Favorite Finds 2026 Standouts
Emerging product trends shaping branded merch right now.
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Everyday Layers
Gift & Gather
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Lifestyle-led. Function-focused. Building on last year’s standout discoveries from the 2026 PPAI Expo, this collection continues our look at the products shaping the future of promotional merchandise. What caught our attention is a clear shift toward lifestyle-integrated pieces people genuinely use every day. Merchandise is becoming more retail-inspired, purpose-driven, and designed for modern routines. Contemporary silhouettes, elevated materials, compact travel-ready formats, and multi-use functionality reflect a move toward smarter, more intentional design. Curated from the trends, creativity, and innovation seen across the industry, these products picks are showcased here to support kits, gifting programs, and experience-driven brand moments. Made not just to be given, but to be kept and lived with.
On the Move
Desk Details
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Travel Ready
Mini Moments
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Tech Connected
Finishing Touches
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Hydration Elevated
Handpicked by HALO
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Comfort Curated
Kit Inspiration
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💡 Bringing it full circle. Check out some kit inspo ideas to get you started on page 70.
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Favorite Finds
Versatile apparel for work and life.
Everyday Layers
Designed with movement in mind and styled for real life, these layers balance performance, comfort, and retail-inspired silhouettes. They’re the pieces people reach for daily: adaptable, brand-ready staples that feel as natural in a meeting as they do on the move.
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Weekender Hats
Jane Relaxed Cali Poplin Shirt
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Quarter Crew Athletic Custom Socks
Columbia Men’s Cornell Woods™ Flannel Shirt
‘The Chief’ Custom Shoes
Hermitage Overshirt
Shaka Wear Unisex Collared Varsity Jacket
Shaka Wear Unisex Max Heavyweight Cropped T-Shirt
Colortone Unisex Iced T-Shirt
Boxercraft Women’s Stretch Woven Quarter-Zip Pullover
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Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Sweatshirt
OGIO ® Women’s Modern Performance Full-Zip
Men’s Polyester Polo
Keystone Full Zip
‘Yo Bro’ Custom Shoes
OGIO ® Modern Performance Full-Zip
Pigment Dyed Low Profile Cotton Baseball Cap
Columbia Women’s Sienna Hill™ Quilted Jacket
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Mercer+Mettle ® Capital Tech Blazer
Brooks Brothers ® Luxe Performance 1/4-Zip
TravisMathew Women’s Onward 1/2-Zip
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Favorite Finds
Modern carry solutions for commuting and daily routines.
On the Move
From commutes to daily life, streamlined silhouettes, durable materials, and thoughtful compartments make
carrying essentials effortless — adaptable pieces that move easily between work and everything in between.
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KAPSTON® Willow RPET Backpack
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Rollink ® TOUR 15.6” Horizontal Laptop Case
Troubadour rPET Neo Backpack
Axis 17” Laptop Backpack
Swissdigital Design ® Uptown Backpack
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Stratus 15” Laptop Backpack
The Essential Side-Cinch Tote Bag
Wristlet Purse with Phone Holder
The Essential Crescent Bag
Nike Commuter Tote
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The Urban Flip Tote
AeroLOFT ® DASH Sport Leisure Bag
Varsity Box Tote
Persei Sports Bottle with Carry Strap 74 oz.
Portable LED Fan with Water Mist
Sora Recycled Quilted Drawstring Bag - 6L
Color and Carry Fanny Pack Sublimated
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Quetico Cotton & Jute Fashion Tote 10 oz.
Travel Ready
Built to simplify the journey, these travel essentials combine durability, smart features, and compact design to keep movement seamless. From luggage to on-the-go accessories, each piece supports smoother transitions, organized packing, and peace of mind.
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The Canvas Bucket Tote
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Favorite Finds
Mode Weekender
Smart gear for life on the go.
