What is the difference between Highlighters and Regular Markers? If you use a marker to go over text, you hide it. If you use a highlighter to go over text, you emphasize it. Basically, a highlighter uses transparent ink, while a marker uses opaque.

A set of Highlighters has become a popular addition to any student’s pen case.  You’re reading some important article and want to remember a quote, so you pull out your highlighter and mark the important parts of the article.  Highlighters. are part of a teacher’s daily arsenal. The skinny ones are the most popular.  Colorful highlighter pens are good for grading papers. Many teachers have academic planners and highlighters help your teacher stay organized and on top of all of their meetings, activities and classroom events with a planner.

So, for students, what is the best color highlighter when studying?

Blue is best used for learning situations which are challenging. Blue paper, blue ink, or blue highlighting can be used to help improve reading comprehension too. Blue in general it seems is a relaxing and calming color, but lighter shades will seem more ‘friendly’ while darker ones seem a little more somber. Blue is also a color of trust.

Highlighters are a plastic writing tool that usually get tossed in the trash when they’re dried up. So, they are always in need. These are our choices, and we offer a wide variety of inks for use as highlighter colors. What do you think of different ink colors for highlighting? What are your favorite highlighting ink colors? We all have favorite colors. We offer a wide range of highlighters

• Jumbo
• Pocket
• Multicolored
• Erasable
• Retractable
• Highlighter Pens
• Gel

Gel highlighters will generally last the longest and won’t dry out quickly. We offer brands such as Sharpie and Bic. The most common colors are Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange and Purple. The most important thing to look for is a highlighter that does not bleed through both sides of the paper. Fast Drying highlighters makes the difference.

Highlighters can be fun

Remember when we wanted to be a member of a book club. Each month subscribers will receive the featured title by that month’s. Book clubs wanted to ignite the love of reading. Many of us nice read on Ipad’s and Kindle. However, they are still people who want to hold and feel the pages of a book.

Bookmarks are better to use than folding back pages because at the end of the day you can damage the page or the spine of the book. So, what is a bookmark? A bookmark is commonly made of leather, fabric, thick cardboard or even seeds that you can plant after you read your book. So, bookmarks save your book without those terrible looking dog-eared pages. The bookmark keeps you book looking clean and you can pass it down to your children or friends keeping the book in pristine condition.

With that said you need to choose a bookmark wisely. Stay away from ones that are bulky as they will break the spine of the book and you also do not want the pages to rip or get torn.

Our bookmarks are made of cardstock, leather, faux leather and come in a variety of sizes, shapes and design

For many jobs we are given handbooks. What a great idea to hand out imprinted bookmarks with your logo or message. After your recipient reads the manual, the bookmark they will keep and use at home when sitting down and relaxing reading a book. As reading a book where you have a custom bookmark between the pages of what you just read makes it easy to get right back in the groove of reading. Reading we discover and takes us to a place where we can build out imagination and show possibilities

I know I like to read, but as we all know that have you ever read a book, only to lose your place because you did not have a bookmark?

The reason to hand out bookmarks as they will grab the attention of your readers every time they pick up a book.. So buy custom bookmarks in bulk and add your logo today.

Magnifier Bookmarks

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When we think of crayons we thing of the brand Crayola. Today crayons are made by many different companies that still have the ability to unleash our inner expression. So what is a crayon? According to Wikipedia. A crayon (or wax pastel) is a stick of pigmented wax used for writing or drawing. Wax crayons differ from pastels, in which the pigment is mixed with a dry binder such as gum Arabic and from oil pastels, where the binder is a mixture of wax and oil. Crayons are available at a range of prices and are easy to work with. They are less messy than most paints and markers, blunt (removing the risk of sharp points present when using a pencil or pen), typically non-toxic, and available in a wide variety of colors. These characteristics make them particularly good instruments for teaching small children to draw in addition to being used widely by student and professional artists.

