Corporate Gift Box Ideas: What to Put in a Branded Gift Box

A branded pen or mug is always welcome on its own. If you put those same items in a custom designed box, with your logo branded on the lid and each piece fitted neatly in place, they suddenly become a thoughtful gift. That extra touch makes all the difference for staff welcome packs, client thank yous, event gifts and Christmas.

In this guide

• What Is a Corporate Gift Box?
• What Goes Into a Corporate Gift Box
• Our Mood Gift Sets
• Gift Box Ideas by Occasion
• Adding Branded Clothing
• Sustainable Corporate Gift Boxes
• How to Plan Your Gift Boxes
• How It Works
• Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Corporate Gift Box?

A corporate gift box is a set of branded items neatly placed together in a presentation box, usually printed with your logo. Instead of handing out a loose pen or a bottle, you give one finished gift that looks thoughtful and gets kept. Businesses often use them to welcome new staff, reward teams, thank clients and send seasonal gifts at Christmas.

We supply promotional merchandise and clothing to businesses across the UK, so the box and everything in it comes from one supplier, with one Account Manager looking after the whole order. As BPMA members, we work to the industry's Code of Conduct on quality and product safety.

What Goes Into a Corporate Gift Box

The best gift boxes are built around things people actually use every day, because every time they use them, your brand is seen. These are the items we put into boxes most often.

Item	Why it works in a gift box
Notebooks	Used daily at the desk, with plenty of space for your logo on the cover
Pens	A natural partner to a notebook, from softfeel ballpens to gift boxed rollerballs
Bottles and coffee cups	Reusable, practical and carried everywhere, so your brand travels with them
Power banks	A tech gift that is always useful, especially for clients who travel
Custom socks	Fun, personal and small enough to fit any box
T-shirts and hoodies	Ideal for welcome packs, so new starters are wearing the brand from day one

Boxes can be fully custom printed, or dressed with branded tissue paper, ribbon and an insert card, and we can build a box around almost any combination of items from our merchandise catalogues.

If you are looking for something more premium, our executive sets with notebooks and a pen in a presentation box make a strong client gift, and we source them alongside the rest of your order.

Our Mood Gift Sets

For most corporate gift boxes we recommend the Mood Collection, a range of soft touch notebooks, pens and drinkware in bold matching colours, and our gift boxes are designed so each item sits perfectly in its place. These are the sets we supply most.

Mood Gift Set 1: notebook, pen and vacuum bottle

Gift Set 1 includes the Mood A5 Notebook, the Mood Softfeel Ballpen and the Mood Vacuum Bottle in a box produced from sustainably sourced, recyclable card. The 500ml bottle is made from stainless steel and keeps cold drinks cool for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12. It comes in three versions: a full colour printed bottle, a powder coated bottle and a stainless steel bottle. This is the set in our Kiosk welcome pack example below.

Mood Gift Set 2: notebook, coffee cup and motivation cards

Gift Set 2 includes a full colour printed box with a full colour printed A5 or A6 notebook, a laser engraved Mood Vacuum Coffee Cup and a pack of 20 Mood Motivation Cards. Our 330ml coffee cup is vacuum insulated stainless steel with a spill proof lid, keeping hot drinks hot for 4 hours and cold drinks cold for 8. The cards are filled with positive affirmations, which makes this set a favourite for new starters and for thanking a team.

Mood Duo: notebook and pen

The Mood Duo combines the Mood Softfeel Notebook, with 160 pages of sustainably certified paper, and the Mood Softfeel Ballpen, which takes a replaceable refill. We stock both in 23 matching colours, so you can pick the shade closest to your brand. The notebook can be printed in spot colour or full colour, and the pen can be laser engraved.

Set	What is inside	Minimum order
Mood Gift Set 1, full colour bottle	A5 notebook, softfeel ballpen and full colour printed 500ml vacuum bottle	10 boxes
Mood Gift Set 1, stainless steel or powder coated bottle	A5 notebook, softfeel ballpen and 500ml vacuum bottle	25 boxes
Mood Gift Set 2	A5 or A6 notebook, laser engraved 330ml coffee cup and 20 motivation cards	10 boxes
Mood Duo	Softfeel notebook and softfeel ballpen in 23 matching colours	50 sets

All of the Mood gift sets we offer have a lead time of 5 to 8 days. If none of them is quite right for you, we can put together a box around the items you want instead. You can see every ready made set we offer, including the Ashford range, on our gift boxes page.

Get a gift box quoteor call 0208 064 1315

Gift Box Ideas by Occasion

The right contents depend on who the box is for. These are the combinations we suggest most often.

Occasion	What we would put in the box
Staff welcome packs and onboarding	Notebook, pen, bottle and a branded t-shirt or hoodie, so new starters have everything for day one
Client thank you gifts	Notebook, pen and vacuum bottle, or a power bank, in a fully printed box
Christmas and seasonal gifts	A full gift set, or a smaller seasonal pillow pack for larger teams
Events, speakers and VIPs	Notebook, pen and coffee cup for the day, presented in a box that stands out from the delegate bag
Team rewards and milestones	Gift Set 2 with motivation cards, plus socks or a hoodie for a personal touch
Remote and hybrid teams	Desk essentials such as a notebook, pen and coffee cup, delivered to your office for your team to send on

To see the full range of ready made sets and get a price, visit our branded gift boxes page, and our round up of the most popular promotional merchandise has more ideas for what to put inside.

