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Plastic Bags Karachi

Plastic Bag Printing Guide

Understand flexographic plastic bag printing, artwork, colours, plates, registration, surface treatment, MOQ and cost drivers.

Printing must be planned with the bag

Artwork, print colours, printing side, image coverage, bag material, surface treatment and registration tolerance affect the result. Printing should not be treated as an afterthought after the bag is specified.

Files and approvals

Vector artwork is normally preferable. Confirm Pantone or approved colour references, print direction, repeat, bag orientation and whether the artwork appears on one or both sides.

Plan artwork and printing before production

Printed-bag quality depends on film type, surface treatment, artwork construction, ink coverage, registration tolerance and the approved colour reference. Treat artwork approval as a production specification, not only a design exercise.

Request a specification quote

Buyer checklist

  • Identify film material, colour and surface treatment.
  • Provide vector artwork with outlined fonts.
  • Define print side, number of colours and coverage.
  • Mark seals, gussets, folds and no-print areas.
  • Approve colour targets and a signed production sample.

Quick comparison

Format or checkSpecificationTypical purpose
Flexographic printingRepeat commercial polybag productionArtwork, plates, colours, registration
Gravure printingHigh-volume film and laminate printingCylinder, repeat length, colours, structure
Unprinted filmFunctional or trial packingMaterial, colour, dimensions, thickness

Discuss this requirement with a packaging manufacturer

For production feasibility, samples and commercial supply, compare your written requirement with the relevant Tanvir Packages manufacturing capability.

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Frequently asked questions

What information should be sent before requesting a quotation?

Send the application, packed product, material preference, finished dimensions, thickness, construction, printing, quantity, packing and delivery city.

Should a production order be approved from a sample?

Yes. A signed sample or trial should represent the agreed material, dimensions, thickness, seal, appearance and print before repeat production.

Are online calculations final production specifications?

No. Calculators and guides provide estimates. Final values should be confirmed against the approved material, tooling, tolerances and production sample.