Custom blankets in bulk start from a minimum order of 25 pieces for stock-decorated fleece or sherpa blankets, and around 100 pieces for fully knitted custom blankets. Unit prices run from about 14 euros for an entry fleece up to roughly 44 euros for a premium EU-made knitted blanket, dropping as volume rises. Plan 18 to 43 days of lead time depending on the blanket and quantity.
Most blanket quotes feel like a black box. You ask for a price, you get one number, and you have no idea why it is what it is or how it moves. This guide opens the box. You will see the minimum order for each blanket type, how the price band shifts from 100 to 1,000 pieces, and the four things that genuinely change the cost. The blankets are good quality, heavy and comfortable across the range, so there is no real overspending here. The only mistake is picking the wrong blanket for the job.
Minimum order quantities
The minimum order quantity is the first thing that decides which blanket you can buy. Sunday's range gives you a low entry point and a premium ceiling, so the MOQ scales with how custom the blanket is.
- Stock-decorated fleece, MOQ 25. An existing blanket you embroider or print. Fastest and cheapest, ideal when timing and quantity matter.
- Sherpa blanket, MOQ 25. A plush velour-and-sherpa blanket decorated by embroidery, full-colour print or a woven label.
- Premium knitted blanket, MOQ 100. Made as your design from yarn up, with the logo knitted into the fabric. The flagship gift, and the higher minimum reflects that.
- Picnic blanket, MOQ 100. The waterproof outdoor blanket, printed full colour, made to order.
So if you need a smaller run fast, the 25-piece stock route is your friend. If you want the full branded experience and have the volume, the knitted blanket is worth it.
A Citynest bulk order by Sunday. Heavy, consistent and ready to gift, from a minimum of 25 pieces on the stock route.
Price bands by blanket
Here is the honest spread. Unit price depends on the blanket type, the size, and the quantity, but these bands tell you what to budget per piece.
| Blanket | Weight | MOQ | Unit price band | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry fleece | 240 gsm | 25 | ~14 euros | ~18 days |
| Sherpa | 240 gsm | 25 | ~32 to 35 euros | ~18 days |
| Premium knitted | 430 gsm | 100 | ~20.56 to 43.60 euros | ~43 days |
| Picnic | poly + waterproof base | 100 | quote on size | made to order |
The entry fleece is the accessible price point for larger headcounts. The premium knitted blanket carries the widest band because its unit price falls sharply with volume and size, from around 43.60 euros at 100 pieces toward 20.56 euros at 1,000 and up. That is the band where bulk really pays off.
How volume moves the price
Bulk pricing is not linear. The biggest drop happens as you cross from a small first run into real volume, because setup and yarn dyeing get spread across more pieces. The premium knitted blanket is the clearest example.
- 100 pieces. Top of the band, around 43.60 euros for the largest size. You are still covering the fixed cost of a custom knit.
- 250 to 500 pieces. The unit price falls meaningfully as setup is amortised across the run.
- 1,000 and up. Bottom of the band, around 20.56 euros for the smaller size. This is where a company-wide or multi-market send gets efficient.
Stock-decorated fleece and sherpa move less dramatically because there is no custom knit to set up. The decoration cost per piece still eases with volume, but the blanket itself is already made. If you are deciding between a bigger order now and two smaller orders later, the single larger run almost always wins on unit price.
The knitted blanket is where volume pays off most, with the unit price falling from about 44 euros at 100 pieces toward 20 euros at 1,000 and up.
Lead times
Lead time tracks the same logic as price. The more custom the blanket, the longer it takes.
- Stock fleece and sherpa: around 18 days. The blanket exists, so you are only waiting on decoration and finishing.
- Premium knitted: around 43 days. The blanket is made from scratch in Europe, knitted to your design, finished with crochet, fringes or tape.
- Picnic: made to order. Plan ahead, especially for a summer event window.
Add a few days for shipping and, for large sends, for warehouse intake and prep. Sunday handles design, production, warehousing and global shipping in one flow, so you are tracking one timeline, not chasing five suppliers. See how it works and the full distribution setup.
The four cost drivers
When a quote moves, it is almost always one of these four levers. Knowing them lets you steer the budget without guessing.
1. Blanket type and weight
A 240 gsm fleece and a 430 gsm EU-made knitted blanket are different products at different prices. Heavier and more custom costs more, and it should, because that is the blanket people actually keep. Do not buy the cheapest pure-polyester blanket to save a few euros. It feels thin, it bins easily, and pure polyester can even generate little static shocks in use.
2. Decoration method
Embroidery on a stock blanket is the efficient default. A knitted-in design is a premium build that changes the blanket itself, not a logo added on top. A woven or leather label is a nice, cost-effective touch that competitors rarely offer. Never print directly on a soft pile blanket, the result looks cheap. Full-colour print belongs only on the picnic blanket.
3. Quantity
As covered above, volume is the single biggest lever on unit price, especially on the knitted blanket. Order for the year in one run where you can.
4. Size and finish
Knitted blankets come in 100x150, 150x170 and 150x200 cm, and bigger sizes cost more. Most company blankets are for one person on a lap or couch, so do not oversize by default. Finishes like crochet, fringes or tape are mostly an aesthetic choice with minor cost impact.
A dLocal blanket by Sunday, packed ready to gift. On a bulk order that packaging removes a whole step of manual work.
Bulk for Christmas
If the bulk order is for the holidays, order early. Christmas gifting starts in September. Choose your blanket and budget in early September, confirm the design by the end of September, then allow the production lead time above plus shipping. Leave it late and you pay express fees or hit full production lines.
When you are ready, preview your blanket in your colours with the free blanket mockup generator, then browse the full range of custom blankets or the wider catalog.
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