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Custom Single-Use Packets & Flexible Packaging

Custom Single-Use Packets & Flexible Packaging

Richards Label manufactures custom sample packets, single-use pouches and stick-pack formats for cosmetics, personal care, supplements, powders, food products, pet products and promotional sampling. Film construction, packet size, artwork and filling requirements are evaluated together.

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Flexible Packaging Capabilities at a Glance

Formats Sample packets, single-use pouches and stick packs
Applications Cosmetics, creams, liquids, powders, supplements, snacks, pet products, seasonings and promotional sampling
Materials White cosmetic web, silver cosmetic web, paper-faced films, stick-pack and other application-specific constructions
Recommended starting quantity Typically 5,000 packs per product for cost efficiency
Maximum web width 10 inches
Typical scheduling estimate Approximately 3–6 weeks after required order, deposit, art approval and certified bulk are received

Sample Packet & Pouch Applications

Single-Use Cosmetic Packets

Trial, travel and single-use formats for lotions, gels and personal-care products.

Supplement & Powder Stick Packs

Stick-pack materials are commonly used for powdered drink mixes, supplements and granular products.

Food & Promotional Samples

Small foods, snacks, candies, seasonings and branded sample programs can use flexible packaging to deliver controlled portions.

Flexible Packaging Questions

What quantity should I plan for custom sample packets?

Richards Label does not state an absolute minimum, but its current guidance recommends starting at about 5,000 packs of one product because setup is similar whether producing a small or large quantity.

Can Richards Label print cosmetic sample packets?

Yes. Flexible packaging capabilities include film constructions for many creams, liquids and cosmetic applications, subject to compatibility review.

How long does sample packet production take?

The current standard estimate is approximately 3–6 weeks after the required purchase order, deposit, approved artwork and certified bulk product have been received.

Related Capabilities

Cosmetic & Supplement LabelsFood & Beverage LabelsDigital & Flexographic PrintingRequest a Packaging Quote

Flexible packaging has established itself in recent years as the best way to offer sample and single-use products in a format that is easy-to-use and true to branding. Richards Label has been on the leading edge of developments in flexible packaging technologies, to offer our customers the very best materials and print options for their pouch, packet, and stick-pack needs. Whether you are looking to market your product to prove that “Sampling is Believing”, or you want to offer a single-use version of your product to expand your current product line, packets are an innovative solution that have an unparalleled consumer appeal.

USES

Packets can be used for single serving or single dose portions, sampling of products, and brand promotion.

Sampling Travel packsGrab & go single-use itemsLotions & gelsCosmeticsSmall foods, snacks, and candiesPet foods & treatsSeasonings Drink powdersVitamins, nutraceuticals, & medicines in pill, powder, gel, or cream formTowelettes and wipes

But don’t let our list limit you… if you can sample it, we can make it!

CAPABILITIES

As a unique way of getting your product and brand into the hands of your current and prospective customers, flexible packaging is an exciting option with various potential uses.

Skin and Personal Care Products

single use portions are perfect for sampling to new customers, or for a travel kit or trial regimen

Powdered products

sample or single use portions of drink mixes or seasonings Capsules and Tablets: portion out a single dose of nutraceuticals and vitamins in a convenient package for consumers

Pet products

sample treats, foods, and health products for the animals your products serve

Small foods, snacks, and candies

great for sampling new products or on-the-go items

Brand promotion

If you don't make a product you could sample, but want a unique way to share your brand, use a sample pack of our stock hand sanitizer or lotion as a promotional item at trade shows or as a leave-behind at sales appointments

Materials

White cosmetic web

Our most popular flexible packaging product, white cosmetic web allows for full color print and pantone matching to reflect almost any design. This film is a great match for many liquids and creams, as well as capsules, solids, and some powders.

Highlights
  • Compatible with many products
  • White face receptive to full color design
Silver cosmetic web

When a metallic look is essential to your design, weather as a foil stamp look to match cartons and components, or you want the eye-catching impact of a fully metallized glow, silver cosmetic web is the way to go. It can be over printed with opaque inks to provide contrast, or tinted with Pantone shades to create unique metallic tones. This film is a great match for many liquids and creams, as well as capsules, solids, and some powders.

