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Branded Hand Fans

A low-cost, high-visibility summer giveaway that keeps crowds cool while waving your logo, from bamboo and paper hand fans to recycled-plastic mini fans.

Trusted by

Volkswagen
Softcat
PIMCO
NFU Mutual
Clifford Chance
Pfizer
EDF Energy
Compass Group
PwC
The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks

Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

Our hand fans come in a range of materials. The traditional fans include bamboo-and-paper fans, a wooden fan made from Schima Superba wood with a polyester leaf, and frosted plastic manual fans in a wide choice of colours. The battery-powered portable mini fans are made from recycled plastic. The materials are shown on each product.

Several are made from renewable or recycled materials, including the bamboo-and-paper fans and the recycled-plastic mini fans, which is why we curate them. We describe the actual material on each product rather than labelling the whole range as eco, as some styles are plastic. Choosing the bamboo, paper or recycled-plastic options keeps more material renewable or reclaimed.

Yes. Your logo is applied to the fan panel or blade, usually by pad printing, screen printing or full-colour digital print, or by laser engraving on the wooden and bamboo fans, depending on the model. The available print area, colours and method are shown on each product so you can match the decoration to your artwork.

Most styles are available from low minimums, suitable for both small event runs and large festival or wedding giveaways. The exact minimum and price breaks are shown on each product and confirmed when you request a quote.

They are a popular, low-cost giveaway for hot-weather occasions: festivals, outdoor sports fixtures, conferences, exhibitions and weddings. They are light to ship and easy to hand out in volume, and a useful handout means your logo stays in people's hands for longer.

Yes. Alongside the traditional folding and rigid fans, the range includes pocket-sized battery-powered portable fans made from recycled plastic, including a magnetic phone fan with three cooling speeds for cooling on the move.

Lead time depends on the style, the decoration method and the order size, as each fan is printed to order with your artwork. The expected turnaround is confirmed when you request a quote, so it is worth ordering ahead of summer events when demand is highest.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Branded hand fans for summer events

Branded hand fans are a low-cost, high-visibility giveaway that keeps crowds comfortable at festivals, sports fixtures, conferences and weddings while putting your logo in everyone's hand. They are light to ship, simple to hand out in volume and genuinely useful on a hot day, which makes them one of the more memorable summer promotional items.

Materials and styles

The range covers traditional hand fans and battery-powered mini fans. The folding and rigid hand fans include bamboo-and-paper fans such as the Carmen and Bamboo fan, a wooden fan made from Schima Superba wood with a polyester leaf, and frosted plastic manual fans in a wide choice of colours. Several of these fans use bamboo, paper, wood or recycled plastic, so you can choose a renewable or reclaimed material rather than virgin plastic.

Electric and battery fans

For something more powerful, there are pocket-sized portable fans made from recycled plastic. These include the Aervia mini fan with three cooling speeds and the Ventio magnetic phone fan that clips to a handset for cooling on the move, both a step up from a traditional fan for longer events.

Branding your fans

Your logo is applied to the fan panel or blade, typically by pad printing, screen printing or full-colour digital print, or by laser engraving on the wooden and bamboo fans, depending on the model. Print area, colours and the exact method are shown on each product, and we colour match to your brand, so the decoration matches your artwork. Most styles come from low minimums, so they suit both small event runs and large festival giveaways.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

Social Supermarket is a certified B Corp, and we curate this range for products that use bamboo, paper or recycled plastic with checked supplier credentials, rather than defaulting to all-plastic construction. Every order also funds our wider social and environmental impact, so a practical summer handout gives something back.

Looking for more warm-weather and outdoor merchandise? Browse sunglasses, outdoor and camping, or the full sports and outdoors range.