Custom Packaging
ClearBags Custom Packaging
Custom packaging with ClearBags can be affordable. Check out our capabilities through the “View Options” button or contact us by starting the “Request a Quote” process below. Or give us a call at 800-233-2630 where our Custom Packaging Representatives can help answer any questions you may have.
Custom Order Options
Consider these options and requirements when planning your order. If you have any questions, please contact one of our Custom Packaging Representatives at 800-233-2630.
Custom Bags
We can customize any of our stock bag styles, or work to develop a new style or size for you.
Material Options
- Plastic Options: BOPP, PP, PE, PVC, Laminates
- Biodegradable Options: PLA, EPI, or additives (max 27.5" wide)
Size Options
- We can accommodate almost any size up to 60" wide
Printing Options
- Full Color and Spot Color. Low printing plate costs
Style Options
- Flap Tape, Protective Closure, No flap, Zip Top, Handle Bags, Hanging Bags, Gussets and more!
Minimum Order Estimates
- Note: The quotes below are the average base prices for custom orders. Actual quantities and cost will depend on the size of the bag and the complexity of the project.
- Unprinted typically start at $250 to $300
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $500-$600
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $700+
- Unprinted typically start at $700-800
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $1000-$1250
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $1400+
- Unprinted typically start at $450-$550
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $600-$800
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $900+
- Unprinted typically start at $1000-2000
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $1500-$2500
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $2500+
- Unprinted typically start at $800-1600
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $1200-$2000
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $2000+
Custom Boxes
We can customize any of our stock box styles, or work to develop a new style or size for you.
Material Options
- PET, PVC, PP
Material Thickness
- Available from .25mm (10mil) to .45mm (18mil)
Printing Options
- Full Color and Spot Color
Style Options
- Soft Fold, Crystal Clear, Anti Scratch, Food Safe, Archival, Hanging, Auto Locking Bottoms, Frosted, 2 piece, shapes (squares and rectangles, circles, purses, tubes, clamshells, blister trays, sheets, pillow)
Minimum Order Estimates
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Note: The quotes below are the average base prices for custom orders. Actual quantities and cost will depend on the size of the box and the complexity of the project.
- Unprinted typically start at $1000 to $1500
- Printed 1-2 colors typically start at $2000-$2,500
- Printed 3+ colors typically start at $2500+
Custom Mats and Backing
Low 25 piece minimum on most styles, fast lead times typically under 14 days. Through ClearBags’ Customs Team you have access to top-of-the-line mat customization services at unbeatable pricing.
Custom Mats
- Single mats, double mats, double thick, collage and floating mats, straight or computerized design cuts
- Most any major matboard brand, thickness and color, specializing in Crescent® brands
- Bevel cuts using high speed and super accurate Gunnar computerized mat cutters
- Die cuts are available including blanks or specialty shapes
- V-Groove mats and colored cores – specialty cuts to expose more of the matbaord core
- Customized Labeling, bundling, bagging available
- Themed mats – Family, Holiday, Wedding, School and Sport Team colors
- Embossed mats – emboss a signature or logo (500 pc minimums)
- Foil stamped mats – (500 pc minimums)
Custom Cut Backing and Foam Board
100 piece minimum for custom cut paperboard backing and 50 piece minimum for foam board.
- Standard Most Economical 50 point double sided white super smooth paper coated chip board 100% recycled (75% PCW) and PH Neutral (BACKMISC)
- Super rigid Bainbridge® UB1 - 100 point “Double thick” Utility Board – White blemish free surface paper PH Neutral (BACAMISC)
- Archival Bainbridge® Alphamount ArtCare™ – Pure AlphaCellulouse superior rigidity white board 24 point “thin” (BACDMISC), Acid Free/Archival.
- Black Bainbridge® 100 Super Black 50 point deep black double sided scuff resistant smooth black finish ideal for art and photography presentation PH Neutral and 100% recycled Fiber.
- Super Rigid Black Bainbridge® 100 Super Black 100 point same as above but double thick.
- Self Adhesive Bainbridge® Self Adhesive convenient pressure sensitive permanent cold mounting solution for art and photo. Adhesive is initially repositionable and becomes permanent within 24 hours. Acid Free adhesive. Will not crack or become brittle. 60 point.
- Bainbridge® Foam Boards 4 styles: Standard 3/16 inch Claycoat, ArtCare™ Acid Free, All Black, and Self-Adhesive.
Minimum Order Estimates
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Note: The quotes below are the average base prices for custom orders. Actual quantities and cost will depend on the size of the mat and the complexity of the project.
Mats
Low minimums on custom mats – as low as 25 pieces!
