Themes range from landscapes and flowers to cartoon characters. Artworks are vivid and colorful, with some featuring 3D effects. Promotional versions are also popular.

3D effect

Fully Trusty 3D Science & Technology Co. Ltd
Fully Trusty's Nuken-495 model utilizes 50 to 161 LPI lenticular lenses for a 3D animation, morph, zoom or flip effect. The desktop calendar can be made of PET or other materials. Designs, sizes and thickness can be buyer-specified. OEM orders are accepted. Samples are available in 10 to 12 business days after receipt of artwork and sample charges.

Landscape theme

J'house Co-operated Co. Ltd
The landscape-themed model JHDC0018 desktop calendar from J'house adopts coated or art paper with a glossy or matte PP lamination. Printed designs and artworks are customizable. The 216x278mm model comes with a spiral or wire-O binding. Product sizes can be buyer-specified. Wall versions are also offered.

Magnetic, foldable

HK Fucheng Gifts Ltd
HK Fucheng's model PC616232 desktop calendar uses grayboard and comes with floral designs. The flowers measure 5x7cm while the calendar dimensions are 5.5x5.5cm. The model can also be attached to metal surfaces via magnets. It is foldable, portable and suitable as a promotional item.

Adopts C2S art paper

Qingdao CYW Printing and Packaging Co. Ltd
The 13-page CYW-DC003 model from Qingdao CYW utilizes 157, 200, 250, 300, 350 or 400gsm C2S art paper with partial UV, gloss or matte lamination, or hot-stamped or varnished finish. The desktop calendar measures 210x130x110mm. Each piece is packed in a PP bag while 20 pieces are bundled in an export carton with EPS foam. Items are delivered between 30 and 45 days after receipt of deposit. MOQ is 500 pieces.

4+4-color printing

Qingdao Rickpond International Co. Ltd
Qingdao Rickpond's RT0018 model uses 157gsm art paper with 4+4-color printing. The 13-page desktop calendar is reinforced by a 1.5mm-thick grayboard and has a double-spiral binding. The product size is 20.5x18.5cm. Each item is packed in an OPP bag and 40 pieces are placed in an 8kg 43x26x17cm carton. Minimum order is 2,000 pieces.

Various materials, finishes

Wenzhou Zhuoya Printing Industry Co. Ltd
The material options for Wenzhou Zhouya's model ZY016-1 desktop calendar include 128, 157, 200, 250 and 300gsm coated paper, 200 to 300gsm C1S paper and other special paper. It can have glossy or matte lamination, embossing, or UV, hot-stamped, die-cut or varnished finish. Its double-O wire binding can come in custom colors and sizes. The standard product dimensions are 17x19cm but these can be buyer-specified. MOQ is 500 pieces.