Innovative and Trending Products
Innovation and Trending Products 2025
Each year, the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) announces its Product Award winners, and in December 2025, they honoured the standout products for the 2025 - 2026 season. Every entry was evaluated not only on price and product quality but, crucially, on its commitment to sustainability.
Impamark is proud to share that Managing Director Nicky Crisp served as one of 2024 and 2025 judges. The BPMA Product Awards are renowned as one of the most prestigious events in the merchandise industry, welcoming entries from BPMA members and qualifying suppliers alike. Each product was evaluated by an independent panel based on criteria such as originality, innovation, creativity, ethical and sustainable practices where applicable, value for money, and any additional specifications for the category.
We are pleased to share a full breakdown of winners and details of the innovative products below.
UK Made Product of the Year
Platinum
The FOAMO Reusable Cup
Meet the FOAMO Reusable Cup — the smarter, lighter, greener way to fuel your day. Powered by patented bubble-tech insulation, FOAMO’s foamed core is packed with microscopic air pockets that lock in heat, keep your coffee at the perfect temperature, and feel featherlight in your hand — no wasteful sleeve required.
Made from 70% plant-based materials, dishwasher safe, and fully recyclable at the end of its (epic) life, FOAMO is designed for maximum impact with minimal footprint. Its innovative foaming technology reduces plastic use by 50%,giving it a carbon footprint up to 20x smaller than standard reusable cups. Proudly manufactured in the UK using energy-efficient, renewable-powered machinery, FOAMO blends clever design, sustainable credentials, and contemporary style. And when it’s time to say goodbye? Skip the Viking funeral (unless that’s your thing) and simply toss FOAMO into household recycling. Lightweight, planet-friendly, and seriously good-looking — FOAMO is the reusable cup with brains, beauty, and sustainable swagger.
Gold
Eco Vegan Treat Pack – Custom Sweet Cubes
Experience the vibrant flavours of our Eco Share Box – Vegan Treat Pack, featuring a delightful mix of Millions®, Fizzy Cola Bottles, Skittles®, and Vegan Bears. Each treat is packed with plant-powered goodness, perfect for any candy enthusiast.
Presented in eco-friendly Kraft or White Eco Card, this zero-plastic packaging makes sustainable snacking both stylish and satisfying. Share the joy of these animal-friendly treats and savour the taste of a greener future!
Silver
Mobile Phone Stand Key Fob
A clever dual-purpose accessory, the Loop Key Fob doubles as a mobile phone stand, perfect for on-the-go convenience. Made to order in the UK, crafted from premium real leather, PU, or recycled rPET, it’s available in thousands of colour combinations across sustainable and tactile material options.
Each loop can be branded either side options include deboss, foil blocking and one to full colour digital print.
Designed by our factory supervisor each loop can be a different colour giving the opportunity to mix and match colours to suit the brand’s corporate identity. The stitching can match or contrast offering further options to customise the colour ways.
Innovative Product of the Year
Platinum
Xoopar Aura White Noise Speaker Made of Recycled Plastic.
Experience calm and relaxation with our White Noise Speaker. Choose from 6 soothing sounds to help improve your sleep or focus. Made with 68% recycled materials, this eco-friendly speaker offers up to 6 hours of playtime. Featuring two light modes—a breathing light and a fixed light—to set the perfect ambience.
Gold
Chili Concept Calypso Double Walled Drinking Glass
The Chili Concept Calypso Double Wall Drinking Glass has a 330ml capacity and is crafted from premium borosilicate glass, combining elegance with everyday functionality. Its double-wall insulation keeps beverages at the ideal temperature while eliminating condensation and surface moisture. Durable, crack-resistant, and comfortable to hold, it’s perfect for both hot and cold drinks. Plus, it’s 100% recyclable – making it a stylish, practical, and eco-friendly choice, also available in a 250ml size.
Silver
Walletmate Collection
Our innovative WalletMate Mini Cutlery Kit, is designed and made entirely in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, This novel and useful idea for a knife, fork and spoon snaps out of our “ready to go” credit card sized outer. Ideal for those occasions when you’re tucking into street food or picking up a supermarket pasta or salad pot, these simple but essential tools are a must to enjoy your favourite treats. With a large branding area to one side the product provides the ultimate promotional giveaway for food outlets, festivals, takeaways, or events, and conveniently fits perfectly in your wallet or pocket. Once snapped out of the frame the cutlery can be stored for future use, whilst the outer frame can be recycled.
