Promotional Products for the Financial Sector: Folders and Branch Gifts

Promotional products for the financial sector differ from most other industries in one key requirement — brand graphics are strictly regulated, so colour, logo proportions and the printing area must not "drift". In practice, a branch order usually consists of three parts: presentation folders and print materials (1–3 business days), pens and notebooks for workstations, and client gifts with a logo (usually 6–10 business days). Indicative prices: a metal pen from EUR 0.35/pc at 100 pcs, a thermal mug from EUR 4.43/pc at 100 pcs, a folding umbrella from EUR 3.62/pc — all prices excl. VAT and excl. print set-up.

What a financial branch needs most often

When working with banks, insurance agencies and brokers (NACE 65.12), the order basket repeats fairly consistently:

• Presentation and contract folders — A4 folders with flaps for inserting a policy, contract or quote. We print digitally, usually on 300–350 g/m² card with a matte laminate.
• Business cards for consultants — often needed in several versions with different names; digital printing allows this even in small quantities. See business cards and print products.
• Brochures and cards — product descriptions, price sheets, contact cards with a QR code linking to an application form.
• Stickers and labelling — logo stickers for folders, envelopes, gift sets; also die-cut stickers for more complex shapes.
• Pens and sticky notes — everyday items for the branch and exhibition desk.
• Client and employee gifts — thermal mugs, umbrellas, bags, hoodies for the team, small gifts for events.

Folders and print materials: what to choose

For a folder, both print quality and durability when carried in a bag matter. A matte laminate finish doesn't flash under camera light and doesn't show fingerprints — in a financial advisory context, this looks calmer than a glossy finish. If the logo needs to stand out, it can be raised with spot UV coating.

Indicative print prices (excl. VAT, depending on format, paper and volume):

Figures are indicative — we calculate the exact price based on format, paper and print run. More on the options: digital printing.

Brand graphics: how to achieve a repeatable result

Financial brands usually use 1–2 colours with a specified PANTONE number. Three things that solve 90% of problems:

1. Send a vector file (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg) with the PANTONE or CMYK value specified. A raster logo from a presentation won't work — jagged edges will show in the print.
2. Choose the printing technique based on colour. Screen printing and pad printing reproduce a single PANTONE shade more precisely; digital printing and sublimation suit full-colour images better, but the corporate blue may differ slightly in tone.
3. Approve the artwork. For each product, we prepare a visualisation showing the printing area, and on request also a 3D view with your logo. The artwork is confirmed by email before production.

Standard printing areas on clothing are: left chest 110×90 mm, front or back up to 280×210 mm, sleeve 80×60 mm, embroidery up to 90×90 mm. For branch staff, chest embroidery is usually the best fit — it doesn't fade when washed and looks more formal than printing.

How to split the budget by audience

• Branch visitor, mass gift (EUR 0.35–1.50): pen, sticky notes, anti-stress ball from EUR 0.60 at 100 pcs, drawstring bag.
• Client after signing a contract (EUR 3–6): umbrella, thermal mug, keyring torch.
• Loyal corporate client or partner (EUR 10–30): lunch box, hoodie or gift set; at the premium end — Chipolo POP tracker from EUR 26.39 at 100 pcs with digital printing.
• Employees: clothing with embroidery, thermal mugs, socks with a woven-in logo from 100 pairs.

Lead times and files

In-house printing — stickers, business cards, folders, posters — 1–3 business days after artwork approval (3–5 days for more complex folder formats). Promotional products with printing usually take 6–10 business days: production 4–7 business days depending on quantity, plus delivery 2–3 days. Rush jobs are possible by arrangement.

Files: vector graphics (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg), CMYK colour space, 300 dpi for raster images. If you have a brand book, send it to us — we'll match the printing areas and minimum logo sizes to its requirements.

Examples from our catalogue

A few examples from our catalogue with prices excluding printing:

• Nomumi A4 folder – 3 colour options, price from EUR 17.31/pc at 1 pc,
• University A4 folder – 2 colour options, price from EUR 6.15/pc at 1 pc,
• Andean A5 RCS recycled folder – paper, polyester, price from EUR 11.45/pc at 1 pc,
• Berkely A4 folder with zip closure – price from EUR 11.43/pc at 1 pc,

Frequently asked questions

Can you print folders and pens in a single order?

Yes. In the quote, we list the price, printing area, set-up fee and lead time separately for each item, as print items are usually ready in 1–3 days, while promotional products with printing take 6–10 business days. Delivery can also be split into two parts.

How accurately can you reproduce our brand's PANTONE colour?

On smooth surfaces, screen printing or pad printing allows us to mix colours to match PANTONE with minimal deviation. On dark fabrics, with sublimation and digital printing, the shade may differ slightly — in such cases we recommend either embroidery or single-colour screen printing.

What is the minimum quantity?

For in-house printing — from 1 piece. For promotional products, the minimum depends on the item: some are available from 1 pc, others from 50 pcs; socks with a woven-in logo — from 100 pairs. The price per piece decreases with larger quantities.

Can you print on materials supplied by the client?

Yes, we print on clothing and some other items supplied by the client. Beforehand, we agree on the material's compatibility with the chosen technique and the possible risk of defects.

Will we see how the logo will look on the product?

The quote includes product images with the printing area marked, and on request we prepare a 3D view with your logo. Production starts only after the artwork is approved by email.

How long do we have to wait for a price quote?

We send a quote online and in PDF format with prices per quantity within one business day.

Send us your product list, approximate quantities and logo to info@attaprint.lv or message us on WhatsApp +371 25776699 — we'll prepare a quote with prices, printing areas and lead times within one business day.