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Best Swag Ideas You Didn’t Think of in 2022

Best Swag Ideas You Didn’t Think of in 2022
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March 3, 2020

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Editor's note: Enjoy the fresh swag! We've updated this content for 2022. Find more cool swag in our archive!

Our Swag Experts have compiled a list of the coolest and most unique swag. As you can imagine, after working on over 50,000 client projects, we have seen and done it all. Sure, everyone knows about the usual customizable notebook, reusable water bottle, and sticker swag, but what about the best swag ideas? The ones with that undeniable cool factor that make it impossible not to post on social media?

Well lucky for you, we've rounded them all up! Our team of swag experts has curated the ultimate list of the best swag for 2022. If you're ready to wow your clients with unique swag, treat your A-listers to executive swag, or create some unforgettable team swag for your employees, we've got you covered!. Hop into our picks for the best swag of 2022!

👀  SNEAK PEEK OF THE SWAG:

  1. Desk Plants
  2. Home Accessories
  3. Eliqs Custom Mineral Water
  4. Custom Airpods
  5. Custom Wellness Swag
  6. Waterproof Backpack Cooler
  7. “After 5” Stash
  8. Theragun G3 Percussive Therapy Massager
  9. Smartphone Projector
  10. Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
  11. Custom Cornhole
  12. Varsity Jacket
  13. Custom Lego
  14. Custom Knit and Fun Themed Socks
  15. Rocketbook Everlast
  16. Wireless Charging Pad
  17. feat Tie-dye Blanket Hoodie
  18. Premium Insulated Tumbler
  19. Branded Swag Pack

Cool Swag Ideas for 2022


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1. Desk Plants

 

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

There is something personal and intimate about sending employees or clients a plant. It creates a sense of emotion that a normal item just doesn’t do. Especially if it’s a low-maintenance plant. This succulent plant comes with a custom pot – a perfect place to put your logo and maybe some special messaging. This serves as a subtle way to remind that person of your nice swag gift every day.

BEST SWAG FOR: New Hire Swag, Eco Swag, Sustainable Swag Ideas, Low Minimums

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2. Home Accessories

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

It’s the season to get cozy! Kick back and relax with high-quality cozy swag, like scented candles and your new favorite custom blanket. We love these custom swag items for upping the cozy ambiance at home! 

BEST SWAG FOR: Seasonal Swag, Employee Culture, Lifestyle, Team Appreciation, Client Gifts

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3. Eliqs Custom Mineral Water

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Fully customize your own branded mineral water, lemon-infused water, and peach sparkling water. They say water is the elixir of life, and this purified water was produced with that mentality in mind. This high-quality carbon filtered, Two Stage Reverse Osmosis Water, PH balanced H20 with added marine minerals (electrolytes). It's great tasting and has everything you need to stay hydrated.

BEST SWAG FOR: Celebration, Virtual Events, Custom Swag, Company Culture, Fun Swag

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4. Personalized Airpods

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Custom Airpods are a great gift for sales teams, executives or clients that are on-the-go and on their phones a lot. Sending a personalized Airpods case with someone’s initials makes for a cool and elevated swag gift. Adding your logo or design to the case adds a custom touch that will remind your recipients of you, every time they reach for their airpods!

BEST SWAG FOR: Custom Swag, Executive Swag, Anniversary Swag, Sales Swag, Best Swag for Teams

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5. Self-care swag

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Whether you're working from home, logging hours at the gym, or simply feeling run down from the week, wellness swag is an evergreen swag idea that is always appreciated. Show your employees how much you value them and help them recenter with small gifts that help them re-center. Add some zen to your client swag gifts with a custom diffuser, or amp up your new hire swag pack with a wellness-themed tech gift they'll never forget!

BEST SWAG FOR: Wellness Swag, New Hire Swag, Client Swag, Executive Swag, Employee Appreciation Swag

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6. Waterproof Backpack Cooler

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

These sleek backpack coolers are the gift baskets of the future. Whether it’s used for a hike, the park, or the beach, this backpack cooler makes for a cool and unique gift that your employees or clients will be oohing and aahing over. We love this backpack cooler, and it is available for custom branding with anything from heat transfer to a debossed logo.

BEST SWAG FOR: Client Gifts, Sustainability, Eco-friendly option, Anniversary

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7. After Five Stash

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Whether you’re throwing a virtual happy hour or just helping your team relax after a long day, let’s do it in style. High quality coasters with unique textures like slate, marble, and bamboo elevate any home space while the essential bar tools like a corkscrew and wine stopper allow your team and clients to enjoy their favorite drink without worrying about the details. Or get a little fancy with some fun craft cocktail syrups! 

BEST SWAG FOR: After Work, Team Celebration, Virtual Happy Hour, Premium Swag, Home Accessories

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8. Theragun G3 Percussive Therapy Massager

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

This is the ultimate executive swag or C-level gift. Trust us – this gift does not disappoint. It is on the higher end for cool swag ideas, but it is very well worth it. Recipients will be raving and praising your graces for a long time. So if you are looking to make a cool and impactful gift, the Theragun with custom branding is it!

