The best holiday gifts are thoughtful, useful, and memorable. When those gifts also reflect your brand, they become lasting reminders of the people and relationships behind your business.
Our 2026 Holiday Catalog is filled with branded holiday gifts for employees, clients, community partners, and everyone else who helped make your year special. To make your holiday planning a little easier, we selected one favorite from each category in the catalog.
1. Apparel: Carhartt Rain Defender ¼ Zip Hoodie
When you want a gift that’s practical yet still feels special, branded apparel is hard to beat. Our apparel favorite is the Carhartt® Rain Defender ¼ Hoodie.
Built with Carhartt’s durable Rain Defender® water-repellent technology, this heavyweight hoodie is designed to handle light rain, cold mornings, and long days outdoors. Features like the mock-neck quarter zip, roomy front hand-warmer pocket, and relaxed fit make it a favorite for both job sites and weekends.
This hoodie is a versatile option for employees, customers, crews, and anyone who spends time working or exploring outdoors. Add your logo or custom decoration, and it becomes a gift recipients will continue reaching for long after the holidays are over.
2. Accessories: Osprey Arcane Backpack
A great backpack goes from the office to weekend adventures and just about everywhere in between. Our accessories favorite is the Osprey Arcane™ Backpack.
With its clean, modern design and thoughtfully organized interior, the Arcane is built for everyday carry. Features like a padded laptop compartment, durable recycled materials, and streamlined organization make it equally at home commuting to work, traveling, or exploring a new city.
For an even more memorable presentation, use the backpack as the foundation of a custom gift kit filled with additional branded gifts selected specifically for your recipients.
3. Drinkware: First Light Ceramic Mug
Sometimes the simplest gifts become favorites because they fit naturally into the recipient’s daily routine. Our drinkware pick is the First Light Ceramic Mug.
This modern 12-ounce ceramic mug features a distinctive metal accent that’s ideal for customization, giving it a premium look that stands apart from traditional coffee mugs. The double-wall construction helps maintain beverage temperature while creating a stylish addition to any desk or kitchen.
It can stand on its own or become part of a coordinated set with coffee, cocoa, snacks, or other seasonal treats. With the right decoration, drinkware becomes a practical, everyday reminder of your brand.
4. Homeware: Eddie Bauer Woodland Blanket
A cozy blanket feels right at home during a Maine winter. Our homeware favorite is the Eddie Bauer® Woodland Blanket.
With ultra-soft microfleece bonded to plush high-pile fleece, this blanket delivers the warmth and comfort people look for during the colder months. Its classic outdoor-inspired styling feels timeless, whether it’s used by the fireplace, at camp, or while relaxing on the couch.
This is the kind of holiday gift recipients can enjoy away from the workplace while still remembering the organization that gave it to them.
The blanket can also anchor a cozy night-in gift set. Pair it with a branded mug, candle, or seasonal treats to create a coordinated gift experience. Gifts feel even more thoughtful when each item contributes to a larger theme and experience.
5. Technology: JBL Go Essential 2 Bluetooth Speaker
For a compact gift with broad appeal, our technology pick is the JBL Go Essential 2 Bluetooth Speaker.
Despite its small size, this portable speaker delivers impressive sound and rich bass. Its waterproof and dustproof design makes it perfect for everything from beach days and backyard gatherings to job sites and travel. With wireless Bluetooth connectivity and hours of playback time, it’s a gift recipients can use nearly anywhere.
Useful tech gifts feel modern and relevant while keeping your brand part of the recipient’s everyday routine.
6. Provisions: Verterra Italian Night Kit
Food gifts are especially inviting during the holidays because they can be shared and enjoyed together. Our provisions favorite is the Verterra Italian Night Kit.
This thoughtfully curated kit includes premium pasta, pasta sauce, and Verterra’s unique biodegradable dinnerware made from naturally fallen leaves. The result is more than a meal kit. It’s an experience recipients can enjoy with family and friends while appreciating a sustainable approach to gifting.
This kit offers more than a gift. It creates an experience recipients can enjoy and share at home.
Create Branded Holiday Gifts That Feel Like Your Company
The most memorable holiday gifts aren’t simply products with a logo added to them. They’re thoughtfully chosen items that reflect your organization and show appreciation for the people who matter most.
At W.S. Emerson, we can help you bring all the pieces together, from selecting the right products to choosing decoration methods and creating packaging that makes the finished gift feel complete.
Whether you’re thanking loyal clients, celebrating employees, recognizing community partners, or creating gifts for a company event, we can help you develop branded holiday gifts that feel thoughtful, useful, and true to your organization.
Ready to start planning your holiday gifting? Explore our full 2026 Holiday Catalog and connect with our team today. The holidays will be here before you know it, and starting early gives you the best opportunity to create a memorable gifting experience for everyone on your list.
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