July 9, 2020ByLeo Victor

12 Innovative Branded Products For The New Post-COVID Normal

With reopenings happening at various levels worldwide, the conversation in a lot of businesses has shifted from how to work remotely to how to function safely and compliant with regulations upon getting back to a workplace setting. A lot of this is going to be done through a combination of best practices as well as having the right equipment in place. By taking the time to properly look at all the items available, you can help support your reopening.

Getting Back To Work

Before we talk about specific items, let’s discuss a few concerns that people may have as they go back to work.

Minimizing contact: Mandating social distancing is one thing, but another source of concern is transmission through shared surfaces, especially in somewhere like an office setting where there may be shared equipment like a copy machine.

Screening: While it’s not possible to detect COVID-19 in every single person that comes into your building, many employees would feel more comfortable with a form of detection to at least keep anyone who is symptomatic from entering.

On-demand cleaning: Having your cleaning company step up their regimen is great, but you want to make sure that your employees have resources they can use to do quick cleaning jobs (ie. sanitizing their desks) themselves.

PPE stockpiles: It’s also important that you have enough backup PPE essentials like masks, gloves, and sanitizers so that running out is never going to be a concern, especially while you’re in the middle of operations.

Key Items For Any Workspace

Now, we can look at some of the extremely useful and smart items you can start stocking up on to support your company’s reopening plans.

1. Sanitizer Bracelets

Hand sanitizer is a key item when it comes to keeping your employees protected. One type of equipment that you may not be familiar with when it comes to sanitizer storage, though, are sanitizer bracelets, like the Sanitizer Bracelets. These are discreet bracelets filled with hand sanitizer, making them handy for people who want to have quick access after touching a shared surface, but may not have a bag or purse for storage. These bracelets are designed for multiple uses with a refillable cell, and are made of medical-grade silicone. You can also promote that your company is looking for new ways to be safe by adding your company logo with screen printing.

2. Infrared Thermometers

Screening people coming into your business is going to lower the chance of exposure to someone who’s sick, which is where the Wall Mounted Infrared Contactless Thermometer (Pre-Order) comes in. These are well-suited for settings like schools, retail stores, and restaurants, because of their quick reading time and high reading alarm. It’s also easy to use and can be put in a wall mount or adjustable stand while charging.

3. UV Wand Sterilizers

For those who haven’t heard of our products like the Custom Portable UV Wand Sterilizers, these are tools that you wave over a surface or item before touching it. The UV rays kill off microorganisms like viruses and bacteria before you touch them. This compact wand can easily be stored in your pocket or purse when you are moving around during a workday. Each one also gets roughly 7 to 8 hours of use per charge with the 450mAh battery. Showcase your brand while you’re cleaning and sterilizing items by using screen printing to add to your brand logo.

4. Sanitizer Stations

Having on-hand tools to sterilize and clean the space around you is a great start, but sometimes you need a larger amount of sanitizer to service a group. This is where the Custom Sanitizer Station – Sanitizer Not Included is most useful. Each of these self-standing stations holds around 40 oz of gel hand sanitizer, but you need to buy it separately. This is also specifically designed to lower transmission risk for people who are getting the sanitizer. With a built-in shield, this helps keep the nearby area safe and clean, with a touchless design that avoids contact with buttons and levers. Customize it further by adding your logo to a full-size printed laminated card using screen printing.

5. Mighty Mugs

A good way to avoid transmission vectors is to make sure that everyone is drinking out of their own personal vessels, like the Solo Plastic 11 oz. No Spill Mighty Mug. The Mighty Mug solo uses Smartgrip technology to avoid spills while you are busy at work. This also fits great under single-serve coffee machines to make sure that you don’t mix your cup up with anybody else. This cut is dishwasher safe and BPA-free. You can also add your logo for added customization using pad printing

6. PPE Kits

Equally important is making sure that your team is properly equipped to get back to work. Supplying everyone with a Return To Work Kit – Red is a good place to start. This has key PPE basics like hand sanitizer, a mask, and a set of nitrile gloves, along with some added components. These include:

2 hand lotion packets
2 PAWS antimicrobial wipes
1 hygiene fact booklet
2 device wipes for phones
2 tissue packs
1 bag of Lifesavers mints
1 mini candy bar

Customize the kit storage bag with screen printing so employees and customers alike can see that you are thinking about safety first. You can either hand these out as your employees go back to work or stockpile them for certain events or scenarios.

7. Lunch Box Containers

Just like drinks, you want to make sure people aren’t eating out of shared containers either, which means using a Plastic and Wheat Straw Lunchbox Container. This item has a tray that helps keep your food separate and a locking lid complete with handles so you can carry things around. It’s also tested by the FDA and free of any BPAs. Have your team think of the company while they eat by applying your logo with screen printing.

8. Contactless Germ-Free Tools

These tools are great for allowing you to use things like doorknobs and elevator buttons without actually touching a shared surface and the Custom CleanKey™ Antimicrobial Brass Hand Tool is among the best options on the market. This is made with a copper alloy that has natural antimicrobial properties. To ensure people see your company as forward-thinking, apply your logo to this tool with pad printing.

9. UV Sanitizer Cases

Phones, keys, and other smaller accessories are often missed as disease vectors, but the Custom UV Sanitizer Case + Wireless Charger can help. Similar to the wants, these boxes use UV light to sterilize your small gadgets. For additional functionality, it also serves as a wireless charger for your phone at your desk or while driving. To make great customer gifts or employee equipment, put your logo onto the case with screen printing.

10. Blue Light Blocking Glasses

While this may not necessarily be PPE, it bears to mention that a lot of people may still be working remotely or on partially-remote schedules well after reopening to lower the number of people in the office or workspace. This may mean more exposure to computers and blue light, which can cause headaches and sleep disruption. Blue Light Blocking Glasses are great to avoid these issues by filtering out blue light, and you can make sure people think of you while working by adding your company logo with screen printing.

11. Reusable Cloth Masks

Reusable cloth masks are a great option if you’re not in a super-high risk environment, but want some form of protection that’s easy to clean and doesn’t create waste. If you’re looking for a good startup point, consider our Custom Cotton Reusable Masks. These 4-layer masks are breathable and comfortable while still supplying essential protection. You can also promote your brand while staying safe by including your logo with screen printing.

12. 3-Ply Masks

Disposable options like the Non-Woven 3-ply Mask (6 3/4″W x 3 3/4″H) – Color Evolution serve as a quick and accessible way to make sure that you and your staff are protected at all times. These are non-woven filtration masks with elastic ear loops and provide >/= 95% bacterial and particulate filtration efficiency (BFE). If you’re looking for a safe, single-use option, this is a great fit. You can also showcase your brand by applying your logo to the front of the mask with full-color printing.

These are 12 key items that can help you prepare for a safe and successful reopening, but there are a lot of other options that you can make use of as well. At iPromo, we want to make sure that you have all the possible options to help set up your business for not just reopening, but also until a vaccine is available. Along with keeping you safe, our selection also includes every type of promotional items so you can represent and promote your brand while complying with safety regulations.