Plastic bags made around your product and packing process
A useful plastic bag brief starts with the job, not the catalogue name. Tell us what goes inside, the target fill weight, filled dimensions, quantity, storage conditions and how the bag is handled or sealed. From there, we can discuss a suitable flat, centre-seal, side-seal, gusseted, stand-up or resealable direction, supplied plain or printed where appropriate. A current sample can help us compare construction, but the intended use and written measurements remain essential.
- Dry foods, ingredients, retail goods and general business packing
- Manual filling or compatibility questions for an existing packing process
- New bags based on dimensions, an approved sample or a clearly marked sketch
- Repeat printed work where the artwork version and job reference are confirmed
Choose around filling, display and handling
Flat bags keep the construction simple. Gussets create room for bulkier contents. Stand-up and resealable formats can support shelf presentation and repeated opening. The right direction depends on the filled shape, sealing method, handling and the information that needs to appear on the pack.
Record the details that define the bag
Width and length alone may not describe a finished bag. Seal allowances, gusset dimensions, opening direction, print orientation and tolerance expectations can matter. A physical sample helps, but written dimensions and the intended use are still needed so both sides discuss the same result.
Treat artwork as part of the job specification
Printed bags need the correct artwork version, readable text, agreed colours and a clear print orientation. Production should follow the approved proof. If the design is still changing or the quantity is small, our digital printing route may be a better starting point.
Which plastic bag format should I choose?
Choose the format around the contents, filled shape, packing method, sealing, display and handling. A current sample or sketch helps narrow the suitable flat, centre-seal, side-seal, gusseted, stand-up or resealable direction.
What plastic bag measurements do you need?
Provide the flat width and length, plus any gusset, seal, closure or opening details. For a new pack, include the target fill weight or volume and the dimensions after filling.
Can the plastic bags be printed?
Yes, suitable plastic bags can be discussed as plain or printed jobs. Printed orders require final artwork, clear version names, print orientation and proof approval.
Can you copy my current plastic bag exactly?
Not from a sample alone. A current bag is a useful reference, but its dimensions, construction, intended use and print details must be reviewed before the proposed specification is confirmed.
What affects the quotation and timing?
Format, dimensions, material direction, quantity, print coverage, artwork readiness, finishing and the current production schedule all affect the quotation and timing. Send a realistic quantity and required date with the brief.
Need a quote for plastic bags?
Send the contents, filled size, expected quantity, print requirement and a photo or sketch if available.