Wholesale Promotional Products
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Find it. Love it. Keep it. Wholesale promotional products are the bulk-tier briefs where unit economics, brand discipline and logistics all have to land together.
Find it. Love it. Keep it. Wholesale promotional products are the bulk-tier briefs where unit economics, brand discipline and logistics all have to land together. Sense2 has been quoting wholesale runs for Australian agencies, brand teams, councils and universities for 30 years, with thousands of products in the catalogue and thousands of 5-star Google reviews. The part we enjoy most is watching creativity hold its shape across 5,000 units — the right tagline, the right colour story, still beautifully finished at the tenth pallet.
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- Catalogue depth:
- thousands of products available at wholesale tier across bags, drinkware, apparel, stationery, tech and eco ranges
- Typical wholesale tier starts at 250-500 units; stepped discounts at 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000+
- Lead time:
- 10-20 business days on bulk runs; 1-4 business days on core-line creative rush pieces
- Branding:
- screen print (1-6 colour), pad print, embroidery, laser engraving, full-colour digital, edge-to-edge sublimation
- Price range (1,000qty, 1-colour):
- AU$0.45-$45 per unit depending on product category
- Kitting, multi-site drops and timed-release dispatch included — no extra handling on scheduled rollouts
- Free samples Australia-wide, dispatched in 48 hours before any bulk commitment
Best for
Choose wholesale promotional products if your moment is national campaign rollouts, conference and expo delegate packs or staff onboarding and culture kits at scale.
National campaign rollouts
Split-ship across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra from one PO. We kit by store, state or region and run timed-release dispatch so stock lands the week each market activates.
Conference and expo delegate packs
Bulk conference bags, lanyards, notebooks and reusable drink bottles kitted into delegate packs — price drops meaningfully between 1,000 and 2,500 units, which is where most national conferences sit.
Staff onboarding and culture kits at scale
For 500+ new hires a year, lock a core kit (rPET tote, engraved metal pen, notebook, drink bottle) on a standing PO. Brand codes held in our studio, reorders branded in 1-4 business days.
Retail gift-with-purchase and brand activations
Bulk tote bags, cosmetic bags and drinkware for GWP mechanics — canvas in 280-340gsm, full-colour sublimation on rPET, beautifully finished so sell-through keeps working across the season.
Government and public-sector rollouts
Compliant sourcing, Sedex-registered supply (ZS1000018917), NSW Government Supplier Directory profile, and procurement-ready documentation. The part we enjoy most on these briefs is making compliance feel elegant, not bureaucratic.
“We rolled 4,000 kits across seven states in a single week and not a single office missed its launch date. The Sense2 team held our brand codes beautifully through every proof — it felt like working with an agency, not a supplier.”
“Our wholesale drinkware reorder has been running for four years now. The team remembers our Pantones, suggests something fresh each season and delivery always lands ahead of schedule — which makes the whole campaign feel considered.”
“Customers consistently rate Sense2 for bringing brand thinking and warmth to every bulk project — from stepped quotes to multi-site delivery, with the kind of finish that makes a wholesale run feel thoughtful.”
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| Use case | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| National campaign rollouts | Split-ship across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra from one PO. We kit by store, state or region and run timed-release dispatch so stock lands the week each market activates. |
| Conference and expo delegate packs | Bulk conference bags, lanyards, notebooks and reusable drink bottles kitted into delegate packs — price drops meaningfully between 1,000 and 2,500 units, which is where most national conferences sit. |
| Staff onboarding and culture kits at scale | For 500+ new hires a year, lock a core kit (rPET tote, engraved metal pen, notebook, drink bottle) on a standing PO. Brand codes held in our studio, reorders branded in 1-4 business days. |
| Retail gift-with-purchase and brand activations | Bulk tote bags, cosmetic bags and drinkware for GWP mechanics — canvas in 280-340gsm, full-colour sublimation on rPET, beautifully finished so sell-through keeps working across the season. |
| Government and public-sector rollouts | Compliant sourcing, Sedex-registered supply (ZS1000018917), NSW Government Supplier Directory profile, and procurement-ready documentation. The part we enjoy most on these briefs is making compliance feel elegant, not bureaucratic. |
Make it a Brand Kit
Pair these together for a coordinated rollout — we’ll kit, brand and deliver everything together.
National Rollout Pack
rPET tote, 304 stainless drink bottle, engraved metal pen and A5 softcover notebook, kitted and split-shipped to state offices
Best for: Bulk campaign rollouts across 500-5,000 units with scheduled state-by-state release
From AU$12.50 per kit at 1,000 units
Delegate Volume Pack
non-woven conference bag, custom-bracket lanyard, recycled notebook and a branded pen for expo registration desks
Best for: Conferences, expos and trade shows at 1,000-5,000 delegate scale
From AU$6.80 per kit at 2,500 units
Onboarding Standing Pack
canvas tote, enamel mug, embroidered cap, notebook and a welcome card printed on FSC stock, held in our Sydney warehouse for call-off
Best for: People & culture teams hiring 500+ a year who want one kit on standing PO
From AU$28 per kit at 1,000 units held
Find it. Love it. Kit it.
