Custom foam hands and large waving gloves are made to create instant visibility at sporting events, concerts, festivals, election campaigns and any situation where visible advertising is required. They are oversized, lightweight and easy to wave, making them ideal for supporters, fans, campaign teams, event organisers and brands that want their message to stand out in a crowd.
Hercules Merchandise offers two different production options: a European-made waving glove and a China-made EVA foam hand. The European option is ideal when you want a flame-retardant polyurethane product with a more premium feel, while the China option is a strong choice for larger promotional orders, lower minimum quantities and cost-efficient event merchandise.
Custom shapes can also be produced on demand, making it possible to create a foam hand, glove or promotional shape that fits your campaign, club, brand or event concept.
These products are designed for visibility. Instead of a small giveaway that disappears into a bag, a custom waving glove or foam hand is held up, waved around, photographed and seen by everyone around it. That makes it especially useful for clubs, brands, events and campaigns that want their message to become part of the atmosphere.
The European version is a large waving glove made from polyurethane open-cell foam. It is flame-retardant, lightweight and designed for situations where visibility and safety are both important. This makes it suitable for sporting events, concerts, festivals, election campaigns and other public events.
The China version is a thinner EVA foam hand with a one-colour print on both sides included. It is especially suitable for larger runs, supporter campaigns, giveaways and promotional actions where price, quantity and visibility are important.
Custom shapes can also be made on demand. This is useful if you want something more specific than a classic foam hand, such as a branded shape, mascot-inspired design, campaign symbol or event-themed foam product.
Custom foam hands and waving gloves offer a large, simple surface for bold visual communication. The best designs are usually clear, high-contrast and easy to recognise from a distance.
Popular design ideas include:
For the China EVA foam hand, there are many colour possibilities for the foam itself. This gives you flexibility when matching the product to your club, event, brand or campaign. Combined with a one-colour print on both sides, the result can still be bold, visible and cost-effective.
The European waving glove is made from polyurethane (PUR) open-cell foam. This material is lightweight, soft and flexible, while still giving the glove enough volume to stand out clearly in a crowd. The material is also flame-retardant, which can be important for public events, concerts, festivals, indoor environments and campaigns where safety requirements matter.
The European production size is approximately 430 mm high, 210 mm wide and 28 mm thick. This gives the glove a strong visual presence while keeping it comfortable to hold and wave during an event.
The China-made version is produced from EVA foam. EVA foam is lightweight and practical for promotional merchandise, especially when the goal is to distribute larger quantities at matches, tournaments, festivals, campaigns or brand activations. The China EVA foam hand measures approximately 23 x 46 cm and is 2 mm thick.
The European waving glove offers a large advertising area for clear branding, logos, short messages, campaign slogans and event artwork. It is designed for situations where the product needs to be seen from a distance and used actively by people in a crowd.
The China EVA foam hand includes a one-colour print on both sides. This is ideal for bold logos, club names, slogans and simple brand messages. Because there are many foam colour possibilities, a one-colour print can still create a strong visual impact while keeping the product affordable.
Custom shapes are also possible on demand. This gives extra creative freedom for brands, clubs and organisations that want something more distinctive than a standard foam hand.
The minimum order for the European waving glove is 250 pieces. This makes it suitable for clubs, event organisers, campaign teams and brands that need professional event merchandise without immediately ordering thousands of pieces.
The minimum order for the China EVA foam hand is 100 pieces. This makes it a flexible option for smaller campaigns, trial orders, supporter actions and promotional events, while still being suitable for larger bulk orders.
For larger campaigns, the China option is especially interesting because it offers a cost-efficient production route and many possibilities for foam colours, printed designs and custom shapes.
The standard lead time for both production routes is around 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the chosen product, quantity, artwork approval, customisation and production planning.
If your foam hands or waving gloves are needed for a fixed match, concert, festival, campaign launch or tournament, it is best to start early. This allows enough time for design approval, production and delivery before the event date.
Custom foam hands and waving gloves are used wherever visibility and crowd energy matter. They are easy to distribute, fun to wave and highly visible in photos, video and live crowds.
They are suitable for:
The main advantage is that you can choose the right production option for your project. Not every event needs the same product, and not every campaign has the same budget or quantity requirements.
Want to create custom foam hands, large waving gloves or a custom foam shape for your club, event, festival, campaign or brand promotion? Send us your logo, preferred colour, quantity and deadline.
We will help you choose the best production option and can prepare a free design proposal before production.
| ConfigurationOPTIONS | 100+ | 200+ | 300+ | 500+ |
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| Production in China | £7.49 | £5.75 | £4.69 | £3.69 |
* All prices excl. VAT
We have our own team of graphic designers, each with their own speciality and unique style. This means we can quickly create a design that perfectly matches your needs and vision.
