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The first question is not what should be printed. It is what the bag must do. 

Different products place different demands on poly packaging. Weight, shape, edges, moisture, temperature, and storage conditions can influence bag construction and film selection. 

Businesses should also explain whether the bag will be loaded manually or run through packaging equipment, and whether it will be heat sealed, tied, closed with adhesive, or left open. The application may also require ventilation, a hang hole, a resealable lip, or a tamper-evident feature. 

Peace Products offers multiple poly bag types, including flat, gusseted, wicketed, heavy-duty, anti-static, security, mailer, and rollstock options. Choosing the format before finalizing the design helps prevent seams, gussets, closures, and functional areas from interfering with printed information. 

Accurate dimensions are essential for custom polyethylene bags. Width and length may not be enough because a gusset, lip, flap, seal area, or wicket can change the finished dimensions and usable space. 

The film must also match the application. Low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene have different handling, clarity, stiffness, and performance characteristics. Clear, opaque, or colored film may be selected depending on whether the product should remain visible. 

Thickness, commonly described by gauge or mil, should be based on performance. A bag that is too thin may puncture or stretch, while a heavier bag may add material and cost without improving the application. Providing a product sample or an existing bag can help the manufacturer evaluate the specifications. 

The manufacturer needs to know how many colors will be printed, whether printing appears on one or both sides, how much of the surface is covered, and where the artwork should sit in relation to seals, folds, gussets, openings, and cutouts. 

The design may include: 

• A logo and brand colors 
• Product names or descriptions 
• Handling or safety instructions 
• Barcodes or sequential numbering 
• Required warnings or compliance language 
• Unprinted windows that keep the product visible 

Peace Products’ manufacturing capabilities include custom printing, several bag constructions, punches, die-cuts, venting, adhesive features, sequential numbering, and RFID labeling. Reviewing these features before artwork approval can prevent late layout changes. 

Color expectations should also be discussed early. Screen colors, office-printer output, film color, ink coverage, and the material beneath the ink can affect the final appearance. The approved proof should identify the design version, print sides, orientation, colors, and placement. 

Food packaging requires more than selecting a standard film and adding a printed design. During the quoting process, buyers should identify the type of food being packaged, the filling and sealing process, storage conditions, and any applicable customer or regulatory requirements. 

These details help determine whether the film, inks, adhesives, closures, and other packaging components are appropriate for the intended use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration evaluates food-contact substances according to factors such as the type of food, length of contact, and whether the package will be refrigerated, stored at room temperature, hot filled, cooked, or reheated. 

Peace Products is audited by AIB International, whose standards for food-contact packaging facilities address food-safety programs and manufacturing practices intended to reduce contamination risks during production. The audit evaluates facility controls, while the suitability of each bag still depends on matching its material, construction, and printing specifications to the intended application. 

Custom printed poly bag pricing depends on the complete specification. Dimensions, film, thickness, construction, print colors, printed sides, ink coverage, special features, artwork preparation, quantity, and delivery requirements can all affect the quote. 

Timing also depends on complete information. The schedule may need to account for artwork review, proof approval, material availability, production scheduling, manufacturing, and shipping. Changes to dimensions, colors, copy, or construction after proofing can require a revised quote or schedule. 

Before requesting pricing, prepare: 

• Width, length, and any gusset or lip dimensions 
• Film type and thickness 
• Bag style and closure method 
• Product description and intended use 
• Filling and sealing process 
• Print colors, sides, coverage, and artwork 
• Special features 
• Estimated quantity 
• Required delivery date and destination 

Providing complete information helps the manufacturer evaluate the application, identify potential conflicts, and prepare a more accurate quote. 

The best order begins with the application. Define the product, packaging equipment, bag construction, material, size, thickness, and special requirements before approving the printed layout. This sequence reduces avoidable revisions and helps ensure the finished bag works in production as well as it looks in a proof. 

Businesses can use Peace Products’ quote request form to provide dimensions, thickness, printing details, quantity, and intended use. 

Do I need finished artwork before requesting a custom poly bag quote? 

No. A preliminary quote may be possible with the bag specifications, print colors, coverage, and a description of the design, but final artwork and proof approval are normally needed before production details can be confirmed. 

Can the same design be used on different poly bag styles? 

Sometimes, but the artwork may need to be adjusted. Seams, gussets, wickets, lips, vents, and seal areas can change the available print area and design orientation. 

How many colors can be printed on a custom poly bag? 

Peace Products offers printing with up to 10 colors. The appropriate number depends on the artwork, film type, bag construction, print coverage, and whether the design appears on one or both sides.