Sustainable Product of the Year
Platinum
WalletMate Collection
Our innovative WalletMate collection transforms everyday utility into powerful promotional opportunities. Each product in this range is ingeniously designed to fit the standard credit card format, making them perfect wallet companions that keep your customers’ brand visible and accessible. From practical protractors and cutlery sets to phone stands and golf accessories, these cleverly engineered tools pop out or fold to reveal their functionality when needed. All products are UK-manufactured from our standard recycled plastic, and are also available in our premium R+ biodegradable recycled material for environmentally conscious campaigns.
Apparel
Platinum
RX-2 – Vertex Stormshell
Extreme weather protection with full coverage storm hood and YKK® AquaGuard® waterproof zipper. The Vertex Stormshell features 3-Layer H2XTREME® waterproof/ breathable technology and an advanced articulation and ergonomic fit with mechanical stretch fabric, allowing for a full range of unrestricted movement. Pit zippers help regulate your core temperature, and an articulated adjustable hood with a welded brim provides a comfortable fit and sheds water away from your face. The Vertex Stormshell is built with regular and GRS-Certified Polyester.
Gold
Elite™ Premium Classic Crew Sock, reference KS04+, is the new generation of promotional socks.
Built for brands that demand colour accuracy, comfort, and conscience, this premium sock delivers flawless Pantone® Precision Colour Matching in over 2,700 hues – ensuring brand alignment like never before. Fully custom knitted with up to six Pantone® colours per sock design, the KS04+ combines vibrant, lasting colour reproduction with exceptional comfort and breathability. Each pair is engineered for durability, soft cushioning, and a perfect fit, ideal for corporate, retail, and promotional use. Produced in our zero production waste facility with yarn dyed in our proprietary GOTS-certified dyehouse, with a 100%EU supply chain and cradle-to-gate traceability, the KS04+ carries EcoVadis Platinum, SMETA Pillar 4, OEKO-TEX® STePLevel 3 and Standard 100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. Available in GOTS-certified EU organic combed, regenerative and upcycled non-GMO cotton, embodying sustainable and ethical production. The Elite™ KS04+ stands as a symbol of modern textile innovation – high-quality, sustainable, and infinitely brandable and replaces the current way socks are manufactured with limited in-stock colours.
Silver
Fairtrade Organic Quarter Zip Sweatshirt
Material: 100% Fairtrade Organic Cotton Fabric: Fleece, brushed inside, 300 gsm Quality: Ring-spun and combed for a soft, durable finish Details: Double-lined high neck / YKK-zipper at front / Rib knitted sleeve cuffs / Slits at sides / Neck tape Ethical & Sustainable Qualities: GOTS: 100% organic cotton. EU Ecolabel: Clean wastewater, non-toxic dyes, and waste recycling/reduction. Least impact as possible on the earth throughout production Fairtrade: Fair pay for farmers for their cotton SA8000: Good and safe working conditions for factory workers. Neutral® Responsibility: Production powered by 100% self-generated renewable solar and wind energy. Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Screened for any harmful substance. Clean and ready to wear.
Awards & Exhibitions
Platinum
Faceted Real Wood Awards
These Faceted Real Wood Awards are crafted by them exclusively in the UK, combining clean lines, precision-cut facets, and the natural warmth of solid European beech. With its fine texture, straight grain and rich pink-red tones, beech not only looks beautiful but feels exceptional to hold, making recognition a truly tactile experience.
Each piece is responsibly sourced and manufactured in our ISO-certified UK factory, where expert craftsmanship transforms a new triangular silhouette into a sculptural, elegant alternative to standard block awards. Available in 10 exclusive shapes and up to 2 sizes, they offer flexibility to suit any award theme, from individual excellence to sustainability leadership. Customisation is simple yet striking, with high-definition digital print or precision laser engraving. Beech’s smooth surface ensures crisp contrast and clarity, while every award is hand-finished with satin oil and wax to enhance tone and protect intricate edges.
Gold
Lan-Key RPET Keyring
The LAN-KEY keyring is the first product to be made from recycled lanyards. The keyring is made from recycled polyester that has been reclaimed from lanyards that were collected after UK trade shows or returned after use from customers. All parts of the lanyards have been recycled or re-used. The polyester pellets were reclaimed and re-moulded with the suppliers partners here in the UK. Final finishing and branding are also applied here in the UK. A key part of the spec was to ensure that the final product is priced realistically, so size, shape and branding cost were all carefully managed to compensate for the additional costs associated with the recycling process.
