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A branded notepad stays on a desk for months — far longer than a flyer or business card. Every time someone reaches for it to jot down a number, sketch an idea, or take meeting notes, your brand is in their hand. For Singapore businesses looking for a practical corporate gift or leave-behind that does not end up in the bin, a printed notepad delivers consistent, low-cost brand exposure.
What notepad printing involves
A printed notepad consists of a stack of pre-cut sheets — typically 50 to 100 pages — glued along one edge with a padding compound, often backed with a stiff board for support. Your logo, brand colours, and any functional layout (lined, grid, blank, with a footer strip) are printed on each sheet. The result is a functional stationery item that carries your brand on every page.
Notepad printing in Singapore is most commonly used for corporate gifts and client leave-behinds, event giveaways and conference materials, internal team stationery with branded headers, and property developers and financial advisers distributing branded stationery to prospects.
Paper options for notepads
Standard notepads in Singapore are printed on 80gsm woodfree paper — the same stock used for office printing. This weight accepts ballpoint and rollerball pen cleanly without bleed-through. For a premium feel, 100gsm or 120gsm woodfree provides a noticeably thicker, more substantial page. Avoid coated art card for notepad sheets — the surface repels most pens and defeats the purpose of a writing pad.
Get the cover weight right
The cover or backing board of a notepad is typically 300gsm to 400gsm art card. Too thin and the pad flexes when writing; too thick and the padding glue does not hold as cleanly. If you are ordering notepads as corporate gifts or event giveaways, confirm the backing weight with your printer before production — a flimsy backing undercuts the perceived quality of an otherwise well-designed pad.
Size options for notepads in Singapore
- A5 (148mm × 210mm) — the most popular size for corporate gifts. Large enough to be genuinely useful, compact enough to slip into a bag.
- A4 (210mm × 297mm) — preferred for office desk use, meeting room stationery, and property developer leave-behinds.
- A6 / quarter A4 — compact format for event giveaways and promotional handouts.
- Custom sizes — available for specific applications such as restaurant order pads, medical appointment pads, and NCR duplicate pads.
Quantity and turnaround
Standard minimum order quantities for notepads in Singapore start from 50 pads. The per-unit cost drops significantly at 100, 200, and 500 pads. For conference giveaways, most organisers order one pad per expected delegate plus 10 percent overage. Production time for standard notepads is typically 3 to 5 business days — plan ahead if you need them for a specific event date.
Order branded notepads at ExpressPrint
At ExpressPrint, notepads are available in A4 and A5 with your choice of page count and backing. Upload your artwork and get an instant quote. For premium corporate gifts, consider pairing notepads with business cards or booklets for a complete branded stationery set.
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