Event Merchandise in Singapore – What to Print Besides T-Shirts?

When planning an event in Singapore, whether it’s a corporate function, product launch, charity run, school activity, or community event. Custom T-shirt printing are usually the first merchandise that comes to mind. 

While event T-shirt printing remain popular they’re no longer the only option. Event organisers are increasingly choosing practical, reusable merchandise that participants can continue using after the event maximising brand visibility.

Here’s a guide to the popular event merchandise besides T-shirts. 

👜 Custom Tote Bags

Why tote bags are effective:

• Reusable and environmentally friendly
• Suitable for both corporate and casual events
• Large print area for logos and messaging
• Perfect for goodie bag, open houses, exhibitions, and launches

Other options include foldable bags, and Non-woven bags in A3 or A4 sizes, giving you the flexibility based on budget, durability, and usage.

🛍️ Custom Non-Woven Bags

Non-woven bags are lightweight, affordable, and ideal for events that require large quantities of giveaways. 

Benefits:

• Economical for bulk orders
• Reusable for grocery runs or recycling bags
• Suitable for trade shows, IT fairs, roadshows, retail, and community events 
• Large surface area for clear and visible printing

Ultrasonic non-woven bags are also available in various sizes, offering cleaner finishing and added durability depending on your event needs.

🎒 Custom Drawstring Bags

Custom Drawstring bags printing are another popular option. They are easy to carry and can be worn like a backpack, making them convenient for events where participants need to carry light items on the go.

Best for: School camps, sports events, marathons, gym sessions, and outdoor activities.

Key benefits:

• Convenient for carrying water bottles and event materials
• Budget-friendly for bulk orders
• Easy to distribute and store
• Pairs well with Dri Fit T-Shirts for active events

Options include nylon and canvas versions, allowing you to choose based on durability and style.

👕 Custom Polo Shirts

Polo shirts offer a polished, professional look and uniformed appearance while remaining comfortable. 

Best for: Corporate events, Product launches, Retail staff, ushers or volunteers

Advantages:

• Smart and presentable appearance
• Suitable for logo embroidery and printing
• Durable for repeated wear

Available in cotton polo or dri fit polo materials with styles such as Mandarin collar polos to suit comfort needs and event requirements.

Custom T-Shirts

T-shirts remain versatile and effective for both small and large events.

Best for: Volunteers, Fan clubs, concert merchandise, corporate teams and family gathering.

Available in cotton T-shirt or dri fit T-shirt materials, custom t-shirts help build team spirit and identity. With a low minimum order quantity (starting from 10 pieces), they’re suitable even for smaller groups.

🧢 Custom Caps

Custom Caps are practical yet often overlooked merchandise options, especially for outdoor events in Singapore’s climate.

Best for: 

Charity walks, sports days, team-building activities, and outdoor promotion.

Advantages:

• Offers sun protection
• Excellent brand visibility on multiple cap panels
• Lightweight and easy to distribute

Available in baseball caps, snapbacks, mesh caps, and polyester dri fit.

💧 Custom Water Bottles and Drinkware

Custom water bottles and drinkware items are useful and encourage repeated brand exposure. 

Best for: Sports events, corporate wellness programmes, and premium giveaways.

Advantages:

• Reusable and eco-friendly
• Premium feel compared to disposable items
• Long term daily usage

Options include stainless steel bottles, BPA-free plastic bottles, and collapsible bottles.

Custom Lanyard & ID Tags

Custom Lanyards and ID tags are essential for events that require easy identification or access control, or organised crowd management.

Best for: Conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, orientation programmes and staff welcome packs.

Advantages:

• Affordable and quick to produce
• Fully customisable designs
• Adds professionalism to event setup

Lanyards can be paired with custom ID card holders for a complete event setup.

🧺 Custom Towels

Custom Towels are practical and long-lasting merchandise items.

Best for: Sports days, marathons, yoga retreats, gym openings, and wellness programmes.

Advantages:

• Functional and easy to distribute
• Suitable for embroidery
• Encourages repeat usage beyond the event

Options include gym towels, face towels, dri fit microfiber towels. 

🧥 Hoodies or Jackets

Hoodies and jackets are high-value merchandise for premium events.

Best for: Corporate retreat, company events, overseas events, staff uniform, and employee appreciation gifts.

Advantages:

• Comfortable and practical for daily office wear
• Suitable for embroidery or printing
• Longer usage lifespan compared to standard apparel

Options include zip-up jackets, pullover hoodies, and lightweight windbreakers.

🎟️ Wristbands

Wristbands are simple, effective, and ideal for event identification and entry access control.

Best for: Concerts, festivals,  camps, marathons and entry-based events.

Advantages:

• Cost effective and easy to distribute
• Support colour coding and event branding
• Durable and reusable

Available options include silicone wristbands and glow-in-the-dark or neon variants.

🖊️📓 Custom stationery (Notebooks and Pens)

Custom stationery, including notebooks and pens is practical and appreciated at corporate or student focused events. 

Best for: Training seminars, workshops, corporate meetings, and conferences.

Advantages:

• Everyday use increases brand exposure
• Lightweight and easy to distribute
• Can be paired together as a functional event set

✅ How to Choose the Right Event Merchandise

Consider the following when selecting merchandise:

🎯 Event type (corporate, sports, casual, trade shows or community event)

💵 Budget and order quantity

🌦️ Weather and venue 

👀 Branding visibility

👥 Target audience

🎁 Purpose (gift, functional use or marketing)

Start by defining your event objective and desired participant experience.

Where to Print Event Merchandise in Singapore

At TJG Print, we provide customised merchandise for corporate, educational, and community events across Singapore.

We offer: 

• Apparel: T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, jackets
• Bags: tote bags, non-woven bags, drawstring bags 
• Accessories: caps, towels, lanyards, notebooks, pens, and more

Printing methods, including silkscreen printing, embroidery, Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring high-quality, durable, and branded merchandise.