Premium brands available through Launch
Written by Justin Hoehn
•Updated Jun 3, 2026Launch focuses on premium retail brands designed for long-term use, stronger presentation and better employee engagement.
Many companies prefer premium merchandise because employees and clients are more likely to regularly wear and use recognizable retail brands. A premium jacket, backpack or drinkware item may stay in someone’s daily routine for years, creating repeated visibility for your company over the life of the product.
Premium merchandise also helps reinforce how your company is perceived. The products employees wear and use become an extension of your brand long after they are delivered.
Premium Brands Available Through Launch
Launch offers access to a curated collection of premium retail brands including:
- Patagonia
- Nike
- Peter Millar
- TravisMathew
- Vuori
- Carhartt
- The North Face
- UNRL
- Stanley/Stella
- Imperial
- Tumi
- Timbuk2
- YETI
- Stanley
- JBL
- Apple accessories
Available brands and products may vary based on inventory availability and decoration requirements.
Brand Approval Requirements
Certain premium brands including Patagonia, Peter Millar, Vuori and Tumi require logo approval before products can be customized and added to your store.
Decorating Premium Products
Premium retail products require careful attention to decoration quality, placement and presentation.
Launch is experienced in the decoration nuances and techniques that work best across premium brands and product types, helping ensure logos are applied professionally and consistently throughout your merchandise program.
When Companies Choose Premium Brands
Premium brands are commonly used for:
- Employee apparel programs
- New hire onboarding kits
- Leadership and executive gifts
- Client gifting
- Sales meetings and company events
- Remote employee programs
Many companies also use premium merchandise to create a more elevated company store experience for employees.
Best Practices
- Keep product selections focused instead of adding too many similar styles
- Offer products employees will realistically wear and use long-term
- Include a mix of apparel, drinkware and accessories
- Offer both men’s and women’s companion styles when available
- Review logo sizing and placement carefully before production