Corporate Gift Bags with Your Logo: A Planner for Holiday and Client Gifting
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The best corporate gift bag is one the recipient keeps: a sturdy cotton bag with a small, well-placed logo, sized to the gift inside. For holiday client gifts, plan the bag at the same time as the gift, order at least 100 printed bags, and give yourself four to six weeks before the delivery date.
A printed cotton bag does two jobs. It presents the gift, and it keeps your name in the recipient's kitchen, gym bag or closet long after the chocolates are gone. Paper bags and plastic wrap do the first job only.
Choose the bag by the gift
| Gift | Bag | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee, tea, chocolate, a candle | Drawstring bag, 6x8 to 10x12 | Wraps the gift neatly and is reused as a pouch |
| A bottle of wine or olive oil | Drawstring bag, 12x16 or 12x18 | The cord ties above the neck |
| A hamper of several items | Cotton tote bag | Handles, flat base, carries well |
| Tech accessories, pens, a notebook | Canvas drawstring bag | Stiffer fabric protects corners |
| Staff welcome kit | Drawstring backpack | Worn to the gym, so the logo travels |
Drawstring bags are the most versatile of our cotton drawstring bags for gifting because they close over the gift like wrapping. For hampers and larger sets, a corporate tote bag carries more.
Make the logo look premium
- Go small. A modest logo in the lower centre or a corner looks like a brand; a logo filling the bag looks like a promotional giveaway.
- Use one colour. A single dark ink on natural cotton reads as considered and costs less.
- Leave the other side blank or add a short line such as a season's greeting, so the bag is still something people want to use.
- Choose canvas for fine logos. Small text and thin lines stay sharp on a tight weave.
Our logo size chart shows how big a print can be on each bag.
How many bags to order
Count recipients, then add 10 percent for late additions, damaged bags and the gifts you forgot. Printed bags start at 100 pieces, and the price per bag falls sharply up to 500. If you give gifts at more than one point in the year, one larger run with a logo but no date is cheaper than two small seasonal runs.
Budget per bag
For a plain bag, expect well under a dollar per bag at 100 pieces or more. A one-colour logo adds a setup charge that is spread across the run, so it adds more per bag on a small order and less on a large one. See our cotton drawstring bag prices for the plain-bag ladder and ask us for the printed figure.
A realistic holiday timeline
- Six weeks out: choose the gift and bag size, send the logo for a quote.
- Five weeks out: approve the proof and confirm the order.
- Two to three weeks out: bags arrive; start packing.
- One week out: ship to clients or hand out at the office.
Printers and couriers are busiest from mid-November. Ordering in October takes the pressure off everyone. For more holiday ideas, see our guide to reusable cloth gift bags for Christmas and why fabric gift bags beat paper and plastic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for corporate gift bags with a logo?
100 pieces for printed bags. Plain bags also come in packs from 100 if you would rather add a branded tag or sticker yourself.
How far in advance should I order branded gift bags for the holidays?
Four to six weeks before you need them in hand. Order in October for December gifting to avoid the November rush.
Drawstring bag or tote bag for a corporate gift?
A drawstring bag for a single gift such as coffee, a candle or a bottle, because it wraps the gift. A tote bag for hampers and multi-item sets, because it has handles and a flat base.
Where should the logo go on a corporate gift bag?
Small and centred low on the front, or in a corner, in one dark colour. A modest logo makes the bag something people reuse rather than a giveaway.
Can the bags be packed and shipped to each recipient?
We supply the bags printed and in bulk. Most companies pack them in-house or with their gift supplier, then ship to recipients.
Planning holiday gifts?
Send the gift, the number of recipients and your logo. We will suggest the right bag and reply with a price and delivery date, usually within one working day.
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