We are always on the lookout for cool products. Lucky for us the Promotional Product Association International (PPAI) holds the biggest annual promotional product trade show in North America. We attend yearly to check out all the new products and figure out possible trends for the coming year. I didn’t personally attend this year, but our team was there and came back with a list of a few product favorites for 2014. Here are a few products we expect to be a hit this year:
1. Light Up LED Armbands for Night Safety
These are perfect for fitness enthusiasts and just about anyone who is going to be outside after dark. They come in a variety of bright colors and have a steady light option along with a slow and fast flashing option.
2. Spirit Sleeves
These sleeves offer a little something extra in the spirit wear department. Made of the exact same materials as a common pair of socks, these are comfortable and can be custom made with any colors. They can even be worn on your legs.
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3. Water proof media pouch
We love our tech gadgets and we want to take them everywhere—the pool, the beach, kayaking, the bath etc. Now thanks to these affordable water proof phone pouches, we can. And the best part? There is a tablet version too!
4. Smart phone wallet
Carrying a phone and a wallet can be a lot to keep track of, so it makes sense to put them together. This 3M adhesive phone wallet attaches to your smartphone to hold five or more cards (and even keys) and has a secret hidden compartment for safe storage.
5. Nike Grind USB flash drive
Custom USB drives aren’t anything new, but this line of drives is definitely unique. Made of recycled worn-out athletic shoes and leftover scrap materials from Nike manufacturing, these provide the extra digital storage you need and manage to put a good use to your old shoes through the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program.