Stay Cool and Protected This Summer: Essential Gear for Outdoor Staff and Event Teams
As the UK summer heats up, outdoor staff and event teams need to stay cool, comfortable, and protected from the sun — all while maintaining a professional and approachable look. Whether you’re running a festival, staffing an outdoor promo stand, or managing a corporate event, having the right kit is essential for safety, comfort, and brand visibility.
At hotline.co.uk, we offer a wide range of branded summer merch that are as functional as they are eye-catching. Here are our top recommendations to keep your team looking sharp and feeling cool under the sun:
1. Insulated Drinkware: Keep Hydrated, Stay Energised
When temperatures rise, staying hydrated is critical. Standard water bottles quickly leave drinks lukewarm — not ideal when you’re working long hours outdoors. That’s why our range of insulated drinkware is a must-have.
Our double-walled stainless steel bottles, vacuum-insulated flasks, and thermal tumblers keep drinks cool for hours. They’re also eco-friendly and reusable, and can be printed or engraved with your logo for a sleek branded finish.
Key benefits:
• Maintains drink temperature throughout the day
• Ideal for staff, volunteers, and event giveaways
• Promotes sustainability and brand visibility
2. Caps and Bucket Hats: Stylish Sun Protection
Avoiding sun glare and overheating starts with the right headwear. Our collection of caps and bucket hats offers comfortable, stylish protection for staff, volunteers, and attendees alike.
Choose from classic baseball caps, breathable mesh caps, or festival-friendly bucket hats — all fully brandable with embroidery or print. Perfect for creating a coordinated team look while keeping staff shaded and sun-safe.
Key benefits:
• Provides shade for eyes, face and neck
• Improves team visibility and brand impact
• Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
3. Sunglasses: Cool Looks, Critical Protection
Branded sunglasses are more than just a summer accessory — they offer essential UV protection for staff and attendees alike. Great for promotional giveaways or kitting out event crews, they combine practicality with high-impact branding.
With a variety of frame colours, lens tints, and branding options available, sunglasses can reinforce your brand while helping everyone stay protected from harmful sun rays.
Key benefits:
• Offers UV protection for long days outdoors
• Fun, fashionable, and practical
• Large print area for bold logo placement
4. Parasols: Shade Where It’s Needed
For fixed outdoor stations, help desks, or seating areas, branded parasols provide much-needed relief from direct sunlight. Available in a range of sizes and colours, they offer a high-visibility platform for your branding while keeping people cool and comfortable.
Ideal for outdoor hospitality, sporting events, pop-up stalls and more, parasols add a professional finish to your setup.
Key benefits:
• Creates shaded areas for comfort and safety
• Custom print available across panels
• Perfect for static displays or team bases
5. Towels: Practical, Comfortable, and On-Brand
Wiping down after physical activity or relaxing between shifts, our range of branded towels is ideal for active people.
From compact microfibre sports towels to luxurious beach towels, they’re soft, absorbent, and offer generous space for your message. A standout promo addition to staff kits.
Key benefits:
• Highly practical for sport, beach, and leisure events
• Excellent surface area for branding
• Ideal for giveaways or premium merchandise
Ready to Equip Your Team?
At Hotline, we’ve been helping UK businesses create memorable branded merchandise for over 35 years. With in-house design expertise, fast delivery and low minimum orders we make it easy to get your team event-ready this summer.
Browse our full range of summer essentials now at hotline.co.uk — or speak to our expert team for tailored advice on kits, bundles, or event giveaways.
Final tip: Don’t leave it too late — stock up early and ensure your team stays cool, comfortable, and brand-ready all summer long.
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