Gadsby
About us
The Gadsby story began in 1864. Over 6 generations and 160 years the company has evolved into a leading developer, sourcer and supplier of high-end gift packaging and retail supplies.
Long known for their wicker hamper baskets, Gadsby’s expertise now extends to a wide variety of other materials and product types that are used globally across sectors including luxury gifting, homewares, HoReCa and horticulture.
Operating from headquarters in the UK and satellite offices in the Far East, Gadsby specialise in product development and high volume supply of handmade items sourced from key partner sites, overseen by on-site Gadsby teams.
Products & services
Bespoke Wicker
We’re the industry experts and UK’s leading supplier of wicker products. For 160 years we’ve been trusted to create wicker items of all shapes, sizes and finishes for the largest and most iconic names in retail. Making use of production sites in both Europe and Asia as required, our experts will design and deliver your project efficiently, sustainably and cost-effectively. Key categories include hampers & gifting, horticulture & homeware and Retail & HoReCa.
Bespoke Wood
We’re the leading supplier of custom wooden gifting and retail products. Wood is always popular thanks to its variety, with options including hardwoods, softwoods and bamboo or other fast-growing alternatives. Working with FSC-certified supply chains, our team is well-equipped to handle specialist development of high-volume lines ranging from bottle boxes to gift crates and in-store display equipment. Categories include gift presentation, bottle & drink boxes and Retail & HoReCa.
Bespoke Tins
Tin is a versatile and sustainable choice for food, drink and gift packaging. Our experts transform your ideas into bespoke designs that perfectly blend creativity and functionality. Tin's excellent reusability and recyclability unlocks endless possibilities for customisation and imaginative design. What can we help you create? Categories include food & drink tins and gift presentation tins with a range of customisation options.
Bespoke Rigid Boxes
Rigid boxes are a sustainable packaging option that allows the creation of custom designs that make a big impact. We produce boxes to suit all businesses, from e-commerce to advent calendars and cosmetics. Each box is designed and produced to the highest standard using sustainable materials. Easily print logos and designs, match pantones, or create a design completely bespoke to your brand. Categories include pre-assembled boxes, collapsible boxes and cylinder boxes.
Bespoke Ceramics
We design and create ceramics for a wide range of the retail spectrum, from gifting to horticulture. Whether you’re expanding an existing range or developing new lines, our team is here to bring your ideas to life. Specialising in high-volume stoneware and earthenware, our products offer extensive customisation opportunities while delivering the durability and reusability advantages these materials are known for. Categories include gifting, horticulture and homeware.
Bespoke Bags
Whether you’re looking for jute bags or insulated picnic bags, we can handle your project from start to finish. Our team turn ideas into custom designs that seamlessly combine creativity and functionality. We take pride in using sustainable materials to create solutions that embrace circular economy principles. Our designs are developed with a focus on circularity, considering the full product lifecycle. Categories include fabric bags and insulate bags with a variety of customisation options.
Design Studio
Branding, Packaging Design & Product Development From concept to launch, we create high-quality product ranges that strengthen and extend your brand. Once we have received your brief, we start exploring a range of creative directions and initial concepts. This stage allows us to establish a visual foundation and bring your idea to life by doing market trend analysis and creating in-depth moodboards. At this initial stage, it's determined whether you need design services only or if you’d like us to handle the entire production process - from design through to manufacturing and delivery. Your chosen concepts are shaped into refined designs through close collaboration, ensuring the creative work evolves to align perfectly with your vision and brand. Every detail is carefully considered, from material selection to recyclability, to create thoughtful, effective results. Final artwork is prepared with production-ready accuracy. Once signed off, the artwork file is sent to you ready for your product to be created. We can support with sampling or full manufacturing if needed, managing production through our trusted global partners.
Branded Products
Add Your Branding Easily apply your brand identity to one of our stocked product lines. It's a fast, cost-effective way to get your own custom gift packaging. We offer high-impact options that can be applied to many products in our range. All are well suited to projects with short launch deadlines and tight budgets. Fabric Printing Opt for full-colour printing on our cotton hamper liners, satin or grosgrain ribbon and fabric bags for instant brand awareness. Products: Hamper Liners I Fabric Bags I Ribbon Minimum: Liners 100+ I Bags 200+ I Ribbon 500m+ Lead Time: Liners & Bags 2-4 Weeks I Ribbon 1-2 Weeks ------------------ Hamper Lid Stencilling Make your brand unforgettable by putting your name or logo front and centre on our wicker hamper baskets. Products: Wicker Hampers Minimum: 20+ Lead Time: 1-2 Weeks ------------------ Laser Engraving Our wooden boxes and boards provide an ideal canvas for laser engraving. The perfect addition to your gifting range. Products: Wooden Boxes, Bamboo & Slate Boards Minimum: 24+ Lead Time: 1-2 Weeks