We are excited to launch our latest inspiration campaign, Back to School 2025! Designed to provide world-class solutions for creative branded clothing, merchandise, and print, this campaign is all about equipping all educational institutions from the early years playground to the university campus, we have everything they need to start the new academic year in style. Our carefully curated range ensures that students and staff can enhance their branding journey with high-quality campus apparel and must-have merchandise that is both useful and leaves a lasting impression.
Wild Thang Back To School 2025Our Back-to-School campaign showcases an incredible selection of quality branded clothing and merchandise to suit every budget. From personalised premium hoodies to lower-eco impact desktop merchandise, we have something for everyone. Our talented graphics department has once again delivered an engaging and visually stunning Wild Thang class of 2025 sub-brand that captures the excitement of returning to school, college, or university.
Did You Know? -
The oldest school in the UK, The King’s School in Canterbury, was founded in 597 AD.
-
Pencil cases remain a staple back-to-school item, often featuring trending designs.
-
Over 82% of UK schools encourage reusable water bottles to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste
-
An estimated 1.5 billion pens are sold annually in the UK, with blue and black ink being the most preferred choices.
Wild Thang Sustainability PledgeAt Wild Thang, we are proud to be one of the most certified and sustainable companies in our industry sector placing ESG endeavours at the heart of everything we do. Sustainability is a key focus of our Back-to-School campaign, featuring responsibly sourced materials across our product range. This year, we are demonstrating our ongoing commitment to planting trees and investing in carbon avoidance schemes for every order received and on behalf of our team.
Summer's Calling Let's Get Wild Pantones
A huge shoutout to our world-class graphics department for their creativity and innovation in bringing this campaign to life. Their designs showcase how branding can transform your merchandise, with multiple high quality in-house branding techniques and finishes available to create something truly unique. Our world-class in-house production facilities give us the ability to ensure we can deliver premium quality branding solutions with swift turnarounds tailored to your exact needs.
Branded Merchandise StatisticsBranded clothing and merchandise continue to be powerful tools in fostering brand recognition and loyalty. A recent study revealed that 85% of individuals who receive promotional items remember the advertiser’s name, and 83% are more likely to engage with brands that provide branded merchandise. Many studies on college students' apparel shopping and brand/product preferences found that clothing items, such as hoodies, are popular among this demographic.
Summer Sample Embroidery Branding The product section of our campaign features a range of top-notch items sourced by our world-class team. Standout products include the Water Bottle, lower eco impact lunch box, and the wireless charger. These carefully selected items ensure students and staff can embrace the new academic year with high-quality, useful, practical, and more environmentally friendly products. We have more Lower-Eco impact options available than ever before that come from ethical & more sustainable sources.
Wild Thang HQWe know it's all about trust, so with decades of experience in the education sector, Wild Thang is proud to have provided branded solutions for schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Since our establishment in 1996, our expert team has accumulated over 400+ years of experience, allowing us to offer one world-class solution for creative branded clothing, merchandise, and print. We have the capabilities to develop a complete solution that includes world class branded apparel, sports teams or staff uniforms, promotional and retail merchandise, custom merchandise packs, awards or corporate gifts.
So, as a trusted branding supply partner our capabilities go beyond just delivering the products, we have specialists’ services that also include a variety of digital solutions, from corporate merchandise portals that streamline your ordering processes to on demand online ecommerce retail shops that help support generating sales Income. We are logistic experts with inhouse stock, storage and distribution facilities in the UK, Ireland and USA, holding ISO 27001and being cyber essential certified means your data is in safe hands, so from concept to delivery we have the expertise to bring your branding vision to life.
A5 Recycled Notebook
A perfect classroom companion, this recycled spiral notebook is ideal for jotting down notes, class schedules, or creative ideas. Complete with a matching pen and wiro-bound for durability, it's a smart and sustainable pick for any student.
250 from £2.75 each, digitally printed in full colour to one position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Jasmine School Bag
Built for busy school days, this durable polyester bag features a handy reflective strip, secure hook and loop closure, and two front flap pockets to keep essentials organised. Designed to keep students safe and ready for anything.
100 from £3.09 each, with digital full colour transfer to one position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Lunch Box
This two-tier lunch box keeps things fresh and organised with a removable divider, three utensils, and a bamboo lid secured by a colourful strap. Great for healthy lunches and eco-conscious families on the go.
100 from £5.78 each, digitally printed in full colour to one label position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Flat Hinged Tin of Mints
Freshen up on the go with this reusable tin filled with minty freshness. Its compact size makes it perfect for school bags or pencil cases, and it's a great option for reducing single-use packaging.
500 from £1.39 each, digitally printed in full colour to the lid.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
A5 School Set
Back to school made simple with this smart stationery set. Includes a notebook, ruler, set square, and protractor – everything you need for maths and beyond, all in one practical pack.
250 from £6.18 each, digitally printed in full colour to the notebook.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Stanley/Stella Rib Beanie
Keep warm on the school run with this soft, ribbed beanie made from organic cotton and recycled polyester. Stylish and sustainable, it comes in a wide range of colours to suit every uniform or outfit.
25 from £4.89 each, embroidered up to 6000 stitches to one position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Stanley/Stella Unisex Iconic Cruiser Hoodie
Help students stay connected with this compact 3-port USB hub, complete with a natural bamboo casing and a handy built-in cable. Perfect for charging and multitasking at home or school.
50 from £7.77 each, digitally printed in full colour to one label.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
USB Hub
Hydration made sustainable with this recycled PP water bottle featuring a sturdy carry handle. Fully RCS certified, it’s perfect for school bags and environmentally conscious students.
50 from £5.70 each, pad printed in one colour to one position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
Recycled PP Water Bottle with Handle
This medium-sized natural jute shopper is a practical and sustainable choice. Featuring coloured trim, gusseted design, padded cotton handles, and laminated backing, it’s ideal for retail, events or welcome packs.
250 from £5.35 each, digitally printed in full colour to one side.
Other quantities & price points are available on request
View Product
Wireless Charger
An ideal desktop accessory for older students or sixth formers, this wireless charger makes tech hassle-free. Simply connect and place your phone on top for easy charging between lessons.
100 from £5.15 each, digitally printed in full colour to one position.
Other quantities & price points are available on request.
*All prices are subject to VAT or duty and delivery charges depending on the final country of origin and destination. Due to cost fluctuations, prices are subject to change and should be clarified by requesting an official quote.
Whether you’re looking for a full back-to-school kit or individual branded items, Wild Thang is here to help with expert advice and tailored solutions simply get in touch! See below some handy links that include case studies to give you a little more branding inspiration, along with our more in-depth long term sustainability pledge and dedicated accreditation/certification web page to showcase our industry integrity.
