Wholesale Custom Printed & Promotional Fans
Full-colour branding on paper, plastic or card, with a free mockup before production. MOQ 100.
Our custom printed and promotional fans take full CMYK printing on one or both sides, with logo, slogan, QR code or photo visuals mounted on paper, PP plastic or rigid card. Minimum order is 100 pieces, with a 12 to 15 working day turnaround and a free mockup before you approve production. Pantone colour matching is available from 500 pieces for brands that need an exact match, and production needs vector artwork (AI, EPS or a high-resolution PDF). This range is popular with local authorities and councils, food and beverage brands running summer activations, and sports associations, with typical campaign runs between 500 and 5,000 pieces. Larger campaigns are produced on request, and repeat campaigns generally move faster once the first mockup is approved and on file. Pricing is confirmed per quote.
The Range: Print, Mount and Artwork
Three variables define a custom order: how many sides carry print, what the fan is mounted on, and how the artwork is supplied. Get these right in your quote request and production moves straight to mockup.
Single-Side or Double-Side Print
Single-side printing suits a simple logo-and-message layout and is the more economical option for smaller campaign runs. Double-side printing puts a design on both faces, typically a brand message on one side and a secondary call to action, QR code or sponsor logo on the other, and is standard on the larger 1,000-plus campaign tiers.
Choosing a Mount
Paper is the lightest and most economical mount, used for standard-size runs under 1,000 pieces. PP plastic is weatherproof and holds up to outdoor handling, the default choice for festival and street-level handouts where the fan needs to survive a full day outdoors. Rigid card gives the most premium hand-feel of the three and is generally paired with Pantone colour matching for brands with strict colour guidelines.
Artwork Requirements
Production needs vector artwork (an AI, EPS or high-resolution PDF file) with a colour brief. If you do not have vector artwork ready, say so when you submit your quote request and we advise on what we can work with before production begins. A free mockup is provided on every customised order from 100 pieces with no separate layout fee, and production only starts once you approve it.
Colour Matching, Lead Time and Campaign Tiers
Standard CMYK printing covers most campaigns; Pantone matching is available once the order size justifies it.
Pantone vs Standard CMYK
Below 500 pieces, printing uses standard CMYK colour matching, which is accurate for most brand colours but not an exact Pantone match. From 500 pieces, Pantone colour matching is available for brands that need their corporate colour reproduced precisely. It is the more common choice for councils and F&B brands running a recognisable campaign identity across a season.
Production Lead Time
Standard custom-print lead time is 12 to 15 working days from artwork approval, covering the free mockup stage through to a finished run. Large campaign runs are confirmed individually based on quantity and season, so submit your target activation date with your quote request rather than assuming the standard window applies to a 5,000-plus piece order.
Campaign Tiers
| Quantity | Typical mount | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 100 – 999 pieces | Paper, single side | Local event, single-location handout |
| 1,000 – 4,999 pieces | PP plastic or rigid card, double side | Council or F&B seasonal campaign |
| 5,000 pieces and above | PP plastic, double side | Large-run campaign, produced on request |
Who Buys the Custom Printed & Promotional Range
This range is built around brand visibility at volume rather than a fixed design, which is why it draws a wider mix of buyers than any other range in the catalogue.
Local Authorities and Councils
Councils use this range for public information campaigns and community events, typically in the 1,000 to 5,000-piece tier on PP plastic for outdoor durability, with a QR code linking to a service page or local information site. A single design is often reused across several community events in the same season once it is approved.
Food and Beverage Brands
Summer activations are the main driver here: an F&B brand handing out fans at a festival, market or outdoor dining event, usually double-sided with the brand identity on one face and a menu or promotional offer on the other. Fans are a practical choice for this sector because they get carried around a venue for hours rather than discarded immediately, extending brand exposure well past the moment they are handed out.
Sports Associations and Clubs
Sports associations order branded fans for supporter handouts at fixtures and tournaments, generally on paper or PP plastic depending on whether the event is indoor or outdoor, in club colours matched by Pantone where the identity needs to be exact. Larger clubs often standardise on one fixed design so future fixtures can be reordered quickly without a new mockup cycle.
