Ways to Keep Your Team Cool this Summer

As temperatures rise, keeping your employees cool and comfortable becomes more important than ever. Whether your team works outdoors, travels between job sites, or spends long hours in warehouses and shops, summer heat can impact productivity, morale, and safety. Here are some ideas for gifts, giveaways, and activities to beat the summer heat!

1. Cooling Towels & Wraps

These are some of the most popular summer promotional items -- for good reason. These towels provide instant cooling relief when wet and are lightweight enough to carry anywhere. They are perfect for construction crews, outdoor events, sports teams, landscaping companies, and warehouse staff. Choose a branded cooling towel or a standard towel to keep things cool this summer. Check out the Koolgator cooling neck wrap for a unique, long-lasting branded personal cooling giveaway!

2. Don't Forget the Fans! 

Simply improving airflow in hot workspaces -- garages, warehouses, workshops, and outdoors -- can make a big difference! Shop fans >

Or add a personal option like a neck fan to provide hands-free cooling throughout the day. These are even brandable for your next outdoor event! Browse brandable fans >

3. Reusable Water Bottles 

Hydration is critical during hot summer months, and branded water bottles are one of the most effective promotional products available. Insulated water bottles help keep drinks cold for hours while encouraging employees to stay hydrated throughout the day. They also help reduce disposable plastic waste while providing long-term brand exposure.  Add your branding for a great staff gift this summer! 

4. Improve Hydration 

From hydrating beverages and bottled water, to fun water mix-in flavors, having good hyrdration options available means staff are more likely to stay hydrated and cool during the workday. Browse some drink and flavor mix-in options> 

5. Moisture-Wicking Apparel

When temperatures climb, heavy cotton shirts can quickly become uncomfortable. Branded moisture-wicking apparel helps pull sweat away from the body, keeping employees cooler and drier during the workday.

Not only does performance apparel improve comfort, but it also creates a professional and unified team appearance.  

6. Handy Coolers

Whether used on job sites or company outings, coolers are not only handy, but can also showcase your brand or message as a giveaway, or be a special token of appreciation for employees or clients. A cooler stocked with cold drinks and snacks can make a huge difference during long summer days, and creates a positive employee experience that reflects well on your company culture. See more branded cooler ideas >

7. Fun Activities!

Sometimes it takes some fun to cool down the team. Invite a snow cone or ice cream vendor to the workplace, host fun summer games (with plenty of cooling stations and treats!) or host an indoor luncheon with icy cold drinks and light summer fare.

Summer heat can be challenging, but the right gear and activites can help your team stay comfortable, keeping spirits high and the heat at bay!

Contact your Perry representative for more information on these items today!