Silver
Recycled Acrylic Clutch Pin Badges
A modern, eco-friendly alternative to imported metal pins, our Acrylic Clutch Pin Badges are crafted in the UK using70–90% recycled 2mm acrylic. Lightweight yet durable, they deliver brilliant, reverse-printed artwork reproduction in any custom shape, all with a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional imports.
Available in two versatile sizes (up to 25mm x 25mm or 35mm x 35mm), these badges are perfect for showcasing logos, campaigns, or original designs with stunning clarity. Choose between a self-adhesive butterfly clutch pin or a17mm magnetic back for flexible wear. Each badge comes mounted on 100% recycled card, part of our innovative plastics-free packaging system. Designed with both budget and planet in mind, they offer lower costs, shorter lead times, and reduced environmental impact, making them an ideal choice for membership organisations, loyalty rewards, events, or direct mail campaigns. Lightweight and easy to post, they’re a small but powerful way to spread your message.
Bags & Folders
Platinum
Wye Recycled Backpack
Part of a range of 6 bags made for everyday, work, travel and leisure. This stylish and large backpack is made from recycled water resistant PU with Rpet lining. The bag features two main compartments, one designed to protect a laptop. A front pocket, two side pockets for drinks bottles and a trolley sleeve on the back. The adjustable straps and back of the bag are extra padded for comfort.
Gold
Pop Up Tech and Gadget Case
A sleek, sustainable solution for organising and protecting your essential tech accessories — whether you’re travelling for business or working remotely. Eco-Friendly Materials: Made from 100% recycled RPET fabric, repurposed from post-consumer plastic bottles, helping reduce landfill waste and ocean pollution. Pop-Up Design: Innovative structure allows the case to expand for easy access and visibility of contents, then collapse flat for compact storage. Multi-Compartment Interior: Includes elastic loops, mesh pockets, and padded sections to securely hold cables, chargers, earbuds, USB drives, and adaptors. Durable & Lightweight: Water-resistant outer shell with reinforced stitching ensures long-lasting use without adding bulk. Travel-Ready: Slim enough to fit in backpacks, briefcases, or carry-ons — ideal for frequent flyers and mobile professionals.
Silver
Coastal Threads™ Repreve® Dual Carry Sling Bag – 9 L
The Coastal Threads™ Repreve® Dual Carry Sling Bag – 9 L combines style and security. Made from durable Repreve® materials, it features a hidden back pocket, a padded shoulder handle, and an iPad sleeve. The bag also includes a front pocket with a metal hook, reflective bands for visibility, and RFID protection in the side zippered pocket, which safeguards your cards and IDs from unauthorised scanning. With an anti-theft zipper puller and a Digital Product Passport QR code, this versatile bag is perfect for everyday use.
Drinkware
Platinum
The FOAMO Reusable Cup
Made from 70% plant-based materials, dishwasher safe, and fully recyclable at the end of its (epic) life, FOAMO is designed for maximum impact with minimal footprint. Its innovative foaming technology reduces plastic use by 50%,giving it a carbon footprint up to 20x smaller than standard reusable cups.
Proudly manufactured in the UK using energy-efficient, renewable-powered machinery, FOAMO blends clever design, sustainable credentials, and contemporary style. And when it’s time to say goodbye? Skip the Viking funeral (unless that’s your thing) and simply toss FOAMO into household recycling.
Gold
Chili Concept Calypso Double Walled Drinking Glass
The Chili Concept Calypso Double Wall Drinking Glass has a 330ml capacity and is crafted from premium borosilicate glass, combining elegance with everyday functionality. Its double-wall insulation keeps beverages at the ideal temperature while eliminating condensation and surface moisture. Durable, crack-resistant, and comfortable to hold, it’s perfect for both hot and cold drinks. Plus, it’s 100% recyclable – making it a stylish, practical, and eco-friendly choice, also available in a 250ml size.
Silver
The Agua Iconic Glass Bottle
Agua London is more than a bottle, it’s a statement of innovation, design, and impact. Every element has been engineered to set a new benchmark in reusable drinkware.
Made from medical-grade glass (the same material used in vaccine flasks), Agua is toxin-free, BPA-free, and chemical-free, ensuring every sip is as pure as intended. Its exclusive aftertaste-free technology keeps flavours fresh, so no more lingering metallic tang or plastic smell, no matter what you drink. Agua is also heat- and freeze-resistant, making it versatile from iced lattes to boiling teas. Beyond function and form, every bottle carries a purpose: funding 180 litres of clean water, enough for 60 days’ supply for someone in need, through UN-accredited partners, while reforestation projects offset the carbon equivalent of 3,500 plastic bottles. Agua London is luxury with meaning, a product designed to be kept, treasured, and remembered.
