Corporate performance swag? We've got a sock for that.
2023 Lookbook
In today's world, the workplace is rapidly changing. 26% of U.S. employees work remotely, and that number is expected to reach 36.2 million by 2025.
Compensation and benefits are no longer the only dominant factors in job seekers looking for new employment; culture fit and workplace values are on the rise.
In order to retain employees, companies need to work harder to show employees they feel valued, heard, and cared for.
However, some things remain the same.
Custom performance socks for companies.
Employees still love to receive branded swag, they just need swag that fits their new lifestyle.
Performance socks are more casual, and promote a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness, as well as show employees who are on their feet all day that they are cared for.
Company-supported initiatives to benefits non-profits like 5k races and golf tournaments are a great way to showcase company values.
Performance socks are the perfect addition to all of these initiatives. Read on to find out how.
6:1
Average return for corporate wellness programs (Statista)
8.2M
People each year in the US alone participate in 5K races, usually sponsored by nonprofit organizations or companies (Runner's World)
63%
of corporate travel managers are excited to host regular company off-site meetings and retreats again (Skift)
64.5%
Percentage of the workday that health care practitioners spend standing, as opposed to an average of under 20% for professional services (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Some of the best ideas for organizations looking for branded gifts for employees, clients, or donors.
Golf tournaments, corporate retreats, company wellness programs, performance gear for employees who are on their feet all day - there are a million ways to get creative with swag for your needs!
Custom socks are the perfect solution for all of those purposes because they're one-sizefits-most, gender-inclusive, and easy to ship
Here are our top 5 favorite ways we've seen custom socks used for corporate performance gear!
"We've ordered a bunch of stuff before but never socks. They turned out great and everyone loves them. Will definitely order again. Everything was fantastic. Quick turnaround time, great designs, quality products.”
Matt Fischer, Founder and President, TeamFish Cycling
Gifts for season ticket holders.
Don't let the term "season" fool youfandom is a full-time, year-long state-of-being. Give your fans performance gear that's as easy to wear to the office as it is to show off at the big game.
Swag for a companysponsored race.
Forget the hassle of buying an entire team t-shirts for the big race. Order one-size-fits-most athletic socks for participants and save your time and energy for fundraising for a great cause!
Practice and game socks for a company sports team.
Does your company have an official (or unofficial) softball team? Gift team members one color socks for practice, and one for games, to encourage teamwork and a positive company culture back at the office.
Performance socks for health care employees.
There is no way that we can truly express the depth of our gratitude to health care employees, but providing them custom socks that make their day a little better every time they wear them is a start!
Wool socks as a hiking accessory for gift shops and corporate retreats.
Get out, get active, and get creative! Taking your meetings offline into nature encourages creativity and team building.
Performance sock duo.
Pair a moisture-wicking Wool Sock with our Cotton Athletic Ankle sock for the ultimate in comfort and performance
Swag bag gifts for company or charity
golf tournaments.
Give donors and participants something that they can use again and again on the course when you gift them a pair of custom golf socks.
What to buy
Item #1001
Cotton Crew:
Flagship
Ships in:
Minimum: Made in: Made of:
5 Days 60 Pairs USA 75% Cotton, 21% Nylon, 4% Lycra
Item #4601
Cotton Athletic
Ankle
Ships in:
Minimum: Made in: Made of:
5 Days 60 Pairs USA 75% Cotton, 21% Nylon, 4% Lycra
Item #4001
Cotton Athletic Crew
Ships in:
Minimum: Made in: Made of:
5 Days 60 Pairs USA 75% Cotton, 21% Nylon, 4% Lycra
Item #4901
Cotton Quarter Crew (Golf Length)
Ships in:
Minimum: Made in: Made of:
5 Days 60 Pairs USA 75% Cotton, 21% Nylon, 4% Lycra
Case Studies
TeamFish was formed in 2013. They participate in long distance cycling rides to raise money for JDRF, the leading non-profit involved in research to improve the lives and outcomes of people with Type One Diabetes (T1D). Over the years, they have participated in a number of rides and raised nearly a million dollars for JDRF and other charities.
TeamFish has, however, seen some challenges in accomplishing their fundraising goals. In today’s economy, people are more hesitant to donate money, especially when they are not seeing something in return.
Team Fish Case Study:
Matt Fischer turned to branded swag to help raise money for JDRF and support the team.
TeamFish wears the socks with their cycling kits and gives them out to donors. Says Fischer, “we've ordered a bunch of stuff before but never socks. They turned out great and everyone loves them. Will definitely order again. Everything was fantastic. Quick turnaround time, great designs, quality products.”
When asked what he would tell other customers, he said simply, “Do it, people will love them.”
Case Study:
Aunt Flo
A common pain point Aunt Flo experiences when it comes to promoting their cause is getting people to realize that period poverty is not a “women’s” issue, but a health issue. They created the "Flow Bros" for male advocates of their program, and handed these socks out to the attendees of the Stadium Managers Association Seminar in Florida. Perfect for a fit and active audience!
Case Study:
Old Bones Society
After having some success with his t-shirt designs, Old Bones Society's founder Matt Adamson and the OBS team were looking for the next unique merch item to add to their collection. “I really wanted to branch out into something that I haven’t seen as much, tattoo inspired socks! I feel like I don’t see a whole lot of socks with classic tattoo inspired designs and we wanted to make that a huge part of our brand."
FAQs
How does sizing work?
We offer a one-size-fits-most option that fits women's shoe sizes 6-11 and men's shoe sizes 7-12. Ask about our extended size options, as well as, youth and baby.
How fast will I receive my socks?
Once you submit your logo, our designers will return FREE virtual designs in as soon as 1-2 business days. Once they are approved and your socks go into production, they will be on their way to you in as soon as 5 days from North Carolina.
Do you offer custom sock packaging?
Yes! We offer top wraps, middle wraps, and fully custom boxes perfect for 1, 2, or 3 pairs. Ask an account manager for more details!
What's the most popular sock for performance swag?
Our Cotton Athletic Crew (#4001) is the most popular and versatile for performance swag. If you're looking for custom socks for golf or cycling, we recommend our Cotton Quarter Crew (#4901).
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our MOQ for our flagship cotton crew (#1001) is 60 pairs. This allows you to make sure everyone at your event has something to bring home and remember you by. You can also keep extras on hand for future events so you're always prepared.
Do you offer PMS color matching?
We can custom dye yarn to match your brand colors, however, it does add expense and time to production. Ask an account manager to see the 50 different yarn colors we keep in stock.
