A thoughtful corporate gift feels like something the recipient might have chosen for themselves. A wool throw for the office or an open-front cape for the commute brings a little warmth to an ordinary day — and can remain part of that day long after the holidays.
Choosing a corporate holiday gift means balancing a few things at once: the budget, the number of recipients, and the hope that what arrives will feel personal. Familiar options make the process easier, but the gifts people keep tend to have something more in common: a place in their everyday lives.
This guide looks at what makes a corporate gift feel considered, what research tells us about the gifts people use, and how to choose by recipient and budget. It also covers ordering Murmurs wool and cashmere pieces in quantity — through Faire for stockists and hospitality buyers, or directly from us for client and team gifts.
Key Takeaways
- Let the gift come first. A useful, well-made piece can carry a company's appreciation without making the logo its main feature.
- Everyday usefulness matters. In a business.com poll of more than 1,500 professionals, over half of recipients said they had thrown away a corporate gift without using it.
- One-size textiles make gifting simpler. Throws need no sizing information, while an open-front cape offers flexibility when choosing a wearable gift.
- Match the budget to the occasion and relationship. Murmurs pieces range from $120 to $290 at retail. Direct corporate orders are priced at 50% off retail from five pieces, with NET 30 available on qualifying orders; on Faire, wholesale pricing applies from a single piece.
- There are two ways to order. Retailers, spas, hotels, and design studios can explore wholesale through our Faire Direct link, with introductory benefits for eligible retailers. For client and team gifts, our Corporate Gifting page is the place to start.
What Makes a Corporate Gift "Swag"
Swag usually begins with the brand: a bottle, hoodie, or notebook chosen partly for the space it gives a company name. These pieces can be useful and well-liked. But when the branding becomes the main feature, a holiday gift can feel more promotional than personal.
A considered gift begins with the object itself — how it feels, where it will be used, and whether it suits the person receiving it. A company name can still be part of the presentation, perhaps on a card or as a discreet detail, while leaving the piece easy for them to make their own.
A helpful question is: would this still be a good gift without the logo? If the answer is yes, there is a strong foundation to build on.
What the Data Says About Gifts That Get Thrown Away
In a business.com poll of 1,547 professionals who send or receive corporate holiday gifts, 54 percent of recipients said they had thrown away at least one gift without using it. The study also found a gap between recipients' expectations — around $100 per gift — and senders' median spending of $30. Meanwhile, 46 percent said a year-end gift from a vendor made them more likely to continue working with that vendor.
These findings suggest that choosing the gift deserves as much attention as setting the budget. Price is one part of the decision; relevance, quality, and presentation help determine how the gesture is received. A useful gift can be a welcome expression of an existing relationship.
Research from the promotional products industry adds another perspective. The Advertising Specialty Institute's 2020 Global Ad Impressions Study found that more than half of consumers had kept some promotional products for at least five years. Branded pieces can have a long life, too. The useful question is what gives a particular object a reason to stay.
What Recipients Keep: Three Qualities
When choosing a gift with lasting use in mind, three qualities are worth looking for.
They solve a problem the person already has
A cool office, a long commute, an evening on the sofa. A useful gift fits naturally into a routine the recipient already enjoys, without asking them to make room for a new one. A warm layer is a simple example: something close at hand when the temperature drops.
They need nothing from the recipient
No size to collect, no setup to complete, no account to create. A throw in a quiet, versatile color keeps the process simple for both sender and recipient. For a wearable piece, an open-front, one-size design offers more flexibility than fitted clothing.
They look like something the recipient chose
A charcoal wool throw can settle into a living room without drawing attention to where it came from. Over time, it becomes part of the room and the person's routine. That sense of belonging is a good quality to look for in a gift.
How to Choose by Recipient
Start with where the person is likely to use the gift. An office layer, a sofa throw, and a wearable cape each offer a different kind of warmth. The five pieces below are the ones we recommend most often for corporate lists; any piece in the Murmurs range can be ordered in quantity.