Food & Drink
Platinum
Eco Vegan Treat Pack – Custom Sweet Cubes
Experience the vibrant flavours of our Eco Share Box – Vegan Treat Pack, featuring a delightful mix of Millions®, Fizzy Cola Bottles, Skittles®, and Vegan Bears. Each treat is packed with plant-powered goodness, perfect for any candy enthusiast. Presented in eco-friendly Kraft or White Eco Card, this zero-plastic packaging makes sustainable snacking both stylish and satisfying. Share the joy of these animal-friendly treats and savour the taste of a greener future!
Gold
Maxi Advent Calendar – Jelly Bean Factory®
These easy-to-post, feel-good gifts are packed with 24 days of colourful jelly beans — perfect for spreading cheer with your clients and team. Your logo stays front and centre all winter long, while each door reveals a daily sweet surprise. Choose from two flavour options: Pick n’ Mix (15 colours/flavours) – match your beans to your logo or brand palette - Gourmet Mix (36 flavours) – all-natural, vibrant, and full of variety. Use one of our 2025 house designs and add your logo, or go fully bespoke with your own artwork. For an extra personal touch, add custom messaging behind each door. All of our eco-credentials included. Made in the UK.
Silver
Eco Window Slab Box – Milk Chocolate³
A bespoke 3D moulded milk chocolate bar flow wrapped in a recyclable clear film and packaged in an eco friendly, full colour branded window box. Available in caramel or dark chocolate. We can supply generic YOUR LOGO bars in a full colour branded window box supported by a 3D visual of the final product.
Health, Travel & Leisure
Platinum
WalletMate Collection
Our innovative WalletMate collection transforms everyday utility into powerful promotional opportunities. Each product in this range is ingeniously designed to fit the standard credit card format, making them perfect wallet companions that keep your customers’ brand visible and accessible. From practical protractors and cutlery sets to phone stands and golf accessories, these cleverly engineered tools pop out or fold to reveal their functionality when needed. All products are UK-manufactured from our standard recycled plastic, and are also available in our premium R+ biodegradable recycled material for environmentally conscious campaigns.
Gold
Catherine II Eco Bear (Direct to bear Print)
Catherine II is a sustainable 20cm plush bear, designed to combine eco-conscious materials with effective brand promotion. Made from recycled plastics (verified under the Global Recycled Standard), she is part of our Eco Range and reflects the growing demand for environmentally responsible merchandise. Soft and safe for all ages, she is CE/UKCA marked and fully compliant with EN71 Toy Safety Standards. Catherine is available in two appealing colours – mocha and honey – with a charming, modern teddy design. She is also offered in a smaller 17cm version, providing a budget-conscious option without compromising on sustainability. Packaging is kept minimal and recyclable, reinforcing her eco credentials.
Catherine II is designed as a long-lasting promotional product that creates emotional engagement, brand visibility and positive association. Perfect for campaigns across leisure, retail, education and corporate gifting, she provides a memorable way for organisations to connect with their audience while championing sustainability.
Silver
Bamboo Ice Scraper
The Bamboo Ice Scraper is where practicality meets sustainability, offering a stylish alternative to everyday plastic scrapers. Designed and manufactured entirely in the UK, it ensures consistent quality, reliable lead times, and a reduced carbon footprint, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious brands.
Crafted from sustainably sourced bamboo, this scraper combines strength with natural elegance. Its ergonomic shape fits comfortably in the hand, while the smooth finish glides easily across glass, clearing snow and frost efficiently without risk of scratching. Durable and resilient, it is built to last winter after winter, finished with a protective natural oil to enhance its appearance and extend its lifespan. At the end of use, the scraper naturally biodegrades, leaving no trace behind, proof that functional products can also be sustainable. Each piece can be customised with precision laser engraving, turning a practical everyday item into a powerful promotional tool. By choosing bamboo over plastic, brands demonstrate a commitment to sustainability while giving clients something genuinely useful. Plastic-free, UK-made, and designed for longevity, the Bamboo Ice Scraper is more than just a winter essential, it’s a meaningful statement of values that will be appreciated all season long.
