Bringing Custom Apparel to Life
At Traditional Craft, we specialise in designing bespoke merchandise for visitor attractions both in Ireland and across the globe. We have over 30 years of experience. Our Irish-based company takes pride in producing our custom apparel locally. We achieve this by working with traditional screen printers and manufacturers in Newbridge, County Kildare. Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship ensures that every piece of merchandise we create is perfect for your brand.
Whether it’s iconic Irish locations like the Guinness Storehouse, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, or international destinations such as the Tate Museum in London, our custom merchandise enhances the visitor experience and provides a lasting memory for tourists and locals alike.
The Value of Custom Merchandise for Visitor Attractions
Bespoke merchandise for visitor attractions plays a crucial role in reinforcing your customer’s overall brand experience. Branded apparel and accessories serve as special mementos. While also acting as ambassadors for the attraction. This helps to spread awareness and build a lasting connection with visitors. For attractions ranging from museums and heritage sites to zoos and safari parks, the right merchandise is a powerful tool to engage customers.
As more attractions embrace the opportunity to create branded merchandise, the demand for high-quality, custom clothing and accessories continues to grow. This is where Traditional Craft comes in. Whether it’s custom printed promotional merchandise for a small zoo or a full apparel range for a world-famous brewery, we have the expertise and infrastructure to bring your vision to life.
Custom Merchandise Made in Ireland
At Traditional Craft, we are proud to print much of our custom apparel in Ireland. Our design team, based in Merrion Square, works hand in hand with manufacturers and screen printers in Newbridge, County Kildare. They work to ensure that every piece is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Supporting Irish craftsmanship is central to our mission. Delivering exceptional quality to our clients remains a key focus.
Looking for custom printed promotional merchandise or custom hoodies for your visitor attraction? Our team will collaborate with you to create unique, tailor-made products. Custom garments that resonate with your audience. Our dedication to quality and authenticity ensures that each item reflects the identity and heritage of your attraction.
Iconic Irish Attractions and Their Bespoke Merchandise
Ireland is home to many world-famous attractions. We are proud to collaborate with a wide range of them. We create bespoke apparel and accessories that visitors can cherish long after their trip. Some of the most notable include…
The Guinness Storehouse
A visit to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is a must for tourists eager to learn about Ireland’s most famous export. The seven-story brewery experience culminates in the Gravity Bar, offering a 360-degree view of Dublin’s skyline. The Storehouse’s extensive merchandise range is always a fan favourite with travelers. We are proud to say we design a large number of the clothing collections they sell. Featuring custom hoodies, t-shirts, Christmas jumpers. As well as accessories like tote bags, hats and scarves and novelty items like pint glass slippers. These products reflect the rich history, culture, and craftsmanship behind Guinness, making them perfect souvenirs for visitors.
Our partnership with Guinness involves an ongoing process of evolving design techniques and refreshing the range. We ensuring that each season offers new, exciting products while maintaining the brand’s classic aesthetic.
Have a peak at our work here or via the Guinness Storehouse website merch shop https://shop.guinness-storehouse.com/collections/all-collection
Roe & Co Distillery
Nestled in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties, Roe & Co Distillery is one of Ireland’s premier whiskey distilleries. Combining modern design with rich heritage. We partnered with Roe & Co to design a line of apparel, available in their gift shop, that capture the spirit of the distillery. From branded t-shirts to hats and premium quality bags, the collection is a stylish reflection of Roe & Co’s blend of contemporary flair and historic roots.
Each item is designed to connect with whiskey enthusiasts and tourists alike, ensuring they can take a piece of the distillery experience home with them.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
As Ireland’s largest cathedral and one of its most visited landmarks, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin holds great historical and religious significance. We developed an exclusive range of custom merchandise that reflects the cathedral’s rich heritage and spiritual importance. The collection includes elegant apparel, accessories, and decorative items that resonate with both religious visitors and those interested in Irish history.
From intricately designed scarves featuring the cathedral’s stained glass window patterns to t-shirts with modern yet reverent designs. Our merchandise honors the cathedral’s role as a symbol of Ireland’s Christian past and cultural present. While also creating design that fit into modern wardrobes.
Have a look at some of our apparel via the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin shopify.
Christ Church Cathedral and Kylemore Abbey
Both Christ Church Cathedral and Kylemore Abbey are integral to Ireland’s religious and cultural fabric. Christ Church, located in the heart of Dublin. Kylemore Abbey, nestled in the scenic Connemara. Both attract thousands of visitors each year. Our custom clothing ranges for these historic locations combine traditional designs with contemporary styles. This ensures that visitors can bring home a meaningful piece of their experience.
For Christ Church, we created items that reflect the medieval architecture and historical significance of the cathedral, while Kylemore Abbey’s merchandise pays homage to the natural beauty and serenity of the abbey’s surroundings. Both ranges feature a mix of apparel, such as t-shirts and scarves, as well as accessories like bags and hats.
