Back-to-school corporate merch — September campaigns and family kits
September back-to-school window in Portugal: family kits for employee children, scholarship sponsor activations, retail BTS campaigns, university orientation programmes from the Lisbon hub.
Family kits, retail BTS and university programs
BTS family kits for employee benefits: branded backpack, pencil case, water bottle, lunch box, A4 notebook. Order 8-10 weeks ahead for September week-1 delivery. Retail BTS campaigns need 5000-50000 hand-out items in 2-3 waves. University orientation packs for partner campuses run 800-4000 units. Budget EUR 25-65 per child kit, EUR 8-18 per retail hand-out, EUR 18-45 per uni pack.
Safety, durability and inclusive sizing
Children's items require CPSC and EN 71-3 safety (no phthalates, no lead). We source from audited factories with BSCI/SEDEX certification. Apparel sizing 6Y-16Y with adult XS-XXL parent options. Drinkware BPA-free Tritan or stainless. Backpacks tested at 5kg/30-cycle abrasion. All quotes EUR ex-IVA 23% via Portal das Finanças (AT).
Pricing & lead times — Portugal
All quotes in EUR excluding IVA 23% via Portal das Finanças (AT). Tiered pricing at MOQ 50/100/250/500 units, with quantity breaks at 1,000+ and 5,000+. Standard lead time 7-10 working days from artwork sign-off, rush 4-6 days at +30-40%. Production coordinated from the Lisbon hub with CTT Expresso/DPD/DHL Portugal nationwide; direct-to-office, direct-to-event and direct-to-home distribution supported.
FAQ
Who is this seasonal page for?
Procurement, brand, HR, internal comms and event teams running corporate merch programmes in Portugal.
What is the typical lead time?
Standard 7-10 working days from artwork sign-off; rush 4-6 days at +30-40% surcharge.
Are prices VAT-inclusive?
No — all prices are in EUR excluding IVA 23% via Portal das Finanças (AT); invoices issued day-of-delivery.
Do you ship outside Portugal?
Yes — EU-wide via DHL Express + local couriers. Customs handled from the Lisbon hub.
What MOQ applies?
MOQ from 50 units; volume tiers at 100/250/500/1000/5000 with progressive discount.