Why Ordering Your Christmas Branded Merchandise Early is a Game-Changer

I know, you’re still in summer mode, your out-of-office is ready, and the idea of tinsel and turkey feels months away. But when it comes to branded Christmas merchandise, the best time to get cracking is now.

Trust me, a little forward planning will save you money and stress plus give you way more creative freedom. It will mean your festive marketing lands with a bang, not a scramble. Here are 8 reasons to get going!

 1. Better Pricing (Yes, Really)

When you’re ahead of the pack, suppliers and factories aren’t yet at full festive tilt. That means they’ve got capacity to fill — and that often comes with more competitive pricing.

We regularly see early bird discounts or production incentives from factories that are keen to lock in orders. You’re more likely to secure the best rates before peak demand kicks in — and before prices inevitably creep up.

2. Sea Freight Savings (for Budget & Planet)

With time on your side, we can use sea freight instead of air, which is significantly cheaper and far better for the environment. This opens up more budget for upgrading your packaging, adding a personal touch, or choosing a more premium product — without breaking the bank or increasing your carbon footprint.

 3. More Attention on Your Order

Factories get frantic as December approaches. Mistakes happen. Details are rushed.

By placing your order early, you're at the front of the queue when production teams are fresh and focused — meaning your merchandise gets more care, more accuracy, and better quality control.

 4. Time to Test, Sample & Perfect

Ordering early means you can take advantage of pre-production samples. Want to tweak the colours, test different branding methods, or see the packaging in real life? You’ll have the time to make changes without panic. It’s your chance to get everything just right before pressing the big green GO button.

Bespoke socks are always well received at Christmas!

5. No Courier Chaos or Christmas Eve Deliveries

We’ve all seen it — couriers overloaded, parcels delayed, and panic mounting in the final run-up to Christmas. Ordering early eliminates that stress. Your merchandise arrives calmly and reliably, ready to go well ahead of time. No crossed fingers. No tracking number anxiety. Just smooth sailing.

6. You’ll Have More (Much More) Choice

Some of our most exciting merchandise projects come from clients who plan early. Why? Because bespoke items take time — and time is exactly what you get when you start now.

Want to create:

• 🎄 Advent calendars with custom 3D-moulded chocolates inside? Let’s do it.

• 🎅🏼 Beautifully crafted Christmas jumpers your team will actually want to wear? Done.

• 🧦 Woven bamboo socks with your brand colours and a subtle festive twist? Easy.

• ❄️ RPET knitted beanies that combine style, warmth, and sustainability? Absolutely.

• 🧑‍🎄 Show stopping awards for your company Christmas party, made here in the UK? We’ll help you design one worth fighting over.

The earlier we start, the more options you have - including bespoke packaging designed inside and out, with full-colour print and even personalisation for each recipient.

7. You’ll Be Ahead of the Post-Summer Rush

Once autumn hits, event season is back in full swing. Everyone’s ordering merch for expos, conferences, client gifting and end-of-year campaigns — and suppliers start to fill up fast.

Getting your Christmas range sorted now means one less thing on your plate when the chaos begins. Plus, you’ll look impressively organised. (Because you are.)

8. Got an Idea on a Napkin? Let’s Make It

We love bringing quirky, creative ideas to life. If you’ve sketched something out over your morning coffee — whether it’s a wild packaging idea or a gift concept that’s never been done — we’ll help you bring it to life.

The only thing we need is time.

3D Moulded chocolates are just another way to show off your branding & they taste great too!

Ready to Get Festive (Without the Stress)?

Whether you want to surprise your clients, reward your team, or simply spread a little branded cheer - the earlier we start, the better the result.

More time = more creativity, more savings, and more chance of that "wow, this is amazing" reaction when your merch lands.

So let’s beat the rush, skip the courier chaos, and make your Christmas merch magical this year. Get in touch now, and let’s bring your festive ideas to life — napkin doodles and all!