The Best UK-Made Merch To Promote Your Business This Autumn

Promotional items that are made in the UK are proving increasingly popular with businesses across the UK, with supporting local manufacturing and quicker delivery times just two of the reasons why. 

Whether you're planning an event or are looking for merchandise to support an upcoming rebrand, our wide range of made-in-the-UK merch is ready to order with your logo today. (We'll confirm now that, as wide as our range is, it doesn't include hot air balloons.)

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Love the idea but have no idea where to begin with choosing the right products for your business? We've shared a few of our tips below, as well as a few of our favourite products - and you can also explore our full range of UK-made promotional products for more ideas. 

The Benefits Of Choosing UK-Made Merchandise 

If you're able to do it, choosing promotional items that are made in the UK can come with a number of benefits, such as:

• Faster turnaround times: Items that are made closer to home can often have shorter lead times as they don't need to be shipped from overseas. 
• Supporting local economy: Choosing UK-made products supports the domestic economy, generating jobs and contributing to regional economic growth. 
• Reduced environmental impact: Opting for locally manufactured products can result in a smaller environmental impact. As one of our suppliers explains: "The standards that UK factories have to adhere to regarding pollution and waste are generally much higher than many equivalents from overseas."

So what should you consider when choosing your UK-made merchandise? There are certainly a few factors that we'd always advise you to bear in mind when making your decision, including...

• Who's going to use it? Considering your target demographic is always key when it comes to choosing any promotional items for your business. After all, if you pick a product that doesn't match your audience, they're less likely to use it - and your brand is less likely to get a chance to shine. 
• How quickly do you need it? If you're working to a tight timeframe, use our handy Calendar tool to find the products that best match your precise timeline requirements.
• What quantity do you require? Using our "Quantity required" box on the Made In UK category page, you can quickly find the items that are available to order in your chosen quantity.  

We have a huge range of UK-made promotional products and we know that it can feel daunting choosing the right product for your business. With that in mind, read on to discover our edit of some of the best UK-made products we stock, all ready to order with your logo today. 

500ml Biodegradable Sports Bottles

A great choice for... Gyms or health clubs that want a great giveaway option for new sign-ups.

A water bottle printed with your logo is a long-lasting giveaway that you can guarantee will generate zero-fuss visibility for your logo with every use. Bottles are a high-perceived value giveaway that will last and last, making them a great choice for gifting to new members.

Our 500ml Biodegradable Sports Bottles are available to order in your choice of 27 different lid colours and will add an eco edge to your brand awareness drive. Once they've fulfilled their purpose, they can also be left to biodegrade on a landfill site. 

Explore more promotional UK-made drinkware ideas. 

Real Wood Name Badges

A great choice for... Customer-facing environments that want to upgrade existing name badges.

Name badges are a must-have for any customer-centric workplace, whether it's a shop, showroom or service-based setting. Great for building some subliminal rapport between your colleagues and their clients, badges printed with your logo and your team members' names are a fuss-free way to add an extra professional touch to any staff uniform. 

Our chunky Real Wood Name Badges are printed or engraved with your logo and the individual names of your team members. They're available to order in a range of shapes and sizes, with a minimum order quantity of just 25 units. 

Take a look at more staff name badges that are made in the UK. 

25mm Circle Plastic Button Badges

A great choice for... Spreading the word about your brand, on a budget. 

Made in the UK from recycled plastic, our low-cost button badges can be printed with your full colour design for an attention-grabbing giveaway like no other. 

"Button badges have to be up there as one of the most popular UK-made promotional products ever made," says one of our suppliers. "They've been around for 300 years and there is still no better way of getting your message across clearly at a budget price."

Feather Banner Flags

A great choice for... Adding an instant upgrade to your office premises. 

Our Feather Banner Flags are great for use both indoors and out. Whether you're keen to enhance the internal or external appearance of your company HQ or are looking for the perfect signage to make your brand stand out at an event, flags are a high-impact and low-cost option to consider. 

