
Bamboo Paddle
Bamboo Paddle (item PDL101) is in our Cutting Boards/Utensils/Bowls/Canisters range of Home & Kitchen, with a 2.5 in x 10 in personalization area. At 48 pieces it costs $22.45 each all-in: $13.20 for the piece plus $9.25 to engrave, setup included. It can be ordered from a single piece. Production is 3 to 5 business days after you approve a free digital proof.
| Quantity | Price each | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 1-11 | $16.50 | - |
| 12-23 | $15.18 | save 8% |
| 24-47 | $14.19 | save 14% |
| 48-95 | $13.20 | save 20% |
| 96-249 | $12.21 | save 26% |
| 250-499 | $11.22 | save 32% |
| 500+ | $10.23 | save 38% |
Sold loose or by the case of 10. Ask us if you want a full case: we will check the case price for you.
Request a quote Or have us spec it →- No setup fee, at any quantity (most promo sites charge $40 to $63 per design)
- Free digital proof before anything is produced
- Free artwork check at the real imprint size
- Free ground freight on orders over $250
- Artwork kept on file for fast, matching re-orders
What is the Bamboo Paddle?
This serving bowl is made from sustainably grown bamboo with a natural sealed finish. It measures 4" x 22".
Bamboo is a grass, not a hardwood, that is why it regrows in a few years rather than a few decades. The practical reason it is the default choice when a program has a sustainability requirement to satisfy.
A serving piece goes on the table in front of guests, which is a different quality of impression entirely. Laser engraving burns a rich dark-brown mark into the surface. No ink, no coating, nothing to wear off. The two together are why this item re-orders.
This is the workhorse tier: the price point where an item is good enough to be kept but affordable enough to order in real quantity. Most successful programs live here. Concretely: $16.50 each at 1-11, $10.23 at 500+.
Specifications
| Item number | PDL101 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Serving Bowl |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Dimensions | 4" x 22" |
| Shipping weight | 1.3 lb |
| Color | Multi Brown |
| Decoration methods | Laser Engraving, UV Printing |
| Standard imprint area | 2.5 in x 10 in |
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Durability | High with basic care. |
| Care | Hand wash and dry immediately. Oil occasionally if used for food service. |
| Category | Home & Kitchen |
| Collection | Cutting Boards/Utensils/Bowls/Canisters |
Decoration options
The decoration method is chosen to match the substrate, which is why the mark is permanent rather than printed on top of it. Standard imprint area on this item is 2.5 in x 10 in.
Laser Engraving
A focused laser removes the surface layer to expose the substrate beneath. A permanent, high-contrast, single-color mark with no ink involved.
Logos, names, dates and fine text. The default choice when the mark has to outlive the campaign.
Single color: the natural color of the material under the surface.
UV Printing
UV-cured ink is jetted directly onto the product and cured instantly under ultraviolet light. Full-color, photographic-quality artwork with hard edges and no dot gain.
Multi-color logos, gradients, photographs and exact brand-color matching.
Full color, including white ink on dark substrates.
Artwork requirements
- Nothing is produced before you approve a proof in writing. That is a hard rule, not a courtesy.
- Type should be converted to curves or outlines, otherwise a missing font silently substitutes on our end.
- We send a digital proof for written approval before production starts. Nothing goes on a machine until you sign it off.
- Vector files are the safe option. They hold their edges whether the mark runs at an inch or a foot.
- Vector artwork (.ai, .eps, .pdf or .svg) reproduces best at every size and is what we ask for first.
Production schedule
| Proof to you | Within one business day of usable artwork arriving |
|---|---|
| Production, standard | 3 to 5 business days, counted from your approval |
| Production, rush | quoted per job, confirmed in writing before you pay |
| Transit by ground | 1 to 5 business days, by distance from the shipping point |
Common uses
Where this works best
The same item lands differently depending on who gets it and why. Here is how this one performs across the programs it sells into most.
Hospitality, Restaurants & Breweries
In hospitality the promotional item and the retail item are the same object. Breakage and theft are line items, not accidents. Popular branded glassware walks out of a venue at a predictable rate, and the sensible response is to price it for retail rather than to fight it. The serving bowl format earns its place here on keep-rate rather than headline price. This is the sweet spot: real perceived value without a procurement conversation.
Corporate Gifting & Client Appreciation
Client gifting has one job: to be kept. The recipient is rarely the decision maker you are trying to reach, which is the part most programs get wrong. Choose something that will sit in a shared space rather than a drawer, and the gift starts working on people who were never on your list. $16.50 before breaks buys something people keep rather than bin.
