Spotted The Now & Next of Merch
Two-Thousand-Twenty-Six
The Trends Issue
Spotted. Trends in 2026 Every January, our team heads to the New Product Show, meeting with trusted vendors, discovering new ones, and immersing ourselves in what’s next in branded merch. Miles of show floor and thousands of products later, our job is simple: filter the noise and spotlight what truly matters for our clients. This year, what we spotted was a shift. Smarter tech with AI woven in. Sustainable options across every category. New brands standing toe-to-toe with household names. Personal styling over rigid rules, saturated accents paired with grounded neutrals. Analog is having a moment too. Yes, we love tech, but there’s something timeless about putting pen to paper and scribbling freely. Style leaned preppy with personality: embroidery, patches, stripes, playful details, sporty layers, retro knits, and totes that don’t take themselves too seriously. But the biggest takeaway? Participatory promo with elevated add-ons. Hands-on customization, from live embroidery to patch bars, journal binding, screen printing, and artist sketches, created lasting impressions and merch people actually keep. Welcome to our 2026 Trends Lookbook. This is what we spotted—and we’re excited to share it.
Cork and Fruit Paper Notebook
Sustainable Ciklo Pen
E-Z Sneezy Tissue Dispenser
OFFICE
Square Tearaway Pad
Bettoni Downton Rollerball Pen
Wellable™ FSC® 100% Bamboo Sticky Notes Pad
Meister Brass Ballpoint Pen
FSC® Mix Doodle Notebook
Stick Pen
Sugarcane Paper Meeting Notebook 5” x 7”
Bettoni Downton Ballpoint Pen
Phellem Cork Journal
Fasciare Bettoni Rollerball Stylus Pen
Disc Journals & Task Pads | Make it your way!
Mix & Match Colored Discs for the Ultimate Custom Notebook! The disc design lets you add or remove pages easily.
Vintage Clock with Analog-Like Display
Flatmate Perfect Notebook
Glow-in-the-Dark Weighted Silicone Cable Organizer
Petite Treat Mini Dispenser
Embroidered Journal
Weighted Silicone Cable Organizer & Cord Wrap
Magnetic Paperweight
Aurelia Recycled Plastic Gold Trim Pen
Live Awards & Name Plates | Features moss inlay.Customized through engraving or full color UV Print.
Small Executive Decision Maker
A-Mazing Wood Mini Maze Game
Prodir Pen
Marshall Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Cohan IPX4 / 5W Wireless Retro Speaker
Lariat 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-In Retractable Cable and USB and Type-C Ports
TECH
Axiom, Slim 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-In Cables
The Detective Smart Tracker
5K MAG FAST Wireless Charging PD Power Bank with Wrapper
Eclipse, Compact Bi-Fold MagSafe Travel Charging Station
Micro Mag Magnetic Bluetooth Speaker
Xoopar Luggie World Travel Adapter
Jupiter Nano Ultra-Slim 2,000 mAh Magsafe Charger
Easy Go Digital Luggage Scale
Energizer Essential 5000” Candy Wrap
Galaxy 2.0 - 20,000 mAh Power Bank
MagPatch | Slim magnetic branding hero for the back of any phone.
iMobile Wallet Pro for MagSafe | Crafted from premium vegan leather, it magnetically attaches to your phone, holding up to 6 cards for easy access.
Xoopar Smile Mirror Power Bank
Fanttik E100 Ultra 3.7V Mini Electric Screwdriver
Smart Glasses w/ AI Translation
Seamlessly blends advanced technology with everyday utility. Camera for photo, video & audio. Translate in 144+ languages.
Fanttik Slim X100 Mix 4-in-1 Car Vacuum & Air Duster
Pac-Man™ Joystick Player
Ms. Pac-Man™ Micro Player
Tile Tracker Mate & Slim Set
Tile Tracker Sets
Gomi Translucent Portable Charger
Sportique Olsen Hoodie
Emerson Half Zip
Holland Quarter Zip Pullover
Swannies Tipped Polo
Swannies Owen 1/4 Zip Colorblock Pullover
APPAREL
Maria Full Zip Windbreaker
Dover Full Zip Hooded Jacket
OGIO® Women’s Transcend Cardigan Transcend the line between work and leisure. With ultra soft double-knit and stretch, this sueded cardigan is as cozy and comfortable as it is polished.
Charles River Women’s Willow Mock-Neck Sweatshirt Designed for daily use with an elevated finish. Relaxed mock-neck design with refined rib detailing. Consider sizing up for a more oversized fit.
