20 Client gift ideas: sustainable and thoughtful

The Moleskine notebook is a classic office essential that instantly looks at home on any desk. It’s a reliable client gift because it feels premium without being flashy, and it works for almost everyone—no sizing, no fit issues, no awkward preferences to manage. You can personalise it with your client’s initials for a more thoughtful touch, or keep it simple with a subtle logo to reinforce your brand.

Fulfil the experience by pairing the notebook with a pen - because a notebook without something great to write with is only half the gift. The Custom Prodir True Biotic Pen is a strong match: it’s made from biobased material, feels solid in the hand, and its timeless design delivers comfortable, top-level ergonomics for daily use. Together, the set looks polished on a desk, travels well to meetings, and turns a simple thank-you into something your client will actually reach for.

Spoil your clients with the Custom Kinto Coffee Mug, which features an ergonomic handle that makes it comfortable to hold, and the clean, modern design looks great in any office kitchen or home setup. Add subtle customisation for a personal touch, and you’ve got a gift that feels thoughtful without being overdone. Most importantly, it keeps coffee warmer for longer, so it quickly becomes their go-to mug between meetings.

A laptop sleeve is one of the safest, most practical client gifts, especially for people who commute, travel, or move between meeting rooms. Our Custom Computer Sleeve is made from 100% organic Fairtrade cotton and designed to protect devices properly, with inner padding and reinforced piping for extra security and durability. It feels premium, holds up to daily use, and keeps your brand visible in a subtle way every time it’s carried to a meeting or pulled out at a desk.

Surprise your clients with a Custom Relaxed Shirt, branded with your logos in a collaborative design, done well, it can feel like a genuine partnership rather than a promo item. This option works best for smaller groups, where you can manage sizing properly and make the experience feel personal. The unisex fit makes it easier to get right across different body types, and you can choose print for a bold graphic or embroidery for a more subtle, premium finish. Keep the branding understated and the fabric comfortable, and it becomes something clients will actually wear

Tote bags are a practical, low-friction client gift because they fit into everyday life - commuting, grocery runs, or throwing gym gear over a shoulder. Our Custom Heavy Tote Bag is made from 80% recycled organic cotton and has a sturdy feel that holds up to regular use. The key is durability: a heavier tote gets reused for years, which is what keeps your brand in circulation in a natural way.

A custom cap can be a thoughtful, easy-to-wear thank-you, especially for clients who travel, commute, or spend time outdoors. Our Custom Organic 6-Panel Dad Cap is made from 100% organic cotton and has an adjustable back strap, so it’s a low-risk option that fits most people without needing detailed size collection. Add sleek embroidery instead of a large print for a more refined look, and it becomes something clients will actually keep in rotation rather than a branded giveaway.

A custom heavy crew neck is a strong choice for celebrating a collaboration, especially if you’re planning a joint event, on-site workshop, or shared conference moment. It feels more considered than a basic hoodie or tee, and the heavier fabric gives it that “kept and worn” quality clients associate with premium merch. This works best when the audience is defined, so you can handle sizing.

Spoil your clients with a Custom Padded Vest, a genuinely useful piece for colder months, commuting, and travel days. It’s the kind of outer layer people reach for again and again, which makes it a strong option for higher-value client relationships. Because all styles are fitted, this one works best for smaller, well-defined groups where you can manage sizing properly. 

A branded oversized T-shirt is a strong client gift when it’s tied to a collaboration, campaign, or shared moment, something that gives the design a reason to exist beyond branding. Our Custom Oversized Heavy T-shirt stands out because the garment-washed fabric creates a soft feel and a naturally worn-in look from day one. Like most apparel, it’s best for smaller groups where you can handle sizes, and the oversized fit helps reduce sizing friction across different body types. Keep the branding clean and the graphic collaborative, and it reads as a piece of campaign merch people actually want to wear.

