Gallery View: Philippine gifts and premiums have eco-friendly, crafty, functional designs

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

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Most products are designed based on seasonal celebrations.

Philippine gifts and premiums sector focuses on environment-friendly, crafty and functional designs to capture a wider market interest. Examples are egg-shaped gift packaging made of paper and educational cloth calendars for toddlers with colorful and perky decorations. Some makers are experimenting with wires and galvanized sheet to make picture frames, wall hooks, miniatures and other novelty products.

Most products are created based on seasonal celebrations, including Christmas and Easter, and characters such as cartoons, Bible characters, super heroes and the like. Gifts and premium products are varied according to the age brackets.

Strict quality standards are also being employed in manufacturing. Gifts for children should pass international quality standards such as EN 71 and RoHS, and must be azo- and 6P phthalate-free. Dyes and paints should adapt to ecological and technical standards.

Materials vary from indigenous fiber and fabric to metal, tin and galvanized sheet. Examples are gift packaging items made of sinamay and abaca, gifts and novelties made of polyester fabric and galvanized sheet, and promotional bags made of waterproof fabric and recycled cloth.

These product trends will continue to be the focus of most design teams over the next six months. Bright tones, including red, blue, and yellow, will be emphasized. Light colors such as beige, green, antique white, light brown and gray will also be highlighted for an environment-friendly and natural appeal.

Colorful frame

The Bluesmith Company Inc. offers the Feleo and Fanny picture frame. It is hand-painted using pastel acrylic with semi-gloss finish and hand-crafted from wires and galvanized sheet. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Other models include tea lights, wall hooks, condiments and napkin holder, table tops and canisters. Each piece is packed in a bubble wrap and polybag. Minimum order is 100 pieces.

Fun in learning

The PT15-043 model from MERR-C Society of the Word Foundation Inc. is an educational toy that provides fun and education to kids through its colorful and child-friendly designs. It is made from pongee fabric, rayon thread and synthetic fiber. A set has 52 animal objects that correspond to the alphabet. This product is hand-embroidered. It measures 20cmx20cmx5cm and weighs 25 grams. It passed EN71 and ASTM. Each set is packed in a polybag. Minimum order is 100 pieces.

On-the-go

The PPB-001 model from Hagonoy Sports Intl Inc is a laptop bag that can also be used for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing and biking. It comes with a dual power solar power bank. Features include ergonomically designed shoulder strap with sternum strap, deluxe organizer panel with padded phone holder, large front zippered gear pocket with organizer, internal zippered mesh pocket, padded tablet pocket and a main compartment with inside sleeve pocket. It measures 18" X 12.5" X 6". The product is available in black and red. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each set is packed in a polybag. Minimum order is 500 pieces.

Eco-friendly

The ETJ Model from Cagayan de Oro Handmade Paper Crafts is a travel notebook book made of handmade abaca paper. It measures 4 inches by 3 inches by 1 inch consists of 40 pages. It is available in different unique design. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each piece is provided with tags and wrapped in craft paper. Minimum order is 500 pieces.

Intricate embroidery

The MONP-05 Model from Great Gifts and Souvenirs Intl Inc. is an embroidered address book made of jute. It measures 14.5cm by 9 cm by 5 cm. It is available in brown and blue colors. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each piece is packed in a polybag. Minimum order is 500 pieces.

Colorful frame

The 6059 model of Globeasia Nature Industries Inc made from abaca rope with crazy weave stiff pattern. It can be bought individually or by set. It is free from chemicals and can also be used as food container, giveaway packaging and gift box. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each set is packed in a corrugated carton wrapped in brown craft paper. Minimum order is a purchase of at least $5000 of assorted items.

Drawstrings and weaves

The 8PCH6044 model from Shelmed Cottage Treasures is macramé pouch bag with drawstrings made of sinamay. It is all handmade and measures 4in by 4in by 4in. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each piece is packed in a polybag. Minimum order is a purchase of at least $6000 of assorted items.

Edgy egg style

The RS-1002 model from JRCS Enterprise is a gift packaging made of paper mache. It comes in four different sizes measuring 3 1/4in, 5in, 6in and 7in. The product is available in brown finish. Custom colors, sizes and designs are accepted. Each set is packed in a polybag. Minimum order is 7 sets.

This article and its contents are provided by the Hinrich Foundation, a partner of Global Sources in promoting trade across Asia. The products and the suppliers featured in this article are export assistance program beneficiaries of the Hinrich Foundation.

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