Wellable Clear Travel Case
Easy Go Digital Luggage Scale
Eiffel Quilted Pattern Backpack
Stowaway Packing Cubes
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Knit Wearable Phone Pocket
En Route rPET Travel Blanket With Trolley Pillow Pouch
Eclipse, Compact Bi-Fold MagSafe Travel Charging Station
Sublimated Corduroy Open Tote
Newport rPET Woven Chevron Snap Trigger Keychain
Old Money Passport Holder
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Clip Tune Magnetic Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker
Kanga Coolers 12 Can Kase Mate Iceless Cooler Bag
Neri 45L Recycled Mesh Foldable Tote Bag
Dual Collapsible Pet Bowl
New Englander ® Doggie Rain Jacket
Sand-Free Towel Backpack
Retro Round Sunglasses
Cord Eyewear Straps
Ahead Stewart Cap
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V Natural Striped Recycled Cotton Boat Bag
Tech Connected
Power up your brand and modern routines with these tech-forward essentials that keep connection
The Castaway Straw Tote
Standard Boat Tote
seamless wherever the day leads. Innovative features, compact formats, and elevated design blend performance with portability.
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Favorite Finds
Ampwood Walnut Power Bank
Portable tech and power solutions.
Valet 20W PD Power Bank with 15W Magnetic Wireless Charger [5000mAh]
Mag-N-Kick™ Wallet Power Bank with Find My
Sable, The Ultra-thin Wireless Portable Charger Power Bank [5,000 mAh]
Prism Accessory Case
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Nexus 3-in-1 Charging Portfolio
galaxy 2.0 High-Capacity Power Bank [20,000 mAh]
Opus USB-C Wired Earbuds with Silicone Pouch
OpenWear Stereo Earbuds
AquaVault ® ChargeCard Power Bank [2,300 mAh]
Mach 6 Cord
KAPSTON ® Jaxon Tech Organizer
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Magnetic LED Light
Hydration Elevated
Tile Mate & Tile Slim
Premium finishes, modern silhouettes, and trend-forward designs transform an everyday essential into something people notice, carry, and keep. These elevated drinkware styles feel gift-worthy and memorable, helping brands show up on in everyday moments.
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Retractable USB Cable SET
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Favorite Finds
Slim Tritan™ memobottle™ 15 oz.
Design-forward drinkware.
Eos Glass Bottle with Bamboo Lid 21 oz.
Vero Vacuum Insulated Tumbler 20 oz.
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Juno Glass Silicone Sleeve Straw Bottle 20 oz.
RINGO Pro Water Bottle with Magnetic Booster Ring 24 oz.
Ember Cold Tumbler 16 oz.
Good Value™ Tumbler with Wireless Speaker 20 oz.
Macaron Recycled Tumbler 26 oz.
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Urban Peak ® Echo Vacuum Tumbler 15 oz.
Premium TiTUS ® Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Wood Base 17 oz.
Comfort Curated
Curated to slow things down, these comfort-driven pieces support moments of rest, reset, and recharge. Soft textures, calming materials, and thoughtful details turn simple items into restorative experiences items that align brands with
Ascender Bottle 20 oz.
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care, well-being, and the quieter moments people value most.
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Favorite Finds
Geneva Pill Box
Soft textures and lifestyle comfort pieces.
Corduroy Luxe Blanket
Flicker 16 oz. Soda Shape Candle
Zen Magnets
Bubble Luxe Blanket
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Textured Microfleece Blanket
Riverton Quilted Fleece Pullover
Volcanic Rock Aroma Diffuser
Amber High Pile Full-Zip Sweater
Wellable™ Daily Pill and Supplement Organizer
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Libbey Glass Water Bottle with Press-On Lid 24 oz.
Women’s Willow Mock Neck Sweatshirt
Gift & Gather
Centered around connection and appreciation, these versatile pieces are designed to make recognition feel meaningful
year-round. Thoughtful, gift-ready items balance quality and everyday usefulness, helping brands create moments that feel personal, memorable, and worth keeping.
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Wellable™ Resistance Band 3-Piece Set
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Favorite Finds Memorable and experience-driven items.
Otaria™ Puffy Recycled Tote Bag
Rectangle Wine Appetizer Plate Set of 4
Weekender 6 Bottle Insulated Wine Bag with Trolley
Sodastream Art
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Barossa Two Bottle Leatherette Wine Tote
Tally Tumbler 30 oz.
