Custom merchandise · Corporate gift collections
Custom Notebooks & Journals
Plan custom notebooks and journals for corporate gifts, onboarding kits and branded stationery collections. Coordinate the cover artwork, binding, internal pages and packaging around how the recipient will use the notebook.
Bulk minimum quantities, pricing, tooling, production and shipping schedules are confirmed in your quotation. Share your destination country and required arrival date.
Choose your notebook construction
Start with how the notebook should open, lie on a desk and hold its pages. The construction affects durability, page capacity, print layout and the overall feel of the finished product.
Hardcover Notebooks
A rigid cover gives the notebook a substantial, retail-ready feel. Suitable for corporate gifts, journals and character merchandise.
Perfect Bound Notebooks
A clean glued spine suits slim notebooks, illustrated journals and coordinated stationery collections.
Spiral Notebooks
Pages turn freely and the book can lie flat, making this format practical for notes, recipes, planners and activity books.
Select a cover material
Choose the cover around the intended use, artwork, surface decoration and target price. The final material should be confirmed together with the binding and inside-page specification.
Printed Paperboard Notebooks
Supports full-colour illustrations, patterns and photographic artwork for hardcover or softcover formats.
PU Leather Notebooks
A soft-touch option for journals, planners and executive gifts. Suitable for foil, debossing or selected print methods.
PP Plastic Notebooks
A flexible, wipeable cover suited to spiral notebooks, school stationery and frequently handled products.
Kraft & Recycled Paper Notebooks
A natural-looking choice for eco-positioned stationery, simple branding and understated printed graphics.
Plush / Fabric Cover Notebooks
A soft, tactile cover for character merchandise, seasonal gifts and playful stationery collections. Embroidery, appliqué and printed details can be coordinated with the artwork.
Loose-leaf binding options
Loose-leaf formats allow pages to be added, removed or reorganised. Confirm page size, hole pattern, page capacity and replacement-page requirements before production.
Metal Ring Binding
Metal rings provide a strong, familiar loose-leaf structure for planners, recipe books and refillable organisers.
- Durable metal hardware
- Pages can be replaced or reordered
- Suitable for thicker page sets and dividers
Plastic Disc Binding
Lightweight plastic discs create a colourful modular system that works well for character, school and lifestyle stationery.
- Multiple disc colours available
- Pages can be removed and reinserted
- Lightweight and visually distinctive
Choose the right decoration and process
Printed covers
Explore full-colour artwork or a simple logo treatment. Cover material and surface finish influence colour and detail.
Foil and debossing
Use foil accents or a recessed logo for selected cover materials. Fine lines and the usable decoration area need artwork review.
Binding and internal pages
Discuss hardcover or softcover construction, binding, page layout and closure details. Confirm the full specification before comparing quotations.
Compare processes before choosing a finish
Start with the artwork and the result you want to see or feel. The comparison below helps you prepare a specification for review.
| Process | Appearance or feel | Useful starting point | Confirm on the sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-colour cover printing | Illustrations or multicolour graphics on a compatible cover. | Character artwork and designs with gradients. | Colour, cover finish and alignment across the final cover template. |
| Foil decoration | Selected artwork receives a reflective foil treatment. | Simple logos, titles and accent graphics. | Foil colour, edge definition and material compatibility. |
| Debossed logo | The logo is pressed into a suitable cover surface. | Brand marks where texture is part of the design. | Impression depth, line detail and cover response. |
Key specifications for your quotation
| Decision | Information to share |
|---|---|
| Book construction | Closed size, hardcover/softcover, binding and closure requirements. |
| Inside pages | Page count, paper preference, ruled/plain/custom layout and any printed inserts. |
| Decoration | Cover material, artwork placement, print/foil/deboss preference and quantity. |
Bulk minimum quantities and lead times are confirmed for the chosen construction and order. For sampling, there is no minimum order quantity and the sampling time is 7 working days.
Prepare your artwork
Provide the intended cover dimensions, logo files and any internal page layouts. Production artwork must use the confirmed template, including bleed, spine and safe areas. Prepare the final print-ready cover using the approved template.
Build a coordinated product collection
Combine a notebook with a lanyard, pin and matching packaging for an employee welcome kit. For a character collection, carry selected artwork onto the cover, inserts and companion accessories.
Explore our custom corporate gift sets and character merchandise planning guide for ideas on combining products.
From artwork to an approved sample
- Share the brief. Send artwork, intended dimensions, quantity, finish preference and destination. Include packaging needs and your deadline.
- Review the specification. Confirm the process, artwork adjustments, bulk minimum quantity, quotation and delivery plan.
- Check the sample. Sampling takes 7 working days. Review artwork placement, finish and construction before approving bulk production.
What to check before approving your sample
- The book opens as intended and the page order is correct.
- Paper, page count and binding match the specification.
- Logo placement, cover finish and any closure details match the sample.
Use the agreed specification and approved sample as the reference for the bulk order.
Frequently asked questions
Can the inner pages also be customised?
Include page count, paper preference and page layout in your enquiry so the full notebook can be specified.
How do I confirm foil or a debossed logo?
Confirm the logo artwork and decoration area first. Actual foil colour, depth and material texture should be checked on a physical sample.
Is there a minimum quantity for sampling?
No minimum order quantity is required for sampling. Bulk order minimums depend on the product and confirmed specification.
Prepare a clear enquiry
Copy this checklist into the Project Details field on our enquiry form, and attach the artwork you have available. If you are unsure of the process, describe the appearance you want and request advice.
Complete your collection
Discuss your custom notebooks & journals
Tell us about your brand or IP, target quantity and preferred finish. Include the destination country so the quotation can address your delivery requirements.
Start your enquiry