Reordering and Multi-Location Campaigns
A one-off design rarely stays one-off in this range: most buyers come back for a second run once a campaign performs.
Reordering the Same Artwork
Keep your original order reference when you request a repeat run: because the artwork and colour setup are already on file, a reorder in the same design generally moves straight to production scheduling without repeating the mockup step, which shortens the effective lead time on a like-for-like reprint.
Rolling Out Across Locations
Councils and F&B brands running the same campaign across several sites or a chain of locations typically place one combined order rather than separate small orders per site, which qualifies for a better unit price at the higher combined quantity and keeps colour matching consistent across every location.
Seasonal Campaign Planning
Because summer activations cluster in the same months every year, returning campaign buyers often confirm next year's design and quantity ahead of the season, locking in production capacity before the 12 to 15 working day standard window becomes tighter closer to peak demand.
Comparing Custom Printed to the Rest of the Catalogue
Custom printed and promotional is the only range built around full branding as the default rather than an add-on. Paper & Bamboo Fans can take a simpler single-colour print but are chosen mainly for their lower cost. Silk & Satin Fans offer the same Pantone-matching threshold at 500 pieces but on a fabric-and-wood-frame construction suited to hospitality rather than mass handouts. Wedding & Ceremony Fans use printing for a single order-of-service programme rather than a repeatable brand campaign. Fabric Folding Fans are the more durable choice for an outdoor promotional giveaway that needs to survive humidity over a full festival weekend, where this range's paper or card mounts would wear faster. Describe your campaign setting and timeline in the quote form if you are choosing between mounts.
Custom Printed & Promotional Fans Catalogue
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Print sides
Mount
Order size
PopularWeatherproof plastic mount printed on both faces, built for outdoor festival and street handouts.
Request a quotePremiumRigid card stock with Pantone colour matching for brands that need an exact match, from 500 pieces.
Request a quoteScannable QR code alongside your logo, useful for linking to a landing page or menu at live events.
Request a quoteBulk valuePriced and produced for campaigns of 5,000 pieces or more, our largest standard production run.
Request a quoteChoosing a Custom Printed & Promotional Fans Range
Send vector artwork
AI, EPS or a high-resolution PDF gets you the fastest mockup turnaround.
Use Pantone matching for strict brand colours
Available from 500 pieces; smaller runs use standard CMYK matching.
Budget 12 to 15 working days
Standard turnaround for a customised order, confirmed at quote stage.
Scale the mount to your run size
Paper for smaller runs, plastic or card for bulk and campaign quantities.
Explore more of the catalogue: Paper & Bamboo Fans, Silk & Satin Fans, Custom Printed & Promotional Fans, Wedding & Ceremony Fans. See the full range on the wholesale hand fans home page.
Custom Printed & Promotional Fans Sourcing Questions
What artwork format do you need?
A vector file (AI, EPS or a high-resolution PDF) with your colour brief. If you do not have vector artwork, tell us and we advise on what we can work with.
Is a mockup included?
Yes, a free mockup is provided before production on every customised order from 100 pieces, with no layout fee.
When is Pantone colour matching available?
From 500 pieces. Below that threshold, printing uses standard CMYK colour matching.
What is the turnaround for a large campaign?
Standard custom-print lead time is 12 to 15 working days. Large campaign runs are confirmed individually based on quantity and season, so submit your target date with your quote request.
What can the fan be mounted on?
Paper for standard runs, weatherproof PP plastic for outdoor handouts, or rigid card for a more premium hand-feel, typically paired with Pantone matching.
Can I print a QR code alongside my logo?
Yes, a QR code linking to a landing page, menu or information site is a common addition alongside a logo, on either a single-side or double-side layout.
Can I reorder the same design next season without a new mockup?
Generally yes. Reference your original order when you request a repeat run; because the artwork and colour setup are already on file, a like-for-like reorder typically moves straight to production scheduling.
What happens if my order spans multiple locations or events?
List each location or event and its quantity in your quote request. Multi-location campaigns are usually combined into a single production run for a better unit price, with delivery coordinated to each site separately if needed.
Can I combine two different mounts in one campaign?
Yes, some campaigns use PP plastic for outdoor handout points and rigid card for indoor or VIP distribution within the same run. List the split by mount and quantity in your quote request.
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