Looking for a unique and exciting theme for a birthday party or special event? Grab camo party supplies and favors!
What is camo? Camo, short for camouflage, is a combination of colors and patterns used to blend into certain surroundings. The typical camo colors of brown, green and gray are commonly used for outdoor clothing to disguise military personnel and hunters.
The camo theme is a must-have choice for parties when the guest of honor is a hunter, soldier or outdoor enthusiast. But it doesn’t stop there. Camo is a great promotional theme for all types of events. Camo favors and party supplies make any celebration an event to remember.
Whether you’re planning a bachelor bash, a wedding or a military homecoming, camouflage party supplies offer an adventurous flair that guests will love.
Are you a camo lover? Then you’re going to love this post! I’m going to identify the top camo party products at Totally Promotional and walk you through the history behind camouflage.
6 best camo party supplies for any event
Camo decorations for parties are a big thing these days. Brands like Realtree®, Port & Company® and Mossy Oak® offer amazing camouflage gifts, favors, apparel and other items.
Totally Promotional has all types of party favors and supplies in traditional colors such as army green, brown and gray, as well as camo pink, orange and blue! We even have camouflage imprints for several candy and snack items!
Our customers can’t seem to get enough of our camo party supplies. Here are six of their favorites:
1. Camo can and bottle coolers
You can’t go wrong with our Camo Premium Foam Can Cooler or our Camo Foam Zipped Bottle Cooler. They are definitely crowd favorites! Both have minimum order quantities of just 12 and will look fantastic printed with your company logo or fun saying. Guests can easily slide these into their pockets when not used.
2. Camo Patriotic Cap
Add a patriotic flare to a camo cap and you’ve got a winner! It’s a great value that includes free delivery and a minimum order quantity of just 24. This is a structured cap made of cotton twill with a 3-inch crown. Another great option is our RealTree® and Mossy Oak® Camouflage Hat with embroidered imprint.
3. Camo Polyester Drawstring Bag
Drawstring bags with camo designs are hot giveaways at trade shows! They also make great prizes and party favors. This camo bag measures 14-inches-by-18-inches, which is plenty of space to stash snacks, hunting items and other necessities. You can order as few as 12. Take it up a notch with our Hunter Camo Drawstring Sports Pack. It’s another great value that includes a reflective safety stripe, a large, zippered pocket and rugged 600D polyester material.
4. Camo Pete Stress Ball
Let Pete take the stress out of military missions or hours spent in tree stands waiting for deer. Pete is made of squeezable polyurethane foam with a base for easily displaying on tables. Check out Pete’s authentic camo gear! Free print setup will keep your cost down.
5. Port & Company® Fleece Camo Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
This camo sweatshirt makes a memorable gift for the hunters or veterans at your event. They won’t forget your kindness when they cozy up in this cotton-polyester fleece hoodie with a handy front pouch. Add a personal or inspirational saying to your choice of five imprint locations. Another popular apparel option is our Lane Seven® Unisex Premium Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. Order as few as six for either style.
6. Hard Cover Camo Journal – Debossed
Spread the camo craze at the office by ordering journals debossed with your business logo. Each journal includes 80 lined pages and a camo-designed canvas upper panel. You’ll even find color options to accent your brand. The minimum order requirement starts at just 25. These make great handouts for students enrolled in hunter safety classes.
Add camo print to other promotional products
Did you know you can get a camo design printed on many of the items at Totally Promotional? Take a look at some of the products that can be printed with an all-over camo design for your party:
- Natural Beeswax Lip Balm with a full-color print
- 16 oz. Full Color Wrap Plastic Stadium Cup
- 1/16-in. Square Mouse Pad with a full-color imprint
- 11 oz. Photo Mug
- 4-in. Round Foam Coasters with a full-color imprint
Simply choose one of the products above or any item with a full-color imprint. You can upload your favorite camo print and colors to us during online ordering or later. The personal graphic designer assigned to your order can help you with your camo design, if needed.
The history of camouflage through the years
Camouflage clothing was created as a necessary tool to keep our military men and women safe. Before camo uniforms were created, troops smeared mud on themselves and their uniforms to blend in when outdoors.
Camo’s first job with the military was to disguise guns and vehicles. Covers were designed with colors and patterns to match the landscape.
The first camo uniforms
In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army adopted brown khaki and greenish-brown uniforms. It was the first attempt at creating camouflage clothing for the military.
Our military first used the traditional camo patterns and olive drab colors during World War I. According to historians, the army formed a special camouflage unit called the “camofleurs” to create the ultimate camo design.
In 1940, the Army Corps of Engineers did field trials with various camouflage uniforms. Three years later, U.S. Marines began wearing reversible beach coveralls with a green and brown frog pattern. The pattern eventually was also used for helmet covers and ponchos.
Camo interest tumbled before declaring victory
The idea of wearing camouflage chilled by the end of World War II. A four-color camo pattern was used sparingly during the Vietnam War. However, the army still preferred the solid, olive-green “boonie suit.”
The military didn’t give up on the idea of using camo. In the 1970s, the large, four-color pattern of black, brown, green and khaki became the new standard for U.S. camouflage. This “woodland” camouflage pattern was officially introduced in 1981.
Other camouflage patterns were used over the next few years such as the six-color desert-shaded pattern called “chocolate chip”; a three-colored desert pattern; a nighttime desert pattern; and a computer-generated three-color Universal Camouflage Pattern.
By the 1970s, the camo look was found in women’s clothing and hunting gear. However, it wasn’t until after military campaigns in Lebanon and Grenada in the 80s when camo became a hot fashion statement for civilians.
Sources: National Park Service, Imperial War Museum
Camo party supplies give boring the boot!
Army-themed party supplies offer an exciting twist that energizes any event. Camo-themed favors and giveaways make every trade show, hunting trip or party a big success!
Ordering camo party supplies from Totally Promotional gives you quality products with expert printing. Our team has more than 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry.
With plenty of colors, patterns and customization options, you’re sure to find something that fits your personality and party style. Start shopping today!
