Gift practical promo from one of the industry’s top categories.

With the rise of “it brands” like YETI, Hydro Flask and Stanley, drinkware has become a must-have promo item for end-buyers across markets. And industry sales show it; the category made up 10.7% of promo sales in 2023, according to ASI’s annual State of the Industry report – more than double its percentage in 2011. These water bottles are functional and fashionable picks for your next promo drinkware campaign.

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this 32 oz. Basecamp bottle is ideal for camping, backpacking, hiking and more. Crafted from Tritan BPA-free plastic, it features a wide mouth and screw-on cap.

The Ringo magnetic insulated water bottle not only keeps beverages at the perfect temperature but also holds a phone magnetically. Whether empty or full, users enjoy a complete 90-degree range to capture content, follow workouts or make video calls. Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

Featuring a sleek stainless-steel base and cap, this 22 oz. Tritan water bottle is designed for convenience. It includes a handy loop for easy carrying or strapping to a bag. Available in trendy colors, this bottle is the perfect hydration solution for those out and about.

Crafted from durable stainless steel, the 32 oz. Dri Duck Rover water bottle is designed to keep both the user and their furry friends hydrated – simply detach the base to reveal a pet dish, ensuring water is always within reach.

Featuring double-wall insulation to keep drinks at the ideal temperature, the Tervis Venture bottle offers a versatile two-in-one Versa lid with both a drink-thru spout and a straw spout. Designed for convenience, it includes a push-button opening for one-handed operation and a safety lock to prevent spills.

A sleek and functional masterpiece, this 18 oz. double-wall stainless-steel bottle keeps hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours and cold drinks chilled for up to 24 hours. Crafted from recycled stainless steel with a matte finish, it features bamboo and gunmetal-finished accents.

The Rivers bottle combines style and functionality with its beveled silhouette and powder-coated finish, offering a sleek look despite its large 32 oz. capacity. Features an easy-to-carry handle and a button-push pop spout that locks. Made from double-wall 18/8 stainless steel.

Perfect for use in the office, gym or any destination, this 40 oz. double-wall bottle features a twist-off lid and preserves ice for hours, ensuring drinks stay refreshingly cold. Its smooth, sleek design provides an elegant canvas to showcase any logo.

Where innovation meets convenience, the 30 oz. SiliH2O water bottle is unique for its 100% silicone material. Includes a snap-down, leak-proof top and convenient notch for keyring attachment. It’s BPA-free; nontoxic; and dishwasher-, microwave-, oven- and freezer-safe. Great for education campaigns.

Constructed with double-walled, vacuum-insulated 18/8 stainless steel, this 30 oz. bottle keeps beverages at the perfect temperature. Featuring a screw-on lid with a convenient rotating carrying handle and built-in straw, it offers ultimate ease of use.

The earthy brown hue gives off cozy vibes.

Goodbye, “Brat Green.” Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year dredges up a different summer hit – the rich brown hue an echo of Sabrina Carpenter’s blockbuster “Espresso.”

What once dominated the airwaves will now saturate our sight lines, with Pantone’s selection of Mocha Mousse, a hue that the global color authority says appeals to a desire for comfort and evokes the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee.

Pantone has chosen Mocha Mousse as its 2025 Color of the Year. (Pantone Color Institute)

“Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, [Mocha Mousse] expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. She went on to call the shade “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic” and noted that it presents a “tasteful touch of glamour” while it “envelops us with its sensorial warmth.”

The color institute also pointed to the need for harmony as inspiration for its color pick. For the 2025 Color of the Year, “we look to a color that reaches into our desire for comfort and wellness, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others,” said Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute.

Pantone is selling limited-edition merch featuring the Color of the Year. (Pantone Color Institute)

Indeed, the Pantone Color Institute is selling limited-edition branded merch featuring its 2025 pick, including coffee mugs, keychains and notebooks. Pantone also has an array of brand partners touting Mocha Mousse in home décor, makeup and apparel. Makeup membership service IPSY is offering a collection of limited-edition products in the shade. Society6, an artist-driven e-commerce retailer, also has a Mocha Mousse collection, available on a variety of products that include art prints, phone cases and more.

This is the 26th year that Pantone has been declaring a Color of the Year. Back in 1999, the institute declared Cerulean Blue its 2000 Color of the Year. For 2024, it chose the pastel neutral Peach Fuzz. Other recent picks include 2023’s Viva Magenta and 2022’s Very Peri.

Consider these ideas for upcoming campaigns featuring Mocha Mousse.

1. Employee Appreciation Gifts
Lean into the coziness of the shade with soft blankets or fuzzy socks.

2. Fitness Studios
Help boutique gyms and other fitness studios build up an apparel line with fleece hoodies in earthy brown hues.

3. Company Stores
Add a cotton cap, perhaps with an embroidered or faux leather patch, to give employees ample options to rep their company.