When you think of Back to School items, towels, blankets, robes, socks and scarves may not be the first items that come to mind. However, we are going to give you 5 great product ideas that we are certain you haven’t been thinking about for the school selling season.
Ahhh, those crazy Freshmen. So much on their minds as they take on their new life challenge. Yet so many times they forget how large and complex their campuses can be. They arrive, they attend orientation and then the question arises…’Where do I go?’
You can give the students a campus map on a piece of paper, but how long will that last? And how quickly will that paper get lost amongst the numerous other stacks of paper they will receive at orientation?
But give them a towel…a one-of-a-kind-feeling, unique towel, with a pristine clear map of the campus on it…and that will NEVER get lost or thrown away. They can roll it up and squeeze it into their backpacks, and the image of the map remains clear. They can even wash it and re-use it. Not only will they never get lost on campus, but they have a sports towel with them at all times.
Fashion socks are in-style and SO popular right now. What a great spirit and pride giveaway for students. The school can go traditional on their design, they can go crazy and colorful, they can print their mascot, they can do whatever they want as Terry Town socks are 100% customizable.
With all due respect though, aren’t promotional socks kind of…for lack of a better word, bad quality? Aren’t they the kind of socks you wear once, maybe twice, sometimes even pulling the socks off mid-day or mid-event?
NOT with Terry Town socks. These are the kind of socks that are meant to be worn, washed, worn, washed, over and over again. They are meant to last the whole school year, and longer if they still fit. Terry Town socks are stronger, more durable, more absorbent…they are just ‘better’. They come in 3 sizes, so you can sell to all levels of schools from elementary up to college.
Terry Town promo socks won’t be those ‘memories’ that settle in the back of the drawer, only later to be re-sold at your next yard sale. These babies are going to get some wear, and exposure for your school!
Students, Alumni, Boosters, Local Supporters…a scarf is always a good product idea for spirit and unity. But what if the recipients don’t like big, thick scarves around their necks? Some people think that scarves can be ‘scratchy’. They look great when all the fans in the stands hold them up over their heads…sometimes that becomes their primary function or they end up hanging on walls of bedrooms or local pubs.
The Terry Town Sublimated Microfiber scarf is different! It is silky, and puffy, and lightweight, all at the same time. It is soothing and warming, yet can be worn as an accessory under clothing. It is so lightweight it can roll up compact and be placed in backpacks and purses. It features a pristine sublimation imprint surface that will exploit the bright and striking colors that schools aim for. And, it also looks great when fans in the stands hold it over their heads and the numerous events coming up in schools.
What makes this item really attractive for school spirit and pride is that it is the type of scarf that can be worn by all ages, elementary students to college students to adult fans. The entire surface can be customized full color, front and back, and can feature multitudes of colors, pictures, team member signatures, multiple logos…perfect for back to school spirit!
An item that says ‘millennial’, an item that screams ‘student’. Who says that robes are an ‘old person’ concept? The Terry Town sweatshirt hoodie robe is the absolute of cool, the epitome of relax, and quite attractive while being extremely comfy. It has enough style that one can wear it while wandering residential hallways, while washing and drying clothes in the laundry room, or wearing into a rec room, a game room or in the building’s communal kitchen.
Student housing and sororities have been flocking to this item. Even some swim teams and water polo teams have jumped aboard. The Sweatshirt Hoodie Robe makes a great going away gift from mom and dad, grandma and grandpa when their student leaves home for the big time. The robes make great dorm room-warming gifts on student visiting days. Freshmen orientation recognition. Watch how it sells in a college bookstore and realize that its’ appeal is not that of a normal robe, but that of a leisure fashion option. With an embroidered school logo, this robe makes for a great brand carrier, and is certain to be a keepsake.
Back to School season means after-school practices. Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Cheerleading, Spirit Section, Band Practice…parents wanting to enjoy the memories or scrutinize the coaches…bringing other family members to watch…maybe the family dog comes along too. A blanket becomes an essential piece of family equipment, a necessary companion that ends up living in the car.
It’s fine to throw a fleecy piece of fabric on the ground, but what if the grass is wet from afternoon rains? What if the sprinklers ran a little longer than they should have? What if there’s morning dew on the grass from the night before? Well, the Terry Town Water Repellent Sublimated Blanket assures that a little dampness won’t wreck your mornings, afternoons or evenings.
If you are a school, considering an ideal gift for your best donors or boosters, shouldn’t that item also be a really effective billboard for your institution? I’m not just talking about a little embroidered logo in the lower corner of the blanket, but a full size, 4 ½ feet by 5 feet, dynamic, vibrant image that tells your school story, shows your school campus or shows off your school culture.
What’s best about the Terry Town Sublimated Blanket is that it can be used over and over, washed over and over, and still looks like new. The fabrics are magical in the softness and flexibility and in the clarity of the imprint surface, and can be used year-round.
