{"id":25760,"date":"2026-01-06T10:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?p=25760"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:06:15","slug":"2026-swag-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/2026-swag-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Swag Forecast: New Predictions (and Data) to Power Your Team\u2019s Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on February 17th, 2026 at 01:06 pm<\/p>-->\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: organizing gear for your team is a big job. You want everyone to feel included, look professional, and actually <em>use<\/em> the stuff you order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you ensure your gear doesn&#8217;t end up in the &#8220;donate&#8221; pile, we\u2019ve asked the experts on our Merch team how to make your team look good and feel even better in 2026 &#8211; this is what they said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The \u201cNew Professional\u201d Uniform<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The days of stiff, uncomfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/workwear-uniforms\/149\">workwear<\/a> are over. The trend for 2026 is all about <strong>smart fabrics<\/strong>\u2014think spandex and flexibility that move with you. For daily wear\/uniforms, 65% of buyers rate &#8220;Smart Fabric&#8221; (wrinkle-free, moisture-wicking) as &#8220;Very&#8221; or &#8220;Extremely&#8221; important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"image-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Storm Creek Influencer Wrinkle-Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Carhartt Gilliam Lightweight Soft Shell Jacket\n\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Brooks Brothers Quilted Soft Shell Vest\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/8a0dc7cef906a0ddf22e8ed716002a6a\/colors\/1690900\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/3b7d1ccb0ae05b24b0f9b40b8398f731\/colors\/1103400\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/93fdf647bb2787148f2aaad6149c1513\/colors\/1194700\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to look for:<\/strong> Wrinkle-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/business-apparel\/dress-shirts\/storm-creek-influencer-wrinkle-free-long-sleeve-dress-shirt\/1690900?PK=1690900\">dress shirts from brands like <strong>Storm Creek<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/soft-shell-jackets\/carhartt-gilliam-lightweight-soft-shell-jacket\/1103400\">lightweight soft shells from <strong>Carhartt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Preppy Comeback:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/sweatshirts\/quarter-zip-sweatshirts\/224\">Quarter zips<\/a> are the fastest-growing apparel sub-category right now. Brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/featured-brands\/brooks-brothers\/708\"><strong>Brooks Brothers<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/featured-brands\/travismathew\/861\"><strong>TravisMathew<\/strong><\/a> are leading the charge with styles that work perfectly for the office or the golf course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cStyles that move with you have become the baseline. Customers expect apparel to work as hard as they do.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Arlie Chupeco, Senior Manager, Category Management<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Texture &amp; \u201cQuiet Luxury\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swag is not just about how it looks; it\u2019s about how it feels. Our new survey found that <strong>34% of respondents specifically want &#8220;Cozy Gear&#8221;<\/strong>, driving a move toward high-texture items that feel substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"image-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Storm Creek Influencer Wrinkle-Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Eddie Bauer Quilted Insulated Vest\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/6dddb09c0187438cf020abf66f8ca53c\/colors\/2441602\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/9b5a6a66dff95d8b1c61b045642b0851\/colors\/1603802\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fleece &amp; Sherpa:<\/strong> Look for fuzzy favorites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/fleece-jackets-pullovers\/the-north-face-womens-osito-recycled-fleece-jacket\/2441600?keyword=The+North+Face+Osito+fleece&amp;PK=2441602&amp;bg=1\"><strong>The North Face Osito fleece<\/strong><\/a> or mixed-media quarter zips with faux leather patches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quilted Warmth:<\/strong> Quilting is having a major moment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/vests\/eddie-bauer-quilted-insulated-vest\/1603800?keyword=quilted&amp;PK=1603802\"><strong>Eddie Bauer<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/jackets\/soft-shell-jackets\/adidas-womens-ultimate-recycled-quilted-soft-shell-jacket\/2506400?keyword=quilted&amp;PK=2506400&amp;bg=1\"><strong>Adidas<\/strong> <\/a>offer recycled quilted jackets and vests that provide warmth without the bulk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTexture delivers the \u2018it\u2019 factor \u2014 instantly elevating the look and feel of our customers\u2019 events and groups.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Arlie Chupeco<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Retro Vibes: Boxy Cuts &amp; Garment Dyes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion cycles are spinning back to the 90s, and the data proves it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A massive <strong>62% of buyers are planning to try Heavyweight Tees &amp; Fleece<\/strong>, while <strong>50% are leaning into Garment Dyed Colors<\/strong> for that vintage wash look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"image-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Comfort Colors Women's Crewneck Boxy T-shirt\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Bella + Canvas Women's Drop Shoulder Heavyweight T-shirt\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Richardson Snapback Trucker Hat - Embroidered\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/fbddf4372c2a9c1a7f3907686a7bc25b\/colors\/1147002\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=djn0-00by-wu36&amp;digest=000000028&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/bb866f09c1ac43e4e5ce919b24c0475b\/colors\/2435706\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=djn0-00by-wu36&amp;digest=000000028&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/bbc872cf83536f0bfe4e4f5496c2a2b1\/colors\/562179\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cm-q9g0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Silhouette