Highlights
  • Bright metallic shine
  • Foil stamp effect or tint compatible with many products
Paper-faced films

For a more rigid pack with a paper face, our paper-poly constructions give the barrier properties your product needs, while giving the brightness and versatility of a paper pack. These are particularly compatible with powdered products, and receptive to full color designs.

Highlights
  • Compatible with many products
  • White face receptive to full color design
Stick-pack

Stick pack material is used primarily for powdered drink mixes and supplements. Its high moisture barrier and easy-release sealant make it perfect for fine powders as well as granular materials.  Easy to tear and pour, making this a most popular option for many vitamin, supplement, and drink additive brands.

Highlights
  • Perfect for powdered drink mixes
  • Can be printed with any design and finish

DESIGN GUIDE

To complete your jobs cost effectively, quickly, and with the highest degree of quality, please follow these flexographic art specifications. We will finish incomplete artwork for an additional cost at current market rates.

Art Guidelines - Flexible Packaging

The following guidelines are to help you successfully design your artwork for flexographic film printing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact an account representative.

  • SOFTWARE:
    THE PREFERRED FILE FORMAT IS ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR. Send all linked images as separate files. Any art received in a diferent file format than Illustrator (Photoshop, Word, InDesign) will need to be quoted.

    Only use the provided template (die line) to prepare your artwork. Fonts must be no smaller than 5pt. However, fonts must be larger than 6pt when printed in reverse against spot color solid background (resulting in an appearance of white texts). Some fonts may need to be larger. A barcode (UPC-A) zone, including a "quiet area", must be no smaller than 0.875" width. The size of a QR code, including a "quiet area", varies depending on the complexity of your code. We recommend that you test the code on a printout to ensure that it scans prior to placing the code on a template.
  • FILM RECOMMENDATIONS
    When designing a film job, a combination of up to six (6) spot and process colors may be used. Maximum web width is 10". Generally foil films require white ink as a base coat, which counts as one (1) color. No need to set up bleed. Artwork with a bleed will result in a thin line (white or silver, depending on substrate) on a small percentage of finished packets. Place all critical elements (i.e. brand logo, product name) inside live areas (margins) as indicated on a template. Anything left in seal area may not be legible.
  • COLOR SPECIFICATIONS
    Before sending your artwork please print out all separations and check that each separation shows the intended art. Specify required Pantone (PMS) numbers on all spot-color artwork. Process color matches cannot be made to your laser or inkjet print outs. Samples must be provided to use as a benchmark if you are requiring a match a previously printed label. If you have custom color chips or previously printed components that you want us to use for color matching samples, please send them to your account representative.
  • FORMATTING AND SAVING FILES
    Outline all texts. Set document color mode to CMYK (not RGB). Embed all images at 300dpi CMYK. Save another file as low-res PDF copy using Smallest File Size preset for printer's reference. If your file is less than 10MB, you may e-mail your artwork to your account representative, or service@richardslabel.com. Compress the file into .zip, .sit, or .stix format before attaching it to an e-mail message. If the file is larger than 10MB we recommend file transfer services such as Dropbox.com or Hightail.com. You are welcome to mail a CD, DVD, or flash drive to Art Department, Richards Label, 17291 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Please note that no media will be returned unless requested.
  • TRAPPING
    All Trapping will be done in-house, due to our press specifications.
  • PROOFING AND PRINTING
    Once your artwork is received, reviewed, and adjusted as necessary, an email proof will be provided to you for your final approval before printing. Proofs are typically available within 24-48 hours from art confirmation. For projects requiring extensive revisions, graphic design service charge of $65/hr + tax may apply. For all color matching requirements, please first consult your account representative. Color draw down and color proof (i.e. Kodak) can be made available upon request. Additional fees may apply. A press check may be arranged. Please consult your account representative for details. If your artwork file is prepared by Adobe® Photoshop® or InDesign®, a conversion service charge of $65/hr + tax may apply.

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