Crayons are easy to draw with it, and more fun then colored pens, markers or pencils. They are also relatively soft and blunt and because all of that perfect for little children who cannot hurt themselves. At the same time, student and professional artists also use crayons because they come in variety of colors, produce interesting textures and are easy to use.

Crayon History

American market had many manufacturers of crayons. One of the first was E. Steiger & Co. who made and sold wax crayons since 1881 in boxes of 6, 12, and 18 colors. As a child I couldn’t wait to color in my coloring book. I wanted to color within the lines. I was so proud of myself that I was able to accomplished it. My parents were happy with whatever I created. I was not an artist but thought my drawings were special. Early French artists such as Francois Clouet and Nicholas L’agneau used wax crayons in their art and many do still. I taught I was the next artist of the world.

Garrett Specialties offers crayons and sidewalk chalk for the artist in all of us. Crayons are a good compliment to our coloring books which spans all types of businesses and causes and are not only fun to draw but also teaches valuable lesions.  Crayons that imprinted with your logo are  ideal for restaurants, dentists, hospitals, banks, medical facilities, and anywhere else where you want to keep bored children entertained.

So what is a beach towel. Usually a beach towel is larger than most bath towels. Over the years the term beach towel was a towel used when you went to the beach. It is still a towel to use to lay on and dry yourself off after going to the beach or enjoying your time at a pool. Take them on a picnic. Leave your bath towel at home as a beach towel is usually larger than a bath towel. A beach towel can completely cover a lounge chair, as well as protect your feet from getting burned by the hot sand.

A Beach Towel is Cool.

Now the difference is that a beach towel is cool. Designs are fun and adding a logo to a beach towel makes it unique. Because while they still need to be able to keep you clean and dry, a beach towel has a higher purpose in life: fashionable accessory. With a beach towel you are able to select from fun colors which you probably would not put in your bathroom. Not too many people put red, orange, or yellow in the bathroom, but using those colors at the beach is just pure fun.
Bath towels tend to be very thick as absorbency is the name of the game in the Bathroom. At the beach you want to dry off but enough that you still stay cool.

Now the tricky part is to find a towel that is absorbent and able to produce a printable logo. Our suppliers produce towels achieve being absorbent while showing off your brand. Beach towels with logos are more fun to look at than just a plain towel. Years ago Google sent a towel with their Logo on it. People stop me and want to know where I got the towel. It is a fun towel not just because it has Google’s logo on it but Google’s logo has so many colors that the towel stands out.

Beach towels are bigger, thinner, more colorful, and serve more than one purpose.  Bath towels are smaller, thicker, tend toward solid colors – but serve mainly one use.  Use a bath towel to dry off quickly in the bath, a beach towel to dry, wear and sit upon…at the beach. https://www.garrettspecialties.com/beach-towels-c-67_141.html

Looking up the definition of awareness I decided to look at that Webster had to say. Here is what I found the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists.

When we make people aware and we are running a campaign we are hoping to encourage donations and attract people to support our efforts. So, hoping that the public becomes aware about our cause or issues by hoping that our campaign is shared with our beliefs and values.

Awareness campaigns are very popular, and effective to raise public interest. So, for example Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October so it is a good time to capitalize on the exposure and increase donations. The promotional product industry realized the importance of awareness campaigns and carries items that are perfect to giveaway. Awareness campaigns works. Remember the bucket challenge. ALS raised more than $115 million.

The most important thing is catching the attention of your audience. So, what are awareness campaigns? Plan a campaign that will spread the word out for you mission. Now get supporters involved. Say you decide on doing a bike race. What better way to advertise your brand is to donate water bottles with your logo? You not only got people aware of the campaign but you are able to reach more people about your company.

Now another way to advertise your awareness campaign is use social media and yes make a viral challenge. If you can’t do it alone ask other local organizations to donate as well. Secure sponsors, set up a web page. There are so many ways to do awareness campaigns. It is important to identify your audience. Who doesn’t want to get involved?