Made in the UK and available to order from just one unit, our Feather Banner Flags can be printed with your full colour design to one or both sides for unmissable brand awareness.

Take a look at our full range of promotional banners for more ideas. 

Recycled Fibrestorm Golf Umbrellas

A great choice for... Ensuring you make a smart first impression, whatever the weather. 

Our Recycled Fibrestorm Golf Umbrellas are made from approximately 17 plastic bottles, making it a product that helps the environment as well as the user! Promo umbrellas are a fantastic choice if your team are often out and about meeting clients, and are also a must-have for hospitality settings. 

Available to Pantone match to your precise branding requirements, the umbrella can also be ordered in an off-white shade that will make darker logos truly pop. 

Want more ideas? Take a look at our full range of promotional umbrellas.

Eco Ice Scrapers

A great choice for... Garages or car firms that want to rev up brand awareness in the cooler weather.

There's nothing more frustrating than waking up to an unexpectedly iced-up car - and even more so when you don't have an ice scraper to hand. (Usually in this type of scenario you're also running late, which adds an extra layer of fun to proceedings.) 

With that in mind, make sure your customers are always prepared by arming them with an ice scraper printed with your logo. Our Eco Ice Scrapers are made from recycled materials and are printed with your full colour design to ensure that your branding can stand out on even the frostiest of days. 

Explore our full range of promotional ice scrapers.

Real Wood Column Awards

A great choice for... Celebrating your staff and industry in a sustainable style.

Awards season is looming - and whether you're planning an industry-wide event or a smaller celebration that honours your team, our Real Wood Column Awards are a great choice for you to consider. 

Available to order from just five units, they're made in the UK from real oak and can be printed or engraved with your design on two sides. "They're a great pick for people who want their awards associated with a sustainable image," says one of our suppliers. "They really stand out as something special - which is exactly what you want your awards to do."

Americano Grande Thermal Mugs

A great choice for... Warming up your team's daily commutes on even the chilliest of autumn mornings.

Our Americano Grande Thermal Mugs are consistently popular with our customers, with their sturdy design and wide range of colour options making them a product that your clients will reach for day after day. 

Made in the UK, these BPA-free travel mugs are a great choice for any business - after all, who doesn't love a cup of tea or coffee on the go?

Get more ideas by exploring our full range of travel mugs, ready to order with your logo today.

Iced Logo Shortbreads

A great choice for... Adding a sweet touch to an upcoming corporate event.

Whether you're planning an industry awards or thinking ahead to Christmas gifting for customers, our delicious Iced Logo Shortbreads are perfect for treating those who mean the most to your business.

Available to suit even the tightest of time straps, these baked-in-the-UK biscuits are utterly moreish and are printed with your design in edible ink. 

A5 Recycled Paper Pads

A great choice for... Gifting to almost any demographic. 

Our A5 Recycled Paper Pads make a fantastic giveaway for almost any demographic, whether your target customers are students making notes in classes or retirees jotting down shopping lists. 

Available to order from just 100 units and ready to print with your design in up to full colour, they're certainly a promo idea to take note of!

Browse our full range of promo notepads, ready to order with your logo today. 

Promotional Seed Sticks 10 Pack

A great choice for... Encouraging your staff to let it grow with a quirky, growable giveaway. 

Plant growing is widely recognised as a calming activity that's perfect for soothing busy minds. So why not encourage your staff to indulge their inner gardener with our easy-grow seed stick packs?

Printed with your full colour design to both sides of the pack, these UK-made seed sticks are available to order in your choice of herbs, flowers or fruit-and-veg. Whichever option you choose, be prepared for some blooming marvellous brand awareness!  

Browse our full range of branded seed packets. 

Feeling inspired? Browse more UK-made promotional products and place your order today. Need help finding a specific item? Simply contact a member of our friendly and experienced Sales team on 01376 509092 or email us today. Main image: Pixabay via Pexels.