Textile goodies for a trade show or an event: what to choose?

At a trade show, a festival or a conference, the textile goodie is the one people keep: a tote bag or a T-shirt is worn months after the event, with your logo. Here is how to choose well.

The textile goodies that work

• Tote bag: the most useful and the most economical in volume; it carries your logo on every shopping trip.
• Staff T-shirt: an identical team on the stand, easy to spot from afar, with a message on the back (“Ask us your questions”).
• Cap or bucket hat: perfect for outdoor events.
• Sweatshirt or hoodie: a premium gift for VIP clients, speakers or the team.

How many to order?

For a tote bag handed out, count on a share of the expected visitors; for staff, 2 T-shirts per person for a multi-day event. Better a quality goodie handed out less widely than an item thrown away the same evening.

When to order?

• Small run (staff, a few dozen items): ships within 1 to 3 working days, or the same day with express (order before 4 pm).
• Large quantities: 200 items within 1 to 2 weeks, 500 within 2 to 3 weeks, 1,000 within 3 to 4 weeks.

Which technique?

For a few dozen items or a colour design: DTF printing. For hundreds of tote bags with a simple logo: screen printing, the most economical. For an elegant VIP sweatshirt: embroidery.

Our advice

• A simple, legible logo, and a textile colour that sets it off.
• Add a tagline or the website address: the goodie works for you after the event.
• Delivery is free from €100, or free collection from our workshop in Paris 20e, the day before the show.

Companies and public bodies: invoice in the name of the organisation, purchase order and administrative payment order accepted.

Take action: customise your garment online from 1 item, with a live preview, or request a quote for a bulk order.

See also: personalised backpack and textiles for events.