Packaging Sample Policy
Samples should de-risk a decision, not become a cost centre of their own.
At a glance
- Printable dieline with fold and bleed marks
- Artwork preflight report
- First digital colour proof
- White mock-up for fit testing
Overview
Samples should de-risk a decision, not become a cost centre of their own. Our policy is deliberately simple: structural work is free, physical printed units are charged at cost and credited back.
We document the agreed approach on the dieline or the quotation, not in a separate note.
Free of Charge
Structural dielines, a first digital proof and the artwork preflight report carry no charge on a production project. Unprinted white mock-ups for fit testing are also provided where the structure is new to us.
- Printable dieline with fold and bleed marks
- Artwork preflight report
- First digital colour proof
- White mock-up for fit testing
A short technical call usually resolves this faster than a long email thread.
Charged and Credited
A fully printed and finished pre-production sample is charged at cost plus courier, then credited against the confirmed production order. Custom dies, magnetic assemblies or special materials are quoted separately with ownership stated.
- Printed sample charged at cost
- Courier charged at actual cost
- Sample fee credited against production
- Custom tooling quoted with ownership terms
Buyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil rely on this because it removes ambiguity at the quotation stage.
Approval and Archiving
The signed sample becomes the physical reference for the production lot and is stored against your SKU. On reorders the archived reference usually removes the need for a fresh printed sample, saving a week.
- Signed sample governs production
- Archived against your SKU
- Reorders can skip repeat sampling
- Change control documented in writing
We document the agreed approach on the dieline or the quotation, not in a separate note.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is anything truly free?
- Yes - dielines, the preflight report, the first digital proof and white mock-ups for fit testing.
- Is the printed sample refundable?
- The sample charge is credited back against the production order.
- Do I need a sample on every reorder?
- Usually not. Archived proofs and samples let us reproduce the approved build directly.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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