Adding Branded Clothing to Your Gift Boxes

Branded clothing is a great addition to any gift box, and it is especially popular in welcome packs and team gifts. We print and embroider clothing in house, so a printed t-shirt, a branded hoodie, custom socks or an embroidered cap can go straight into the box alongside the rest of your merchandise.

Our minimum for DTG, DTF and embroidery is 8 units, and screen printing starts at 20, so clothing fits easily into a gift box order. Standard turnaround for clothing is six to seven business days. For premium organic options, our Stanley/Stella Autumn Winter 2026 guide covers the latest heavyweight sweats and tees.

Sustainable Corporate Gift Boxes

A gift that ends up in the bin does nothing for your brand. The Mood gift boxes are made from sustainably sourced, recyclable card, the notebooks use sustainably sourced paper, the bottles and coffee cups are reusable stainless steel, and the pens take a replaceable refill. Everything is designed to be kept and used.

For an even greener box, our eco friendly merchandise includes bamboo pens, recycled notepads and reusable bottles, and organic cotton clothing is available for welcome packs. Our guide to sustainable promotional merchandise has more ideas.

How to Plan Your Corporate Gift Boxes

• Start with the occasion and the recipient. A welcome pack for new starters requires different contents from a thank you for your biggest client.
• Set a budget per box. Tell us what you want to spend on each box and we will suggest the best combination to stay within your budget.
• Know your quantity. Our gift boxes start from 10 units, or 25 to 50 for some sets, and the price per unit comes down as quantities go up.
• Work back from your deadline. Allow 5 to 8 days for the boxes, and plan well ahead for Christmas, when demand for corporate gifts peaks and lead times might be slightly longer.
• Send your logo. A vector file or a high resolution PNG gives the cleanest print on the box and on every item.
• Tell us where the boxes are going. Boxes are delivered packed, in bulk, to your office or event venue.

How It Works

Four steps from first enquiry to delivered order, with one point of contact the whole way through.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for corporate gift boxes?

Our corporate gift boxes start from 10 units. The exact minimum depends on the set you go for: the full colour Mood Gift Set 1 and the Mood Gift Set 2 start at 10 boxes, the stainless steel and powder coated versions of Gift Set 1 start at 25, and the Mood Duo starts at 50.

How long do corporate gift boxes take?

Mood gift boxes have an average lead time of 5 to 8 days. This tends to stretch by a couple of days in December. If you are adding printed or embroidered clothing, our standard turnaround for clothing is six to seven business days, and express turnaround is available on request. Your Account Manager confirms the timing on your quote.

What can I put in a corporate gift box?

The most popular choices are a notebook, a pen, a vacuum bottle or coffee cup, a power bank, socks and branded clothing. We can also build a box around items from our full merchandise catalogue to match your budget and your occasion. Fully customised boxes require a slightly longer lead time.

Can you add branded clothing to a gift box?

Yes, we can. Branded t-shirts, hoodies, custom socks and embroidered caps all work well in a gift box. We print and embroider clothing in house from 8 units for DTG, DTF and embroidery, and from 20 units for screen printing.

Can the gift box itself be branded?

Yes. The Mood gift boxes can be printed with your logo in spot colour or full colour, and the items inside are branded too, with options such as full colour print, spot colour print, full colour domes and laser engraving depending on the item.

Are your corporate gift boxes sustainable?

The Mood gift boxes are made from sustainably sourced, recyclable card, and the Mood notebooks use sustainably sourced paper. The bottles and coffee cups are reusable stainless steel, and the pens take a replaceable refill. We also offer bamboo, recycled and reusable items for greener boxes.

How are the gift boxes delivered?

Your boxes are packed and delivered in bulk to one address, such as your office or event venue, by tracked courier, ready for you to hand out.

Can I see what my gift boxes will look like before they are made?

Yes. Your Account Manager suggests a box layout with your quote, and once you place your order we send a free visual proof within 30 minutes, previewing your logo on the box and on each item.

Do you make Christmas corporate gift boxes?

Yes. Christmas and seasonal boxes are one of the most popular uses, from a full gift set to a smaller pillow pack. Christmas is the busiest time of year for corporate gifts, so we recommend getting in touch in October or early November.

Can my business pay on account?

Yes. Companies can request a credit account on 30 or 60 day terms by filling in our client registration form, which suits regular gifting.

Final Thoughts

A well put together corporate gift box turns a few branded items into a gift people remember and continue to use. Whether it is a welcome pack, a client thank you or your Christmas gifts this year, tell us the occasion, the budget per box and how many you need, and we will suggest a layout and price it up for you.

Email hello@1worldprint.co.uk or call us on 0208 064 1315 to get started.