Keeping the gaming community engaged is a challenge at times, particularly when loyal fans and collectors seek to embody their favourite gaming brand in day-to-day life. Funstock are a leading video games distributor who approached Birch to help create a new promotional product for the retro gaming brand, Evercade.
Branded merchandise is well sought after when it’s done right, and in this instance there was no exception. The new product needed to match customer’s expectation of quality and brand authenticity.
Solution
With so much choice and products at our fingertips, arriving at a decision can feel quite overwhelming. This is where our collaborative and flexible approach to our customer’s projects comes into play. We’re here to advise, to think outside the box, and to offer budget friendly solutions that ultimately leave you and your end customer smiling at the end of the project. We presented an array of different options to help Funstock come to a final decision, a bespoke-designed pair of knitted crew socks.
We supplied Funstock with the sock template so their team could work on creating the design to fit, and then our job was to ensure their design worked effectively for the method of print. Given the complex nature of a natural knit, we always provide a sample for final sign off, with our team managing this whole process from start to finish for seamless transition into production and delivery . Produced with 80% Combed Cotton for comfort, 17% Regenerated Eco-friendly Nylon & 3% Elastane for stretch these socks had a strong eco focus, which was a huge plus for Funstock. The individual bags for each pair are even fully compostable!
Overall, this project has been a huge ‘Sock-cess’! Not only are the pair of socks an ideal collectable for Evercade’s avid fanbase, they’re also something they can wear to make a game of Atari more special, or just everyday if desired, with hopefully a wash or two in between!
“Working with Birch Print is really easy. The communication and production turnaround is quick and efficient. Would highly recommend their services.”
Vickie Bleach-Dent, Operations Manager at Funstock Ltd.
Birch print is more then a printers. They get to know your business, your customers and make sure your visual messaging is being delivered, From the swing ticket on my garment to the design of the box my customer receives. My brand values were transparent on every touch point. Thank you Birch Print for caring, Alicia x
Alicia Kite – CEO / Founder
Birch produce and hold stock of various marketing collateral for our depots to call off, this ranges from pull-up banners and foamex header signs to bone china teapots and engraved cutlery. Birch have proven themselves time and again to be highly competitive on costs and having such a trusted supply partner for such a wide range of services saves so much time, administration and worry over sourcing new suppliers.
Andy Webb -Marketing Communications Manager
Pitman Training Group has worked with Birch for close on 10 years and they have always delivered high quality materials across a whole range of products, from posters to pull up banners and much more. They have partnered with Pitman Training to ensure we have consistent branding across our marketing material and have integrated their Marketing Resource Centre (MRC) into our Pitman hosted “Marketing Hub”. Birch have always operated in a very professional manner and respond to requests quickly and efficiently.
Paul Lewis – Managing Director
Thank you to the team at Birch for all of their help with my latest order of promotional items for our charity event. Flawless service and fast delivery.
Brian – Managing Director
I approached Birch Print to get some printing done having used them in the past. What immediately impressed me was the interest in and enthusiasm for my new fledgling product. There was an immediate input of ideas, innovation in design and a genuine interest in both my market and business.
Birch Print not only PRINT for you but they also PARTNER you in the journey and truly add value to your design, marketing and ultimately your product.
Colin Hutchison – Founder and MD
Working with the Birch team was a pleasure. When building a new store we needed a business partner who took away the headaches, and created solutions not problems. Birch managed to hit deadlines and produce high quality POS enabling us to get open on time and with a great looking store.