At Steel City, we select travel essentials that we know will be useful for the recipient in their day-to-day lives. We know how important it is that these items last – surviving pockets, rucksacks, and the dash through the station. Our job is to ensure the quality is right and the branding lands well, removing the worry of missed deadlines or poor finishes, so you can issue travel kits for events, onboarding, or mail-outs that really do the job.
- Handy items for day-to-day use: We suggest compact items like key rings, tags, and small cases because we know bulky freebies often get left behind in a drawer. These are formats that stay in a pocket or bag, so your branded item is actually used when people are out and about, rather than being ditched.
- Meeting your timescales: We know lead times are a common question. Our range prioritises items with clear production times – often 5-7 days from proof approval – because we know you need to hit that event date. If you’re working to a deadline, we’ll steer you toward items we know can be turned around in time.
- Clear, quality branding: We use defined print areas (e.g., 60 x 16mm, 43 x 21mm, 25 x 25mm) because we want your logo to look its best. We ensure the positioning is right so that even small text and icons remain legible and the final product lands well with the recipient.
- Straightforward solutions: We often suggest 1-colour print, engraving, debossing, or single-position full-colour because it keeps the process simple and cost-effective when you are under time pressure. It’s about getting you a solution that looks great and fits the budget without having to strip back the design later.
- Sustainability without greenwashing: We include items with clear credentials – like recycled plastic, rPET, UK-made recycled content, and fully recyclable builds – because it’s important we don’t greenwash. This allows you to talk to your clients about exactly what the product is made from with confidence.
- Reliable quality: Our supply chain is vetted to ensure consistency. We want to back you every step of the way, ensuring that the dimensions and material specs are exactly what you approved, avoiding any surprises when the order arrives.
- Ready for QR codes: We think QR codes are powerful and underutilized. We choose items with print zones that are sharp enough to scan, allowing you to include a call to action or tell the product’s backstory straight away.
These benchmarks are just a starting point for what we show in the Travel range above. We take a consultative approach, so if your brief needs a different material, branding method, or delivery date, we’ll work with you to find the options that fit your needs.