Health Care & Safety

AirPop Launches in U.S. and Canada With New Line of Face Masks
October 5, 2020 at 11:46 am

AirPop, San Francisco, is bringing its expertise in creating high-performance air wearable products to the U.S. with the launch today of its new line of face masks for U.S. and Canadian customers. Three AirPop mask models are available for purchase—the Light SE, the Pocket, and the AirPop mask for kids—with original and Active models coming…

Trade Shows and Events: When Will They Return and What Will They Look Like After the Pandemic?
September 30, 2020 at 8:50 am

For promotional products businesses, normalcy means trade shows. We talked to promo insiders, an analyst at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an executive at the International Association of Events and Exhibitions to find out what the industry is doing without shows and events, when they might return and what they'll look like when they do...

NYC Health + Hospitals Will Give Yankees Merch to New Yorkers Who Get COVID Test
September 29, 2020 at 10:41 am

The New York Yankees are much more than a baseball team. The historic “NY” logo is as much an emblem for the city itself as it a representation of the team. The Yankees could not win a single game and New Yorkers will still rock Yankees gear. So, NYC Health knew that if it promised New Yorkers some Yankees gear, it'd convince them to come out and get COVID-19 tests...

Our First Full Look at the Apple Mask—a Feat of Modern Brand Experience
September 29, 2020 at 10:15 am

We got our first full look at the Apple mask, a face-covering the company developed specifically for its retail and corporate employees. Like other Apple products, it's meticulously branded and packaged, and has some original design elements that set it apart from competitors. Say what you will about Apple, but it has branding down to a science...

Up to 70% of Imported KN95 Masks Do Not Meet Filtration Standards, Study Finds
September 23, 2020 at 11:46 am

With N95 masks expected to remain in short supply for the duration of the pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and other health facilities have turned to alternatives like the KN95 for frontline workers. But a new study is casting doubt on the reliability of many models of the masks imported from China...

Storm Creek Offers Upscale Face Mask Option for Businesses and Professionals
September 22, 2020 at 1:24 pm

Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., introduced its Every-Day Comfort Face Masks for corporate customers. The mask features slim elastic ear loops, which are gentler on the ears than most thicker options. Plus, they have adjustable cord stoppers to fit any face shape. A sturdy nose bridge wire and soft two-layer, double-knit fabric provides protection from viruses…

How Full-Color Face Masks and Accessories Will Help You Express Your Brand
September 14, 2020 at 10:26 am

Since the dawn of time, people have expressed themselves through their clothing and accessories. Cave people donned their best leather and fur. Queens proudly displayed their finest crown forged from the brightest gold and rarest of gems. Hippies were pretty groovy, sporting their bell bottoms in the '70s, too. While sneakerheads patiently wait to order…

Joe Biden Is Selling Branded Hand Sanitizer With His COVID-19 Plan on the Label
September 10, 2020 at 1:32 pm

The Biden campaign’s latest product is a 2 oz. branded hand sanitizer bottle, with a (slightly verbose) label that looks a bit like the Dr. Bronner’s label. The words aren’t just empty placeholder text, though. It’s all detailed information about Biden’s proposed plan to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic if elected...