Choosing the right promotional gloves can be challenging, but it does not have to be. When it comes to picking the right logo work gloves to get any job done, there is a simple step-by-step guide you can follow to be sure you pick the right ones every time. Be sure to follow these steps if you find yourself wondering which types of gloves to get for any occasion, and be sure to pay close attention to the recommended types of gloves for different purposes as well.

Consider Why You Need Gloves

This is an important first step toward figuring out the right kinds of gloves to suit your needs. You cannot figure out which gloves to purchase until you know why you need them in the first place, after all! There are many different reasons why you might be looking for promotional gloves, and one of the most common of these is for use in a company. Many companies that rely on the use of work gloves, dipped gloves, and other types of durable gloves purchase matching sets to give to their employees as part of their uniforms. This allows the company name and information to be printed on the back of the promotional gloves, which can help spread the word about the company even further.

Another common reason for buying promotional gloves is to give out as gifts at fundraisers or to potential customers. No matter what kind of company or organization you have, a nice pair of winter gloves or gardening gloves can be an excellent gift that your clients are sure to use and enjoy. When you have your information printed on the back of these gloves, then your clients are much more likely to come to you the next time they have a need for your services.

Consider Any Color Specifications

Of course, color is very important when choosing the right kind of promotional gloves for your specific needs. Depending on the type of company you have and the way in which you plan to use your gloves, you might be a little bit more limited in color. For example, real leather gloves only come in a few colors, while knit gloves are available in a wide assortment of different shades. If you are not too concerned with the colors available to you, you might be able to gloss over this step pretty quickly and just choose based on the type of glove you need. However, to some organizations, color is very important and must always be considered.

If you are looking to give out work gloves that will be used by members of your construction team, for example, you might want to choose a simple pair of black, brown, or white gloves that will make your company logo show up well on the back. However, if you are giving out promotional touchscreen gloves for a giveaway for a store that sells electronics, you might want to choose something a little flashier in brighter colors that your customers will be drawn to.

Consider Your Local Climate

When buying a batch of promotional gloves, you might get so caught up in the other details that you forget to consider one of the most important aspects of glove purchasing: your local climate. You do not want to end up giving out thick winter gloves to customers who live in Florida, after all! Be sure to think hard about the climate, especially if you are giving out gloves that do not necessarily have a specific purpose. Of course, if you are purchasing promotional gloves for your company’s employees, you will still be limited by the actual purpose of the glove. But if you are looking for something to give away that may be beneficial to members of your community, the climate is a good point to consider.

If you do live in a hotter climate, you can still use promotional gloves as long as you make your choices wisely. For example, if you are looking to spread the word about your non-profit organization, you might want to give away simple touchscreen gloves that are made of light spandex and work well for those few cold nights in your area. You might also consider giving away gardening gloves that can be used outdoors at any time of the year. Of course, in colder climates, you will be able to choose from a larger assortment of gloves that include thick suede and cotton canvas gloves both.

Think About Your Logo or Information

The next step in choosing the right custom imprinted promotional gloves is to think about the information you want to put on the back of your glove. Do you have an intricate company logo that you want to add to the back of the glove in a specific color or a few different colors? Or are you just looking for a glove on which you can print your company’s name and a telephone number? Depending on the details involved in what you want to put on the back of your glove, you may need to choose a different type of glove to suit your needs.

For example, leather gloves can be a very nice gift for your company’s employees. However, the method in which these gloves are personalized requires branding with a heated printing device, and this means you will be unable to choose the color of the logo when you go this route. You also cannot fit as much information onto these gloves. If you are looking for something that will give you a little more freedom in terms of what you can put on your glove and the colors you can work with, choose knit gloves. Since knit gloves are already made of fabric, they are much easier to print with more traditional printing methods, and they can usually be stitched in a few colors at once.

Determine How Your Gloves will be Used

You might have thought figuring out the way your gloves will be used should be the first step, but really, it needs to come later on. By now, you have already decided on the purpose you have for giving away promotional gloves, and you have chosen a color as well as narrowed down your material options. But you still might not be sure of the type of gloves you need. This is when you need to really think about how you want your gloves to be used.