Custom Sport Sunglasses are a smart choice at scale because they’re one-size, easy to distribute, and don’t create the sizing or preference issues you get with apparel. They work especially well for summer campaigns, outdoor events, or active client audiences where the gift gets used immediately. With custom-coloured frames and lenses, you can align the look with your brand or campaign without making it feel loud. Laser engraving on the lenses and sides keeps the branding subtle and durable, so it stays looking sharp after repeat use.

A Custom Enamel Mug is a practical, durable gift for clients who spend time outdoors, travel, or love a weekend escape. It’s built to handle knocks and packing, which makes it a safer choice than fragile ceramics and easy to gift at scale. Add a subtle logo or a clean graphic and it feels more like a well-made piece of kit than a branded item. It also creates a small ritual moment, coffee by the campsite, tea on a balcony, which is exactly how a client gift stays memorable without trying too hard.

For a more premium option for active clients, a Custom The North Face Quarter Zip Fleece is a safe bet. It’s the kind of layer people actually reach for on travel days, outdoor meetings, and cold offices, so it gets worn instead of stored. The comfortable, relaxed fit helps, and offering both men’s and women’s models makes it easier to get sizing right for a smaller, defined group. This is best used for high-value relationships, leadership gifting, or collaboration milestones where the upgrade in quality feels appropriate and the logistics of size collection are manageable.

A personalised Nalgene water bottle is a reliable client gift because it fits naturally into everyday routines, at the desk, in meetings, on commutes, and at the gym. It’s a low-friction option that works well at scale, with no sizing issues and very few personal preferences to manage. You can customise it with a name for a more personal touch, or keep it simple with a subtle logo for a clean, professional look. This bottle is made from 50% recycled materials and the wide opening gives a higher flow, which makes it more comfortable to use throughout the day. If you want more inspiration and customisation ideas, you can also read our blog: 20 Custom Nalgene Bottles Merch Ideas.

The Custom Milano Corkscrew is a strong client gift when you want something practical that still feels elevated. It’s associated with celebration and hospitality, so it fits naturally for deal milestones, end-of-year thanks, or partnership moments where you want to mark the occasion. The design feels elegant without being flashy, and it’s compact and easy to distribute or ship. Add personalised printing for a clean, modern look, or choose gold or silver hot stamping to make it feel more premium and gift-like.

Organic beer can be a memorable client gift when you know the relationship well and you’re confident it’s appropriate. It works best for smaller groups, local gifting, or end-of-year moments where celebrating feels natural, and you can tailor the choice to the recipient. You can customise the label with a subtle logo or a clean design so it feels like a thoughtful gesture rather than a promo item. 

The Custom Stanley Quencher Tumbler is a strong client gift when you want something stylish, durable, and genuinely used every day. It fits naturally into work routines, on the desk, in the car, between meetings, which is what keeps it top of mind without feeling promotional. The build quality and trend-proof design help it feel like a personal upgrade, not a giveaway, and the generous surface area makes subtle branding easy. 

A Custom Washed Tote is a reliable client gift because it’s versatile enough to become part of someone’s weekly routine. It works for commuting, errands, and carrying meeting materials, and the casual look makes it easy to use without feeling “corporate”. The washed finish adds a more relaxed, premium feel than a standard promo tote, and it gives your branding a softer, more understated presence. This is also a solid choice at scale since there are no sizing issues, and choosing a more durable, lower-impact fabric helps the tote stay in use longer instead of ending up in a drawer.

Custom Pre-Mixed Cocktails can be a distinctive client gift when the relationship is close and you know it’s appropriate. They’re a great fit for celebration moments like a signed renewal, a project launch, or an end-of-year thank-you, and they let you show a bit of brand personality without relying on novelty products. With options like Margarita, Negroni, Espresso Martini, Picante, Whiskey Sour, or Old Fashioned, you can pick something that matches the recipient’s taste and the tone of the occasion. 

A Custom Recycled Aluminium Bottle is a practical client gift when you want the sustainability angle to feel credible, not performative. Aluminium is lightweight, durable, and easy to use every day, so it naturally replaces single-use bottles and fits into commutes, meetings, and travel. It’s also a low-friction option at scale with no sizing issues and minimal preference management.