Stationery
Platinum
Maxton Sugarcane Notebook
A5 Eco notebook, R-Pet colour contrast, R-pet elasticated pen loop and a page marker. This is an 80pp notebook (160 internal sheets) and are equivalent to 80gsm. The pages and top layer of the cover are made from sugarcane bagasse . Bagasse is waste from sugar production and is used to make sugarcane paper. Sugarcane paper is an environmentally friendly choice, free of chlorine and acid, food-grade safe, fast regeneration, and sustainable recycling, while helping reduce de-forestation and protect the ecological environment.
Gold
2026 Castelli Appeel ‘Ortisei’ A5 Daily and Quarto Weekly Diary Collection
Crafted with the environment in mind, the NEW 2026 Castelli Appeel ‘Ortisei’ Diary blends thoughtful design with conscious craftsmanship. This innovative diary showcases true sustainability with its luxurious eco-leather cover, made from a unique blend of apple peel and vegetable fibres. The subtly grained, flexible cover, available in a range of 10rich, apple-inspired colours, has a distinctive tactile quality. The Ortisei diary is elevated by refined details like rounded corners and a distinct blind-embossed year date. Inside, the pages are printed on soft ivory FSC® certified apple paper with a contemporary burgundy and grey print. Practical features include perforated page corners for easy referencing and a beige ribbon marker. This Italian-designed diary ensures every component, from the eco-cover to the certified paper, supports sustainable values, offering a refined planning experience with genuine ecological integrity.
Silver
Castelli Shiro 100% Recycled Medium Ruled Notebook
The Shiro Medium Notebook, a blend of sustainable design and practical functionality from the Castelli eco-collection. The pages and card cover of this notebook are crafted from high-quality, 100% recycled FSC® paper. This paper is produced using renewable energy, and its production process is carbon neutral due to emissions offsetting. The notebook’s purpose is to provide a high-quality, organised writing experience while championing environmental responsibility. This commitment ensures the product is not only made from recycled materials but is also manufactured with the lowest possible environmental impact. Shiro features 160 smooth white pages with a grey dotted ruled format, offering a versatile layout for writing, drawing, or planning. To keep you organised, pages are indexed and numbered. Key qualities of the Shiro notebook include its durable, FSC®-certified cover, which is expertly engineered for full recycling whilst allowing for premium branding options. Customise the cover with full-colour digital print, foil, or blind embossing. Shiro is available in a range of nature-inspired colours that complement its sustainable ethos. Being fully biodegradable, even at the end of its life, it can return to the earth without harm. Coordinating bespoke recycled white advertising bands and inner pages are also available.
Technology
Platinum
Xoopar Aura White Noise Speaker Made of Recycled Plastic
Experience calm and relaxation with our White Noise Speaker. Choose from 6 soothing sounds to help improve your sleep or focus. Made with 68% recycled materials, this eco-friendly speaker offers up to 6 hours of playtime. Featuring two light modes—a breathing light and a fixed light—to set the perfect ambience.
Silver
Branded Tile
Tile is a range of Bluetooth trackers manufactured by Life360, customised and marketed by Calverley, who are the exclusive global suppliers to the promotional products industry. These high-quality trackers use the free Life360 app and are iOS and Android-compatible. Attach to your keys and other things, open the app, and tap to locate your stuff. You can also press the button on your Tile to ring and find your phone. Life360 is a market leader and recognised brand name, with 6.3 million people using the app each month in the UK and 3x more Tiles sold than all other cross-platform Bluetooth trackers combined. This is a key feature, as when gifting a tracker, clients can’t know what type of phone every recipient owns.
The range includes four models that can be purchased separately or in packs.
Writing
Platinum
Baron Extra Recycled ‘Tour of Italy Collection’
The Baron Extra Recycled ‘Tour of Italy Collection’ is made from 100% recycled ABS plastic with a matte finish which accentuates the sustainable, stylish design. It is available in 24 vibrant colours inspired by the beautiful scenery of Italy and the natural World.
Gold
Seashell Ball Pen
Taking repurposed waste and making social impact with this promotional ball pen crafted from repurposed shell waste and recycled ABS. Not only a great platform for your company logo, for every unit purchased, a 5p donation will be made to Seashell Trust (registered Charity no: 1092655) to support the learning of children and young adults with complex needs. This customisable giveaway is perfect for corporate gifts, trade shows, exhibitions, and events. The pen not only serves as effective advertising but also demonstrates your commitment to better practices and social responsibility. Recycled symbol pre-printed to the back of the pen.