BEST SWAG FOR: Executive Swag, C-level, ABM, Low Minimums, High-End Gifts, Tech,

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9. Smartphone Projector

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

The Smartphone Projector range by Luckies of London is so popular it just keeps growing. Smartphone Projector 2.0 – Copper is a new addition. No need for glue with this one, it works straight out of the box. Sits nicely alongside any of the other projectors in the Luckies range and fits all phones including the iPhone 6 Plus.

BEST SWAG FOR: Entertainment, Movie Night, Employee Culture, Family Fun

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10. Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

All work and no play is not how we do things. For your high performers, help them enjoy their off-hours (and make sure they are taking breaks to avoid burnout) with gifts that speak to their hobbies and interests. Titleist Pro V1® and Pro V1x® golf balls deliver total performance and extreme consistency for every player on every shot. Pro V1 features extraordinary distance, very low long game spin, penetrating flight, Drop-and-Stop™ control and a very soft feel.

BEST SWAG FOR: Leadership, Executive Swag, Golfers, Sports Fans, Client Appreciation, Team Gifts

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11. Custom Cornhole

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

If you are looking for a unique swag idea that the whole office can enjoy, look no further. Cornhole is a great swag item for teams to come together and bond. This is a great treat for employees to enjoy, and it helps encourage team members to take a break to avoid burnout. You can fully customize the game, from decorating it with a cool graphic to a company logo.

BEST SWAG FOR: Teams, Office Gifts, New Office, Rebrand

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12. Varsity Jacket

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

We can’t rave enough about a custom varsity jacket. This swag item makes for the coolest gift for teams, clients or employee anniversaries. Varsity jackets are a great symbol of unity and exclusivity. You can really get creative by adding pre-determined patches, or allowing the person to collect more patches for their jacket! Having a custom jacket that only a select number of people will ever have = hands down makes our list of coolest swag!

BEST SWAG FOR: Anniversary, Teams, Rebrand, Birthday gifts, Low Minimums, Special Occasions

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13. Custom Lego

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Legos are just cool, period. No need to debate this nostalgic swag item. Legos make for the perfect conference swag or event giveaway. People love collecting swag for their kids, and Legos will not only have people lining up at your booth to get them, but they will actually get used afterwards!

BEST SWAG FOR: Conference swag, Unique gifts, Collectibles, Rebrand, Teams

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14. Custom Knit and Fun Themed Socks

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

This fan-favorite swag gift will not disappoint. You can get super creative with socks from a fun pattern, inspirational quote, or repeated logo. Everyone loves getting socks, and they are even cooler when customized with your brand. It shows that your company is fun and creative.

BEST SWAG FOR: New hire packs, Clients, Shops, Conference Swag, Travel Swag

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15. Rocketbook Everlast

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Save paper, never miss an idea. Rocketbook notebooks are lightweight and portable ways to capture your ideas on the go without having to lug a heavy notebook around. Easily upload your ideas to the cloud then wipe for a clean slate. Now that’s convenient.

BEST SWAG FOR: Leadership, Executive Swag, Sustainability, Eco-friendly Swag

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16. Wireless Charging Pads

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

A tech gift worthy of the minimalist crowd. These wireless charging pads help you eliminate cable clutter while ensuring your important devices are charged and ready to go. Both the wireless charging mouse pad and the mini charging pad are worthy additions to any swag pack, especially for teams that are working remotely.

BEST SWAG FOR: Techies, Modern Swag, Remote Teams, Home Office

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17. feat Tie-dye Blanket Hoodie

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Feat hoodies have a reputation that precedes. These sweet hoodies feature custom-developed BlanketBlend fabric that combines the comfort of cotton with the performance features of polyester, and finishes it off with a rare yarn & ButterWash process to create a super soft, durable hoodie for every occasion! Feat products are sustainable, too. Check out their feature in our Sustainable Swag series!

BEST SWAG FOR: Trendy swag, Swag Apparel, Holiday Swag, Custom Hoodies, Client Gifts, Team Gifts

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19. Premium Insulated Tumbler

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Wherever you go, it’s good to have your favorite drink with you. With the Ember Travel Tumbler, you can enjoy your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature. Ideal for techies who care about the details.

BEST SWAG FOR: New Baby Swag, Executive Swag, Premium Swag, Client Gifts, Employee Appreciation 

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20. Branded Swag Pack

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:

Why not build a custom swag pack with a few of the fun swag items you've discovered in this roundup? Custom swag is really a cool way to show your employees, clients, or team that you care, and ;et’s be honest...who doesn’t like opening up gifts? Especially when the special delivery is from SwagUp, and that swag pack is filled with unique swag items!

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BEST SWAG FOR: Client Gifts, Prospects, ABM, Onboarding, Rebrand, New Hire, Office Culture, Gifts, Retention, Subscription models

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Summary

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