Most buyers don't need 10,000 pouches to test their packaging. They need a few real ones — to photograph, to show their distributor, to set on a shelf and say "this is the one." Digital print makes that possible starting at $66 for 3 pieces, with your artwork, your material, your zipper.
A bad mass production run is not a "learning experience." It's a $8,000–$50,000 mistake that you can't undo.
A sample is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy for your packaging investment.
Prices include material, digital print (your artwork), pouch forming, and international shipping. No hidden plate fees.
| Pouch Style | 3 pcs | 6 pcs | 10 pcs | 15 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Side Seal Pouch Flat, simple, most cost-effective for sample | $66 | $99 | $138 | $176 |
3-Side Seal + Zipper Resealable — coffee, snacks, powders | $76 | $116 | $163 | $208 |
Stand-Up Pouch The most popular format. Doy / K-seal bottom | $86 | $143 | $199 | $255 |
Stand-Up + Zipper Premium stand-up with resealable zipper | $96 | $159 | $223 | $288 |
Flat Bottom Pouch Box-bottom stability, 5 printable panels | $106 | $176 | $248 | $318 |
Quad Seal Pouch 4 side seals — pet food & protein classic | $106 | $176 | $248 | $318 |
Side Gusset Pouch Coffee & tea classic — expandable gussets | $96 | $159 | $223 | $288 |
Center Seal Pouch Back seal, flat — sachets & stick packs | $66 | $99 | $138 | $176 |
No plate-making. No minimum order negotiation. Send your artwork, pick your pouch, done.
Upload your finished design (AI/PDF/PSD at 300dpi, CMYK color mode). Include dieline if you have one — if not, we'll generate it from your chosen pouch style. Tell us: pouch type, size, material, quantity (3/6/10/15).
HP Indigo digital press prints your artwork directly onto the film — same process used for your mass production run. No flexo plates needed. Pouches are formed, sealed, and quality-checked on the same production line as your future mass order.
DHL/FedEx Express delivers to your door in 3–5 days. Touch the material, check the color, fill it with your product, show your team. If anything needs adjustment, tell us — we'll fix it before mass production.
Your screen shows RGB. Your pouch prints CMYK. Seeing the real print on real material is the only way to confirm your brand colors.
Is the film too glossy for your premium brand? Too thin for 1kg of coffee? The only way to know is to hold it.
Pull the zipper 50 times. Squeeze the seal with your product inside. A $100 sample catches a $10,000 seal failure.
Put it next to your competitors on a shelf. Take the photo you'll use for your Amazon listing. Does it pop?
| Digital Sample | Flexo Mass Production | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Quantity | 1 pc | 1,000–5,000 pcs |
| Plate / Cylinder Cost | None | $200–$800 per color |
| Color Match to Mass Run | ~95% accurate | 100% (same process) |
| Production Time | 2 weeks | 15–25 days |
| Unit Cost (stand-up, 200g) | $10–$30 / pc | $0.15–$0.40 / pc |
| Purpose | Validate design, material, seal | Bulk supply for retail |
| Shipping | Included (DHL Express) | Quoted separately (sea/air) |
Key insight: Digital sample color is ~95% accurate to flexo mass production. The remaining 5% difference is the flexo plate pressure effect on ink lay. This is why we recommend ordering 10 pcs minimum — enough to show your team while keeping cost under $200.
Order real production samples with your artwork. Touch the material, check the color, test the seal — then commit to mass production with confidence. Starting at $66 for 3 pieces, delivered in 5–8 business days.
Free artwork check included. We'll confirm dieline, color mode, and resolution before printing.