Many of our first-time order-related questions center around graphic art and design. This is to be expected, because while many of our customers are experts in their respective fields/industries and products, they often are not packaging experts, so they rely on...
This time of year, Shutterstock and other companies write blog posts about coming trends in the new year. One such post projects what will be the 4 trending colors in 2022, based on data collected from millions of images downloaded across the world. We love...
There are many types of mailer envelopes, each with different capabilities. While this variety is certainly a good thing, navigating the options may be difficult for a first-time packaging buyer who may be unfamiliar with each. The fact is, if you’re shipping...
Custom inserts have become increasingly popular in recent years, as DTC companies look for ways to deliver their product(s) safely to their customers in a way that provides a memorable unboxing experience. Consider the difference between receiving a package with...
The pandemic and uncertainty surrounding the supply chain in early 2020 has spilled over into 2021, creating a lasting effect on many industries. While we have seen some slight increases in lead times due to material shortages or decreased labor in some cases, we...
We often talk about the importance of “beating the rush” and getting your orders for holiday packaging in early, to avoid the end of year scramble. Truthfully, the best time to order for the 2021 holiday season has already passed, but that does not mean you are too...
To say these are unprecedented times may be an understatement. September has brought about the official notice of a 3rd corrugated materials increase in the last 12 months. While we proactively warned our customers that this was coming many months ago, it doesn’t...
Whether you are getting ready to launch with your first branded box, or have been ordering custom printed boxes for years, it never hurts to have a refresher course on what we in the packaging industry keep an eye out for from a graphic design standpoint for...
The term “color” in flexographic printing is typically used to describe the ink color. The expression: “I’d like a blue box,” ultimately means printing a box in blue ink. But regardless of ink, there is another color to consider for your mailer, and that is the...
If you weren’t familiar with QR codes previously, you likely are now. One of the many noticeable changes the Covid-19 pandemic brought about was a transition from classic paper menus in the majority of restaurants and bars, in favor of contactless QR codes linking...