How to choose
Start with the moment, then work back to the unit. A wholesale brief is really three decisions — what the product has to do in the audience's hand, what the brand has to look like at ten thousand impressions, and how the logistics have to land across the country. Get those right and the price per unit almost takes care of itself. On product selection: the categories that scale most beautifully at wholesale are bags, drinkware, stationery, apparel and tech accessories. Bags reward fabric weight — canvas at 280-340gsm reads premium even at bulk pricing; rPET carries full-colour sublimation edge-to-edge. Drinkware rewards lid quality and 304 or 316 stainless steel. Pens reward the refill and the clip, not the barrel finish. Eco ranges (FSC paper, rPET, bamboo, PFAS-free drinkware, recycled packaging) reward the certification story — GOTS, FSC and OEKO-TEX are the three that hold up in a procurement review. On branding method: at wholesale volume, setup cost disappears into the unit. A 1-colour screen print at 1,000 units lands around AU$0.08-$0.15 per unit of setup amortised; embroidery and laser engraving become the economical choice above 2,500 because they never fade and lift the perceived value of the whole kit. Full-colour digital and sublimation are how campaign artwork carries across bulk without looking like promo — the right colour story, held faithfully, is what makes advertising managers smile. On MOQ and stepped pricing: the wholesale tier at Sense2 typically opens at 250-500 units, with meaningful price breaks at 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000+. Ask for a stepped quote across four tiers so your finance team can see the marginal unit economics. On bulk rollouts we'll also quote standing-stock arrangements — held inventory in our Sydney warehouse, decorated and released on call. Finally, always order a sample before the pallet. Forty-eight hours to your desk. The brand manager holds the weight, reads the print, and the decision makes itself. Fast can still feel thoughtful — that's the standard we hold ourselves to on every wholesale brief.
Pricing guidance
Pricing rule of thumb at 1,000 units with a 1-colour print: non-woven tote AU$1.20-$2.20, rPET tote AU$1.75-$3.10, canvas tote AU$3.20-$6.50, reusable drink bottle AU$3.50-$9, metal pen AU$0.85-$2.80, A5 notebook AU$2.50-$7, lanyard AU$0.75-$1.80, ceramic mug AU$3.20-$6. At 5,000 units expect a further 15-25% reduction. Setup AU$40-$85 per colour, once-off. Embroidery adds AU$1.20-$3.50 per unit at wholesale tier with a one-time digitising fee around AU$55. Full-colour digital and edge-to-edge sublimation add AU$0.25-$0.60 per unit at 1,000+.
Delivery across Australia
Delivered Australia-wide in 10-20 business days on bulk runs — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Canberra daily. Speed you can trust: many core lines branded in 1-4 business days when the rush run has to land before the pallet. Free shipping on orders over AU$500. We kit, split-ship to multiple venues, stores or state offices, hold standing stock in our Sydney warehouse and run timed-release dispatch for launch windows at no extra handling.
Why Sense2
- ✦30 years of wholesale briefs — Australia's longest-running merch partner, trusted by Telstra, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Sony, Warner Music, Australian Government agencies, universities and local councils
- ✦thousands of products with stepped wholesale pricing and international trend-sourcing partners — depth most suppliers can't match, sourced globally so bulk runs still feel of-the-moment
- ✦In-house design studio for art setup, mockups and packaging that tells your story at scale — full spec sheets, pre-production samples and colour-matched proofs before any pallet ships
- ✦Thousands of 5-star Google reviews and NSW Government Supplier Directory listing — Customers consistently rate Sense2 for reliability, clear proofs and creative outcomes that exceed expectations
Frequently asked questions
What's the minimum order for wholesale promotional products?▾
Our wholesale tier typically opens at 250-500 units, with meaningful stepped discounts at 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 10,000+. Some eco and premium ranges have higher entry points; many core lines have no MOQ and bulk rollouts for national campaigns. Ask for a stepped quote across four tiers so your finance team can see the marginal unit economics.
How long do wholesale runs take to produce and deliver in Australia?▾
Standard bulk lead time is 10-20 business days from artwork approval, depending on product and branding method. Many core lines are branded in 1-4 business days for creative rush pieces inside the larger run. We split-ship Australia-wide to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Canberra, with timed-release dispatch on launch windows.
What branding methods work best at wholesale volume?▾
Screen print (1-6 colour) is the most economical for bulk runs. Embroidery and laser engraving become cost-effective above 2,500 units and lift perceived value — they never fade. Full-colour digital and edge-to-edge sublimation carry campaign artwork faithfully across bulk. Setup is AU$40-$85 per colour, once-off, and disappears into the unit at wholesale tier.
Can you hold standing stock for reorders and rollouts?▾
Yes. We hold standing stock in our Sydney warehouse on wholesale arrangements, decorate on call, and release by state, store or region. This is how our people & culture, retail and member-organisation clients run 12-month rollouts on one PO. Kitting, multi-site drops and timed-release dispatch are included — no extra handling.
Do you offer eco-friendly wholesale ranges with certifications?▾
Yes. Our eco wholesale range includes FSC paper, rPET, bamboo, PFAS-free drinkware, recycled packaging, organic cotton and recycled non-woven. GOTS, FSC and OEKO-TEX certifications are available on request. Sense2 is Sedex-registered (ZS1000018917), which procurement and public-sector teams ask for on compliance reviews.
Can we see samples before committing to a wholesale order?▾
Always. Free samples ship Australia-wide within 48 hours from our Sydney warehouse. On runs above 2,500 units we also produce pre-production samples with your actual artwork, colour-matched to your brand codes, before any pallet ships. After 30 years of wholesale briefs, we know the weight, stitch and print register are what people decide on — never the spec sheet alone.
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Ready to build something people will actually keep?
Tell us the moment — the onboarding day, the brand refresh, the conference, the client thank-you — and we’ll shortlist, mock up and deliver. Samples available (cost + freight applies, credited back), 48-hour dispatch, creative thinking included.
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