Women’s Stretch Woven 1/4-Zip Pullover
Women’s Fleece Out Crewneck Pullover
Women’s Berkeley Textured Full-Zip Jacket
Women’s New Classics Quarter-Zip Sweater
Women’s Mixed Media Chevron
Swannies Glasgow Hooded Sweatshirt
Women’s Guardian Insulated Utility Jacket
Women’s Poly-filled 3/4 Length Coat
Dri Duck Granite Crewneck
Dri Duck Force Power Move Bomber Jacket
Dri Duck Renegade Jacket
Custom Pull Options
Women & Men’s Hermitage Overshirt
Women & Men’s Adapt Reversible Vest
Ascend Soft Shell Hoody
Women & Men’s Tundra Quilted Shacket
Women & Men’s Stockton Fleece Crew Neck
Women & Men’s Stockton Fleece Pullover Hoodie
Women & Men’s Sierra Thermal Vest
Highland Shacket
Add a pop of colour by mixing and matching this best selling
Staple Tee with this Surf Cap. 76 Shirt and 50 Cap Colors Available!
ascolour | Premium Blanks Trusted by SXSW
Mid weight 320 gsm / 9.4 oz garment dyed range of hoods, crews, track pants, track shorts & zip-ups. Available in 6 colours across the range. Suited for screen printing, embroidery, DTG & heat pressing.
Columbia Women’s Sucker for Summer Half-Zip Pullover
Columbia Women’s Hikebound II Long Jacket
North End Women’s Spirit Textured Hooded Pullover
Columbia Spire Valley Windbreaker
Columbia Landroamer Shirt Jacket
North End Spirit Textured Hooded Pullover
Beachcomber Bag / Tote
Peek Pocket Tote Bag
Evergreen Garden Tool & Produce Bag
BAGS
The Urban Flip Tote
Malmö rPET Waterproof Zippered 15-Inch Laptop Backpack
Malmö Recycled Travel Duffel Bag
Aurelia rPET Dual Pocket Gold-Zip 15 Inch Laptop Backpack
Malmö Recycled 12 Can Cooler Bag
Tilden Recycled Laptop Utility Backpack
Neri Recycled Mesh Foldable Tote Bag
AeroLOFT® 4-Pocket Zip Organizer
Clear Stadium CrossBody Tote Bag
Luxe Puffer Rpet 9 Can Cooler Bag
The Balos Tote Bag
Heritage Supply Co. Legacy Travel Weekender
The Bondi Zippy
Helsinki rPET Polyester Adjustable Strap Sling Bag
The Garment Duffel
Sidecar 16 Can Cooler
Cotton Tote w/ Cotton Handles
Kade 24 Can Backpack Cooler
24 oz Recycled Squared Tumbler
Prisma 18 oz Collapsible Water Bottle
20 oz Vero Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
Marli 20 oz Eco-Friendly Tumbler
DRINKWARE
Prism 24 oz Recycled Plastic Sports Bottle | Made with 100% recycled PET and a lid crafted from 100% recycled SAN plastic, this bottle helps reduce single-use plastic while delivering long-lasting durability.
Grosche Alpine Stainless Steel Straw Flip n’ Sip Bottle - 20oz
Corin Ceramic Ombre Silhouette Mug - 12oz
Stainless Steel Dual-Lid Handle Bottle - 25 oz
Majesty Ceramic Matte Finish Fluted Mug - 15oz
Malmö Recycled PU Zipper Pocket Bottle Bag - 60 oz
Atlas Ceramic Color Block Mug - 15 oz
Pirani Insulated Stackable Tumblers
1% of all sales are donated to their non-profit partners through 1% For the Planet.
Tally Tumbler 30 oz | The original scorekeeping tumbler, built for golfers, backyard competitors, and anyone who loves to keep the game fun. No more pencils, paper, or phone apps, just sip, twist, and keep the game moving.
Fellow Drinkware | Designed with style and function in mind, matte finishes, neutral and bright color options.
WaterH 32 oz Smart Water Bottle | Track your daily water intake via the app, enjoy 24-hour temperature control, and get LED reminders to stay on track.
