From individual merchandise projects to ongoing corporate programs, we manage the physical products companies use to represent their brand.
Our capabilities include promotional products, custom product development, branded apparel, corporate gifting, employee kits, uniforms, trade show merchandise, company stores, kitting and fulfilment and multi-location distribution.
We work with domestic and offshore suppliers depending on the product, quantity, budget, customization requirements and timeline. Learn more about our team.
Promotional Product Services
Custom Promotional Products
Source and customize branded products for events, campaigns, employees, customers, sales teams and corporate programs.
Branded Apparel
Custom T-shirts, polos, hoodies, jackets, hats, uniforms and other apparel decorated with your company's branding.
Corporate Gifting
Branded and unbranded gifts for clients, employees, recognition programs, holidays, milestones and special events.
Custom Product Development
Develop products beyond standard promotional catalogues using custom materials, shapes, packaging, colours, moulds and manufacturing.
Employee Kits
Onboarding kits, welcome packages, recognition kits, remote employee packages and internal company merchandise.
Trade Show Merchandise
Event merchandise, giveaways, apparel, booth materials and attendee gifts planned around the goals of the event.
Uniform Programs
Source and manage branded apparel for field teams, retail locations, offices, hospitality teams and other employee groups.
Need something built from scratch? Explore custom projects.
Types of Custom Promotional Products
The right promotional product depends on the audience, purpose, quantity, budget, timeline and how the product will be distributed.
Custom Promotional Product Manufacturing
Go beyond a logo on an existing product
Not every branded merchandise project needs to start with an off-the-shelf item. We help develop custom merchandise using domestic and offshore manufacturing capabilities.
Domestic vs. offshore manufacturing
Domestic sourcing is often best when timelines, lower quantities or simpler customization are priorities. Offshore manufacturing can make sense when larger quantities, extensive customization or fully custom production are required.
We evaluate both approaches based on the requirements of the project rather than defaulting to one sourcing method.
Corporate Promotional Product Programs
Corporate promotional product programs help organizations manage recurring branded merchandise needs across departments, locations and events. Instead of treating every order as an isolated project, we coordinate merchandise across:
A promotional merchandise program creates a consistent system for how an organization selects, purchases, stores and distributes branded products.
Explore managed merch programsCompany Stores for Branded Merchandise
A company store gives employees, departments, customers or locations a centralized place to order approved branded merchandise. We create company stores for organizations that need ongoing access to apparel, promotional products, uniforms, gifts or kits.
Kitting, Fulfilment & Distribution
We manage what happens after branded merchandise is produced.
Kitting
Combine multiple products into a single branded kit or package — employee onboarding kits, conference kits, influencer packages, sales kits and customer gifts.
Warehousing
Store merchandise for ongoing programs rather than shipping an entire production run at once.
Pick and Pack
Receive individual orders, select the appropriate merchandise and prepare each shipment.
Fulfilment
Ship merchandise directly to employees, customers, offices, events or other recipients.
Multi-Location Distribution
Coordinate shipments to multiple offices, stores, dealers, branches or event locations from a single merchandise program.
Promotional product fulfilment includes storing merchandise, processing orders, packing products and distributing them to the required recipients or locations.
Explore kitting & fulfilmentPromotional Products in Canada and the USA
We support promotional merchandise projects and programs for organizations across Canada and the United States.
For organizations operating in both countries, we coordinate merchandise requirements across markets while considering production location, shipping requirements, quantities and delivery timelines.
How the Promotional Product Process Works
- Step 1
Define the Project
We start with the audience, objective, quantity, budget, timeline, delivery locations and brand requirements.
- Step 2
Source Ideas
We identify products and production options that fit the project rather than presenting an unrestricted catalogue.
- Step 3
Select the Product
Products, decoration methods, colours, quantities, packaging and distribution requirements are finalized.
- Step 4
Prepare Artwork
Logos and artwork are prepared for the selected decoration or manufacturing process.
- Step 5
Approve the Proof
A digital proof or applicable pre-production approval is reviewed before production.
