Vegas Trend Report
Good day!
So happy to report that team MOBO made it through four very hectic days in Vegas at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas in January. More than 2600 booths with 1000 vendors covering roughly a million square feet on the trade floor. 10,000 distributors attended and of that, 75 were international attendees with MOBO making up 5 of those!
A HUGE shout-out for the rest of our team who manned the office while we were away, keeping customers happy and goods flowing as normal.
It is a daunting task to try to efficiently convey all of the exciting new products into specific overall trends, but here it goes! Please note that new apparel samples for some of the goods we saw have been ordered and will be in the showroom shortly.
For apparel, overall though, it was a story of Cotton. Cotton seemed to be the fabric of choice and we were delighted to see many vendors adopt it into polos once again. For years, it has been a bit of a challenge to source cotton polo options for those of you who love them. Stormtech, Alpha Broder, Trimark, and others all have new styles using cotton and other sustainable fabrics. Not your grandpa’s pique either!
Some other really noticeable trends were a return to color-blocking as well as a shortening in men’s shirt lengths, moving almost to the waist line. We saw some unique cuff and collar treatments too. We love the new crewneck sweatshirt with a ¼ zip added!
Tones and colors were for the most part subdued and stayed in the earth tones, with lots of the Mocha Mousse being evident.
Some Gorgeous Cashmere
In the Drinkware category there were some new finishes and some shorter models to be seen. The most exciting though was seeing the full Grosche product line-up as it was just recently moved into the corporate world. We are proud to be the dedicated distributor for Saskatchewan of this premium retail line.
There were so many gorgeous new bags to see but the main trend we saw was hiding zippers within unique folds of the fabric.
Some other notable bags for us were these great new PVC totes whose cutout shapes can be customized to your logo!
Also, this Canadian made washable lunch bag was a fave made of recycled materials.
Anything and everything you can imagine…even a digital display backpack and LED lit backpack. A perfect way to advertise in a crowd.
Pet items seemed to be more prevalent this year. People love their pets so it makes sense that they will love swag for them too! From umbrellas and hats to toys, it was all there!
Headwear for humans showed us lots of new decoration but the materials used were mostly the same with the exception of these wooden hats. Aaron tried one on but wasn’t sold, lol!
Here are some of the more memorable products we saw for hard goods…
Custom wooden toys
These are SO cool! Magnetic Snap-Wrap Can Covers! Incredible branding opportunities on them.
Of course, it’s the “Taylor-era” so friendship bracelets with your custom messaging are possible.
Magnetic tool bowl so you never lose that screw or bolt.
Gorgeous RFID Pop-up Wallets made of wood and resin. Funky new luggage in all shapes and sizes with the latest tech features added.
Leisure items galore from chairs, motorized coolers, games, towels, blankets bikes and tents! One of the top 10 new products was this Chair Blanket. Going to be offered in major retailers this summer. Brandable in three locations. And finally, a pail with a handle on the bottom for easy pouring!
One of my joys at the show was finding these candles! I have had one of the narrow tall ones for years and I have never lit it because it is so beautiful. It is a favorite Christmas ornament to display each year. The vendor is based in Lithuania and can do custom art with your logo/design in a variety of shapes. Gorgeous!
More beautiful wood and resin vendors too!
And, if all that was not enough…we can even wrap it up in a custom bow for you!
We hope you have enjoyed this quick tour of the PPAI 2025 Expo but as I mentioned before, please reach out, stop by and we will happily share some new, innovative products for your branding plans this year!
Wishing you a wonderful Family Day weekend and lots of love!
-Team MOBO