PPAI • APRIL 2026 • 51 The Coolest Stuff in Merch | Must Read Coolest Throwback To Your “Punky Brewster” Era Full Color Hair Scrunchies from AP Specialties take you back to the heyday of perms, claw bangs and side ponytails with a promo touch. Made from 100% polyester, they’re soft, lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day wear, and they’re perfect for outdoor events where the heat calls for a quick updo. With fullcolor imprinting, your logo becomes a nod to nostalgia that shows up in hair and lives on wrists. AP Specialties / PPAI 230356, Standard-Plus / apspecialties.com Coolest Tumbler Everyone Wants To “Borrow” The French Presso Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler from DiCa Promo is the coworker everyone wants. Its simple design brews a quality cup of joe with minimal effort. Add coffee grounds and hot water, then press the vacuum-sealed plunger. The tumbler takes over from there, separating the grounds and brewing a smooth, grit-free cup. Caffeine lovers will appreciate the quality and convenience in one compact design. DiCa Promo / PPAI 881123, StandardBase / promotionsgifts.com Coolest Way To Take Your Typos On The Go The Targus Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Antimicrobial Keyboard from HIRSCH folds down to the size of a smartphone, making it easy to toss in a bag or even a pocket. It opens into a split, ergonomic layout that keeps your hands in a natural position, and the low-profile keys stay quiet while you work. It connects to up to three devices, and the rechargeable battery lasts through long stretches of use. The magnetic open-and-close design triggers auto on/off, and the indicator light shows when it’s time for a charge. Built-in antimicrobial protection works continuously to keep the surface cleaner. It’s one less thing to worry about when working on airplanes, airport tables and other questionable spots. HIRSCH / PPAI 221823, Platinum hirschpromo.com Coolest Trick To Gussy Up Your PB&J Your lunch might look like it belongs to a toddler, but your lunch bag won’t. The WashaPaper Lunch Bag from Gordon Sinclair is made from cellulose plant fiber and coated for a weathered, leather-like look that washes like fabric. Its insulated interior is lined with PEVA to keep food cold, and the handle and Velcro closure make it easy to grab and go. Vegan-friendly and 100% recyclable, it has a paper-like style that makes people look twice. And with 1% of proceeds supporting Water. org, it’s a bag that does more than hold your meal. Gordon Sinclair / PPAI 111537, Silver / gordonsinclair.com Coolest Way To Cobra Clutch Your Employees Cue “We Are The Champions.” The Express Perpetual Championship Belt With Perpetual Plates from Simba Line turns company awards into an unprecedented employee recognition opportunity. The belt can be used for milestones like employee of the month and employee of the year without relying on standard trophies or plaques, giving teams a visible and humorous symbol of achievement. Side plates can be engraved with the names of past winners and updated each year, and the large front plate holds a company logo, award name or other branding. The belt can be displayed on a desk or worn around the office to showcase championship performance. Simba / PPAI 110881, Standard-Base / simbaline.com
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