Custom printed zipper bags can keep parts together, identify products, and give customers a package they can open and reseal. A bag that fits the product tightly may be difficult to fill, while a printed item number can become hard to read when the material folds around the contents.
Before placing an order, consider the complete package: what it will hold, how employees will fill it, where it will be displayed, and how customers will use it. Those decisions help determine the size, material, closure, and artwork.
Choose a Size That Works When the Bag Is Filled
Measure the contents as they will be packaged, including instructions, backing cards, and other inserts. A small parts kit may need room for several components and an instruction sheet. A folded fabric product needs space for its thickness as well as its width and length.
The bag opening should allow employees to load the contents without forcing them through. Leave enough room below the zipper for both sides of the closure to meet without stretching the film or pressing tightly against the product.
When reviewing available bag sizes, confirm how the dimensions are measured and how much usable space remains below the zipper. Include the product dimensions in your request so we can help assess the fit.
If one bag will be used for several products, check the largest and smallest items. A common size can simplify ordering, but excessive empty space or a crowded closure may make separate sizes more practical.
Match the Material and Thickness to the Contents
Our resealable zipper bags use low density polyethylene, or LDPE. The film thickness needs to suit the contents and the handling the package will receive.
Weight is only part of that decision. A smooth plastic accessory and a metal component with exposed corners can place different demands on the film, even when they weigh about the same. Describe any sharp edges, rigid corners, or concentrated weight when discussing the order.
Also explain how the filled bags will be handled. Will they sit in storage bins, travel inside another package, or be handled repeatedly on a retail display? If you are replacing a bag that tears, stretches, or feels unnecessarily bulky, include that information so we can review the specifications.
Select the Right Zipper Closure
Custom re-closable zipper bags use a press and seal closure that allows customers to access the contents and close the bag again. The next decision is whether the package also needs visible evidence of first opening.
Standard Resealable Zipper
A standard zipper can work well for components, samples, and products that customers use over time. Someone opening a bag of replacement parts may remove one piece and store the rest in the same package.
Check the filled bag for ease of opening, access to the contents, and resealing. There should be enough room to use the zipper without moving the product out of the way each time.
Tamper Evident Zipper Closure
For retail applications, tamper evident zipper bags include tear away perforations above the zipper. This construction helps show whether the package has been opened while allowing the customer to reseal it afterward.
Plan this feature before finalizing the artwork and dimensions. The upper portion of the bag affects the layout, and the filling and final sealing process must suit the selected construction. We can review those requirements with you.
Make the Printing Useful and Easy to Read
Custom printed poly bags can display branding, item numbers, instructions, and product descriptions. Start by deciding which information customers need to find quickly.
For a hardware kit, the part number and contents description may deserve prominent placement. For retail merchandise, the brand and product name may need to remain visible while the package hangs on a display.
When preparing the artwork, review:
- Placement: Keep essential information within the approved print area and clear of the zipper, perforations, and holes.
- Product visibility: If customers need to see the contents, plan which areas should remain unprinted.
- Text size: Check instructions, item numbers, and other small text at the intended finished size.
- Product variations: Decide whether the same artwork can serve several products or whether each version needs different information.
We provide a digital proof before a custom printed order moves into full production. Review the spelling, colors, artwork placement, and product information carefully. Physical samples are available upon request for larger custom production runs; discuss proof and sample options early if you need to evaluate the package with its contents.
Add Features That Fit the Packing and Display Process
Hang holes and vents can address specific needs, so consider how each feature will be used.
For products displayed on hooks, share the display requirements before approving the bag layout. The hang hole needs to be considered alongside the zipper, printed information, and filled product.
Vents can allow trapped air to escape during packing. Because they create openings in the bag, their suitability depends on the contents and the protection the package needs to provide. Describe the packing issue you are trying to solve so we can discuss the available options.
Review Quantity, Cost, and Timing Together
Pricing for custom plastic bags depends on factors including size, film thickness, quantity, and the number of print colors. When comparing quotes, make sure each one reflects the same specifications.
Base the quantity on expected usage and how long the printed information will remain accurate. A design containing a product number or instructions may need to change when the product changes, so consider that before committing to a larger order.
Production lead times vary with the project and current schedule. Provide the date the bags need to arrive, allowing time for artwork approval, manufacturing, shipping, and your own product packing.
Prepare the Details for Your Quote
You do not need to have every specification decided before contacting us. Providing the following information gives our team a useful starting point:
- The product, its dimensions, and the total weight packed in each bag
- The desired bag size, material, and thickness, if known
- The quantity and any variations between products
- Closure requirements, hang holes, vents, or other features
- Artwork or a description of the information to be printed
- The delivery location and requested arrival date
If you are replacing existing custom ziplock bags, include the current specifications and explain what needs to improve. Details about fit, filling, printing, or closure problems help us review the next order.
Discuss Your Custom Printed Zipper Bag Order
We can help you review the size, material, closure, and printing for your products. Request a quote with your packaging requirements and the details you have available.
