All In For Outerwear: Build Your Corporate Apparel Wardrobe With Branded Coats and Jackets
1. Shackets Continue To Shake Things Up
Shirt jackets – aka shackets – emerged as a trend a few years ago, and they just keep getting bigger. These casual-but-tailored work jackets are inspired by the more general popularity of workwear styles – think Carhartt, Dickies or Dri Duck work shirts – and the lighter weight makes a shacket perfect for the transitions between seasons (or between a warm afternoon and a chilly air-conditioned office).
2. Bomber And Varsity-Style Jackets Still On Target
Thanks to Top Gun: Maverick and runway models and celebrities sporting modern takes on the classic bomber silhouette, bomber jackets offer vintage old-school style that is both retro and fresh, making a custom jacket with your company logo a potentially long-lived garment that’s a great cost-per-wear investment. Options abound for this unisex style, from leather/vegan leather to quilted poly satin.
3. Go For Timeless And Tough With Leather Or Denim
For another take on classic American cool, try denim or leather (or pleather, aka vegan leather). No less an authority than Vogue has declared that both head-to-toe denim and the biker jacket are back, and that “denim-on-denim outfit combinations are endless.”
While the classic American jean jacket and leather motorcycle or biker jackets never really went away, high-fashion runways have been filled with more rugged, workwear-inspired styles, as well as colorful and fanciful takes. If you’re going for a cool, rugged, Americana vibe, these are definitely styles to consider.
4. Retail Name Brands Still In Demand
Promo apparel takes cues from retail style, and name brands like Columbia, Eddie Bauer, Nike and The North Face offer the cachet of perceived added value among recipients. Millennials and Gen Z particularly appreciate apparel with a label they recognize. Look for breathable moisture-wicking fabrics that are wind-resistant and water-resistant for added function.
In addition to the styles listed above, options include puffer jackets, soft shell jackets, packable windbreakers, fleece half-zips and quarter-zip pullovers, as well as hoodies. Here are a few pieces to picture with your company logo for your next branded outerwear project:
Holloway Flight Bomber Jacket
The unisex Holloway Flight Bomber Jacket, made of ribbed polyester, offers protection from the elements with a quilted storm flap and lining for warmth. Classic style elements include a zippered pocket with pen holders on the sleeve, in addition to two front snap pockets and an inner zippered valuables pocket. Available in four colors (navy shown) and sizes XS-3X.
Buffed Bomber
For a leather option, consider this Buffed Bomber in the classic style, with a heavy-duty brass zipper, outside storm flap for wind resistance, inside breast pocket, two side pockets and two front cargo pockets with flap. The nylon lining features a printed map pattern for added aviator flair. Available in brown (shown) or black, sizes S-5X.
Rideau Jacket
This unisex Rideau Jacket in the classic varsity style is made of poly/cotton brushed fleece for ultimate comfort. Four-needle flat-lock stitching provides increased durability throughout, including the ribbed cuffs, neckband and waistband. Available in gray body with white sleeves (shown) or black body with gray sleeves, sizes XS-3X.
Boulder Shirt Jacket
Shackets abound, and the Boulder Shirt Jacket, available in men’s and women’s cuts, provides a versatile, rugged and modern work jacket with style. Made of 100% cotton canvas with plaid flannel lining for warmth, chest flap patch pockets for storage and snap-front closure. Available in gray, navy and taupe green (shown), sizes S-5X.
Unisex Denim Jacket
Go for another workwear-inspired classic with the Unisex Denim Jacket in sizes XS-3X. Made of 99% combed ringspun cotton with 1% spandex for stretch and ease of movement, this unisex jean jacket also contributes to a program to plant trees worldwide.
The North Face Ladies City Trench Coat
Recipients love getting corporate apparel pieces with labels they recognize, like this The North Face Ladies City Trench Coat. With a longer hem for added coverage, the women’s waterproof jacket is seam-sealed and wind-resistant with a recycled polyester lining. Includes a stowable hood and adjustable side tabs at the waist. Black only, sizes S-2X.
Kahuzi Eco Full Zip Sherpa
Fleece is always a winner for layering. Made from eco-friendly 30% recycled polyester sherpa fleece, the Kahuzi Eco Full Zip Sherpa fleece jacket is an ultra-soft and cozy choice for everyday comfort. Contrast details on the outer collar, zipper piping and welt pockets add flair. Available in gray (shown), khaki or black and men’s sizes S-3X.
