Like everyone else at The PPAI Expo 2024, PPAI Media staff were eager to get on the show floor and get a first-hand look at the latest and greatest the promotional products industry has to offer. Here are a few of our finds from the first day of promotional merchandise’s largest and longest-running trade show.
Eco-Friendly Headwear
Outdoor Cap (PPAI 213485, Booth 4351)
Everyone is particular with what they put on their heads, making hats a tricky proposition without letting the recipient pick it out themselves. That’s why finding a hat that looks great and is adjustable and eco-friendly is so hard to find. The FLX672M-E, the eco-friendly version of the hat, has 40% recycled front panels, 100% recycled mesh back panels and 100% recycled visor.
More Than A Notebook
Denik (PPAI 766866, Booth 4267)
The Logan, Utah-based supplier specializes in fully customizable eco-friendly notebooks that are FSC certified, guaranteeing the use of responsibly sourced materials. Each notebook purchased contributes to the funding of education initiatives. Denik has successfully funded seven schools and numerous projects, positively impacting the educational experience for thousands of students in Mali, Ghana, Guatemala, Laos and the United States.
Made In The USA Woven Blankets
Towel Specialties (PPAI 113150, Booth 2850)
Airbnb worked with a distributor to use this product as an employee gift. It was such a success that the company decided to gift it to their most important clients by putting it in their Airbnb home rentals, a sign of their quality. As a bonus, these blankets are made with the type of care that someone might hopefully use and keep for 20-25 years. They only get softer after being washed.
Eco-Conscious Everyday Carry
Moment (PPAI 830545, Booth 6276)
The company’s diverse lineup of premium bags features shoulder bags, fanny packs, camera bags and travel bags. With a commitment to environmental consciousness, the company forges partnerships with eco-friendly factories, meticulously minimizing dye usage to safeguard against water supply contamination. Each bag boasts a composition of either fully or partially recycled materials, and there’s an upcoming intensified emphasis on sustainability in the coming year.
Miniature Cereal Variety Pack
Midnite Snax (PPAI 113793, Booth 2634)
This one touches on the nostalgia of that childhood luxury when Mom or Dad bought the variety pack of individual cereal boxes. It’s hard to imagine any millennial not getting a flashback to Saturday mornings.
