Holiday Corporate Gifts: Order Timeline for Custom Towels, Blankets and Robes (2026)
The short answer: for holiday 2026 client gifts, order anything made to order in Turkey by November 10, and in-stock items embroidered in Santa Barbara by December 4. After that, choose in-stock gifts and put the logo on the packaging. The best holiday gifts are ones people use all winter: a throw blanket, a robe, a scarf or a towel set, boxed and ready to give.
An embroidered throw for The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, boxed with a ribbon.
Key dates for 2026
- November 10: last day to order made-to-order items woven in Turkey.
- December 4: last day to order in-stock items embroidered in Santa Barbara.
- Check Live Inventory before you quote, because popular colors sell out in December.
Week-by-week plan
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| September to October | Set the budget and recipient count. Pick custom woven designs, which need the most time. |
| By November 10 | Approve virtuals and place made-to-order items (woven blankets, custom-color towels). |
| Mid November | Collect recipient addresses and gift-card messages. |
| By December 4 | Order in-stock items for embroidery in Santa Barbara. |
| December | Gifts ship boxed, to one address or drop shipped to each recipient. |
Gifts that work every year
-
Throw blankets: the Herringbone throw
or a custom woven blanket
with the logo woven in. See woven vs knit blankets. -
Spa robes: the Essential spa robe with bag
or the heavyweight spa robe
. See custom bathrobes. -
Scarves: the cashmere scarf (RT860) or the merino wool scarf (RT861)
, with a small embroidered logo. - Towel sets: a Turkish towel and hand towel set for a warm-weather gift. See custom hand and tea towels.
Packaging makes it a gift
A soft-touch magnetic gift box (RT882)
with the client's logo stamped on the lid turns a blanket or robe into a gift worth opening. For lower budgets, roll the item with a printed wrap band
and add a hang tag
with a message. Read custom packaging for promotional towels.
The soft-touch gift box with the logo stamped on the lid.
How to quote it
- Confirm budget per gift, recipient count and in-hand date.
- Check stock on Live Inventory; choose made to order only if the date allows.
- Show a Magic Mock-Up or request a pro virtual.
- Add the gift box or wrap band, and send the address list for drop shipping.
More ideas in our corporate gift guide and all custom and promotional towels.
Frequently asked questions
When should I order holiday corporate gifts?
For 2026, order anything made in Turkey by November 10, and in-stock items embroidered in Santa Barbara by December 4, so gifts arrive before the holidays. Earlier is always safer.
What are good holiday gifts for clients?
Gifts people use all winter: a woven throw blanket, a spa robe, a cashmere or merino scarf, or a Turkish towel set, with a small logo and premium packaging.
Can holiday gifts be shipped to each recipient?
Yes. We can drop ship so gifts arrive at each office or home. Share the address list when you order.
What if the deadline has passed?
Choose in-stock items with embroidery, or leave the gift plain and brand the packaging with a printed wrap band or a logo-stamped gift box.
