
JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal
Mela by JournalBooks — a softcover journal bound in apple leather
Mela takes the pulp, peel and pomace left over from the apple juice industry and binds it into a softcover that feels closer to suede than to plastic. The cover is 39 percent bio-based apple leather, finished in deep black or navy, with a quiet matte hand that develops a little character with use. Inside: 128 sheets of recycled lined paper, a ribbon marker to hold your place and a pen loop on the spine. A grown-up notebook for people who'd rather not carry another piece of vinyl.
Specs at a glance
- Cover: 39% bio-based apple leather over polyurethane backing
- Format: A5 refillable — 150mm (w) x 220mm (h) x 20mm (d)
- Pages: 128 sheets of recycled white lined paper
- Details: ribbon page marker, elastic pen loop
- Refill: compatible with JournalBooks refill insert JB1018RF
- Colours: black, navy
- Packing: bulk; made in China
Decoration and where it lands
Deboss reads beautifully into the apple-leather grain and is our recommendation for a considered finish. Direct digital print is available in one-colour, full-colour and gloss variants for sharper brand marks or logos with gradients. Mela suits sustainability programs, agency onboarding kits, member gifts and conference welcome packs — a refillable object that stays on the desk long after the campaign closes.
Specifications
| PID | 200559 |
|---|---|
| Min Order | 50 |
| Production Time | 5 – 9 weeks |
| Size | 150mm(w) x 220mm(h) x 20mm(d) |
| Color | BlackNavy |
| Branding Options | Debossed, Full Colour Digital Print |
| Target Market | Corp, Fashion, Gov, Hospitality, Public |
| Purpose | Convention, Event, Mailout, Marketing, Office, Outdoor, Retail, Sport |
Price List
- All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of tax.
- Setup price: US$51.37
| Quantity | Price Per Unit |
|---|---|
| 50 pcs | US$15.34 |
| 100 pcs | US$13.43 |
| 250 pcs | US$12.44 |
| 500 pcs | US$11.78 |
| 1,000 pcs | US$10.60 |
| 2,000 pcs | US$9.87 |
| 3,000 pcs | US$9.28 |
| 5,000 pcs | US$8.81 |
| 10,000 pcs | US$8.62 |
| 20,000 pcs | US$8.07 |
| 30,000 pcs | US$7.56 |
| 50,000 pcs | US$7.38 |
Samples
Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.
1 pcs (unbranded) US$8.11 + US$11.77 freight (Incl. tax)
Why JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal works
The proof-in-the-object gift: a notebook whose apple-waste cover makes the sustainability pitch silently, every single day it's opened.
- ✦Borrow the sommelier's tasting-notes ritual from fine dining: a sustainability consultancy gifts the Mela journal at project kickoff as the client's 'impact diary' — every page written in a book literally made from apple waste, so the medium proves the message before the audit even starts.
- ✦Adapt the hotel guestbook tradition: boutique eco-stays and wellness retreats leave one in each room as a refillable 'pass-it-forward' journal — guests add an entry, the property swaps refills, and the apple-leather cover becomes a years-long artefact of the place.
- ✦Steal the chef's-table provenance card from farm-to-table restaurants: orchards, cideries and food-bev brands gift it to trade buyers with a tag tracing the apple-skin supply chain — turning a notebook into a one-object brand-story tasting.
- ✦Lift the architect's site-book habit for green building and B-Corp certification firms: hand it to clients at contract signing as the official 'project logbook' — refillable means it outlives the build, and the bio-material cover is a daily nudge of why they hired you.
“An apple a day, written down.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal?▾
The minimum order is 50 units. Volume discounts apply — at 30,000 units the per-unit price drops to $10.30 (51% lower than at the 50-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.
Can I brand JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal with my company logo?▾
Yes — JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal can be decorated with debossed or full-colour-digital-print. Sense2 will send you an artwork proof and a branded sample (sample cost + freight applies, credited back on your order) before production so you can check the logo placement, colour match and finish before we run the full order.
How long does production take?▾
Standard production time is 3–5 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.
Can I order a sample of JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal before placing a full order?▾
Yes — samples are available. Sample cost plus freight applies, and the cost is credited back to you when you proceed with your order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.
What size is JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal and how much branding can it carry?▾
Product size: 150mm(w) x 220mm(h) x 20mm(d). If your logo or artwork needs more space, talk to Sense2 — we can often suggest an alternative product with a larger print area.
What colours does JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal come in?▾
JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal is stocked in: Black, Navy.
What's the best bulk price for JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal?▾
Pricing starts at $20.90 per unit at 50 units and drops to $10.05 at 50,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.
Can I pair JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal with other branded merchandise?▾
Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal, customers often pair it with branded notebooks, pens, lanyards and tote bags. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.
Who is JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?▾
Picture this: a new hire at a B-Corp opens their welcome box → first morning, first coffee, first page — and the onboarding deck's sustainability slide is suddenly sitting in their hands. That's the kind of moment JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.
What kind of campaign is JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal good for?▾
Think of it this way — "An apple a day, written down". For example: Borrow the sommelier's tasting-notes ritual from fine dining: a sustainability consultancy gifts the Mela journal at project kickoff as the client's 'impact diary' — every page written in a book literally made from apple waste, so the medium proves the message before the audit even starts. It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.
What makes JournalBooks Mela Apple Leather Refillable A5 Journal a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?▾
The proof-in-the-object gift: a notebook whose apple-waste cover makes the sustainability pitch silently, every single day it's opened. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a place on the desk, not the bin.
Find it. Love it. Keep it.
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- Prices shown are indicative and may vary with current stock levels.
- For fast delivery we can airfreight your order; additional airfreight charges apply.
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