Choosing the Right Lunch Bag or Lunch Box
The right option will depend on who will use it, what they need to carry, whether insulation is required, your preferred branding method and your budget.
Insulated Lunch Bags
Insulated lunch bags help maintain the temperature of food and drinks while travelling to work, school or an event. Compact styles are suitable for an individual meal and drink, while larger lunch coolers provide additional capacity for longer workdays, outdoor activities and group outings.
Sandwich Boxes
Sandwich boxes provide a simple and economical way to protect sandwiches and snacks. Their compact size makes them suitable for schools, community programs, workplace wellbeing campaigns and promotional giveaways.
Compartment and Stackable Lunch Boxes
Compartment and stackable lunch boxes help keep different foods separated. Depending on the design, they may include removable containers, dividers or utensils. These features make them useful for employee welcome packs, staff gifts and health-focused campaigns.
Glass Lunch Boxes
Glass lunch boxes offer a more substantial presentation and allow users to see the contents easily. They are well suited to corporate gifts, employee recognition and higher-value merchandise programs. Check the individual product instructions before using any lunch box in a microwave, oven, freezer or dishwasher.
Lunch Coolers
Larger lunch coolers provide extra room for meals, snacks and drinks. Features may include multiple compartments, carry handles, shoulder straps, external pockets and wide openings. They are a practical option for construction, mining, field teams, sporting clubs and outdoor campaigns.
When comparing options, consider the capacity, insulation, closure, carry method, food-storage requirements, branding area, quantity and delivery deadline. Call, email or chat with Brandconnect if you need help selecting a lunch bag or lunch box for your campaign.
Branding Methods for Lunch Bags and Lunch Boxes
The available branding methods depend on the selected product, its material and surface, the artwork, number of colours, order quantity, budget and delivery deadline. Not every method is available on every lunch bag or lunch box.
Screen Printing
Screen printing applies solid colours to a defined branding area and is generally suitable for simple logos, wording and designs with a limited number of colours. It is commonly used on fabric lunch bags and can be an economical choice for larger quantities.
Colour Transfer Printing
Colour transfer printing can reproduce detailed, multicoloured artwork on selected fabric lunch bags. It is suitable for logos containing fine detail, multiple colours or gradients when the available branding area does not require an all-over print.
Digital Printing
Digital printing is available on selected lunch bags and boxes and can reproduce detailed or full-colour designs. The achievable colours, print area and finish will depend on the material and shape of the selected product.
Pad Printing
Pad printing applies a logo to a defined area on selected rigid lunch boxes and lids. It generally suits smaller branding areas and simple artwork, with the number of available print colours depending on the product.
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving may be available on selected lunch boxes with bamboo or other suitable components. It creates a permanent, understated finish and is particularly suitable for corporate gifts and merchandise requiring a more refined presentation. Natural materials can produce some variation in the engraved result.
Brandconnect will recommend an appropriate branding method after reviewing the selected product, artwork, quantity, budget and required delivery date. A digital artwork proof will be supplied for approval before production begins.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lunch Bags and Lunch Boxes
Should I choose a lunch bag or a lunch box?
Choose an insulated lunch bag when temperature control, carrying capacity and portability are the main priorities. Choose a rigid lunch box when food protection, separate compartments or a compact reusable container is more important. The two can also be combined to provide both food storage and insulation.
How can lunch bags and lunch boxes be branded with our logo?
Depending on the selected product, branding options may include screen printing, colour transfer, digital printing, pad printing or laser engraving. Fabric lunch bags usually provide a larger branding area, while rigid lunch boxes may have a smaller defined area on the lid or body. Brandconnect will recommend a method based on the product and artwork.
What are the minimum order quantities and production times?
Minimum quantities vary considerably across the range, with selected lunch bags and lunch boxes available from as few as six units. Other products may require minimum orders of 25, 50, 100 or more. Production times depend on stock availability, branding method, quantity, artwork approval and delivery location, and normally begin after the artwork proof has been approved. Check the individual product page or call, email or chat with Brandconnect to confirm whether a product can meet your quantity and deadline.
