A hand fan is a strange promotional item in one respect: people keep holding it. Most giveaways are put in a bag within a minute; a fan stays in the hand as long as it is warm, held up at face height, printed on both sides. That is a lot of exposure for a low unit price.
| Folding polyester | Rigid on a stick | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Flexible steel ring — twist and it collapses flat | Fixed fan face on a wood, bamboo or plastic stick |
| Open size | 32 x 22 cm | Varies with the design |
| Goes home? | Yes — packs into a pouch or a bag | Often not, unless the guest has a bag |
| Reads as | Modern, practical | Traditional, simple |
On rigid fans the stick is a bigger design decision than it looks. Wood reads as traditional and slightly premium. Bamboo carries a sustainability message at a similar price. Plastic is cheapest and available in any colour, which matters when the stick should be part of the brand rather than invisible.
A folding fan twists flat and goes into a bag or pocket, so it survives the whole day and gets used again. A rigid fan on a stick is simpler, cheaper and reads as more traditional — better for a handout at a gate where nobody is carrying a bag. If the fan should leave with the guest, choose folding.
A flexible steel ring runs through the fabric edge. Twist it and the 32 x 22 cm fan collapses into a small circle that fits a pouch. It is the same mechanism as a pop-up sunshade, and it is what makes this the one hand fan people do not put down and forget.
Wood reads as traditional and slightly premium. Bamboo carries a sustainability message at a similar price. Plastic is the cheapest and comes in any colour, which matters when the stick should match the brand rather than disappear.
A lot, and on both sides. A hand fan gives one of the largest printed surfaces per euro in the whole range, and it is held up at face height in a crowd — which is a better viewing position than almost any other giveaway.
Mostly, but not only. Indoor venues, conferences in glass buildings and southern European events run warm year-round, and a fan is also used as a sign to wave rather than only as a cooling device.
Printed Hand Flags, Paper and Polyester for something to wave rather than fan with, and the rest of the fan and cheering range.
Our EU-based production means we meet even the tightest event deadlines.
Each product is created specifically to meet your unique event needs and brand guidelines.
Sustainable materials are available, incl. recycled and biodegradable wristbands.