If you are purchasing work gloves to give to employees in a construction company, think about the type of work they will be doing. Will they ever be working with electrical components? If so, a pair of dipped gloves with a rubber grip may provide more safety than regular work gloves. Will they be working with small mechanical parts? If so, then mechanics’ gloves are a better choice. Will they be working in extreme heat? Choose suede leather gloves if so. And if they will be working in very intense cold temperatures, opt for freezer gloves instead. 

On the other hand, if you will be choosing gloves to give away to members of your community, think hard about what you want them to associate your company with. Once again, if you run an electronics company, touchscreen gloves make the most sense. If you are giving away gloves for a less specific industry however, such as animal care, knit gloves may be a good option. In this example, if you are trying to promote a pet care business, you might want your customers to think about your company when they have to take their dog out on a cold morning and reach for a pair of warm knit gloves.

Determine How Many Pairs You Need

Once you have finally decided on the type of glove you want to purchase, as well as the color or colors you want to go with, the next step is deciding how many pairs you need. Most gloves can be purchased in a large number at a time to help save you money in the long run, but in some instances, you may need to purchase smaller sets of gloves in order to get the right number for your needs. Larger quantities of gloves can be purchased at lower costs per pair, so it might be in your best interest to stock up on them for future fundraising and promotional events as well. 

Remember, too, that different types of gloves may be cheaper or more expensive than others, even when purchased in bulk. It may be harder to save money on larger purchases of gloves made out of pricier materials, such as real leather. However, depending on your needs and preferences, this may still be the route you need to take.

The Ultimate Guide to Picking and Using Promotional Gloves

Consider Choosing Two Options

When all else fails, if you really cannot decide between two different types of gloves for your promotional needs, you can always go with two different options to make up your bulk order. For example, if you are buying gloves for a construction company, you might want to order durable heavy duty work gloves for your employees but also pick up a batch of lighter knit gloves to offer them for finer work. This can also double as a promotional pair of gloves to give out to your customers after successfully completing a job for them. 

On the other hand, if you are looking for gifts to give out to customers, you might want to give them a couple of options to choose from. Offer gardening gloves and winter gloves both so that they can choose the ones that work best for them. This will leave a better impression on your customers and it will also ensure that they have a good reminder of your company or services as often as necessary in their lives.

Example

Consider this brief example in order to help you better understand how this guide to choosing the right gloves can make your decision much easier in the long run. For this example, assume that you are purchasing gloves to give away to customers who frequent a local hardware store.

  1. Step One: Consider why you need gloves. You are looking to give away these gloves as gifts to frequent loyal customers. You want to be sure that you give them something they can use and that will remind them of your store every time.
  2. Step Two: Consider color specifications. Your store’s logo is red and blue. You are looking for a glove that you can order in a neutral color and print with your logo in both red and blue, if possible. If you have to, you will print the information in black.
  3. Step Three: Consider the climate. You live in a warm climate. Your customers usually work outdoors in hotter temperatures, but it does get cold sometimes.
  4. Step Four: Think about your logo. Again, your logo is two colors. You want to print it and your phone number on the back of your gloves. Suede gloves can be printed with logos in up to three colors, so suede is a good option.
  5. Step Five: Determine how your gloves will be used. You want to offer gloves that can be used for working outdoors. Gardening gloves might be a better option than suede work gloves for this purpose, especially since you live in a hot place.
  6. Step Six: Determine how many pairs you need. You will need 400 pairs of gloves to give to your frequent customers in this example.
  7. Step Seven: Consider two types of gloves. You might want to purchase 200 pairs of gardening gloves and 200 pairs of suede gloves so your customers can choose.

Conclusion

As you can see, picking the right gloves for your needs can be a simple endeavor when you approach it with the right mindset. Although there are a lot of different kinds of gloves to choose from for any promotional needs, you should have no trouble figuring out the ones that will work best for your project, fundraiser, or company by following these simple guidelines.