Weddings, Reunions & Milestone Events
Personal events are the one segment where the recipient genuinely wants the item personalized. Names, dates and short inscriptions turn an ordinary object into something kept for decades. Quantities are modest and lead times are unforgiving, which makes production scheduling the thing to get right. Bamboo is a grass, not a hardwood, that is why it regrows in a few years rather than a few decades. Deep enough quantity is affordable here, which is unusual at this quality.
Real Estate & Closing Gifts
A closing gift is a referral instrument, not a thank-you note. The gift is competing with a move, which is the least receptive moment in a person's year. Something that gets unpacked in the first week and used immediately beats something beautiful that stays in a box until the boxes are finally dealt with. The workhorse choice for this audience, and it re-orders predictably.
How does ordering and turnaround work?
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
|---|---|
| Setup | Free on every order, at any quantity |
| Freight | Free ground freight on every order over $250; split shipping to individual addresses available |
| Rush service | Working to a date? Ask and we will confirm what is genuinely possible, priced up front |
| Proofing | Proof back to you next business day, and nothing runs until you approve it |
| Re-orders | Re-orders run from the file you already approved |
| Shipping | Free ground freight on every order over $250; split shipping to individual addresses available |
What do buyers ask about PDL101?
Can I get a sample before committing?
Yes: order one piece. PDL101 sells from a single unit at $16.50, the first rung of its published ladder, so a sample is simply a normal order. A decorated single piece goes through the same proof as a full run.
Can I order more later and have them match?
Yes. We keep the approved artwork on file against the item number, so a re-order runs from the same file. Material batches can vary slightly on natural materials, which is worth knowing if color matching across orders is critical. The published ladder on PDL101 runs from $16.50 a piece at 1-11 down to $10.23 at 500+, about 38% less per piece.
How should this be cared for?
Hand wash and dry immediately. Oil occasionally if used for food service. PDL101 measures 4" x 22" and is made of bamboo. Bamboo is a grass, not a hardwood, that is why it regrows in a few years rather than a few decades.
Can I mix colors or sizes to reach a quantity break?
Yes, provided the artwork stays the same across the run. Different artwork is fine as well: it gets its own proof, and setup stays free. Price breaks on this item fall at 1-11, 12-23, 24-47, 48-95, 96-249, 250-499, 500+. The published ladder on PDL101 runs from $16.50 a piece at 1-11 down to $10.23 at 500+, about 38% less per piece.
How long does production take?
Door to door at standard speed: a day for the proof, 3 to 5 business days in production, then 1 to 5 business days in transit. A rush is quoted per job, with the date confirmed in writing before you pay.
What if the artwork does not fit the imprint area?
The personalization area on PDL101 is 2.5 in x 10 in. If your mark does not sit well in that shape we redraw or re-proportion it and show you the result on the proof before anything is produced. Engraving is charged on the share of the area your artwork covers, so a smaller mark costs less.
Do you keep this item in stock?
Yes. The warehouse shows -50 of PDL101 in stock as of the last hourly sync. If a color is short we say so the day you order rather than the week before the deadline. Standard production is 3 to 5 business days after proof approval, then 1 to 5 business days of ground transit.
What is the minimum order for PDL101?
PDL101 can be ordered from a single piece. The published ladder on PDL101 runs from $16.50 a piece at 1-11 down to $10.23 at 500+, about 38% less per piece. There is no setup fee at any quantity. The personalization area on PDL101 is 2.5 in x 10 in.
See it with your logo first
Send us your artwork and we will produce a free digital proof of PDL101 decorated with your mark. Usually within one business day, with no obligation and no account required.
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What PDL101 costs at each quantity
The piece, the engraving and the freight, worked out at every break on this item's own ladder. Most suppliers publish the piece price and leave you to find out the rest at checkout.
| Quantity | Piece | Engraving | All-in each | Order total | Ground freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | $15.18 | $11.25 | $26.43 | $317.16 | Free |
| 24 | $14.19 | $10.00 | $24.19 | $580.56 | Free |
| 48 | $13.20 | $9.25 | $22.45 | $1,077.60 | Free |
| 96 | $12.21 | $8.75 | $20.96 | $2,012.16 | Free |
| 250 | $11.22 | $8.75 | $19.97 | $4,992.50 | Free |
| 500 | $10.23 | $8.50 | $18.73 | $9,365.00 | Free |
- Ground freight is free from 12 pieces, which is where this order passes $250.00 of merchandise.
- The personalization area is 2.5 in by 10 in. Engraving is charged on the share your artwork actually covers, so a smaller logo costs less. Place yours on the product above and the price updates as you size it.
- At 50 pieces this costs less than 52% of the 273 other priced items in Home & Kitchen.
- The table starts at 12 because below that the engraving setup costs more than the goods, and we will not guess at a price there. Ask us and we will quote a smaller run from your artwork.
- Setup is free at every quantity, including 12.