Shift:<\/strong> The standard fit is evolving into the <strong>boxy cut<\/strong>. It\u2019s a modern silhouette that feels relaxed and trendy\u2014a distinct move away from &#8220;Standard Unisex&#8221; styles, which 25% of our survey respondents identified as &#8220;Overdone Swag&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garment Dyed Everything:<\/strong> We love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/womens\/womens-short-sleeve-t-shirts\/comfort-colors-womens-crewneck-boxy-t-shirt\/1147000?keyword=Comfort+Colors+Women%27s+Crewneck+Boxy+T-shirt&amp;PK=1147002&amp;bg=1\"><strong>Comfort Colors<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/t-shirts\/short-sleeve-t-shirts\/bella-+-canvas-womens-drop-shoulder-heavyweight-t-shirt\/2435700?keyword=Bella+%2B+Canvas+Women%27s+Drop+Shoulder+Heavyweight+T-shirt&amp;PK=2435706&amp;bg=1\"><strong>Bella + Canvas<\/strong><\/a> for that soft, washed-out aesthetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hat Trends:<\/strong> For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/hats\/1\">custom hats<\/a>, the trend points toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/hats\/trucker-hats\/richardson-snapback-trucker-hat-embroidered\/562100?\"><strong>Richardson<\/strong> snapback truckers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/hats\/baseball-hats\/adams-pigment-dyed-hat\/266500?\">pigment-dyed caps from <strong>Adams<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHeavyweight tees elevate the everyday T-shirt by offering structure and a flattering drape across all body types. The boxy cut for women adds versatility \u2014 equally polished with a French tuck or worn relaxed and untucked\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Arlie Chupeco<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Tech That Does Double Duty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want swag that stays on the desk, you have to be selective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Cheap Tech&#8221; was flagged as &#8220;Overdone&#8221; by over 18% of people. The solution? <strong>Multi-functional technology<\/strong>, a feature valued by 18.3% of buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"image-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-15.png\" alt=\"Full Color Travel 3-in-1 Qi 15W Portable Wireless Charging Pad\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Full Color Bushnell Golf Wingman 2 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/a72e40228bd1abc966ad16c63a9080e1\/styles\/1524000\/supporting\/3.jpg?ixq=60&amp;ixw=700\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/722e03cec8dac2ae975a53233539837a\/colors\/2407400\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=undefined&amp;digest=000000028&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Power Up:<\/strong> Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/wireless-chargers\/full-color-travel-3-in-1-qi-15w-portable-wireless-charging-pad\/1524000?PK=1524001\">3-in-1 wireless charging pads<\/a> and portable chargers that handle multiple devices at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound &amp; Function:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/speakers\/191\">Bluetooth speakers<\/a> are getting smarter, with options that double as wireless chargers or feature GPS for the golf course, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/technology\/speakers\/full-color-bushnell-golf-wingman-2-portable-wireless-bluetooth-speaker\/2407400?keyword=Bushnell+Golf+Wingman&amp;PK=2407400&amp;bg=1\"><strong>Bushnell Golf Wingman<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Wellness &amp; Self-Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing your team you care about their well-being is a powerful message. The desire for wellness swag is clear: <strong>31% of people want <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/drinkware\/5\"><strong>hydration upgrades<\/strong><\/a> (moving away from basic plastic bottles, which was the number 1 selected option for \u2018Overdone Swag\u2019), and <strong>15.3% are asking for ambiance setters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"image-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-5.png\" alt=\"Port Authority Plush Microfleece Shawl Collar Robe\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Laser Engraved Santal Scented Candle\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; vertical-align: top;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"Wellable Ambient Light Humidifier\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/dee6300b63b70729fdbd18139e314459\/colors\/2400301\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=nmp0-00cg-4gv0&amp;digest=000000028&amp;imembroider=1&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/7212f14cd65ac8efe3cc3e12f39538c0\/styles\/1604500\/supporting\/2.jpg?ixq=60&amp;ixw=700\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mms-images.out.customink.com\/mms\/images\/catalog\/0e70bc0b0d961fc4292cbb560f01f217\/colors\/2452900\/views\/alt\/front_large.png?autoNegate=1&amp;design=undefined&amp;digest=000000028&amp;ixbg=%23f5f5f5&amp;ixfm=jpeg&amp;ixq=60&amp;ixw=900&amp;placeMax=1&amp;placeMaxPct=0.8&amp;placeUseProduct=1&amp;placeUseView=front\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relaxation:<\/strong> Think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/sweatshirts\/full-zip-sweatshirts\/port-authority-plush-microfleece-shawl-collar-robe\/2400300?keyword=microfleece+robes+from+Port+Authority&amp;PK=2400301&amp;bg=1\">plush microfleece robes from <strong>Port Authority<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/home-auto-tools\/home-decor\/laser-engraved-santal-scented-candle\/1604500?keyword=Laser+Engraved+Santal+Scented+Candle&amp;PK=1604500\">scented candles<\/a> for the home office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/products\/health-personal-care\/personal-care\/wellable-ambient-light-humidifier\/2452900?keyword=Wellable+Ambient+Light+Humidifer&amp;PK=2452900&amp;bg=1\">Ambient light humidifiers<\/a> are a unique gift that upgrades any workspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Wellness isn\u2019t a trend \u2014 it\u2019s an expectation. Thoughtful, self-care\u2013focused swag sends a clear message: your people matter.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Arlie Chupeco<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. 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