Pad Printed Notebooks in Bulk: Sharp, Detailed Logos on Every Cover from £1.21

Pad printing transfers ink from an engraved plate to the cover using a soft silicone pad. Because the pad moulds to the surface, it prints sharply on covers that aren’t perfectly flat, such as cork, bamboo, recycled leather and soft PU. That makes it a strong choice for small logos, fine lines and short slogans.

Our customers also pad print on a mix of materials in one order, which keeps your branding consistent across a whole range. To see every notebook that can carry your logo, browse our custom notebooks.

The range covers every main notebook type:

• Pad printed hard cover notebooks, the largest group, with a firm, premium feel;
• Pad printed soft cover notebooks, lighter and easier to hand out in volume;
• Pad printed notebook and pen sets, ready to give as a complete gift.

Most are A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) or A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm). Materials include PU, recycled PU, cork, bamboo, recycled carton, recycled paper and milk cartons, mostly from our GiftRetail range. Pages are lined, plain or squared depending on the model, and the page type is stated in each product name. If you need specific details such as paper weight (GSM), send us the product reference and our team will confirm.

Both methods are widely used on notebooks, and many models offer both.

• As a rule of thumb, choose pad printing for small, fine detail and curved or textured surfaces.
• Choose screen printing for larger areas and bold, solid colours.
• For full-colour artwork, look at digital printing, and for a permanent etched look on cork or bamboo, see laser engraving.

Buying wholesale from Wordans cuts out the middlemen: the more you order, the lower the price per notebook. Several models are also sold in packs of 10 or 100. Keep your artwork clean, use few colours and a short message for the best result. The cover colour matters too: a logo in a light colour stands out on black notebooks, while white notebooks keep your brand colours true.

Add a custom pen or a tote bag to build a gift set, and see our company welcome packs.