Universities

Freshers' Merchandise

Freshers' merchandise helps new students feel part of the university community from day one. Practical, branded items are designed for everyday use throughout their studies and are ideal for Freshers' Week, Open Days, Campus Tours and Awareness Events. Thoughtfully chosen merchandise creates lasting visibility while strengthening student engagement and belonging.

Shop Merchandise

University shops offer premium, high quality memorabilia designed for lifetime use, from graduation keepsakes to branded garments and accessories. These thoughtfully selected products celebrate academic milestones and university pride. High quality branded merchandise not only enhances the student experience but also reinforces a sense of pride and connection to your university.

How Our Branding Service Works

Brief & Curation

Audience, timelines & budgets matched to product categories like drinkware, notebooks, bags and apparel.

Branding & Design

Laser engraving, embroidery, screen printing and full colour sublimation.

Packaging Options

Premium shop options, retail packaging including gift boxes, hang tags or polybags also available.

Packing & Fulfilment

Storage, inventory and shipping to individual students available.

Graduation Bears

Graduation bears are a memorable keepsake that celebrate achievement while promoting university pride through lasting, branded merchandise.

Notebooks & Pens

Branded notebooks and pens are practical graduation and campus essentials that reinforce university identity while providing everyday visibility.

Bottles & Travel Mugs

Branded bottles and travel mugs are practical, reusable items that support sustainability while keeping the university brand visible everyday.

Phone Straps

Branded phone straps are a practical, everyday accessory adding convenience and security for users.

Keyrings

Branded keyrings are a simple, cost-effective keepsake for everyday use.

Bags

Branded bags are practical, reusable items that provide high visibility branding while supporting daily student life.

make your merchandise sustainable

Show your commitment to sustainability with eco promotional products that combine style, function, and responsibility. Drayton’s range of recycled, reusable, and low-impact merchandise includes bottles, bags, notebooks, and garments. Perfect for businesses looking to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.

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Precision Printing & Professional Branding Methods

Discover the full potential of your branded merchandise with a variety of branding methods. From UV printing and embroidery to laser engraving, screen printing, and debossing, our production team ensures every item meets the highest standards of finish and consistency. Perfect for gift boxes, corporate gifts, trade events, and product launches.

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university shop collection

Explore our more popular range of university shop items by viewing our online brochure.

👉University shop collection

event ideas for universities

Discover creative event ideas designed for universities.

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Get a Quote or Speak to Our Team

Whether you’re planning a golf day, staff onboarding kit, or a large promotional campaign, our team is here to help.

Call: 0118 40 22 777

Email: promote@drayton.co.uk

Request a Quote

Tell us a little about your project and we’ll prepare a tailored quote. All enquiries answered within 1 working day.

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Branded freshers packs & merchandise sets

Drayton specialises in creating branded freshers and merchandise gift packs that help universities strengthen connections through impactful giveaways, merchandise and gifting. We deliver personalised merchandise using our wide range of decoration methods, tailored to your brand identity. Whether you need bags, uniform, graduation memorabilia or eco-friendly giveaways, we are here to support you from concept to delivery.

Why Choose Drayton for merchandise?

End-to-end service: design, print, fulfil & deliver
Flexible order sizes, from small runs to bulk fulfilment
Eco-friendly and sustainable product options
Worldwide logistics with storage and shipping solutions
Trusted by businesses across multiple industries

Need help?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity?

This depends on each product, but we can start as low as 10 items.

How long does production and delivery take?

Again, this depends on the item. Express delivery is possible and can be produced and delivered within 2-3 days. Standard delivery is around 2 weeks.

Will we get to see a visual of the item before production?

Yes, as standard we always supply proofs of all items to be approved before production.

Can products be made in our brand colours?

Yes they can. We do offer "off the shelf" options, but if you have more time we can custom make the items to your brand colours.

Do you create ready made fresher packs?

Yes we do, we can supply packs filled and ready to hand out to students. We are happy to make recommendations for the contents, or you can choose from our entire product range to fill these.

Do you also offer printing services?

Yes we do, anything from posters, flyers, vouchers, pull up banners and so much more. Visit our printing page for more information.