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, located in Phoenix Park, is such a well known family attraction. Matching the playful, yet educational nature of the zoo’s ethos was part of our design goals. We created a fun, animal-inspired range of customised merchandise. The range spanned from adults to children. The children’s ranges includes dress up elements. (See one of our zoo keeper outfits below) Along side a variety of hoodies, t-shirts, and hats. Where as, the adult options focused on hoodies and tees with animal inspired prints and collegeic style logos. The collection was designed to foster a connection between visitors and the zoo’s passion for animal care.
The merchandise not only provides a tangible reminder of their visit. It also helps support the zoo’s efforts to protect endangered species, with a portion of sales going toward animal care and conservation initiatives.
Extract from the Dublin Zoo website…
‘Dress yourself from head to tail with our official Dublin Zoo clothing range. From our Zoo Keeper outfits to snuggly knitted hats. You can wear Dublin Zoo with pride wherever you go! By shopping in our Zootique you’re helping support over 400 animals that live at Dublin Zoo. Which makes you a zooperstar!’
Titanic Museum, Belfast
The Titanic Museum in Belfast tells the story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic ship. With its newly launched exhibits, the museum explains the historical events in a powerful and immersive way. To complement this world-renowned attraction, we designed a range of custom merchandise that captures the ship’s grandeur and tragic legacy. The collection includes custom hoodies, t-shirts, and jackets. As well as accessories like cross body bags and caps. We also provided a baby range with nautical prints and sailor themes.
Each item draws inspiration from the museum’s exhibits and the ship’s detailed craftsmanship. The custom apparel allows visitors to take a piece of Titanic history with them. Our collaboration with the museum reflects our ability to create products that honor the gravity of historical events while still providing visitors with stylish, wearable souvenirs. See below for a peak at the museum and a snippet of the apparel we have worked on. To learn more visit the titanic belfast website here!
Irish National stud
A world-renowned facility, the Irish National Stud is one of Ireland’s most visited tourist attractions. Visitors love to see the Japanese Gardens, and wildlife all around. The merchandise captures their blend of nature and sport. We designed the collection to appeal to both horse-racing enthusiasts and nature lovers, ensuring there is something for everyone who visits this must see location.
From custom t-shirts and jackets featuring subtle equestrian themes to more elaborate designs inspired by the beautiful gardens. With the Irish weather in mind, we designed a number of outer wear options. This includes a gilet for those cold days, (see below that you can match with your dog!) a rain coat and lots of knitted accessories so that the winter won’t get in the way of your visit. Our range of branded apparel ensures that visitors have a wide selection of commemorative options available to them. We designed the collection to appeal to both horse-racing enthusiasts and nature lovers.
International Reach
From Zoos to Museums Abroad
While we take great pride in our Irish roots, our reach extends far beyond Ireland’s shores. We have worked with many international visitor attractions to delivering custom merchandise that resonates with a global audience.
Tate Museum, London
The Tate Museum in London is one of the most prestigious art institutions in the world. We were honored to design a range of sleek, modern merchandise for their visitors. The collection includes custom t-shirts, and accessories.
London Zoo
One of the UK’s beloved zoological parks, London Zoos attract massive crowds of visitors every single year. Our collections feature animal-themed designs that are both fun and educational. From playful prints of endangered species on custom t-shirts to cosy custom hoodies adorned with the zoo’s logos.
The merchandise is intended to not only be memorable but also to reinforce important conservation messages that London Zoo is committed to sharing with their visitors.
Notre Dame College, USA
For a number of years we have worked with Notre Dame College football. Known more commonly as the Fighting Irish. We designed an exclusive range of custom apparel for the college football team. The garments we have produced are varied, including performance tops, sweatshirts, tees, hoodies, quarter zips and an array of accessories. Our collection is popular among students, alumni, and sports fans alike. Items celebrate the strong cultural ties between Notre Dame and Ireland. A corner stone for team pride and Irish heritage, combining iconic symbols like the Celtic knots and of course the school’s signature colours.
Raglan Road, Orlando
Raglan Road, an Irish-themed pub and restaurant in Orlando, offers a taste of Ireland in the heart of Florida. To complement this authentic experience, we designed a wide range of custom merchandise. Each piece in the collection reflects the lively spirit of Raglan Road, incorporating Irish motifs and colours that bring visitors that bit closer to the Emerald Isle.
Our collaboration with Raglan Road showcases our ability to translate Irish heritage into high-quality, wearable designs that resonate with an international audience.
Why Choose Traditional Craft for Your Custom Merchandise?
When you choose Traditional Craft, you’re not just getting high-quality, bespoke apparel—you’re working with a team that understands the importance of storytelling through design. Our extensive experience in creating custom merchandise for visitor attractions allows us to tailor each collection to meet the specific needs and identity of the attraction, whether it’s a small heritage site or a world-famous tourist destination.
Working with Us
Our Services Include…
– Custom screen printing and embroidery
– Collections for travel retail
– Branded merchandise
Our approach is flexible and collaborative, allowing us to create merchandise that not only aligns with your brand but also resonates with your customers.
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