campaign kickstarter: Gear Up for Sales

People live and die by their favorite teams. That means they want everything they can to show their support year-round. College campuses are no exception. Raincoats for spring showers? Of course. Bandannas for their dogs? Duh. Onesies for their baby cousins? Sure, gotta make them fans early.

Interested in tapping into the fan and collegiate market? Here are some options to ace school sales while leaving your competition in the dust.

COLLEGE CUP
Visstun's Reusable Clear Plastic Cup holds 32 oz. and an 8.30x6.14" four-color imprint. The cups are likely to be in users' cupboards for years after a graduation or school event, because they have a high-gloss finish and are dishwasher-safe. For more information, visit www.visstun.com.

COLLEGIATE COAT
Landway International's Fullerton Jacket can take collegiate sports fans through fall with its 100 percent polyester microfiber shell and mesh lining. The wind- and water-resistant jacket boasts a zippered hood, two front pockets, elastic cuffs and a full-length front storm flap. Five colors and sizes XS through 4XL are available. For more information, visit www.landway.com.

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM
We all know those people who went to some small liberal arts school but support their home state's college basketball team. (We're guilty of that here.) Sports fans can show their loyalty at home while hiding it from their liberal arts school buddies with the Game Day Hooded Blanket from Towel Specialties. The item is a hooded poncho, a backpack and a blanket all in one. The hooded poncho/blanket measures 60x84", has inner hand-warming pockets and comes with a matching backpack. Your clients can choose to imprint on the back or corner. For more information, visit www.towelspecialties.com.

THE WICKING TANK OF THE WEST
That whole "Wicked Witch of the West" thing can give West Coast schools a bad rap. Give them something to be proud of with the Wicking Tank with Side Panel from Augusta Sportswear. The 100 percent polyester nylon tricot tank has a heat-sealed label, self-fabric binding at the neck and armholes and a double-needle bottom hem. Available colors are black, dark green, maroon, navy, purple, red or royal, all with white inserts. Sizes run S through 3XL. For more information, visit www.augustasportswear.com.