Alternative Gift Packaging

As gifting trends evolve, so does the desire for more creative, bespoke and sustainable packaging. Consumers are increasingly drawn to options that feel unique, reduce waste and align with their values or aesthetics.

We all love a wicker hamper basket but they’re not always within budget for some customers. We’ll talk you through some great alternatives that’ll keep your margins high and take your gifting game to a whole new level.

Reusable fabric bags

Reusable fabric bags are a practical and stylish alternative to traditional wicker hampers. Not only are they environmentally friendly, but they also serve a second life beyond the initial gift presentation - a goal for all our packaging!

Jute bags are something we keep in stock here in the UK and can also be branded in smaller quantities here as well. Not just used as a shopper for farm shops and delis, they’re a strong gift packaging alternative. So, if you’re looking to order 200+ and you’re working to a shorter lead time (we can have these branded in within 2-4 weeks) these are a great option.

If you’re looking for something more bespoke then we can help there too. From insulated and cotton bags to JuCo and picnic - we take pride in using sustainable materials to create solutions that embrace circular economy principles.

Wooden crates & keepsake boxes

Another reusable gift packaging alternative are wooden crates, offering sturdiness and charm to your range. As well as the all-important reusability factor. These hampers have a natural rustic appeal that instantly adds a sense of quality and care to any gift. They also suit a range of themes, particularly the farmhouse-style, rustic look.

Keepsake boxes are a little different to crates as they have a hinged lid, offering a full unboxing experience for the recipient. The durability of these boxes means they’re well suited as cheese and wine hampers as well as jewellery and fashion items.

Make wooden gift boxes even more memorable for your customers by adding branding. Our wooden wine boxes have a plywood lid which is perfect for adding your brand name or logo, or other simple illustrations and graphics. With a minimum of 24+ and lead time of 1-2 weeks, it’s a great option if you’re looking to add something new to your range quickly.

Metal tins & ceramic pots

Metal tins can hold a range of gifts. A versatile and sustainable choice mostly for food, drink and jewellery packaging, at Gadsby we’re able to create bespoke designs that perfectly blend creativity and functionality.

We can, quite literally, design whatever you can think of! This ranges from the classic cookie tins and hinged lunchbox-style cases to embossed tea caddies and old-fashioned biscuit barrels. Plus, tin is perfect for creating a more lavish jewellery gift or making a skincare set look even more luxurious.

One of the biggest advantages of having tin in your gifting range is their reusability. Once the cookies have been eaten, the skincare used or the jewellery worn, tins are reused all over the home. This is the same for ceramic pots. Once the cheese has been consumed or the sweets have been shared out, the pots can be used time and time again.

Our bespoke ceramics service also gives you the option to add plants and flowers into your range. These options would require considerably higher volumes than our own UK stock, but a great investment if you’re expanding and growing rapidly.

Card gift boxes

We produce gift boxes to suit all businesses - from e-commerce to advent calendars and cosmetics. This sort of gift packaging is perfect for really standing out with your brand and/ or business messaging.

If it’s not huge volumes you’re after, then we can help with something less bespoke we already stock and that can be branded for you. What makes card gift boxes so appealing is how easily they can be customised. Once you’ve added your branding, you can fill the box and wrap ribbon around it for a final touch (we can also brand the ribbon!).

In terms of sustainability, our Kraft and card boxes are made from recycled materials and the stock that we keep here in the UK can be recycled. Some of our boxes even come flat packed so even if you buy in larger quantities (to save more), you can easily store them away until they’re needed.