| Recipient | What suits them | Murmurs piece | Retail (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A client you see in their office | A compact layer to keep over a chair or across the lap | Hush Petit Office Lap Blanket — 100% wool, 30 × 40 in / 76 × 101 cm | $120 |
| A wider team or client list | A full-size wool throw for use at a desk or at home | Hush Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket — 100% wool, 47 × 59 in / 120 × 150 cm | $170 |
| A partner, advisor, or referral source | A soft lambswool-cashmere layer for evenings on the sofa | Lilt Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket — 90% lambswool, 10% cashmere, 47 × 59 in / 120 × 150 cm | $200 |
| A closing gift, a milestone, or a retiring partner | A baby camel hair and wool throw for a special occasion | Veil Travel & Sofa Throw Blanket — 50% baby camel hair, 50% wool, 47 × 59 in / 120 × 150 cm | $260 |
| A client you would like to thank with something especially personal | A wearable layer for the office, travel, and the days between | Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape — 50% baby camel hair, 50% wool, 51 × 57 in / 130 × 145 cm | $290 |
Prices shown are retail. Wholesale pricing on Faire is around 50% off retail, and direct corporate orders are priced at 50% off retail from five pieces. All five pieces come in one size and have no closures. Bulk orders are available in core colors; some retail-only colorways are not offered in quantity.
A note on the cape
The Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape is often chosen for an individual client or a special thank-you, and it is our most-ordered piece on Faire. Its open-front design has no buttons or ties, allowing it to rest easily over the shoulders and layer over everyday clothing. It is designed to move with the wearer — from a desk to a meeting or out on a commute. For someone who often feels cold indoors, it can become a useful daily layer. For a closer look at choosing between a cape and a lap blanket, see The Best Blanket for a Cold Office.
How to Budget: Three Tiers
A total budget is a useful starting point. Before dividing it evenly across a list, consider whether different occasions or relationships call for different gifts. A few clear tiers can make the selection easier while keeping the overall gesture consistent.
| Tier | Who | Per head (retail) | Murmurs piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team and broad client list | Colleagues and clients you would like to thank at year-end | $120–170 | Hush Petit Office Lap Blanket or Hush Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket |
| Key relationships | Long-standing clients, partners, advisors, and referral sources | $200–260 | Lilt Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket or Veil Travel & Sofa Throw Blanket |
| Milestones | A closed deal, a promotion, or a retirement | $290 | Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape |
The tiers can be combined in one order. A firm might choose forty Hush throws, eight Lilt throws, and two Murmur capes, with everything arranged on one invoice.
Personalization Without a Logo
Personalization can be quiet and still feel meaningful. A note, a small detail, or considered packaging can connect the gift to the occasion while keeping the piece easy to use every day.
- A handwritten card gives the gesture a personal voice. Our gift packaging includes a card slot to keep the note with the piece.
- A small embroidered mark — such as a company name or event date, in a thread color close to the cloth — is available on orders of 50 or more.
- Branded packaging is available at the same minimum, offering another place to include your company's identity.
- Direct shipping to each recipient, with the card inside, brings the gift straight to the person it is intended for.
For orders below 50 units, we discuss custom requests individually.
Two Ways to Order in Quantity
The best route depends on your business and how you plan to use the pieces.
If you are a retailer, spa, hotel, or design studio: order wholesale on Faire
Faire is the wholesale marketplace through which Murmurs works with independent stores and other eligible businesses. If your business qualifies for a Faire account, our Faire Direct link offers access to wholesale pricing across the range of 25 pieces, along with Faire's terms:
- No minimum order — a single piece can be ordered at wholesale pricing
- 50% off your first order, up to $150, and a year of free shipping with Murmurs, for retailers new to Faire
- 60-day payment terms for eligible retailers
- Free returns on the opening order, making it easier to get to know the collection
This route suits purchases for a shop floor, a spa's retail corner, hotel rooms, or a client-gifting service within a design practice. Since early fall, independent stores and spas have been ordering Murmurs through Faire, and several have already come back for a second order.
If you are buying for clients or a team: start with a sample kit
For law firms, advisory practices, real-estate teams, people teams, and event producers, ordering directly is usually the more suitable route. Our Corporate Gifting page starts the conversation in three steps:
- Tell us the occasion, quantity, and delivery date. We reply within two business days.
- Receive a sample kit. Choose three pieces to see and feel in person. Samples ship within three business days, and the cost is credited in full against your first bulk order.
- Confirm your selection. Direct corporate orders are priced at 50% off retail and start at five pieces, with NET 30 available on qualifying orders. Embroidery and branded packaging are available from 50 units.
A sample kit gives you time with the details that are harder to judge from a photograph: the weight of the cloth, the softness of the fiber, and how a color looks in your space. It is a useful step before choosing for a larger group.
