How to Order Custom Printed Pouches

Ordering custom printed pouches starts with the product, pouch size, quantity and delivery date. Once those details are confirmed, Polypouch can help define the material, print method and features before quoting, artwork approval and production.

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Custom printed pouches in several formats supplied by Polypouch
5 Free Sizing samples to test with your product
24 Hours Typical quote time once all details are confirmed

What You'll Need Before Requesting a Quote

A quote can normally be issued within 24 working hours once all required details are available. Confirm these 4 points first, then add any pouch or print preferences you've already decided.

Your Product

State what the pouch will contain and any characteristics that affect packaging.

Fill Amount

Give the intended product weight or volume for each pouch size.

Order Quantity

Split the amount by pouch size and artwork design or SKU.

Required Date

Give the delivery date and full destination, including the postcode and country.

How to Order Custom Printed Pouches in 10 Steps

Follow each step in order. Decisions made early affect the price, artwork template, production timing and how the finished pouch performs.

Gather Your Product Requirements

Record what the pouch will contain, the intended fill weight or volume, approximate order quantity and required delivery date.

Also flag the target shelf life, filling temperature, sealing method, storage conditions and destination market. State whether the product will be frozen, cooked, boiled or microwaved inside the pouch and, if so, provide the process time and temperature.

Test Fill and Confirm Pouch Size

Confirm the pouch style and dimensions in millimetres as width by height by gusset, then test fill the pouch with the intended product and fill weight.

If you don't have a pouch to test, request up to 5 free stock samples. A stock sample checks fit and handling, but it may not match the final custom material or print.

Contact Polypouch

Send the confirmed requirements through the website form, email enquiries@polypouch.co.uk or call 0203 475 3456.

Include any existing pouch sample, technical requirement or artwork reference that will help the pouch specialist understand the project.

Confirm the Pouch and Print Specification

Agree the pouch format, material, barrier, finish, features, print method, quantity for each size and number of artwork designs.

  • Functional choices can include a zip, tear notches, window, hang hole, degassing valve or spout.
  • For sachets and pouches, confirm whether the corners should be rounded or square.
  • Ask for food contact, technical or environmental claim documents during this stage.
  • You remain responsible for product compatibility and shelf life testing.

Review the Quote

Check the complete pouch specification, quantities, ex VAT prices, separate charges, delivery, estimated lead time, payment terms, validity and production tolerances.

Quotes are normally valid for 30 days unless accepted sooner. Prices are normally in Pounds Sterling, exclude VAT and may exclude delivery, packaging and insurance unless stated otherwise. Changes to the specification, quantity or delivery date, or cost increases outside Polypouch's control, can affect the price before delivery.

Confirm Your Order

Accept the quote in writing, supply the billing and delivery details, provide a purchase order if needed and make the requested payment unless approved credit terms apply.

A quote doesn't reserve production. The order becomes active after Polypouch confirms it and the applicable payment terms are met.

Supply Print Ready Artwork

Place the finished artwork on the final Polypouch dieline. Supply each design as a clearly named CMYK PDF with outlined fonts, embedded 300 dpi images, correct bleed and safe areas.

Polypouch doesn't create artwork. The dieline is supplied after order confirmation and may carry an upfront charge that's deducted from the final invoice.

Check and Approve the Digital Proof

Check every panel, design version, dimension, feature position, barcode and item of copy, then approve the digital proof in writing.

Each design or SKU includes 1 initial digital proof. Further proofs after revised artwork are chargeable. A digital proof doesn't guarantee an exact physical colour or finish match.

Production and Dispatch

Production timing begins after written proof approval, final order details and cleared payment or approved credit arrangements.

Your order confirmation gives the estimated timing. Polypouch confirms release to production, reports material delays and supplies tracking details when available.

Check Your Delivery

Check the shipment condition, quantity, pouch specification, print and workmanship, then report any shortage, damage or suspected fault within 7 days.

Keep the cartons, labels and batch details. Photograph the issue, stop using affected pouches and contact your account manager with the order number.

