Promotional briefcases are work bags for laptops and documents that carry your logo into offices, airports and client meetings. We stock brief bags in nylon and polyester, laptop briefs with tablet pockets, document bags, an anti-theft backpack briefcase and a leather toploader, branded with embroidery on fabric bags and debossing or laser engraving on leather.
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Custom Printed Promotional Briefcases
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Which type of briefcase should you choose?
The range splits into five kinds of bag, and the right one depends mostly on who receives it and how they commute.
| Type | Materials in our range | Best for | Usual decoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief bags (Milan, Fringe, Euro, Portal, Intern) | Ballistic nylon with leatherette trim (Milan) | Staff and client gifts for everyday office use | Embroidery |
| Laptop briefs (BC Star, BC Pro, Prospectus, Guard It 2) | Polyester outer (BC Pro, Guard It 2) | Hybrid workers who carry a laptop and tablet | Embroidery |
| Document bags (Celmar, Amazon, Giuseppe) | 600D polyester, 70D nylon | Conferences, seminars and large handouts | Print or embroidery |
| Backpack briefcase (Bobby Bizz) | 900D polyester, zinc alloy lock | Daily commuters | Embroidery or transfer |
| Leather (Sam Classic Leather Toploader) | Top grain leather | Promotions, milestones and executive gifts | Debossing or laser engraving |
Match the bag to the laptop
Size is where most orders go wrong, so check the laptop compartment first. The Guard It 2 is made for 13.3 inch laptops, the BC Pro adjusts from 14 to 16 inches, the Sam Classic Leather Toploader takes up to 15.6 inches and the Milan Brief Bag fits a 17 inch laptop in a padded main compartment. If your team carries mixed devices, the adjustable BC Pro is the safer pick.
Fabric or leather?
Fabric briefs are lighter, take embroidery well and cope with rain and rough handling, so they suit a staff roll-out. The leather Toploader weighs 1.22 kg against 0.4 kg for the Guard It 2, but it is the bag people keep for years, which is why we would choose it for a promotion or a major client rather than for a team of fifty. For commuters on public transport, our branded backpacks are the natural alternative, and the Bobby Bizz anti-theft backpack briefcase sits between the two with a 10 litre capacity and a built-in lock in the strap.
How can you put your logo on a briefcase?
For most fabric briefs and laptop bags we recommend embroidery. The stitching sits on the bag for as long as the bag lasts, and it reads as a business accessory rather than a giveaway. Fine detail and very small text don't stitch well, so a simple one or two colour logo gives the best result.
- Embroidery suits the flap or front panel of nylon and polyester briefs, and your logo is digitised into a stitch file first.
- Debossing and laser engraving are the methods for leather. They press or burn the logo into the surface in a single tone, a quiet look that suits an executive gift.
- Full-colour transfers (DTF) handle photos, gradients and multi-colour logos, although the feel and wash life differ from stitching.
- Screen printing works for a simple logo on flat panels of document bags, and our screen printing team confirms what the bag allows.
Every bag has 1, 2 or 3 decoration positions on its product page. Our artwork team confirms the method on your proof.
How does ordering work?
There's no minimum order, so you can brand one leather toploader for a promotion or two hundred brief bags for a conference. Each order carries a one-off logo setup, which is why the unit price falls noticeably from around 10 bags. Send your logo and you'll get a free digital proof showing the position, size and method, and nothing goes into production until you approve it. Stocked bags are decorated in house and some orders can be ready the same day, while custom made bags are produced offshore and bulkier ones usually come by sea.
Who buys promotional briefcases?
- Recruiters, law and accounting firms and corporate HR teams give a laptop brief to new starters, often alongside a notebook and bottle in an onboarding pack built through our kitting service. The bag is carried to work every day, so the logo is seen on trains and in lifts for years.
- Conference and seminar organisers hand out document bags that attendees use on the day and often again at the next event. See our conference bags for the wider choice.
- Companies marking a promotion, a long service milestone or a Christmas thank-you to a key client choose leather, because the recipient keeps it. Christmas production slots fill from September, so book early.
Related categories
Many buyers pair a brief with a laptop bag for the people who prefer a slimmer carry. Compact alternatives are satchels and messenger bags, while frequent flyers also need trolley bags and suitcases. A leather briefcase goes well with leather wallets for a matching gift.
Tell us the quantity and the laptop size your team carries, and we'll recommend a bag. Use the instant enquiry form at the top of this page, or call 1300 247 766.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to brand a briefcase?
Embroidery is the best choice for fabric briefcases and laptop briefs, and debossing or laser engraving suits leather. Stitching is durable on nylon and polyester, while leather takes a permanent single-tone mark with no ink to wear off. Our artwork team confirms the method for your bag and shows the result on the free digital proof before anything is made.
How big can my logo be on a brief bag?
Your logo is sized to the decoration area of the bag you choose, and there is no single maximum. A flap or front panel on a brief bag takes a modest logo, while a document bag has more flat space. The free proof shows the exact size and position, and each product page offers 1, 2 or 3 decoration positions.
Can you embroider padded ballistic nylon laptop bags?
Yes, simple logos embroider well on the padded nylon and polyester used for laptop briefs, and the proof shows how it will look. Very fine detail and tiny text don't stitch cleanly, so we may suggest simplifying the artwork. Embroidery needs your logo digitised into a stitch file, which is usually a one-off setup.
Can I get a full-colour logo on a briefcase?
Yes, a full-colour logo is usually done as a digital transfer such as DTF, which holds photos, gradients and several colours. The feel and wash life differ from embroidery, and it suits fabric bags better than leather. For leather, expect a single-tone debossed or engraved logo, so a one-colour version of your artwork works best.
What artwork file do I need for a briefcase logo?
A vector file is best: AI, EPS, SVG or vector PDF, with fonts converted to outlines. Embroidery and engraving both need vector artwork, and a logo lifted from a website or email signature usually has to be redrawn. You can also place an order without artwork, because our team can help prepare it.
Is there a minimum order for promotional briefcases?
There is no minimum order on stocked or custom made briefcases, so you can brand a single leather toploader for a promotion. Each order has a one-off logo setup, which means the price per bag drops noticeably from around 10 units. Your quote shows the quantity breaks and the decoration cost for the bag you choose.
How long does a branded briefcase order take?
Some stocked briefcase orders can be ready the same day, and your quote confirms the timing for your bag. Custom made bags are produced offshore: lighter ones usually arrive 1 to 3 weeks after sample approval by air, while heavier luggage-style bags go by sea, up to about 6 weeks. Rush production costs more and narrows the choice.
Which laptop sizes do your briefcases fit?
It depends on the bag. The Guard It 2 fits a 13.3 inch laptop, the BC Pro adjusts across 14 to 16 inches, the Sam Classic Leather Toploader takes up to 15.6 inches and the Milan Brief Bag fits up to 17 inches. Check the compartment size on each product page against the devices your team actually carries.
Can I see a briefcase sample before ordering?
Yes, we can supply an undecorated sample so you can check it. Look at the zips, the handle stitching, the padding around the laptop pocket and whether your laptop and charger fit. The sample cost is confirmed with your quote and credited back if the order goes ahead, and you can also visit our Annandale showroom by arrangement.
Can I mix colours in one briefcase order?
Yes, colours of the same bag can be mixed, and the whole order counts toward volume pricing. For example, a leather toploader comes in cognac and black, so you could split an executive gift run between them. Light bags share one dark version of your logo and dark bags a light version, and your proof shows both.