Azalea 2-Ball Clipper Pouch
Cutter & Buck ® Bamboo Recycled Golf Tee Set Keychain
Rock & Branch ® Olive Wood Cutting & Serving Board
Oversized Deluxe Canvas Tote Bag with Striped Handles
The KeepR Cocktail Caddy
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Favorite Finds
Design-forward workspace enhancements.
Desk Details
Small upgrades make a big impact here. These desk-friendly details combine clean design with everyday function, adding
personality, organization, and comfort to workspaces at home or in the office, practical details that keep brands present throughout the workday.
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7” Acrylic Digital Frame
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5” x 7” Notepad Cover Series 3 - Deluxe Side Bound
Camden Ceramic Mug with Lid 13 oz.
Luxwood Comfort Pen
Aurelia Recycled Plastic Gold Trim Pen
Cavo Recycled Aluminum Fidget Pen
Color-Pop Plunge-Action Aluminum Ballpoint Pen
Magnetic 3-in-1 Charging Hub
Layered Wooden Coaster
Koro Recycled Aluminum Gunmetal Trim Pen
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Favorite Finds
Small but mighty standout pieces that spark a conversation.
Mini Moments
Proof that impact doesn’t have to be oversized, these compact pieces turn small gestures into memorable brand touchpoints. Thoughtful, portable, and easy to share, they create everyday opportunities for connection, little items that travel far and keep brands top of mind.
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Xoopar Mini XBoy Speaker
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Mesa Bluetooth Speaker and Camera Shutter
Cinemaflex Retro Digital Camera: Fun Camera with Hand-Crank Recording
rABS Fun Spinner Wireless Speaker
Mini Stainless Steel Tumbler With Straw 2 oz.
Crocs™ Classic Small Tote
Tetris™ Micro Player™ by My Arcade ®
Mini Backpack
Mini Backpack Bag Charm
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FANTTIK E100 Ultra 3.7V Mini Electric Screwdriver
Finishing Touches
Hydro Flask ® Micro Hydro Mini Bottle 6.7 oz.
Mini Parker Plant
The details that pull everything together. These refined accents add polish, personality, and a sense of completion, elevating kits, gifts, and brand moments with subtle but meaningful impact, elements that leave a lasting impression.
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ASOBU Mini Bestie Bottle
The Detroit Can Cooler By Puffin Drinkwear
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LumiFold Rechargeable Pocket Mirror
The final touch that leaves a lasting impression.
Quilted Pouch
Puffer Lip Balm Holder
Spirit Cord Bracelet
ASOBU Happy Hats Tumbler
POSCA 8 Piece Basic Marker Set with Bag
Icon Bag Charm
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Sublimated Full Color Lanyard with Double Bulldog Clip
17” x 12 ⅞” x 4 3⁄4” E-Flute Outside Tuck Box
Full Color Tek Klick Mint Tin
Candy By Color Rock Candy 4 Pack
Rectangle Etched Milk Chocolate Bar Window Box
Set of 3 Pins with Custom Backer Card
Infinity Fidget Cube
Bloom Recycled Plastic Retractable Soft Touch Pen
Backlit LED Light Box SEG Floor Display Banner Kit
MAX Press 3D Heat Transfer Emblems
Neolyt Custom LED Signage
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Men’s & Women’s Mercer+Mettle ® Soft Spacer Full-Zip
Handpicked by HALO Staff Finds With You in Mind. The pieces that caught our team’s attention for all the right reasons. Handpicked by our Account Executives, this collection reflects what caught their attention most — pieces they’d confidently recommend, gift, and build programs around. From smart design to everyday usefulness, these favorites combine real-world appeal with proven brand impact. 11
OGIO ® Women’s Transcend Pant
Lingo Translation Earbuds Powered By AI
Men’s & Women’s Mercer+Mettle ®
Soft Spacer Quarter-Zip
Ocean Bottle Coffee Flask 350ml
Fansee AI Glasses
Fansee AI Glasses
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Inq Smart Pen Writing Set
Oura Ring 4
Zagg Desktop Essentials Travel Kit
Clique Haven Recycled Women’s High Collar Pullover Sweatshirt
Malmö Passport Holder Notebook - A6
Field & Co. ® Parks 16” Computer Work Tote
Clique Haven Recycled Men’s Quarter Zip Pullover
Wireless Earbud Airplane Adapter
Stakt Mat Pro
Mysti Mini Portable Cool Mist Humidifier
Bubble Lux Blanket See on Page 42 in Comfort Curated
Custom Embroidered Hardcover Notebook
Nike Commuter Tote See on Page 17 in On the Move
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Built to Brand. Kit Inspiration Strikes Here. Here are a few curated kit concepts to help get your brand story in motion, designed with how people work, travel, and engage with brands today in mind. While ready-made kits are available, the real impact comes from making it your own. Selecting products that reflect your brand voice, values, and message transforms a kit into a more meaningful experience, creating stronger connection and long-term brand perception. 12
Travel Smart Kit Inspo Think corporate retreats, annual conferences, airline rewards member benefits, and beyond.
