10 Custom Embroidery Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees

Celebrate Your Team with Thoughtful Embroidered Gifts

As business owners, knowing how to go about it can be tricky. What sorts of gifts are appropriate for your employees? How do you give a desirable gift so everyone feels valued, rather than just another giveaway that gets thrown away? Let's explore some creative and thoughtful ideas that could make this holiday season truly special for your team.

One popular option is to customize corporate gifts with custom embroidery. Embroidery is more than just a bit of stitching. It’s an intricate process that blends fabric, color, design, and text to create art that can be applied to all sorts of items, especially apparel. And when done right, it turns a “nice” gift into something truly charming and memorable.

To maximize employee engagement and productivity, it’s important to keep your workforce proud of their involvement in the company’s culture. And that means taking pride in the personalized gifts you give them for the holidays. And if they happen to match in color or design, all the better. That way, not only will your employees feel like part of the team, but they’ll look like it, too!

Here are a handful of creative ideas that blend branding with holiday fun:

Custom Embroidered Company Jackets

When it’s cold outside, everyone appreciates having a warm coat! Add your company logo to a quality midweight jacket. Your employees will love the comfort, and you’ll benefit from free advertising three seasons a year.

Personalized Beanies and Scarves

Winter hats or scarves embroidered with your company logo make useful gifts that subtly advertise your brand.

Holiday-Themed Embroidered Blankets

A warm blanket is always welcome. Add a holiday message and sprinkle in your logo, and you’ll create a personalized gift they’ll use for many winters.

Custom Embroidered Lunch Bags

Everyone eats lunch. Encourage your team to bring their own in an eco-friendly, insulated lunch bag.

NOTE: Since they all look the same, adding individual names is a thoughtful way to avoid mix-ups.

Holiday Sweaters with Embroidered Logos

Christmas sweaters are fashionable and fun. Why not create your own, sprucing up a festive design with your company’s logo? They’ll love wearing it for holiday parties or casual Fridays at the office…and beyond.

Custom Embroidered Towels

A good towel is an excellent holiday gift. A super soft, luxurious embroidered towel makes you look twice.  These can be given to employees as gifts or kept on-site for breakrooms or company gyms.

Embroidered Tote Bags

Consider gifting your crew a well-made, spacious, reusable tote. It’s the kind of gift they’ll use repeatedly, all the while displaying your corporate colors, logo, and messaging.

Personalized Stockings

Picture the whole family’s stockings hung by the chimney with care, all beautifully embroidered in matching script. Now picture the same for all the families under your leadership. Powerful stuff, boss.

Build Team Morale with Personalized Gifts

By making team members feel valued, thoughtfully chosen personalized gifts play a crucial role in boosting morale. As a business owner and leader, once you set that standard, it’s important to keep it. That means making a meaningful gesture every holiday season, turning personalized gifting into an annual tradition that everyone looks forward to.

Today, not all workforces are centralized in one location. Some employees may work at the headquarters, while others work remotely or elsewhere. It’s worth considering getting the whole team together when giving holiday gifts. And if you can’t do that, a group Zoom meeting can be a fun yet cost-effective way to get everyone together.

Custom gifts like embroidered jackets, specially designed hats, reusable tote bags, and embroidered blankets show that you care about your employees. And even as they bring your workforce together, these personalized presents broadcast your brand to an ever-widening audience. Imagine your employees wearing your company's logo on their jackets or hats, or using your branded tote bags in public. This not only strengthens your brand identity but also serves as free advertising, continually promoting your business to potential customers and future employees. It’s a win-win for the entire business!

Key Benefits for Personalized Gifting

●      Increased Loyalty: Recognition encourages loyalty. According to one Gallup study, organizations that prioritized employee recognition realized a 27% increase in profit and a 29% increase in engagement.

●      More Motivation: Giving personalized gifts for the holidays “pays off” your promises of a caring corporate culture. Receiving those gifts makes employees feel like they’re part of something greater than themselves, which can be a powerful way to encourage positive contributions.

●      More Brand Ambassadors: Personalized gifts are a win-win for you and your employees. They get cool swag, and you get free advertising that helps you sell more AND attract potential future employees.

Empire Printing’s Embroidery Services

Embroidery is a great way to add a personalized touch, turning practical gifts into treasured favorites. The thoughtfulness it represents is perfect for the holiday season, too. And since there are no order minimums to worry about, you can create a customized gift for everyone on your list! Ordering is simple; just contact Empire Printing today at 417.865.2475 to discuss your embroidery project, request a quote, or learn more about our services. You can also email us at sales@empireprinting.com.