Black Friday– savior or stress bringer? The biggest shopping week of the year means different things for different people. For some, it’s a time to do your Christmas shopping when you still have a month left, so you can cruise around the shops at a more relaxed pace. For some it’s just an opportunity for a nice day out, or a chance to pick up some bargains for the sake of it.
For others though, it’s a crucial time of year when you have to get everything right. There are individual shoppers who know they won’t get another chance before Christmas, and have to make some serious headway on the gift shopping. There are also businesses to consider. Retail stores need to make sure their shelves are full before the holiday season. Printers need to have their store rooms full of blanks so they can bring their festive designs to life. Other companies will need to buy gifts for staff and customers as rewards, and to boost their brand awareness.
This is why Wordans is so popular at this time of year. We can customize your clothing and other products to make great merchandise, or products to sell in your store. We can also provide all the quality blanks you need to keep your printers running day and night if need be, all at great prices. There’s a huge demand for our blank apparel and accessories throughout November, and in case you or your business need ideas for quality, great-value products– here are our best sellers from last year.
The Best Sellers from Black Friday 2023
1. T-Shirt: Next Level 6210
T-shirts are the most popular apparel. They’re a low-cost item that everyone wears, they also have a lovely space to add your designs to. We sell more t-shirts from Gildan than any other brand, but the most popular individual shirt is the 6210 from Next Level. This t-shirt is amazing value for money– it’s only a shade more expensive than the most basic models, but you get a softer, higher-quality feel.
It’s also a blend of cotton and polyester, which means you get the breathability of cotton, with the durability and color retention of polyester. The blend also means you can use any method of printing, one reason it’s so popular in the industry. At Wordans you can get them for under $5, and in 29 different colors.
2. Hoodie: Just Hoods JHA001
Just Hoods is the original AWDis brand. They sell more than just hoodies, but hoodies are what made them famous. The JHA001 is their original hoodie, and still the most popular. Hoodies are fast catching up to t-shirts as apparel to use as merchandise. People tend to wear a hoodie more times, so your logo or other design gets more exposure. They might cost more than t-shirts, but there isn’t much in it these days. Speaking of cost, this is one thing that makes this hoodie so popular– you can get them for around 12 bucks a pop at Wordans, which is a seriously low price for an extra soft, 100% ringspun cotton hoodie.
We’ve got them in 10 different colors, from sizes S up to 3XL. Black Friday being right at the start of winter may be why hoodies are so popular– I mean who doesn’t want to keep their loved ones warm and snug for Christmas?
3. Crewneck: Gildan G180
When it comes to casual sweaters, the hoodie may have taken over for a while, but the crewneck has come back in a big way. There’s something a little more Christmassy about a crewneck– they are the starting point for the ‘ugly’ Christmas sweater after all. They’re also essential if you’re planning on layering up. Retailers and printers love them because they’re even cheaper than hoodies, but you still get the extra brand impressions you get with sweaters.
They especially love the Gildan G180, because it’s a blended fleece sweatshirt, so it feels great. They also love it because it comes in 37 colors from xs up to 4xl, and you can get them for under $10, depending on quantity and sizes. The G180 is a classic to stock up on during Black Friday and Cyber Week.
4. Cap: Yupoong 6006
Moving on to accessories now. Snapback caps have always been popular, and that doesn’t look like changing anytime soon. Yupoong are consistently at or near the top of the pile in this regard, they make simple caps that look great. Take the 6006 for example– no frills, just a great-looking cap.
This is another item that’s super popular among our wholesale customers. The price of around $5 is a major reason for this, there’s also the range of colors. The 20 different colors give you lots of options, and they’re well-selected options– both the monochrome and two-color options all look great. Throw in a great surface for printing, and it’s easy to see why they’re so popular.
5. Tote Bag: BAGedge BE007
A lot of bags are popular at this time of year. People want new backpacks for Christmas, or travel bags so they can think about how they’re going to escape the cold, and they always want new gear for the gym. Tote bags are the favorite for Black Friday though– you need a few of them if you’re about to start the biggest shopping season of the year. Businesses also love them as part of their Christmas gift packs, so staff have something to take all their swag home in. There’s the price to think about too of course, an area where tote bags score big.
The BE007 by BAGedge is currently on offer and costs less than $2, it also comes in a full rainbow of 13 colors, so it’s ideal for customizing to fit your brand image. These flew off the shelves last year, and no one will be surprised to see the same happen again.
6. Beanie: Big Accessories BA527
Making up our top 6 bestsellers for Black Friday 2023 is this beanie by Big Accessories. Beanies tick all the boxes– they’re Christmassy, and they’re a great gift because they keep people nice and warm, and they look great. It doesn’t matter if someone already has a beanie, they can always use another.
Like all the entries on this list, the BA527 is here because it’s popular with businesses as well as individuals. It’s also on offer right now, and you can get them for around 5 bucks. It comes in 6 colors, and they’re well chosen, with some subtle, earthy ones alongside more vibrant options like this orange number. The patch is super popular with businesses, as they have a handy space to add their designs via embroidery or heat seal.
Make It a Season to Remember
If Black Friday for you is a time to go and get all your Christmas gifts for your loved ones, then we hope all your ideas hit the mark, and everyone has a great time. We understand that for businesses this can be a slightly more stressful time of year, that you need to make the sales to balance out the quieter periods, and we hope it’s a fruitful time for you guys. We’re here for all your blank apparel needs of course, and we have plenty of Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers running over the next month. Stock up your shelves and let’s make this season a special one.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in this article then not to worry, you can find thousands of different products on our website including clothing, accessories, gadgets, kitchenware, and much more. If you need any more inspiration, there’s always our Instagram @wearewordans.