Taverna Tumbler 16 oz
Hush 26 oz. Double Wall Polypropylene Water Bottle
Perka Rex Fresh 24 oz. Double Wall, Recycled Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Perka Lenker 20 oz. Double Wall, Recycled Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Dometic Chug Bottle - 1 L
Dometic Straw Bottle - 650 mL
Dometic Tumbler - 350 mL
The Boss Embossed RPET Bottle with Drink-Thru Lid 26 oz
Magnetic Booster Ring 32 oz
Urban Peak Cascade Pop-Up Straw Tumbler 30 oz
Cadence Capsule and Parcel Systems
HEALTH
8 oz. Clear Glass Reed Diffuser
Wellable™ FSC®-Certified 3-in-1 Face and Body Roller Set
Wellable™ Resistance Band 3-Piece Set
Reflections LED Light Cosmetic Mirror
Breeza, Multi-functional Foldable Fan with Mirror
Wellable™ Noise Reducing Ear Plugs
+ WELLNESS
Mysti, Mini Portable Cool Mist Humidifier | Eliminate dry air by placing the Mysti Humidfier in any container filled with water - great for any office or living space!
Eco Chic Bamboo Nail File
Protect™ Care First Aid Kit
Malt Sugar Ice Cube Squishy Clear Stress Relief Squeeze Toy
Nora LED Light-Up Pocket Mirror
Flexy Massage Gun
FitRx VibraWrap Heated Massage Belt
Wellness Patches
Easy application patches with blends for Relief, Focus, Calm/Relax, Energy, Rest, Recovery, and Immunity.
Raised Terry Towel - Custom Jacquard Woven
HOME +
Rectangular 20L Vintage Style Cooler
Custom Popsicle Molds
OUTDOORS
Ballast Beach Pillow | Portable pillow that stays put on windy days, attaches to chairs, & combines with cooling packs to keep you cool.
Ball Pocket Magnetic Golf Towel
Golf Ball Stencil with Marker
Oversize Wooden Yard Dice
Birdie Bamboo Golf Tee Set
Dock & Bay© Quick Dry Towel | Quick Drying and Sand Free! Lightweight and compact, ideal for travellers and explorers.
Retractable Golf Brush w/ Water Bottle
LumeFree LED Light Up Trekking Pole
ARKIT Eclipse Chair | The ultimate innovation in outdoor chairs. Push, Recline, Relax.
Textured Microfleece Blanket | Unbelievably soft!
Tundra Heavyweight Fur Blanket
Anecdote Candles | Hand poured in Brooklyn, NY. Phthalate-Free fragrance, coconut soy wax blend, no additives or preservatives.
White Luxury Candle with Gift Box 14 oz.
Terracotta Grow Kit
Charcuterie To Go Snack Tray
Harvest Bag Hanging Garden
Divided Serving Set
Hot Dogs & S’mores Skewer Set
Covered Charcuterie Board
Egg Carton Seed Ball Kit
Ice Cream Scoop
Seed Paper Labels & Hangtags
Growler 44 oz Dog Travel Bottle
Premium Silicone Dog Treat Dispenser
Mini 15oz Dog Travel Bottle
Totes Mini 38’’Travel Umbrella
Dual Collapsible Pet Bowl
Elements 39” Recycled Manual Mini Folding Umbrella
Descanso Padded Beach Chair | Lightweight chair with removable, machine washable seat cover and easy carry backpack straps.
Mist Fan With Phone Stand
Ghost Boards | Custom Clear and LED Longboards for beginners to advanced riders. So many Longboard options as well as One Wheel and Cornhole.
Jumbo Chain with Round Medallion
Foam Ball - full sublimation
EVENTS +
Push-pull Mobile Phone Holder
Rally Signs
TRADESHOWS
Gigi Silicone 10-pc Puzzle Set
Super Sand
In-Person Heat Press
Dodo Silicone Tactile Fidget Stress Ball
Twist N Solve Puzzle
Dimple Silicone Push Pop Notebook
Zaza Push Pop Propeller Spinner with Suction Cup
Customizable experience that allows people to infuse their personal style.
Clipper Phone Holder Clip
Pick your can coolie
Pick your patch
Enjoy in style!
Momo Push Pop Silicone Luggage Tag
Phone Wristlet
Skye Silicone Luggage Tag
Squishables
The Double Take
Wellable Recycled Round Travel Case
Two Compartment Travel Organizer
Phone Wristlet
Crossbody Phone Sling
Enamel Bag Charm
Icon PU Leather Bag Charm
Rope Rope | 10mm rope. 8 Rope Colors. 9 Plastic Hardware Colors. Truly Customizable.
Basic Lighted Badge
Spotted The Trends Issue
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