Corporate Notebook Gifts

Corporate notebooks are brilliant, branded gifts, as their wide, flat surface area allows them to proudly display your logo. But there are lots of corporate notebooks to choose from, so which should you go for? This article explains the different options in terms of size, materials, and page design - to help you decide which design is right for their brand.

Corporate Notebook Sizes

Corporate custom design notebooks come in A4, A5, and A6 sizes. They also come in other, irregular sizes, like pockets, squares, and mini. A4 notebooks are ideal for educational promotions by a school or university, whilst pocket notebooks would make compact, practical giveaways for an online shop or retailer.

Because larger notebooks tend to be used for more serious notetaking, branding should be kept unobtrusive and subtle. Meanwhile, smaller notebooks can be branded with bright colours and wacky designs, as they are more likely to be used for shopping lists and other everyday tasks.

Corporate Notebook Covers

There are lots of different types of promotional notebook covers, all with their unique advantages.

1. Card

The card is an affordable material that is suited to small notebooks which do not need to be particularly long-lasting. It comes in a range of colours.

2. Laminated Card

A laminated card has a gloss or silk finish and an eye-catching look. It is more durable than a regular card as dirt and moisture can easily be wiped clean. If you want to show off their brand's green credentials, you can also choose a recycled card.

3. Plastic

Polypropylene is a kind of plastic that is stiff and durable, so notebooks made from this will last for a long time. It comes in a range of colours that can be opaque or frosted. Printing can go directly onto the cover, or you could add full colour artwork on the first page, that will be visible through a transparent cover.

4.Soft feel

Polyurethane is a padded soft-feel material that will give their notebook a more luxurious feel. This makes it an excellent material for notebooks that will be used for a long time, such as A4 workbooks and diaries.

5. Leather

Leather is one of the most high-end materials available for corporate notebooks. It is ideal for heritage brands and for notebooks that are going to be used as gifts for loyal customers.

6. Faux Leather

Faux leather is a brilliant option if you want to present their brand as sophisticated and upmarket, but do not quite have the budget for leather.

Corporate Notebook Binding

There are three main types of binding for notebooks: spiral, case bind, and stapling. Spiral binding is usually silver, white, or black, and allows for pages to be torn from a notebook easily. Case binding is only used on hardcover notebooks, and it will ensure they last a long time. Stapling, or staple stitching, allows a small number of sheets to be stitched to the cover of a notebook, so is used for exercise books, manuals, and booklets.