Packaging quotes confuse buyers because two decisions are bundled into one price: what the bag is and how the logo goes on. A cotton tote with a one-colour screen print is a different product from the same tote with a woven label — different machinery, different minimum, different lead time. Quote them separately and you can optimise each.
| Method | Best for | Look & feel | Typical minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen print | Simple 1–3 colour logos on cotton, burlap | Flat, slightly raised, very durable | Lowest — good for small runs |
| Heat transfer | Full-colour or gradient artwork | Smooth, photographic detail | Low to medium |
| Embroidery | Premium pouches, velvet bags | Textured, clearly high-end | Medium — digitising cost |
| Woven label | Brand-consistent retail packaging | Clean sewn-in label | Higher — labels are made in bulk |
Send vector artwork (AI, EPS or SVG) with fonts converted to outlines. If you only have a bitmap, send at least 300 dpi at the final print size. Tell us the Pantone references if colour accuracy matters — screen colours and fabric inks do not match by default.
Packaging is not an afterthought in gift programmes — it is often the reason the item sells. A 24-piece cutlery set in a printed sleeve reads as a retail product; the same set loose in a carton reads as inventory. Our custom packaging range covers cotton totes, drawstring pouches and velvet bags, and we can pack your cutlery into them so the goods arrive retail-ready.
It depends on the method. Screen printing has the lowest minimum and suits small runs. Woven labels are made in bulk by the label mill, so they carry a higher minimum. Tell us the quantity and we will recommend the method that fits rather than forcing you into one.
About five working days after you approve the artwork. Stock packaging without a logo can ship the same day.
Yes, but the method changes. Velvet and burlap need different inks and handling than plain cotton, and some full-colour artwork needs a transfer rather than a direct print. Send the artwork and we will confirm what works.
Send us the product, quantity and your market — we reply within 24 hours with pricing, sampling options and a realistic production schedule.
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