Read on Twitter
So most of my job has to deal with fandom and IP holder merchandising, but I do a lot of sourcing weird stuff! I wanted to do a quick thread on some sourcing tips that I think will be valuable in a variety of situations!
[GOGGLES]
Let's say you're in a situation where there is something that could potentially get into your eyes. Like, you're making lemonade and you want to protect your eyes from burning! Rather than paying full price at a store with their markups, here are some options:
Let's say you're in a situation where there is something that could potentially get into your eyes. Like, you're making lemonade and you want to protect your eyes from burning! Rather than paying full price at a store with their markups, here are some options:
PPE specialized places will often have bulk/discounts for large orders of product. For example, safety goggles/glasses! https://www.magidglove.com/store/safety-glasses-goggles/safety-goggles/
Other places, focused around health/safety, such as construction, OSHA, or related sites will have great deals:
https://www.nationalsafetyinc.com/Cyclone-Impact-Goggle-by-Gateway-P729487.aspx
https://www.constructiongear.com/safetyglasses.html
https://www.nationalsafetyinc.com/Cyclone-Impact-Goggle-by-Gateway-P729487.aspx
https://www.constructiongear.com/safetyglasses.html
[EARPLUGS]
Let's say you're somewhere that's super loud, like, a concert! Or something where loud noises are going off repeatedly!
These same sites will often have good options for earplugs for cheap:
https://www.magidglove.com/store/hearing-protection/earplugs/
https://safetyworks.com/product-category/hearing-protection/
Let's say you're somewhere that's super loud, like, a concert! Or something where loud noises are going off repeatedly!
These same sites will often have good options for earplugs for cheap:
https://www.magidglove.com/store/hearing-protection/earplugs/
https://safetyworks.com/product-category/hearing-protection/
[UMBRELLAS]
If you're from the PNW, you know how often it rains! There are a lot of sites where you can source umbrellas from (simply searching "bulk/wholesale umbrellas"). I would not recommend the telescoping ones, even if they're convenient. https://www.umbrellabazaar.com/collections/all?sort_by=price-ascending
If you're from the PNW, you know how often it rains! There are a lot of sites where you can source umbrellas from (simply searching "bulk/wholesale umbrellas"). I would not recommend the telescoping ones, even if they're convenient. https://www.umbrellabazaar.com/collections/all?sort_by=price-ascending
[HELMETS]
Let's say you're in a situation where you could get knocked over and bump your head. Not ideal! Buying bike helmets works well enough, or if you already have one, but construction PPE sites are a great resource:
https://www.industrialsafetygear.com/
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/hard-hats-head-protection.html
Let's say you're in a situation where you could get knocked over and bump your head. Not ideal! Buying bike helmets works well enough, or if you already have one, but construction PPE sites are a great resource:
https://www.industrialsafetygear.com/
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/hard-hats-head-protection.html
[CLOTHES]
Sometimes you do just want to fit in, and not wear easily recognizable clothes. It's easier to coordinate if the colors are the same, right? Well, a lot of apparel manufacturers ("blank manufacturers") are great resources for this! https://www.jonestshirts.com/collections/wholesale-gildan-hooded-sweatshirts-hoodies-sweatpants
Sometimes you do just want to fit in, and not wear easily recognizable clothes. It's easier to coordinate if the colors are the same, right? Well, a lot of apparel manufacturers ("blank manufacturers") are great resources for this! https://www.jonestshirts.com/collections/wholesale-gildan-hooded-sweatshirts-hoodies-sweatpants
https://www.blankapparel.com/pants-shorts/open-bottom-sweatpants/gildan/s
Especially if you have to dispose of it, like, it gets stained or otherwise damaged, these options are easy to take on/off so if something irritating gets in contact you can dispose of them without losing a ton of $$!
Especially if you have to dispose of it, like, it gets stained or otherwise damaged, these options are easy to take on/off so if something irritating gets in contact you can dispose of them without losing a ton of $$!
What about your shoes? Well, if you have nice, recognizable shoes that you don't want to get damaged while you're outside, I'd recommend looking at sites that sell shoe covers to construction workers! https://www.homedepot.com/b/Safety-Equipment-Disposable-Protective-Clothing-Disposable-Shoe-Covers/N-5yc1vZclln
If you need high-vis safety gear, like if you're observing a situation, you can do that through any apparel printer, pretty much, or look into bulk construction stuff! General cost is around $8-$11 to get stuff printed on basic gear.
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/custom-logo-safety-vests.html
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/custom-logo-safety-vests.html
[MASKS] There's a pandemic! Want to stay safe and keep others safe? These construction and other places will have better, cheaper options on safety gear!
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/respiratory-protection-and-accessories.html
https://www.discountsafetygear.com/respiratory-protection-and-accessories.html
Looking for anything else that you might need for situations? I'm happy to look into it and point you in the right direction!
Wash your hands, Black Lives Matter, call your elected officials because there are white supremacists in office. Thanks!!
Wash your hands, Black Lives Matter, call your elected officials because there are white supremacists in office. Thanks!!
