Promotional Gifts €5–10: Mid-Range Guide 2025
What you can realistically buy and print for €5–10 per piece: bottles, notebooks, thermal mugs, umbrellas and polo shirts, with indicative prices and lead times.
The €5–10 price bracket (excl. VAT, with single-colour printing) for promotional products is the mid-range tier, which already includes metal or Tritan water bottles, hardcover notebooks, thermal mugs, thicker cotton tote bags, automatic umbrellas and entry-level polo shirts. In this budget, a typical order size is 50–300 pieces, with a production time of 5–10 business days after artwork approval, depending on the printing technique. Below €5 you'll find pens, keyrings and thin bags, while above €10 you move into thermoses, tech gadgets and gift sets.
Why €5–10 is the most cost-effective range
Below €5, a product is usually seen as a throwaway event item — picked up, used a couple of times and forgotten. From €5 upwards, you get items that stay on a desk or in a bag: a bottle, a notebook, a mug, a towel. These are exactly the items that deliver repeated logo exposure for months, making the cost per contact lower than with cheaper products.
In practice, Latvian companies use this price bracket for three main purposes: year-end client gifts, new employee starter kits, and bags for conference or sports event participants. In all three cases, a single logo in one or two colours is usually enough.
Indicative prices by product group
The table below shows indicative prices per piece, excl. VAT, based on a 100-piece order with single-colour printing in one location. The exact price depends on quantity, number of colours and number of print locations.
| Product group | Indicative price/pc | Typical printing | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 hardcover notebook | from €5.50 | screen printing or foil stamping, 1 colour | seminars, training sessions, office kits |
| Cotton bag 220–280 g/m² | from €5.00 | screen printing or DTF, 1–4 colours | events, shops, festivals |
| Water bottle 0.5–0.75 l (Tritan, aluminium) | from €6.00 | pad printing or laser engraving | sports clubs, employee kits |
| Printed ceramic mug | from €5.00 | sublimation, full colour | cafés, offices, gifts |
| Thermal mug 350–450 ml | from €8.50 | laser engraving or pad printing | winter gifts, for drivers |
| Automatic umbrella | from €7.50 | screen printing on 1–2 panels | outdoor events, client gifts |
| Terry towel 50×100 cm | from €7.00 | embroidery or printed label | sports clubs, spas, hotels |
| Polo shirt (Helios 180 g/m²) | from €9.50 | embroidery, screen printing or DTF | team wear, workwear |
Prices are indicative and current as of March 2025. At 300–500 pieces, prices in most groups drop by 15–30%, as the setup cost of printing (screens or dies) is spread over a larger run.
Polo shirt as a borderline product
From our catalogue, a good mid-range clothing example is the Helios 180 g/m² men's short-sleeve polo shirt — available in 62 colours, making it easy to match your corporate colour precisely without compromise. With single-colour embroidery on the chest, it stays within the €10 mark starting from around 50 pieces.
180 g/m² is the typical mid-range weight: the shirt isn't see-through, withstands regular washing at 40°C and suits both café staff and sports club trainers. If you're planning a large back print or multiple colours, screen printing on a batch of 30+ pieces usually costs less than embroidery. For more detail on techniques, see our apparel printing section.
How to choose a printing technique
The printing technique affects both the price and how long the logo will last.
- Pad printing — for metal and plastic bottles, pens. Affordable at large volumes, 1–4 colours, with each colour requiring a separate die.
- Laser engraving — for thermal mugs and metal bottles. Single tone, but virtually indestructible; ideal if the item will be dishwasher-washed.
- Screen printing — for bags, umbrellas, T-shirts. Cost-effective from 30–50 pieces, with good colour density.
- Sublimation — for ceramic mugs and polyester fabric, full-colour image with no extra charge for colours.
- Embroidery — for polo shirts, caps, towels. More expensive than printing, but the most durable-looking solution for clothing.
How many colours make sense
Most logos work fine with one or two colours. Each additional colour in pad printing or screen printing adds both a setup fee and roughly €0.15–0.40 per piece. If your logo has gradients or a photo, sublimation or DTF is the more economical choice.
Quantities, files and lead times
We also work with small batches, but in the €5–10 bracket, the most sensible threshold is 50 pieces — at that point, print setup no longer significantly affects the final price.
| Run size | Impact on price | Typical lead time |
|---|---|---|
| 10–25 pcs | higher price/pc, setup dominates | 5–7 business days |
| 50–100 pcs | optimal starting point | 5–8 business days |
| 250–500 pcs | 15–30% lower price/pc | 7–10 business days |
Please send artwork as vector files (.ai, .eps or .pdf), with colours in CMYK or specified Pantone codes. If you don't have a vector file, we can redraw it — this usually takes one business day. Rush jobs can be arranged by separate agreement.
You can browse a wider product range in our promotional products with logo section, or water bottles specifically in the Water bottles section.
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum order quantity?
We also work with single pieces, for example mugs or towels with embroidery. However, in the €5–10 price bracket, starting from 50 pieces the price per unit becomes significantly more favourable, as the printing setup cost is spread over a larger run.
Does the price include printing?
The indicative prices in the table include the product and single-colour printing in one location, based on a 100-piece run, excl. VAT. Additional colours, a second print location or laser engraving change the price, so we provide the exact amount in a quote.
How long will it take to receive my order?
The standard lead time is 5–10 business days from artwork approval, depending on the product and quantity. For clothing with embroidery, allow 7–10 business days; for printed mugs and notebooks, 5–7 business days.
Can I order several different products as one set?
Yes, gift sets of 2–3 items are common in this price bracket: for example, a notebook, a pen and a bottle. The set can be packaged together, with packaging costed separately.
Do you make a sample before a large print run?
For orders of 100 pieces or more, we can produce a physical sample or a digital visualisation. The digital artwork is prepared free of charge; the cost of a physical sample depends on the product and is usually deducted from the final invoice.
How do I choose the colour for clothing?
The Helios polo shirt is available in 62 colours, so in most cases you'll find a shade that matches your company's identity. If your logo is light-coloured, choose a dark shirt with light embroidery — contrast matters more than an exact colour match.
Email info@attaprint.lv or call +371 25776699 (also WhatsApp) — tell us your budget per gift and approximate quantity, and project manager Madara will prepare a quote with 2–3 options within one business day.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity?
We also work with single pieces, for example mugs or towels with embroidery. However, in the €5–10 price bracket, starting from 50 pieces the price per unit becomes significantly more favourable, as the printing setup cost is spread over a larger run.
Does the price include printing?
The indicative prices include the product and single-colour printing in one location, based on a 100-piece run, excl. VAT. Additional colours, a second print location or laser engraving change the price, so we provide the exact amount in a quote.
How long will it take to receive my order?
The standard lead time is 3–10 business days from artwork approval. For clothing with embroidery, allow 7–10 business days; for printed mugs and notebooks, 3–5 business days.
Can I order several different products as one set?
Yes, gift sets of 2–3 items are common in this price bracket: for example, a notebook, a pen and a bottle. The set can be packaged together, with packaging costed separately.
Do you make a sample before a large print run?
For orders of 100 pieces or more, we can produce a physical sample or a digital visualisation. The digital artwork is prepared free of charge; the cost of a physical sample depends on the product and is usually deducted from the final invoice.
How do I choose the colour for clothing?
The Helios polo shirt is available in 62 colours, so in most cases you'll find a shade that matches your company's identity. If your logo is light-coloured, choose a dark shirt with light embroidery — contrast matters more than an exact colour match.