Care, Shipping, and the Things People Ask Before They Order
Care. Follow the care label on each piece. The Hush Petit Office Lap Blanket, Hush Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket, Veil Travel & Sofa Throw Blanket, and Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape are dry clean only. Dry cleaning is recommended for the Lilt Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket, which should be stored folded rather than hung. Between cleanings, airing can help keep the pieces fresh. Our Care Guide covers spills, pilling, and storage.
Shipping. Standard U.S. shipping is free on retail orders. Bulk orders can ship together or directly to individual recipients. We ship worldwide with duties included on retail orders; international shipping for bulk orders is quoted with the order.
Timing. For December gifting, requesting a sample kit in the first week of November gives you more time to choose and arrange delivery. Share your preferred arrival date when you inquire so we can confirm availability and timing. Bulk stock is held in core colors; retail-only colorways are not available in quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good corporate holiday gift that isn't swag?
Look for something useful, well made, and suited to the recipient's everyday life. Natural-fiber throws and open-front capes can be thoughtful options for someone who appreciates a warm layer at work or at home. Murmurs makes wool, lambswool-cashmere, and baby camel hair throws and capes in one size, priced from $120 to $290 at retail. Direct corporate orders are 50% off retail from five pieces; wholesale orders on Faire start from a single piece.
How much should a company spend on a client holiday gift?
The right amount depends on the relationship, occasion, and overall budget. In a business.com poll, recipients expected around $100 per gift, while senders reported median spending of $30. Within the Murmurs range, you can plan around $120–170 retail for a wider list, $200–260 for key relationships, and $290 for a milestone gift, with direct corporate orders priced at 50% off those figures.
Can I put our company logo on a Murmurs gift?
Yes. Discreet embroidery, such as a company name or event date, is available on orders of 50 units or more, along with branded packaging. For smaller orders, a handwritten card is a simple way to make the gift personal.
Can corporate buyers order Murmurs on Faire?
Faire serves eligible wholesale buyers, including retailers, hospitality businesses, and design studios. If your business qualifies, our Faire Direct link provides access to wholesale pricing from a single piece, with 60-day terms for eligible retailers. For gifts to clients or a team, start with our Corporate Gifting page, which offers a sample kit and 50% off retail from five pieces.
What is the minimum order for corporate gifts?
Direct corporate orders start at five pieces, priced at 50% off retail. On Faire, there is no minimum; a single piece can be ordered at wholesale pricing. Embroidery and branded packaging are available from 50 units; smaller custom requests are discussed individually. Before placing a bulk order, you can choose a three-piece sample kit, with its cost credited in full against your first bulk order.
Are the throws and capes one size?
Yes. Every Murmurs piece comes in one size with no closures. Full-size throws measure 47 × 59 in / 120 × 150 cm, the Hush Petit Office Lap Blanket measures 30 × 40 in / 76 × 101 cm, and the Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape measures 51 × 57 in / 130 × 145 cm laid flat. There is no need to collect clothing sizes; for the cape, the dimensions can help you judge the recipient's preferred coverage.
A Gift Is Something They Would Have Chosen
A corporate holiday gift is a chance to thank someone for the year you have shared. Choosing something they can use and enjoy gives that thank-you a life beyond the moment the box is opened. A warm layer, a considered color, and a personal note can be enough.
Where to Start
- Corporate Gifting — for client and team gifts: sample kits, 50% off retail from five pieces, and NET 30 on qualifying orders.
- Murmurs on Faire — for eligible retailers, spas, hotels, and design studios: wholesale pricing from a single piece, 60-day terms for eligible retailers, and free returns on the opening order.
- Corporate Gifts — explore the pieces we keep in stock for bulk orders.
- Hush Desk & Sofa Throw Blanket — 100% wool, 47 × 59 in / 120 × 150 cm, $170 retail. A versatile choice for team and client gifts.
- Murmur Wearable Blanket Cape — 50% baby camel hair, 50% wool, 51 × 57 in / 130 × 145 cm, $290 retail. A wearable layer for a special thank-you.
- Gifts for Someone Who's Always Cold — choose a warm layer around where the recipient feels the cold.
- How to Choose a Cashmere or Wool Gift When You Don't Know Their Size — a closer look at choosing one-size gifts.
- The Best Blanket for a Cold Office — find the right fit between a lap blanket and a cape.
- Gifts for People Who Work From Home — buying for one remote worker rather than a team? Choose by how they work: seated, on camera, or typing all day.
