If there's one promo that stole the show this year, it's PPE. Personal protective products like face masks and hand sanitizer helped promo professionals stay afloat and drastically increased everyone's safety. Become an expert on selling the top two safety essentials by understanding what they are, how they’re used and which markets need them most.

HAND SANITIZER
Protect against germs and prevent the spread of disease.

In order to keep the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses down, hand sanitizer is a great first line of defense, especially when soap and water aren't available. Whether end-users are applying hand sanitizer after returning from the grocery store or cleaning hands after touching a high-contact surface, virtually every consumer and company needs hand sanitizer right now to stay safe.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommend sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content to eliminate as many germs and pathogens as possible. Work with a supplier like No Sweat Specialties, who carries 61%, 73% and 81% alcohol content options, all complying with the CDC guidelines. What's more, all of their hand sanitizers are made and bottled locally in North Carolina labs by highly trained professionals – these aren't promos mass produced in a distillery. Let your clients know their hand sanitizers will adhere to the highest standards of quality control possible, including being completely FDA approved.

FACE MASKS
The quintessential face protection promo.

You might think you've mastered the face mask category, especially if you've been wearing them yourself on a regular basis. However, there are still crucial elements you should pay attention to in order to provide clients with the best face mask possible. After all, no one likes masks that slide off, don't fit right or, worst of all, get stuffy and hard to breathe through. If masks aren't comfortable to wear, they won't be worn, leaving many at risk of contracting disease.

One easy way to ensure happy face mask customers is to source products made from polyester. This allows for increased comfort and breathability, which ensures that face masks are worn regularly and will be kept on when wearers are in public spaces. Don't underestimate the importance of decoration – after all, who said face masks can't also be fun? Popular methods such as full-color sublimation will allow clients to flex their creative muscles with vibrant graphics and few limitations. If they can dream it, No Sweat Specialties can do it.

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