It is important to make sure that your awareness campaign can be done close to the date of that the awareness month. You will get more to participate. Make sure that you are teaching the public about your cause and connect with them on your issues and efforts. We help one another through our donations. There are so many charities out there to participate in. Advertising your brand with promotional products is a great place to start.

Sunglasses or sun glasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging your eyes. They protect your eyes from the harmful effects of UV light.

Now you can find sunglasses in a variety of shapes and colors. The darker lenses cut out a portion of visible light. Did you know that wearing sunglasses during the day while it is raining allows you to see the road better. You will still see the rain drops but not a heavy downpour. They also eliminate the blindness from on coming cars. “Polarized sunglasses work to block horizontal components of scattered or reflected light, which means they help counteract the scattering of light that atmospheric effects like fog or rain have on daylight.” Just don’t wear sunglasses at night as they really cut down your your visibility as they reduce the contrast and paly with your depth perception.

You can also wear sunglasses to cut down on the glare from your computer.

Sunglasses are like pens and people can’t have enough of them. Somehow people have a tendency to lose their sunglasses. That is why giving sunglasses for next campaign or promotion makes a lot of sense. Our promotional sunglasses are available in many different brands and styles. We offer youth sizes as well as adult size sunglasses. Sunglasses are also cool looking. Remember the Blue Brothers sunglasses. We have polarized sunglasses, rubberized, navigator style, aviator styles. You can put your logo or message on each side of handles of the sunglass

Yes we carry sunglasses by major companies and they have style and the quality you expect, however you do not have go crazy.

Hand out sunglasses at your next company picnic, out door concerts, ball games and kids camps. Sunglasses do not go out of style so it is a promotional product that your clients and staff will keep making sunglasses a great walking billboard. Have a political campaign coming out, check out some of patriotic sunglasses.

The simple answer is it’s a mockup of your logo on your product of choice. 

Art Proofs give you the ability to view your artwork electronically before we start production of your promotional items. The electronic proof of your artwork is black and white or sometimes in color, ready for viewing of your layout. When you receive the actual item it will have the color imprint you have selected. This is important as we want to make sure that you are satisfied. We do not start production until we have your approval. Fast responses ensure your promotional product will be delivered on time.

Garrett Specialties Sales Team will email you a link so you can view your artwork electronically. We will make recommendation if necessary. The process is easy. Just click on the link to view your proof. A pdf file will appear for you to view. You can print it out along with the approval or just respond to the e-Proof Approval.

At the end of the day, failure to proof the final product will spoil even the best promotional ideas. 

Please keep in mind that a virtual proof is not a printed sample of your artwork on our product. The size and placement of the artwork may vary from the proof when actually printed on the product. Creating a virtual sample is not just about placing a logo on any product. Imprint rules, color rules, location rules and final image quality are all to be considered before creating the perfect virtual sample. We have always strive for perfection and this is the reason why our clients deeply value our association.

Every order will receive a free digital art proof online featuring your logo on your product of your choice. Art proofs are free. You will receive it 1-3 days after your order is placed. Everyone has busy schedules these days, we get it. But if you’re going to invest your time and effort into marketing materials, you want to get it right. https://www.garrettspecialties.com/

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Polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute made from fermented plant starch (usually corn) is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. … Indeed, analysts estimate that a PLA bottle could take anywhere from 100 to 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill. From Sceintificamerican.

So What are the advantage of Corn Plastic

• Comes from corn, which is a renewable resource.
• Does not contain toxins.
• Corn starch plastic can be composted in facilities for industrial composting
• Producing this kind of plastic creates much less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional plastic production (a reduction of 68 percent)

Corn based plastic products break down naturally by composting. Corn plastic products are a natural alternative grown in the USA. Corn plastics and fibers are used in products ranging from plastic eating utensils to t-shirts. 