- Step 6
Produce the Merchandise
The order moves into production using the selected supplier, decorator or manufacturer.
- Step 7
Deliver or Store
Products can be delivered to one location, distributed to multiple destinations, assembled into kits or stored for future fulfilment.
Promotional Product Lead Times
Lead times vary significantly by product, decoration method, quantity, customization and sourcing location. Standard domestic promotional products generally require less production time than fully custom or offshore-manufactured merchandise.
Factors that can affect lead time
For deadline-sensitive projects, we work backward from the required delivery date when evaluating sourcing and production options.
What Determines Promotional Product Pricing?
The price of custom promotional products depends on more than the base cost of the product. Pricing can be affected by:
Quantity
Many promotional products become less expensive per unit at larger production quantities.
Decoration
Embroidery, screen printing, engraving, digital printing, embossing and other decoration methods have different production requirements and costs.
Customization
Creating a completely custom product typically involves different pricing considerations than branding an existing product.
Distribution
Shipping one bulk order to a corporate office is different from individually shipping hundreds of packages to employees.
Promotional product pricing should be evaluated as the total cost of producing and delivering the finished merchandise, not only the blank product price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Promotional Products
What are promotional products?
Promotional products are physical items customized with a company's name, logo, messaging or visual identity. They are commonly used for marketing campaigns, trade shows, employees, corporate gifting, customer programs and events.
What is branded merchandise?
Branded merchandise is physical merchandise designed or customized to represent a company, organization, event or brand. It can include apparel, promotional products, gifts, uniforms, packaging and fully custom products.
What is the difference between promotional products and branded merchandise?
The terms often overlap. Promotional products traditionally refer to branded products used for marketing or promotion, while branded merchandise is a broader category that can also include employee apparel, uniforms, retail merchandise, corporate gifts and internal company products.
Can Tri Versa Global create fully custom promotional products?
Yes. We source standard promotional products and also help develop custom products using domestic or offshore manufacturing depending on the design, quantity, budget and timeline.
Can you create custom packaging?
Yes. Custom packaging can be incorporated into promotional merchandise projects, corporate gifts and kits when required.
Can Tri Versa Global ship promotional products to multiple locations?
Yes. Merchandise can be distributed to multiple offices, branches, events, employees, customers or other recipients depending on the project.
Can you store promotional merchandise?
We support inventory and warehousing programs for organizations that need merchandise stored for future orders or distribution.
Do you offer company stores?
Yes. Company stores can provide a centralized ordering system for approved branded merchandise, uniforms, employee products and other recurring merchandise programs.
Do you provide promotional products in both Canada and the United States?
We support branded merchandise projects and programs across Canada and the United States using domestic and offshore sourcing capabilities.
What information do I need to request a promotional product quote?
Providing the product or project objective, estimated quantity, required delivery date, delivery location, artwork, budget and customization requirements helps determine the appropriate sourcing and pricing options.
More answers on artwork, minimums and shipping are on our FAQ page.
Build a Better Branded Merchandise Program
You don't need another catalogue with thousands of promotional products. You need the right products, produced correctly and delivered where they need to go.
Tri Versa Global helps companies manage the full branded merchandise process: plan, source, produce, store and deliver. Whether you need one custom promotional product or an ongoing merchandise program, we build the right approach around your brand, audience, budget and timeline.
Start a promotional merchandise project
Tell us what you're trying to accomplish, when you need it and who it's for. We'll help determine the right products, production method and distribution plan.
Related Solutions
Custom Projects
Custom-developed products, packaging and merchandise built around your idea.
Discuss a Custom ProjectManaged Merch Programs
Ongoing merchandise coordinated across departments, locations and events.
Explore Managed Merch ProgramsCompany Stores
Centralized ordering for approved apparel, uniforms and branded merchandise.
See Company StoresKitting & Fulfilment
Storage, assembly, pick-and-pack and multi-location distribution.
Plan a Fulfilment ProjectAbout Tri Versa Global
Merchandise expertise built over decades of sourcing and production.
About UsFAQ
Artwork, minimums, production timelines, shipping and company stores.
Read the FAQ