Custom Printed Plastic Bag Information Page
Minimum's as low as
3000 bags for standard ink colors.
5000 bags or more for specific PMS ink colors.
Available Materials High Density HDPE: lightweight, durable, with matte finish. Low Density LDPE: Strong, rip resistant, with a glossy finish.
Both Film Types Available In Biodegradable Plastic.
Bag Sizes Dimensions high density: from 5 inch to 34 inch wide (including gussets). Dimensions low density: from 3 inch to 40 inch wide (including gussets).
Available Thickness High Density HDPE: from 0.5 mil to 3 mil. Low Density LDPE: from 1 mil to 6 mil.
Available Film Colors Film opacity varies depending on thickness. Colors shown are approximations of actual film color. Sample swatches are available upon request.
| Film Color | LDPE | HDPE |
| White | ||
| Ivory | ||
| Beige | ||
| Buff | ||
| Coffee | ||
| Brown | ||
| Burgundy | ||
| Red | ||
| Cerise | ||
| Hot Pink | ||
| Pink | ||
| Pink | ||
| Orange | ||
| Goldenrod | ||
| Yellow | ||
| Dark Green | ||
| Mint Green | ||
| Teal | ||
| Violet | ||
| Lavender | ||
| Navy Blue | ||
| Dark Blue | ||
| Light Blue | ||
| Sky Blue | ||
| Wilco Blue | ||
| Gray | ||
| Silver | ||
| Black |
Ink Colors Orders of 3000 bags only available with standard color inks. Orders of 5000 bags or more can specify any PMS ink color.
| Standard Ink Colors: | |
| Color Name | Ink Color |
| Black | |
| White | |
| Yellow | |
| Warm Red | |
| Rubine Red | |
| PMS 185 Red | |
| Rhodamine Red | |
| Purple | |
| Violet | |
| Cyan | |
| Green | |
| PMS 348 Green | |
| Process Blue | |
| Reflex Blue | |
| PMS 872 Gold | |
| PMS 877 Silver | |
| PMS 876 Copper | |
Printing
Up to four spot colors per bag.
Examples as follows:
Option 1: Four color print on one side of the bag.
Option 2: Two color print on both sides of the bag.
Option 3: Three colors on one side of the bag and one color on other side of the bag.
3000 bags can only specify standard ink others. Orders of 5000 or more can
specify any PMS color.
Print Area Unless otherwise specified, all art work will be centered on bags. Minimum margin of 1 inch on all edges work best for most bags.
Trapping During printing film can shift up 1/8 of an inch. On multicolor jobs, white space should be left between colors and if possible. If colors must overlap, trapping should extend 1/16 to 1/8 inch. When setting trapping, the required print order is as follows: lighter colors first, followed by darker colors, and black will always print on top.
Art Charges If your artwork doesn’t meet the needed requirements for printing, artwork adjustments is billed at $75.00 an hour. Please check your design for needed text and typos. Art charges will apply if additional text needs to be added to your artwork. If specific fonts will be needed for additional text, please provide the font in PC format, or the font name and a sample of the font.
All Artwork Must Be Approved Prior To Production New print jobs or changes: we provide artwork proofs for all jobs which require a signature of approval before production.
Acceptable Artwork Formats Artwork must be sized to 100% of the actual final print size. For multi-color designs, include a composite of the design, as well as separations for each color. Separations should be sent as individual files with colors converted to black (see trapping above). Label each file with the job name and color.
Vector Format Only Acceptable file formats: EPS, PDF, AI (CS3 or earlier), and CDR (X3 or earlier). All text must be converted to a outlines (curves). Halftones are printed at 35-lpi, and should be limited to larger areas for best results. Files should be unsecured and editable. Tax must be converted to outlines.
NOT Acceptable File Formats TIFF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, or PNG image files must be converted prior to printing.
Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or other word processing documents must be adjusted prior to printing. Because art made in these programs can shift from computer to computer, a printed copy of the art is required. InDesign or QuarkXPress files cannot be used. Art charges apply if art needs to be converted.
Printed Artwork If unable to see an art electronically, printed art may be acceptable, but additional art charges will apply. Send original laser print at 100% size, printed in black (one pray for separation) at a minimum of 300dpi. All halftones should be printed at 35lpi screen. For multi color jobs, provide a color composite as well as, each color separation printed in solid black (see trapping above).
Lead Time: From final approval of artwork to completed production of bags runs 4-6 weeks.
Bag Styles:
T-Shirt Bags: Grocery carry out type bags with handles and side gussets.
Die Cut Handle: (not reinforced) handle available flat, or with gussets on sides or bottom.
Reinforced Patch Handle: Reinforced patch around handle, available in low density plastic, flat, or with bottom gusset.
Fold Over Die Cut Handle: Low density plastic, double layer top edge offers added handle strength. Available flat, or with bottom gusset.
Soft Loop Handle Bags: Excellent reusable bags, convenient strap handles and double layer top edge. Low density plastic with or without bottom gusset.
Promote Your Business or Brand with Custom Printed Bags
Many businesses use custom printed bags as an affordable and inexpensive way to advertise to potential customers. Customers can use the bags to carry merchandise or company representatives can hand them out with free samples, coupons and information at trade shows or community events. Regardless of how or when they are used, these promotional products will provide additional exposure for the business logo and name wherever they go.
If the your company uses a bag for any reason, it only makes sense to utilize the visible real estate on its side to display a business, name, logo or slogan. The buyer can choose from more than two dozen film colors and seventeen ink colors to create a unique look.
The bags are made from polyethylene materials and come in many thicknesses. The material can be 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable, so there are no worries about harming the environment. Low density polyethylene is from 1 mil to 6 mil thick while the thickness of high density polyethylene is between .5 mil and 3 mil. The thickness will determine how opaque the film color is.
The high density bags can be from 5" to 34" wide while dimensions for a low density bag are between 4" and 40" wide. Some styles are available with side or bottom gussets to allow room for contents to fit comfortably and to provide additional strength.
The t-shirt bag is the most basic style with a pair of loop handles and side gussets. It is similar to the bag used in most grocery stores these days. Buyers can also choose a die cut handle, which has a small oval cut into the bag near the top edge. A strap handle is a good choice for a reusable bag.
Regardless of use or style, custom printed bags offer business owners an effective and affordable way to promote any product, service or brand.