- Single Decorative typically start at $20-$50
- Double Decorative typically start at $35-$100
Custom Stationery
We have many options available to meet your stationery and paper needs. Glassine envelopes are available in custom sizes with minimums of 25k. Call a Custom Packaging representative (800-233-2630) for more information.
General Guidelines & Estimates for Custom Products
The quotes below are the average base prices for custom orders. At a minimum, you, or your client, can expect to spend around listed costs for the type of packaging you're interested in. For example: An order of "Unprinted - Crystal Clear Bags" would, at the minimum, cost $250 to $300. Actual quantities and cost will depend of the size of the bag and the complexity of the project. Please contact us using the custom product request form or by calling 800-233-2630.
Crystal Clear Bags
- Unprinted: $250 to $300
- Printed 1-2 colors: $500-$600
- Printed 3+ colors: $700+
- Side seal bags (flap tape, no flap, hanging)
- Flat heat seal (flow seal back side seams)
- Gussets (standard and flat bottom)
- Food grade and archival
- High Clarity
- Rotogravure printing 1 to 8 color presses
- Foil/Aluminized, metallized
- Lamination (high strength side seals)
- Gussets
- Microperf or other custom holes
Crystal Clear and Paper Boxes
- Unprinted: $1000 to $1500
- Printed 1-2 colors: $2000-$2,500
- Printed 3+ colors: $2500+
- Plain folding box
- Auto lock bottoms
- Ornates
- Hanging
- Food grade and scratch resistant material (PET and PVC)
- High clarity
- Spot or CMYK printing
- Holographic or lenticular printing
- Micro-embossing
- Specialty inks or printing (Matte, Varnish, Foil)
Stand Up Zipper Pouches
- Unprinted: $700-800
- Printed 1-2 colors: $1000-$1250
- Printed 3+ colors: $1400+
- Tear notches
- Hang holes
- 2.5 to 4 mil thickness
- Quad seals, box pouches
- Rotogravure Up to 10 colors!
- Special laminations, coatings or thicknesses
- Metallic or foil
- Matte printing
- Spot varnish
- Holographic
- KPET or nylon
- Multiple barrier levels: normal, high (KPET or nylon), higher (metallic), highest (foil)
- Freezer/nylon bags
Hanging Zipper Barrier Bags
- Unprinted: $450-$550
- Printed 1-2 colors: $600-$800
- Printed 3+ colors: $900+
Mats
Low minimums on custom mats – as low as 25 pieces!
- Single Decorative: $20-$50
- Double Decorative: $35-$100
PE or PP Zipper Bags
- Unprinted: $1000-2000
- Printed 1-2 colors: $1500-$2500
- Printed 3+ colors: $2500+
- Slider zipper
- Vent, hang or other holes
- Up to 8 color printing!
- Special additives (e.g., metallocene for strength)
PE or PP Bags
- Unprinted: $800-1600
- Printed 1-2 colors: $1200-$2000
- Printed 3+ colors: $2000+
- Flat (side or bottom seal)
- Gusset
- Zipper (see zipper bags)
- Microperforation or other H
- Up to 8 color printing!
- Special additives (e.g., metallocene for strength)
Artwork Requirements for Custom Packaging
When submitting artwork for a custom product, please follow the guidelines below to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
File Formats
- Adobe Illustrator (*.ai)
- Encapsulated Post Script (*.eps)
- Adobe Photoshop (*.psd)
- Editable PDF (*.pdf)
All images should be embedded into the design file. Please be sure to communicate any clear areas of the packaging (e.g., windows). Recommended: In addition to sending us the editable file(s), please send either a flattened jpg or pdf, of your final design, as a soft proof. With the proof of your design, our designers are better equipped to compare your approved design with the editable file(s) sent, ensuring that all elements are present.
Fonts
All fonts must be converted to outlines in the document or included with design files. The benefit of outlined fonts is that design remains intact, while the drawback is text cannot be edited. Outlined fonts are preferred.
Colors
Please submit artwork in either Pantone (preferred) or CMYK. If using Pantone colors, you must include color codes (i.e., Pantone Number). Providing a printed sample to match colors will help ensure proper print matching (sample is not required). Please send any printed samples to the ClearBags representative you are working with. RGB format will NOT be accepted.
Bleed
Please use a 1/8” bleed (i.e., extend artwork 1/8” beyond die line).
Resolution
Resolution should be 300 dpi and 100% in size. Having our artists resize elements could result in image quality loss.
Submitting artwork
Please submit artwork to the representative assisting with your order via email (<50MB) or via WeTransfer.com.
Questions
Please direct any questions to the customer service representative assisting you with your order or call 800-233-2630.
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