Choosing the Right Print Method

Quantity is only part of the decision. Polypouch also considers the pouch specification, number of designs, artwork, budget, timing and expected reorders.
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Know What Each Check Can Tell You

A sizing sample, digital proof and printed mock up answer different questions. None replaces product compatibility or shelf life testing.

Free Stock Samples

Check approximate size, handling and fill capacity. The sample material may differ from the custom order.

Printed Mock Ups

Available for a charge to visualise the design. They don't replace compatibility, seal or shelf life testing.

What Polypouch Checks and What You Approve

Technical print checks and product approval aren't the same thing. Keep this split clear before signing off the proof.

Polypouch Checks

  • Artwork position, bleed, resolution, CMYK and technical print suitability.
  • Material recommendations based on the details supplied.
  • Available technical documents for the specified material.

You Check and Approve

  • All pack copy, claims, barcodes and legal details.
  • Product compatibility, filling, seals and shelf life.
  • Market compliance, recycling information and final artwork.

Order Quantities Can Vary

Stock and bespoke pouch orders have different permitted quantity tolerances. The final invoice is based on the number produced and supplied.

Stock Pouch Orders

±10% All Volumes

Custom Printed and Bespoke Pouch Orders

±20% Up to 10,000 Units
±15% 10,001 to 50,000 Units
±10% Over 50,000 Units

Other Manufacturing Tolerances

Dimensions and Seals Length, width and gusset measurements may vary by 5%, up to a maximum of 20mm. Sealing widths may vary by ±3mm.
Material Thickness Up to 50 microns: ±7 microns. Up to 100 microns: ±10 microns. In excess of 150 microns: ±20 microns.
Print Colour Specified Pantone shades may vary by ±20%. Matt or mixed matt and gloss finishes may vary by ±25%. Natural unprinted materials, including kraft, can also vary in colour.
General Production Minor variation can occur in print registration, which is the alignment of printed colours and artwork, as well as colouring, side seal widths, cutter marks, tear notches, valve and zip positions, and transparency.

Custom Printed Pouch FAQs

These answers cover the points that most often affect the quote, artwork and production schedule.

What's the Minimum Order for Custom Printed Pouches?

Kraft overprinting starts from 100 pouches. Plastic and metallic custom printing starts from 1,000 pouches. Spout pouches and sachets each start from 5,000 units. The final MOQ depends on the pouch specification, print method, size and number of designs.

How Do You Know Which Pouch Size to Order?

Test fill the pouch with the intended product and fill weight. State dimensions in millimetres as width by height by gusset. Polypouch can provide up to 5 free samples if you don't have a suitable pouch to test.

Can Polypouch Create the Artwork?

No. You'll need to supply finished artwork as a CMYK PDF on the final Polypouch dieline. Polypouch checks technical print suitability but doesn't write, design or legally approve the pack content.

How Long Does a Quote Take?

A quote is normally issued within 24 hours after Polypouch receives all required information, including confirmed pouch dimensions. Complex or incomplete requirements can take longer.

When Does the Production Lead Time Start?

The timing starts after written proof approval, final order details and cleared payment or approved credit arrangements. It doesn't start from the first enquiry or the date the quote was issued.

Can Several Designs Be Included in 1 Order?

Yes, subject to the print method and specification. Give the quantity required for every pouch size and artwork design so Polypouch can check the applicable MOQ and price breaks.

Can an Approved Order Be Changed or Cancelled?

Contact the account manager immediately. Changes after confirmation are subject to agreement and can add cost or delay. Once tooling or production has started, a change may be impossible. Any agreed cancellation must be in writing, and costs already incurred can remain payable.

How Do Reorders Work?

Send the previous order or invoice reference to the dedicated account manager, together with the new quantity and delivery date. Confirm whether the pouch specification, artwork, legal copy and delivery details remain unchanged. Current pricing and timing will be quoted again.

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Minimum order quantities apply

  • Kraft overprint from 100 pouches
  • Plastic and metallic custom print from 1,000 pouches
  • Spout pouches and sachets from 5,000 units

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