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Sustainable Branded Tape Measures

Practical branded tape measures and measuring tools, from 1m to 5m retractable tapes to rulers, levels and lasers, many in recycled ABS, recycled plastic or bamboo.

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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
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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

The range runs from compact 1m and 2m pocket and tailor's tapes up to 3m and 5m retractable builder's tapes. There are also rulers, spirit levels and laser distance measures, so you can pick the right tool for an office giveaway, a trade event or a hardware audience.

On these products it is the material. Many casings are made from recycled ABS or recycled plastic instead of virgin plastic, and others use bamboo, aluminium or wood. We list the specific material on each product, so you can choose on the recycled or renewable content that actually applies rather than a vague eco label.

Yes. Every item in this range can be branded with your logo or message. The casing carries your branding and stays in use for years, which is why tape measures are one of the more memorable practical giveaways.

Pad print is the most common method and suits the curved casing. Doming adds a raised, full-colour badge, laser engraving gives a clean ink-free mark on bamboo, aluminium and wood, and digital or printed labels allow full-colour artwork. The available print area and best method are shown on each product.

Minimum order quantities vary by product and decoration method. The minimum and the price breaks for larger runs are shown on each product page, and we will confirm the exact figure for your chosen item and branding when we quote.

Lead time depends on the product, the decoration method and the quantity. We confirm the production and delivery time for your specific order at the quote stage, so you have a firm date before you commit.

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 tape measures and measuring tools that earn their place

Tape measures are a rare promotional item people genuinely keep, which puts your logo on the desk, in the toolbox or on site in construction, surveying, property and DIY for years rather than a week. This range covers retractable tape measures from 1m to 5m, soft tailor's tapes, rulers, spirit levels and laser distance measures, so you can match the giveaway to the audience, whether that is a trade show, a property launch, a hardware brand or a sewing and craft event.

Materials and what makes them sustainable

A good number of these tape measures and tools use recycled material rather than virgin plastic, and we flag the recycled content on each product. You will find casings in recycled ABS and recycled plastic, bamboo bodies, and aluminium and wood options where a more premium feel is wanted. We describe the specific material on each product rather than labelling the whole category "eco", so you can choose on the recycled content that actually applies. Standard ABS tape measures remain the most popular and lowest-cost option if budget leads the brief.

Branding and decoration

Most tape measures are decorated by pad print, which suits the curved casing, with doming for a raised full-colour badge and laser engraving on bamboo, aluminium and wood for a clean, ink-free mark. Digital and printed labels allow full-colour artwork on flatter faces. Print area, colour count and the best method vary by model and are shown on each product.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

We are a certified B Corp, and we curate this range for recycled and renewable materials with supplier credentials we have checked, so a practical giveaway also reflects your values. Browse the wider tools and torches hub, or related kit like multi-tools and torches.