The Magic of Wonderful Gift wrap
A Love Letter to the Art of Presentation
There’s something quietly enchanting about a beautifully wrapped gift. The rustle of paper, the neatness of a folded corner, the soft pull of a ribbon — each moment builds anticipation long before the gift is revealed. At Soch & Co., we believe that wrapping is far more than packaging. It’s the first chapter of your story.
As a British letterpress and luxury stationery studio, we’ve always been fascinated by the power of small details. Our letterpress gift tags and printed ribbons are designed to celebrate that joy of thoughtful presentation — transforming even the simplest parcel into a keepsake.
The Beauty of Letterpress Gift Tags
Each of our letterpress tags is pressed by hand on our century-old printing presses in Sheffield, leaving a deep, tactile impression that can be felt as much as it’s seen. This slow, deliberate process gives every tag a sense of permanence and character — a far cry from mass-produced paper goods.
Our tags are printed on beautiful card stock, often using rich inks or metallic foils that catch the light just enough to feel special, without ever shouting for attention. They’re designed to be the kind of detail that people keep long after the wrapping has been untied.
Whether you’re dressing a Christmas gift, wedding present, or birthday parcel, our luxury letterpress gift tags add that understated, nostalgic magic that’s become a signature of Soch & Co.
The Charm of Printed Grosgrain and Cotton Ribbons
We’re endlessly inspired by the tactile beauty of natural materials. Our grosgrain and cotton ribbons, printed in-house with our own designs, are the perfect example.
Grosgrain has a beautiful ribbed texture that ties with precision and poise — ideal for neat bows and crisp edges. Cotton ribbon offers a soft, natural drape that feels effortlessly timeless. Both are printed with luxury foils or inks that echo our letterpress collections: simple, elegant, and designed to be reused or treasured.
Unlike glossy satin ribbons, our cotton and grosgrain ribbons have an organic, tactile charm — perfect for those who value eco-friendly wrapping and sustainable materials.
Wrapping as an Act of Care
In a world where so much arrives at the click of a button, taking the time to wrap beautifully feels quietly rebellious — a way to slow down and savour the giving. It’s a ritual of care, an expression of gratitude, and a way of saying this was chosen for you.
Every crease, knot, and label becomes part of the experience. Whether you’re curating a full gift wrapping station, creating a slow gifting ritual for Christmas morning, or simply adding a handmade tag to a jar of homemade biscuits, our finishing touches help every gift feel thoughtful and true.
For the Love of Slow Gifting
At Soch & Co., we’re proud to be part of a growing movement that values slow gifting — considered, conscious, and beautiful from the inside out. All of our printed ribbons and tags are crafted here in the UK using small-batch processes that honour traditional craftsmanship and reduce waste.
Because when you believe in the beauty of details, even the ribbon becomes part of the memory.
The Story Behind Soch & Co.
We’re Stacey and Toby — partners in life, parents, and the duo behind Soch & Co.
Soch & Co. began as a post-Covid creative outlet: Stacey, a lifelong stationery hoarder, and Toby, a tinkerer with old machines. What started with a battered foiler we once used on leather and pencils turned into something bigger when we stumbled across letterpress printing.
Our first press was a tiny tabletop model that lived on our dining table. It wasn’t long before we graduated to full treadle presses — still in the dining room — before outgrowing the house entirely. We built a studio at the bottom of the garden, only to outgrow that in under a year. Today, our workshop is home to Betty (1890) and Harrold (1910), two treadle letterpress machines with over a century of history between them, alongside two trusty hot foilers.
Soch & Co. grew quickly, but the ethos never changed: to make stationery and gifting accessories that feel personal, thoughtful, and worth keeping. This isn’t about grabbing the cheapest card that “will do.” It’s about sending something that makes someone stop and say: this feels like you.
We want our work to be pinned, framed, tucked into journals — not tossed aside. Every card, tag, or keepsake is designed, printed, and pressed by us in Sheffield, using traditional techniques and plenty of heart. From our dining table beginnings to over 200 stockists worldwide, this journey has been anything but ordinary.
Splitting our brands in 2025 gave us the chance to let Soch & Co. stand on its own — a home for everyday wit and luxury stationery, while Heirloom Holiday Co. carries the seasonal magic. It means we can serve those who don’t want Christmas in July, and give our wholesale partners a brand built with them in mind.
This is Soch & Co. — slowly produced, carefully pressed, and proudly made in Sheffield.
Why letterpress matters in a digital age
In a world where we can send a message in seconds, why bother with paper at all?
For us, the answer is simple: because paper lasts — and letterpress even more so.
More than ink on paper
Letterpress isn’t just a printing technique; it’s an experience. Every impression pressed into thick, tactile stock leaves a memory you can feel with your fingertips. Unlike flat digital prints, letterpress carries weight, depth, and presence — the kind of details people notice and never forget.
A craft worth keeping alive
At Soch & Co., we work with antique presses that creak and hum in ways no computer ever could. Each print run requires patience, precision, and a steady hand. It means no two batches are ever exactly alike — and that’s the beauty of it. We’re not chasing perfection; we’re chasing personality.
Why it matters now
In an age of throwaway messages and instant everything, giving (or receiving) a letterpress card says: I thought about this. It’s slow, it’s intentional, and it’s proof that some things are worth keeping.
Our promise
Every Soch & Co. design is printed the old-fashioned way: one colour at a time, one impression at a time. Whether it’s a witty card, a keepsake tag, or a piece of stationery for your collection, we make it to be noticed, kept, and remembered.