder, Nikki Hynek on the sets of movies and fashion shows.
Up until a few years ago, makeup sponges had lost some of their popularity in the beauty world due to the growing demand for artistic makeup brushes. That was until the beautyblender was born. With a practical egg shape and pretty pink color, beautyblender reinvigorated the beauty blending landscape.
beautyblender was designed to apply and blend any cream or liquid makeup product onto the skin for a smooth, poreless finish. It&#;s known for its &#;exclusive aqua-activated foam&#; and its sphere shape that can reach almost every contour on your face.
How to use this makeup sponge: Get the sponge wet, squeeze excess water and then blend. It&#;s that easy!
When to use this makeup sponge: Use to apply foundation, concealer, beauty balms (more commonly known as bb creams), serums and moisturizers.
The good: The beautyblender is known for the flawless, poreless finish it can provide. If you hate the tacky feeling of foundation all of your fingers, the beautyblender is a great applicator.
The bad: It can absorb a lot of your precious makeup when used dry. While touted as being able to, the sphere shape actually doesn&#;t reach every facial contour.
Pretty Pro tip: The beautyblender can be used wet or dry, but the Pretty Pros prefer dry for initial application and wet to bounce and blend makeup into the skin.
While the beautyblender works well, some pretty smart people saw ways to take its success and improve upon it. That&#;s where the wedge sponge comes in. Ever heard the song Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better? That pretty much sums up the story between the wedge makeup sponge and beautyblender.
A wedge makeup sponge can do the same things as a beautyblender in terms of liquid and cream makeup applications and blending. The key difference comes from the difference in design. Wedge makeup sponges have flat edges and bottoms which allow you to truly reach every edge of your facial contour.
How to use this makeup sponge: The wedge sponge can be used wet or dry. Simply make small tapping motions in application areas to work the product into the skin.
When to use this makeup sponge: The sharp (not literally) or &#;skinny&#; edge of the wedge can be used for contouring small areas like the nose. Wedge sponges also work pretty darn well for hard to reach and smaller places like under the eye or around eyebrows.
The good: The wedge-shaped beauty sponges are slightly more versatile than the beautyblender. They can cover lots of ground, but they really shine when it comes to precise applications.
The bad: These sponges are intended for one-time use. If using them for cream and powder application, you need to use one for each. It can become pretty easy to go through these rather quickly.
Also, since makeup wedges are typically smaller than something like the beautyblender, you will need a few spare minutes to cover the same amount of ground with a full face application.
Pretty Pro tip: When using a wedge makeup sponge for quick all-over foundation application, get more mileage out of your foundation by diluting it. Wedge sponges are usually made of a material called hydrophilic foam - essentially a fancy word that means &#;designed to absorb water&#;. Simply get your makeup sponge wet before applying your foundation and achieve a more sheer application.
Here at Pretty Lane on any given day, we&#;re 1 part caffeine, 1 part beauty pros, and 1 part rocket scientists. For those reasons, we couldn&#;t help but put our pretty heads together and come up with a hybrid makeup sponge. Thus the Pretty Puff was born!
The Pretty Puff is the best of both the beautyblender makeup sponge and wedge-shaped makeup sponge concepts. It has a unique rounded teardrop design like the beautyblender for hard-to-reach areas, but it also has a flat edge for pressing, patting and pushing makeup into the skin. These features will give you an airbrush-esque finish. Not to mention it has that fancy pancy hydrophilic foam, as well so that your makeup goes on your face and not into your sponge.
Is your mind blown yet?
How to use this makeup sponge: Similar to the beautyblender, all you have to do is get the Pretty Puff wet, squeeze excess water and blend.
When to use this makeup sponge: With its hybrid functionality, the Pretty Puff is great for all over application and small detail work like contouring or around the sides of your nose or under eyes.
The good: The Pretty Puff has been proven to last longer than other blenders which speak to its quality.
The bad: Consistent cleaning is necessary to not only get longevity out of the Pretty Puff but also to prevent bacteria from breeding. Using a brush cleaner, alcohol spritz or even dish soap will do the trick.
Next up is the silicone makeup sponge. It&#;s considered the newbie on the block when it comes to the world of beauty sponges. At first glance, it may even remind you of those pliable silicone bra inserts.
The silicone sponge is most commonly flat with rounded edges and is used to apply liquid or cream foundations only. Silicone provides a unique advantage because it does not absorb a single ounce of your coveted beauty products. What does that mean? Zero products waste. Zilch. Nada. Nil.
How to use this makeup sponge: Dot foundation onto your skin first and work your product into the skin with a &#;pushing motion&#; using the silicone sponge. Blend further with any of the porous sponge options we shared earlier.
When to use this makeup sponge: Silicone makeup sponges can only be used for liquid or cream makeup applications. They will not work for powder.
The good: The non-absorbing material saves you from overuse or waste of product. Additionally, a silicone sponge is not porous like the beautyblender or wedge-shaped makeup sponges and therefore doesn&#;t harbor any bacteria. It&#;s easy to clean, sanitize and reuse to your heart&#;s desire.
The bad: Silicone sponges are great for smooth coverage, but don&#;t work well for blending.
Imagine soft velvet brushing up against your skin. That&#;s exactly how the microfiber makeup sponge feels!
While silicone sponges won&#;t work for powder application, microfiber sponges do. In fact, many beauty bloggers, like one of our faves, Kathleen Lights, are now adopting the tool to use with setting powder instead of makeup brushes.
How to use this makeup sponge: You can also use the microfiber sponge wet with water and use to apply and blend your liquid foundation.
When to use this makeup sponge: The dense fibers of the microfiber makeup sponge deliver a concentrated full-coverage powder application. However, you can also use it for blush, bronzer or any other powder applications in your makeup routine.
The good: Not one for having a makeup bag full of every tool under the sun? The microfiber sponge can double as your makeup brush.
The bad: While not necessarily a bad thing, the stiff fuzzy texture of the microfiber sponge does take a little time to get used to.
Pretty Pro tip: Use the microfiber sponge to set your concealer under your eyes with powder.
There you have it pretties! The myth of the makeup sponge has been unmasked for you.
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