Which tablet or laptop sleeve should you choose?
Start with the device, because fit decides everything. Tablet sleeves are sized by screen, so the Felt 11-inch Tablet Sleeve and the Universal Tablet Covers in 7 and 10 inch are matched to tablet sizes, while laptop sleeves such as the Neoprene Laptop Sleeve With Zipper (suits 15 inch laptops, custom sizes available) and the Spectra rPET Laptop Sleeves (13 inch at 24 x 33 x 3 cm, plus a 15 inch) are sized by laptop screen. Measure the inside of the sleeve, not the outside, and leave a little room for a case on the device.
| Type | Examples in the range | Choose it when |
| Neoprene sleeve | Neoprene Laptop Sleeve With Zipper, Sublimated Neoprene Laptop Sleeve, Neoprene 15 to 18 inch sleeves | You want a soft, cushioned sleeve in several sizes, with a full-colour option in the sublimated version |
| Felt or canvas sleeve | Felt 11-inch Tablet Sleeve (Velcro closure), Hasta Laptop Sleeve, Calico 13" Laptop Sleeve | You want a natural, matte look that suits embroidery or a simple one-colour print |
| Recycled fabric sleeve | Spectra rPET Laptop Sleeves, AS Colour Recycled Laptop Sleeve, Darani Recycled Canvas 14 Inch Laptop Sleeve | You want a recycled-material story. The AS Colour sleeve is 360 gsm 100% recycled polyester with a YKK zip, 44 x 30 cm |
| Hard or folio cover | Aircoat iPad Mini case, Universal Tablet Covers, The Capital Tablet Business Case | The tablet is used all day, because the cover stays on rather than just carrying it. The Aircoat has a hard shell and a microsuede lining |
| Waterproof pouch | Waterproof Tablet Pouch (zip lock and Velcro seal) | Tablets go outdoors, on site or on boats |
If you only want one pick for a staff or client gift, we'd go with a zipped neoprene sleeve in the size that matches your most common laptop, because it fits the widest range of devices and it takes a logo cleanly. For a premium thank-you, the padded Newport Tablet Sleeve can carry each recipient's name.
Many of these are laptop sleeves rather than tablet sleeves, and they sit in the wider laptop bags range if you need a handle, a shoulder strap or a wheeled case instead.
How do you brand a tablet sleeve?
The material decides the method, so we choose it with you on the proof.
- Screen printing is the usual choice for one or two colours on neoprene and canvas, because it is durable and the cost per sleeve falls as the quantity rises. See our screen printing service.
- Sublimation gives full colour, edge to edge, where the sleeve is made for it. The Spectra rPET sleeves are printed in full colour on both front and back, and the Sublimated Neoprene Laptop Sleeve is built for the same job.
- Embroidery suits canvas and felt, where a stitched logo reads as a quality finish. Your logo is digitised first, and fine detail and tiny text do not stitch well.
- DTF transfers work when you have a full-colour logo on a fabric sleeve and a small run. Read about DTF printing.
- Laser engraving or debossing suit felt and faux leather covers, giving a single-tone logo with no ink.
Our artwork team confirms the method and the print area for the exact sleeve you choose. Vector artwork (AI, EPS, SVG or a vector PDF) is best, and a high resolution file works for full-colour methods. If your file is a low resolution logo, send it anyway and we will tell you what can be done.
How does ordering work for tablet sleeves?
There's no minimum, so you can order twelve sleeves for a leadership offsite, though the price per sleeve drops noticeably from around ten because the logo setup is shared across more of them. A free digital proof shows the sleeve, colours, logo size and position, and nothing goes into production until you approve it. If you want a custom size or a made-to-order sleeve, it is made offshore, and light items like these usually arrive one to three weeks after artwork and sample approval. Many sleeves show quantity pricing on the product page, and your quote confirms the branded price.
Who buys promotional tablet and laptop sleeves?
Conference organisers are the biggest buyers. A sleeve in a delegate bag goes to the office, then onto a desk or into a cafe, so your logo is seen far beyond the venue for as long as the sleeve lasts. If you're putting together delegate packs, see our conference bags.
HR and IT teams use them for new starters. A sleeve that matches the issued laptop, packed with a notebook and a bottle through our kitting service, means the device arrives branded on day one. Sales teams and real estate agents who carry a tablet to every meeting also buy a branded folio or sleeve as a client gift, because the client sees it each time you meet.
What else goes with a tablet sleeve?
Buyers often pair sleeves with backpacks for staff who commute, briefcases for executives, and messenger bags for people who are on the move. If you want a lighter, cheaper carry option, our calico bags are an easy add-on.
Ready to get a quote? Use the instant enquiry form at the top of this page, upload your logo on any product page, or call us on 1300 247 766.