Conserve resources and avoid single-use or plastic alternatives. Pens are made with recycled paper and/or PLA, a nature based plastic made from corn, an annually renewable resource. This biodegradable material reverts back to nature at the end of it s useful life. We continue to be inspired by eco-friendly products and ideas that address environmental challenges. Many of our products are Made in the USA. Removable 100% corn with information on many of the items we carry. These are a popular personalized promotional product for takeout, drinks on the go, outdoor patios, and concerts. Leak-resistant, snap-fit cold drink GXS lids and straws made from plant-based materials are available.

Corn starch polymers are polymers that are made from alkenes that are mixed with corn starch. This makes them easily biodegradable and can therefore be used as an eco friendly alternative to petrochemical based plastics. At a time when plastic waste is killing our oceans corn plastic is a great alternative. For farmers seeking crop options as they dig out from tough growing seasons (as well as the fallout from the recent China Trade Wars, corn grown for bioplastic production might be the economic balm they need. Just so you know corn that

What is substantial Bamboo? If you ever decide to plant a bamboo plant, please give it some thought. Bamboo grows like crazy. Because the of the speed that this plant grows it is a very sustainable crop and requires little maintenance. Doesn’t require a large amount of water or pesticides. One of the biggest environmental benefits of bamboo is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Bamboo grows extremely fast. When harvested bamboo regrows from its own root system, it doesn’t need to be planted again. Not only is this great from a naturally renewable perspective, but this also means that the soil and roots aren’t disturbed which is great for soil health. Bamboo is an incredibly strong yet lightweight material. Especially when compared to wood and steel.

The sustainable qualities of bamboo are:

• Grows at a rapid pace
• Produces oxygen more than trees
• Requires no irrigation
• Can be grown without pesticides
• Grown with without fertilizer
• Carbon neutral
• High demand is not an issue
• Better for the soil
• Durability as bamboo is stronger than oak
• Grows without assistance

Since bamboo is substantial material, more and more manufacturers are using it in promotional products. We carry an array of bamboo products such as coffee mugs, straws, toothbrushes, kitchen utensils, flash drives, cutting boards, pens and more, making bamboo an alternative to plastic. Bamboo is very durable so cracking and breaking is not a problem as bamboo is very strong.

So more and more promotional products made of bamboo is a great branding strategy. Plus, when choosing a promotional product made of bamboo the item you select will have longevity. As companies like to have their logo to remain visible for a long time. You do not need a green event to help the environment and still get quality. Eco friendly products are becoming more and more popular

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Finding the right and perfect promotional product that can benefit your business is challenging but also rewarding. Most people love getting something for free. We now offer such a variety of items that are unique and will fit into your budget. First thing most people think of are pens. Yes pens are popular but now you can buy all sorts of pens from click stick, grip pens, gel pens, budget pens and now what we have come to find that are fun pens are popular. They make you laugh and because they are different companies like to see their logo or company name on them. Sometimes we take life to seriously and having something that makes you smile is a good thing. When we first put up this category never thought that they would be so popular. Then the next popular item is the mug or water bottle. Even though they are common they are still very effective as they are items that people do not throw away so your brand stays in front of your recipient for a long time

Since the world is gone to the technology and we can’t live without our computers there are so many items to put your logo on that there is something that will stand out. Today webcam covers are popular, cell phone holders, and yes the trusty old mouse pad. We carry over 25000 products on our website.

Whether you select an item that is unique or used on a daily basis promotional products increases brand awareness. You can pick item depending on the season. Beach balls in the summer, hats in the fall, ice scrappers in the winter. There is no end to the ideas. How about games that will keep you busy while on the phone and help to reduce stress.

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Promotional products do work. When you give out calendars every year, your customers expect and hope that they will get them the following year as they look forward to your gift. You will see a better return rate on cost effective promotional products. For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your client’s organization with a social good program. You can build trust and loyalty as well as lasting relationships and brand recognition