When temperatures start falling, it’s a great time to start thinking about a cozy blanket as part of your giveaways, employee swag boxes, and corporate gifts. We know that choosing a blanket for a giveaway can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together a guide to help you find the perfect custom blanket for your needs.
Why Blankets Make Great Corporate Gifts
Blankets check a lot of boxes that other promo items don’t:
- They get used. A blanket sits on a couch, a desk chair, or a bed, not in a drawer.
- They feel personal. Comfort items read as thoughtful, not transactional.
- They work year-round. Fleece and sherpa suit winter, while travel and outdoor blankets suit spring and summer.
- They fit almost every budget. You can find options from a few dollars per unit to premium woven throws.
- They offer a large branding surface. Logos, patterns, and colors all have room to stand out.
The Best Blankets Types for Corporate Gifting
Fleece Blankets
Fleece is the most common corporate blanket for a reason: it’s affordable, soft, lightweight, and easy to brand. It holds up well to bulk ordering and works for almost any audience, from new hires to event giveaways. Our fleece stadium blanket with whipstitch trim is a solid example of a classic, budget-friendly fleece option.
Sherpa Blankets
Sherpa blankets pair a fuzzy fleece side with a plush sherpa side, making them feel more premium than standard fleece without a big price jump. They’re a strong pick for employee appreciation or holiday gifts.
Woven Blankets
Woven blankets use a tighter, more structured weave and often come in natural fibers like cotton. They look and feel more upscale, which makes them a good fit for executives, VIP clients, or milestone gifts. The Tentree® Organic Cotton Peaks Woven Blanket is a good example of a premium woven option.
Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets use evenly distributed weight to create a calming, pressure-based feel. They’ve become popular as wellness gifts, especially for remote teams or stress-relief initiatives. Options like the 5 lb. Comfort Weighted Blanket works well as part of a wellness-focused gift set.
Travel Blankets
Travel blankets are designed to pack down small, usually into a pouch or tote, so recipients can bring them on flights, road trips, or commutes. They’re a smart choice for sales teams, executives, or anyone who travels often for work. The packable travel fleece blanket in tote is built exactly for this purpose.
Outdoor Blankets
Outdoor blankets are made for picnics, tailgates, camping trips, and outdoor events. They typically include a waterproof or water-resistant backing so they can be used directly on grass or damp ground. Our picnic and stadium blanket collection covers this category well, including the oversized waterproof fleece blanket with pouch.
Recycled or Sustainable Blankets
Sustainable blankets are made from recycled materials, organic cotton, or other eco-friendly fibers. They’re a good fit for brands that want their gifting to reflect their sustainability values. The Slowtide recycled fleece blanket and the Tentree organic cotton blanket are both built around recycled or organic materials.
How to Choose the Right Blanket for Corporate Gifting
If you’re not sure where to get started with choosing a blanket for a promo giveaway, here are our top six tips for choosing a custom blanket:
- Know how many blankets you need. Most promo items have a minimum order quantity that you must purchase, and this can vary widely from item to item. Make a tally of how many blankets you need and add a couple extra for safekeeping, and then use that to narrow down your search.
- Set your budget. After you decide on your order quantity, you will need to define the budget that you can spend on your blanket promo. If you feel like our budget might be a little on the low end, fret not, at iPromo, we offer dozens of types of blankets at all different price points.
- Know how fast you need it. Most of our blankets have a standard production time of either five to seven or seven to ten business days, with a few select products being offered for rush shipping at an additional cost.
- Consider your target audience. Outdoorsy, adventurous consumers would probably love a picnic blanket with a waterproof backing, while book lovers will appreciate a custom fleece blanket they can curl up under while they read.
- Think about the season. It doesn’t really make sense to give away a picnic blanket in the dead of winter when no one can go outside. There are also blankets that can be used year round, such as weighted blankets, if you are looking for a more versatile giveaway item.
- Decide if you want to create a gift set. If you’d like to create a gift set around a blanket giveaway, try browsing the rest of our corporate gifts for inspiration or reach out to our customer service team for help.
Corporate Blanket Gift Ideas by Recipient
| Recipient | Recommended Blanket |
|---|---|
| Employees | Sherpa or fleece |
| New hires | Fleece or travel blanket |
| Executives | Premium woven or wool-blend |
| VIP clients | Premium woven blanket |
| Remote employees | Sherpa or weighted blanket |
| Frequent travelers | Travel blanket |
| Outdoor teams | Outdoor blanket |
What to Check Before Placing a Bulk Blanket Order
Before you commit to an order, confirm these details with your supplier:
- Minimum order quantities
- Sample availability
- Production time
- Customization options
- Color consistency
- Washing instructions
- Packaging
- Shipping dimensions and costs
- Delivery timeline
- Supplier reputation
Getting these answers upfront helps avoid last-minute surprises, especially if you’re working toward a fixed event date or holiday deadline.
How to Make a Corporate Blanket Feel More Personal
A branded blanket can still feel generic if it’s not presented well. A few ways to make it feel more personal:
- Avoid excessive corporate branding
- Add the recipient’s name
- Include a handwritten or personalized note
- Choose colors connected to the company
- Pair the blanket with another gift, like a mug or candle
- Use premium packaging
Best Occasions for Giving Corporate Blankets
Blankets fit naturally into several corporate gifting moments:
- Employee appreciation
- Holiday gifts
- Work anniversaries
- New employee welcome gifts
- Client appreciation
- Company milestones
- Employee wellness initiatives
- Corporate events
Final Thoughts: Choosing the Best Corporate Blanket
The right corporate blanket comes down to a few decisions: who’s receiving it, what material fits the occasion, what size makes sense, how much branding to use, what your budget allows, and how you’ll package and ship it. Get those right, and a blanket becomes a gift people actually keep and use, not just another item with a logo on it.
If you’re ready to browse options, take a look at our dedicated blanket and towel category to find a style, material, and price point that fits your gifting program.