Under Italy's fringe benefit rules, employers can give employees goods, services or non-cash vouchers worth up to €1,000 a year (€2,000 with dependent children) for 2026, without triggering IRPEF income tax or social contributions. That makes €1,000 a useful ceiling to shop against, comfortably above what any single item on this list costs. The nineteen picks below are all well within it, so you can say thank you, mark a birthday or celebrate a milestone without opening a tax headache.
What makes a good fringe benefit gift?
Not every branded item is a good fit for a tax-free gift. The best ones tend to share a few traits:
- Priced well under the €1,000 (or €2,000) annual threshold, so there's no risk of accidentally tipping a year's worth of gifting over the cliff-edge.
- Genuinely useful or enjoyable, something employees will actually use rather than shelve.
- Branded subtly, so it reads as a thoughtful gift rather than a walking billboard.
- Available with sensible minimum order quantities, so it works whether you're gifting a team of five or five hundred.
1. Hoodie – The Rex: the flagship piece
A heavyweight organic cotton hoodie employees actually wear, and one of the most popular gifting items in the catalogue.
- Material: 90% organic cotton, 10% polyester.
- Branding: embroidery, print, or patches.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €40.09/unit.
2. Sports Socks: the stocking-filler everyone actually wears
Low-cost, high-appeal and impossible to get wrong, socks are the gift that quietly becomes a wardrobe favourite.
- Material: 80% cotton, 17% polyamide, 3% elastane.
- Branding: knitted-in logo zones.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €4.00/unit.
3. Recycled Steel Bottle: everyday hydration
Vacuum insulation in recycled stainless steel, a gift that gets used and seen every day.
- Material: recycled stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €11.00/unit.
4. A5 Notebook: FSC-certified paper
An A5 hardcover with elastic closure and ribbon marker, practical with a traceable material story.
- Material: FSC-certified paper, PU cover.
- Branding: debossing or print on the cover.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €4.58/unit.
5. Premium Tote Bag: the lightweight carry
A heavyweight cotton tote with a premium feel, everyday enough to actually get used.
- Material: 270gsm cotton.
- Branding: print or custom straps.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €6.44/unit.
6. Knitted Scarf: the cosy extra
A soft knitted scarf feels like a proper gift rather than a promotional item, ideal for winter birthdays or year-end thank-yous.
- Material: 80% viscose, 20% polyester.
- Branding: woven label.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €7.66/unit.
7. Baseball Cap: an easy win for the whole team
A well-made cap is one of the most reliably popular branded items, and it works for almost any team.
- Material: 100% cotton.
- Branding: embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €8.34/unit.
8. Espresso Mug: for the morning coffee
Every office runs on coffee, and a compact espresso-sized mug is a dependable, well-loved gift that gets used daily.
- Material: ceramic.
- Branding: print.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from €8.44/unit.
9. Bamboo Tea Bottle: the natural choice
A bamboo exterior over a durable stainless steel interior, a warmer alternative to an all-metal bottle.
- Material: stainless steel, bamboo.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €18.70/unit.
10. RollTop Backpack: the everyday bag
A water-resistant backpack with a laptop compartment that quickly becomes someone's everyday bag.
- Material: GRS-certified recycled PU, water-resistant.
- Branding: print or embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from €24.57/unit.
11. Noise-Cancelling Headphones: the premium pick
A higher-end gift that still fits comfortably within the threshold, and makes a real difference to a busy workday.
- Material: recycled ABS, ANC + ENC, foldable.
- Branding: digital print or doming.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €24.46/unit.
12. Wireless Powerbank: useful everyday tech
A magnetic wireless powerbank in recycled ABS plastic, genuinely useful for any commute or business trip.
- Material: recycled ABS plastic.
- Branding: pad print or digital print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €18.39/unit.
13. T-shirt – The Axel: a wardrobe staple that doubles as team spirit
A well-cut, soft-cotton tee is a gift people genuinely wear on the weekend, not just at company events.
- Material: 100% combed cotton, pre-shrunk.
- Branding: screen-printed or embroidered chest logo.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €18.68/unit.
14. Polo – The Avery: a smarter option for client-facing teams
Smart enough for client meetings yet still comfortable, a quality polo is a step-up gift that still sits well within the threshold.
- Material: piqué cotton with a ribbed collar and cuffs.
- Branding: embroidered chest logo.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €30.37/unit.
15. Canvas Travel Pouch: a smart way to organise cables and chargers
Simple, tactile and practical, a canvas pouch is an understated gift for hybrid and remote workers who travel with their kit.
- Material: durable cotton canvas with a zip closure.
- Branding: printed or debossed logo.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from €8.30/unit.
16. Stainless Steel Bottle: keeps drinks cold and plastic out of landfill
A well-insulated bottle is a gift employees will actually reach for every single day, at their desk or the gym.
- Material: double-wall insulated stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or full-colour wrap print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €9.57/unit.
17. A5 Premium Notebook: for the employee who lives by their to-do list
A genuinely nice notebook signals more thought than a throwaway freebie, and it earns its keep in every meeting.
- Material: PU cover with FSC-certified paper inside.
- Branding: debossed or foil-stamped logo on the front cover.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €6.97/unit.
18. Bamboo Pen: an eco-friendly everyday essential
A pen sits on every desk, so a sustainable version is a small, tasteful way to reinforce your brand's values.
- Material: sustainably sourced bamboo body with metal trim.
- Branding: laser-engraved logo along the barrel.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €2.66/unit.
19. Wireless Mini Speaker: a genuinely fun gift that gets used at home too
A compact Bluetooth speaker is the kind of gift that gets a genuine thank you, useful, a bit fun, and easy to carry.
- Material: ABS housing with a fabric-wrapped speaker grille.
- Branding: printed or engraved logo on the base.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €10.34/unit.
Know the rules before you shop
Want to understand the tax rules first? Read our article on Italy's 2026 fringe benefit threshold.
Ready to put a shortlist together for your team? Browse the full Sunday catalogue to compare pricing, MOQs and branding options, or get in touch and we'll help you build a gifting programme that stays comfortably within Italy's fringe benefit threshold all year round.
