Because the werkkostenregeling (WKR) ties tax-free employee gifts to a percentage of your payroll rather than a flat per-gift limit, Dutch employers have real flexibility in how they build a gifting programme, as long as total spending on work-related benefits stays within the company's vrije ruimte. Below are 20 branded merchandise ideas spanning apparel, drinkware, tech, bags, and stationery, at a range of price points, to help you put that budget to good use.
What makes a good WKR gift?
With no gift-specific cap to work around, the main planning question isn't "how much can I spend on this one gift?" but "how much of the vrije ruimte do I want this to use?" A few things to look for when choosing:
- Everyday usefulness: something employees will actually reach for, at their desk, on the commute, or at the gym.
- Quality that reflects your brand: a well-made bottle or backpack says more about your company than a generic giveaway.
- A mix of price points: pair a few higher-value pieces with smaller everyday items so the free space stretches across the whole team and the whole year.
- Easy, tidy branding: a subtle embroidered logo tends to work better for personal gifts than a large printed logo.
1. Hoodie – The Rex: the flagship piece
A heavyweight 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. RollTop Backpack: the everyday bag
A water-resistant backpack with a laptop compartment that quickly becomes someone's everyday cycling-to-work bag.
- Material: GRS-certified recycled PU, water-resistant.
- Branding: print or embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from €24.57/unit.
3. Polo – The Avery: smart-casual staple
Smart enough for a client visit, casual enough for a Friday, a quality polo is one of the most-worn pieces of branded apparel in any office.
- Material: piqué cotton blend.
- Branding: embroidered logo on the chest.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €30.37/unit.
4. T-shirt – The Axel: the easy everyday yes
A soft, well-cut tee is the easiest yes in any gifting basket, a natural smaller item to pair with a bigger-ticket piece elsewhere on this list.
- Material: combed cotton jersey.
- Branding: screen print or embroidered logo.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €18.68/unit.
5. Noise-Cancelling Headphones: the premium pick
A higher-end gift for hybrid workers who split their week between the office and home, and one that still barely dents most companies' vrije ruimte.
- Material: recycled ABS, ANC + ENC, foldable.
- Branding: digital print or doming.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €24.46/unit.
6. 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.
7. Wireless Mini Speaker: a bit of fun
A compact speaker for the desk, kitchen, or garden brings a bit of fun to the gifting mix and works well as a standalone item.
- Material: recycled ABS housing with a built-in rechargeable battery.
- Branding: laser engraving or pad print on the base.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €10.34/unit.
View the Wireless Mini Speaker →
8. Bamboo Tea Bottle: the natural choice
A bamboo exterior over a durable stainless steel interior, a warmer-toned alternative to an all-metal bottle.
- Material: stainless steel, bamboo.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €18.70/unit.
9. Recycled Steel Bottle: everyday hydration
Vacuum insulation in recycled stainless steel, a gift that gets used and seen every day on someone's desk.
- Material: recycled stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €11.00/unit.
View the Recycled Steel Bottle →
10. Stainless Steel Bottle: reliable and budget-friendly
A reliable, everyday bottle at a lower price point, useful if you're spreading the vrije ruimte across a larger number of smaller gifts.
- Material: double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or single-colour print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €9.57/unit.
View the Stainless Steel Bottle →
11. Premium Tote Bag: the lightweight carry
A heavyweight cotton tote with a premium feel, everyday enough to actually get used at the office or the supermarket.
- Material: 270gsm cotton.
- Branding: print or custom straps.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €6.44/unit.
12. Canvas Travel Pouch: a neat little extra
A neat little pouch for cables, toiletries, or loose bits in a bag, useful enough to earn a permanent spot in a travel kit.
- Material: cotton canvas with a water-resistant lining.
- Branding: printed or embroidered logo.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from €8.30/unit.
View the Canvas Travel Pouch →
13. Baseball Cap: the everyday accessory
An affordable, highly visible accessory that works all year round and rarely sits unused in a drawer.
- Material: 100% cotton.
- Branding: embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €8.34/unit.
14. Knitted Scarf: the cosy extra
A high perceived-value item for a Dutch winter, a warm gesture that still stays well inside a typical vrije ruimte.
- Material: 80% viscose, 20% polyester.
- Branding: woven label.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €7.66/unit.
15. Sports Socks: the safe favourite
Sunday's most-ordered item, a small, unexpected gift that always lands well and costs almost nothing against the free space.
- Material: 80% cotton, 17% polyamide, 3% elastane.
- Branding: knitted-in logo zones.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €4.00/unit.
16. Americano Mug: the desk essential
A branded mug for the desk or the kitchen at home is a small, low-cost gift that still gets used daily.
- Material: ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe.
- Branding: full-colour print or logo decal.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from €4.04/unit.
17. Espresso Mug: for the coffee obsessives
For the coffee obsessives on the team, a proper espresso cup adds a bit of personality to a gifting bundle without stretching the budget.
- Material: ceramic.
- Branding: debossed or printed logo.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from €8.44/unit.
18. 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.
19. A5 Premium Notebook: for the note-takers
A step up from the standard notebook, a small but thoughtful gift for anyone who still likes to write things down.
- Material: PU cover with recycled paper pages.
- Branding: debossed logo on the cover.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from €6.97/unit.
View the A5 Premium Notebook →
20. Bamboo Pen: the sustainable stocking-filler
A neat, sustainable stocking-filler that pairs naturally with the notebooks above, useful for rounding out a gift bundle without using much of the free space.
- Material: bamboo body with metal trim.
- Branding: laser engraving.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from €2.66/unit.
Get the tax rules right first
Want to understand how the tax rules work before you build a gifting programme? Read our article on how the werkkostenregeling (WKR) and vrije ruimte work in the Netherlands.
Ready to build your own gifting programme? Browse the full Sunday catalogue to mix and match products, add your logo, and get a quote for your team.