Cinemaflex Retro Digital Camera See on Page 59 in Mini Moments
Make it Personal Offer recipients a choice based on their personal taste.
Malmö Passport Holder Notebook See on Page 68 in Handpicked by HALO
Eclipse MagSafe Travel Charging Station See on Page 25 in Travel Ready
Ember Cold Tumbler 16 oz. See on Page 38 in Hydration Elevated
Troubadour rPET Neo Backpack See on Page 15 in On the Move
Mode Weekender See on Page 23 in Travel Ready
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Comfort Reset Kit Inspo Restorative items whether its for an employee wellness program or swag boxes at spas, gyms, and more.
Executive Edge Kit Inspo Inspire those who inspire others with a feel-good kit for leadership meetings, gifting programs, and more.
Mini Parker Plant See on Page 60 in Mini Moments
Slim Tritan™ memobottle™ 15 oz. See on Page 37 in Hydration Elevated
Aurelia Recycled Plastic Gold Trim Pen See on Page 55 in Desk Details
Camden Ceramic Mug with Lid 13 oz. See on Page 54 in Desk Details
Flicker 16 oz. Soda Shape Candle See on Page 42 in Comfort Curated
Brooks Brothers ® Luxe Performance 1/4-Zip
See on Page 11 in Everyday Layers
Nexus 3-in-1 Charging Portfolio See on Page 32 in Tech Connected
Rectangle Wine Appetizer Plate Set of 4 See on Page 49 in Gift & Gather
Corduroy Luxe Blanket See on Page 43 in Comfort Curated
Stratus 15” Laptop Backpack See on Page 16 in On The Move
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Looking to Level Up? If you’re ready to take your events to the next level. Ask us about on-site activations and how we can support and inspire.
Event Ready Kit Inspo Outfit your event crew or create a lasting impression with customers and attendees at events.
Eco Enthusiast Kit Inspo Celebrate ESG initiatives with your employees or giveaways for companies who build their brand around their eco efforts.
Bloom Recycled Plastic Retractable Soft Touch Pen See on Page 64 in Finishing Touches
Quetico Cotton & Jute Fashion Tote 10 oz. See on Page 20 in On the Move
Oversized Deluxe Canvas Tote Bag See on Page 51 in Gift & Gather
Sublimated Full Color Lanyard, Double Bulldog Clip
See on Page 64 in Finishing Touches
Mini Parker Plant See on Page 60 in Mini Moments
Cavo Recycled Aluminum Fidget Pen See on Page 55 in Desk Details
Urban Peak ® Echo Vacuum Tumbler 15 oz. See on Page 40 in Hydration Elevated
5” x 7” Notepad Cover Series 3 See on Page 55 in Desk Details
galaxy 2.0 Power Bank See on Page 33 in Tech Connected
Eos Glass Bottle with Bamboo Lid 21 oz. See on Page 37 in Hydration Elevated
Conscious Choices Click Here to view our Conscious Choices catalog for more eco options.
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