Best Custom Adult Coloring Books for Employee Wellness Kits

For employee wellness kits, the best choice is a standard 8.5"×11" adult coloring book with thicker uncoated pages, a full-color branded cover, and bold line art—because it’s easy to start, feels premium at the desk, and supports repeat use.

Adult Coloring Books

Top recommendations (what to buy and why)

1) The “Desk-Ready Default” (best for most teams)

• Format: Standard 8.5"×11"
• Paper: Thicker uncoated pages
• Print approach: Full-color cover + minimal inside-cover message
• Why it wins: Most comfortable to color, easiest to read, easiest to keep at a desk
• Shop: Adult Coloring Books

2) The “Low-Mess Break Kit” (best when you want simple tools)

• Format: Standard or pocket
• Paper: Uncoated pages that work well with pencil
• Print approach: High-contrast cover; keep interior branding light
• Pair with: Custom Pencils for a no-fuss experience

3) The “Remote Team Mailer” (best for shipping and distribution)

• Format: Pocket (≈5"×8") or slim standard
• Paper: Uncoated; avoid very thin pages if you expect gel pens
• Print approach: Clean cover branding + back-cover QR/resources
• Why it wins: Smaller footprint for shipping, easy “open and start” gift

4) The “Program-Driven Wellness Book” (best for HR-led initiatives)

• Format: Standard 8.5"×11"
• Paper: Uncoated, thicker pages
• Print approach: Cover + 1–3 program pages (inside cover / first pages) for prompts, breathing breaks, or challenge tracking
• Why it wins: Turns the book into a repeatable wellness routine (without cluttering every page)

Good / Better / Best options (what changes across tiers)

What to print (design rules that increase participation)

What prints cleanly and feels good to use

• Bold, consistent line weight with clear shapes and breathing room
• High-contrast cover branding (logo on a clean panel, not over busy patterns)
• Short inside-cover message: how to use it + one supportive line (keep it simple)

What to avoid (it lowers real usage)

• Tiny text or dense paragraphs on the cover (unreadable from a desk)
• Hairline detail in interior art (fills in fast and feels frustrating)
• Repeated logos on every page (turns a wellness activity into an ad)

Placement rules (keep branding visible without ruining the activity)

• Front cover: primary branding
• Back cover: QR/resources/contact info
• Inside cover: optional program prompt (best place for “how to use”)

For sizing, binding, and paper behavior rules, use: Adult Coloring Books Buyer’s Guide: Sizes, Printing, Materials, and Best Use Cases

Quantity planning for employee wellness kits (numeric baselines)

Use these baselines to avoid running short while keeping waste low:

• Company-wide kit drop:
• Plan 1 book per employee + 3–8% extra for new hires, replacements, and late participants.
• Workshop or wellness session:
• Plan 1 book per attendee + 5–10% extra for walk-ins and mistakes.
• Break-room / lounge station model:
• Plan 1 book per 3–6 regular users + 1 spare per location (rotation matters more than volume).
• Remote distribution (multiple waves):
• Plan 1 book per recipient per wave + 5% extra to cover shipping damage and address changes.

If you’re bundling tools, keep it simple: Custom Pencils are the lowest-friction pairing.

Event operations (how to make the kit actually get used)

Setup that increases usage (without extra staffing)

• Put a “Start here” note on the inside cover (one sentence is enough).
• Include one reliable tool rather than many random tools.
• If distributing in-office, place kits on desks or in welcome packets don’t rely on a single pickup table.

Cleanup and mess control

• If you can’t control markers/gel pens, design the book to be pencil-friendly (uncoated pages + bold art).
• Avoid glossy/slick pages that cause smearing.

Storage and distribution

• For in-person distribution, a simple carry option like Custom Tote Bags makes the kit feel intentional.
• For remote teams, choose smaller formats and keep the “extras” lightweight.

Build a wellness kit (bundle logic that converts)

A practical kit usually has one primary activity + one quick relief item + one daily-use companion:

• Primary activity: Adult Coloring Books
• Quick relief: Custom Stress Relievers
• Daily-use companion: Promotional Notebooks (optional)
• Tools: Art Supplies or Custom Pencils

If you’re deciding between product types for kits, compare first:

• Custom Adult Coloring Books vs Custom Stress Relievers: Which Should You Print?
• Custom Adult Coloring Books vs Custom Promotional Notebooks: Which Should You Print?

Mistakes to avoid (wellness kit edition)

• Choosing a book that needs tools but not including any tools.
• Picking overly dense art that feels like work, not relief.
• Putting too much program copy on art pages (people stop using it).
• Using low-contrast cover branding that disappears on desks.
• Planning a break-room station without enough copies (books vanish quickly).
• Forgetting extras for replacements and new hires (order a small buffer).

FAQs (direct answers first)

1) What size adult coloring book is best for employees?

Standard 8.5"×11" is best for most employees because it’s easy to color, easy to read, and comfortable at a desk.

2) Should I include coloring tools in the kit?

Yes include at least one simple tool (like pencils) to increase participation and reduce “I didn’t have anything to use” drop-off.

3) What paper works best for workplace use?

Thicker uncoated pages are usually best because they handle pencils well and feel premium without being messy.

4) Where should the logo go?

Put the logo on the cover and keep interior branding minimal an inside-cover message is the best place for program prompts.

5) How many should I order for a company-wide drop?

Plan 1 per employee plus 3–8% extra for replacements, new hires, and late participants.

6) What kind of art gets used most?

Bold, clean line art with breathing room gets used most because it feels relaxing and doesn’t require “art skill.”

7) Are adult coloring books better than puzzle books for wellness kits?

Often yes adult coloring books are calmer and lower-pressure;

8) What if we want a “no-mess” wellness item?

Choose a pencil-friendly coloring book or swap to stress relievers if you can’t support tools: