Types
B2B merch types in Armenia
A collection presenting the main B2B merch types: apparel, drinkware, bags, electronics, stationery, eco products. Each type has its characteristics, price range, and decoration methods.
Armenia and EAEU context
B2B merch types in Armenia account for 20% VAT application, EAEU customs rules, local production capabilities, and import dependencies. Printed textiles, drinkware, and bags are mostly imported from Turkey, China, and the EU, with final assembly and printing done locally or during transit.
Certification requirements differ by type: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (textile), GOTS (organic cotton), GRS (recycled materials), FSC (paper), and REACH (chemical safety for drinkware). Food-contact products must comply with FSIB rules.
Pricing and budget frames
Price ranges by type: apparel (T-shirt 4,500-12,000 AMD + VAT/pc, polo 7,000-18,000 AMD + VAT/pc, hoodie 12,000-25,000 AMD + VAT/pc, jacket 15,000-35,000 AMD + VAT/pc). Drinkware: ceramic mug 3,000-8,000 AMD + VAT/pc, stainless thermos 6,000-12,000 AMD + VAT/pc.
Bags: cotton 2,500-6,000 AMD + VAT/pc, canvas 4,000-9,000 AMD + VAT/pc, recycled polyester 3,500-7,500 AMD + VAT/pc. Electronics: USB flash 4,500-12,000 AMD + VAT/pc, powerbank 8,000-18,000 AMD + VAT/pc, bluetooth speaker 9,000-25,000 AMD + VAT/pc.
Stationery: pen 600-2,500 AMD + VAT/pc, notebook 1,500-4,500 AMD + VAT/pc, folder 2,500-7,500 AMD + VAT/pc. Eco products: cork bag 3,500-8,000 AMD + VAT/pc, bamboo stationery 1,500-4,500 AMD + VAT/pc.
Lead time
Lead time depends on product and decoration method: T-shirts and simple textiles 3-5 weeks, polos and hoodies 4-6 weeks, jackets 5-7 weeks, drinkware 3-5 weeks, bags 3-4 weeks, electronics 4-6 weeks.
Seasonal planning
Type seasonality differs: apparel is heaviest year-end and in spring; drinkware in winter and year-end; electronics at DigiTec/ArmHiTec time; bags for marketing campaign launches.
Delivery and handover
Type shipping depends on size and quantity. Large quantities often ship by pallet; small ones by regular services. Handover points depend on the buyer's office or event venue.
What this collection is and contains
The B2B merch types collection presents the main categories with characteristics, price ranges, decoration methods, and certification requirements for each.
Who this is for
The types analysis is useful for procurement and marketing professionals who need to select appropriate types for programmes. Also convenient for suppliers wanting to understand the local market.
Specifications and materials
Each type has defined specifications: textile density, drinkware volume, bag material, electronics technical characteristics.
Common mistakes
Common type-selection mistakes: choosing an inappropriate type for recipients, cost-cutting on quality, and ignoring high setup fees for small orders.
Process and steps
The type-selection process includes needs analysis, shortlisting types, supplier selection, sample checks, order confirmation, production, quality control, and handover.
Case study
An Armenian IT company ordered 200 T-shirts, 150 pens; a bank ordered 500 polos, 300 thermoses. Different types, different programmes, different suppliers.
Compliance and certifications
Required certifications by type: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, GRS, FSC, REACH, and for specific sectors ISO 15378 (pharma) or ISO 22000 (food safety).
Comparison with other solutions
B2B merch types differ from B2C products by needing MOQ, decoration setup fees, and corporate order specifics.
Program lifecycle
Type programme lifecycle is typically 3-12 months, depending on quantity and complexity.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main B2B merch types?
Apparel (T-shirt, polo, hoodie, jacket), drinkware (mug, thermos, tumbler), bags, electronics, stationery, eco products.
What are the most demanded types in Armenia?
T-shirts, polos, thermoses, bags, pens and notebooks as the main components of the most common orders.
How do I choose the right type?
Consider the recipient target audience, budget, season, event, and brand alignment.
What decoration method for which type?
Screen or DTF for T-shirts, embroidery for polos, sublimation for drinkware, screen for bags, laser engraving for electronics.
What are the setup fees?
Depending on method: screen 8,000-15,000 AMD + VAT per colour, embroidery 10,000-25,000 AMD + VAT per colour, laser engraving 15,000-30,000 AMD + VAT per design.