Design Guide - Paper Carrier Bags - Order Custom Printed ...€¦ · - Custom Lengths - Printed Handles - 4-12oz Jute - 4-12oz Dyed Jute - 4-12oz Metallic Weave Jute bags are strong

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Contents > What is Print Ready? > Creating a Net > Selecting Bag Type > Glossary

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1_ PRINT READY INFORMATION2_ CREATING A NET + CHECKLIST 3_ BASIC NET 4_ ADDING ARTWORK 5_ ADDING DETAILS6_ SELECTING BAG TYPE 7_ COTTON 8_ CANVAS 9_ JUTE 10_ DRAWSTRING 11_ NON-WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE 12_ WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE 13_ DIGITAL-SUB POLYESTER 14_ FULL HEAT TRANSFER15_GLOSSARY

CONTENTS



VECTORS✓ Suitable for Logos, Designs &

Artwork

✓ Outlined Text

.PDF .AI .EPS*PDFs can contain bitmaps, please

check it’s fully vector before

sending

PANTONE✓ Four or less colours

✓ Coated, Uncoated, Metallic and

Flourescent

PRINT READY

All we need from you is a vector logo, and our design team will do the rest. Or follow these guidelines and send us your PDF or AI artwork.

If you have any questions regarding design, formats or file types, contact the design team directly on 028 926 075 95 INK COVERAGE

✓ Inverting colour for reduce ink

coverage schemes can be a cost

effective choice

For example:

100% coverage 30% coverage

BITMAPS

GRADIENTS✓ Uses ink percentages to fade

out a colour

✓ Proof recommended to

guarantee results

CMYK✓ Five or more colours

MIX✓ Adding spot colours to CMYK

✓ Adding Coated, Uncoated,

Metallic and Flourescent

*Mixes can incur extra cost

RGB✘ Cannot be used for printing.

Please convert to CMYK before

sending

BITMAPS✓ Suitable for Photo Prints Only If: 300+ dpi CMYK format Image larger than intended

print size

.JPG .TIFF .PSD*Bitmaps will be reviewed before use

We can covert a bitmap to a vector for you for a charge. Speak to a Customer Account manager for more information.



Our Design Team who will go over your design and check everything is ok before sending to manufacture.

Use this checklist to make sure we recieve all the information required:

Print ready net inc. Artwork

Type of bag handles

Size of bag (WxGxH in mm)

Material

Weight of Material

Lamination

Colours

Special Finishes

Handle length/ & colour

Any additional features

C R E A T I N G A N E T



CREATING A NETStep 1 - The Net

1_ In Illustrator, use the Rectangle Tool (M) to accurately draw the basic shape of your bag: front and back panels with optional two gussets.

2_ Most bags will need a 40mm top flap (see specific net examples). If you have a side gusset, add a base gusset of 0.65 x the side gusset width, e.g. 100mm gusset, 65mm base. Add these to your net. + Adding dotted gusset fold lines will aid design placement

3_ Add handles of the shape/style you require. Add dashed lines to show cross stitching at the handles base and double stitching around the edges.

4_ Optional: If you want a printed reinforced inside base, you need to include this. Create a rectangle the correct size of your base (WxG) and label clearly.

USEFUL TIPS

+ Use the Align tools to get perfect alignment of shapes

+ Adjust dimensions exactly by using the W & H boxes. Constrain proportions by selecting the chain link icon.

+ Create a Dashed line through the Apperance window.. Stroke.. Dashed LIne. Set a 5pt dash and 3pt gap.



CREATING A NETStep 2 - Adding Artwork

1_ Add colours to your bag using either the Pantone Colour Books (Window.. Swatch Libraries... Colour Books... Pantone Coated/Uncoated) or the CMYK colour sliders, remember don’t use RGB for your designs.

2_ Add your vector logo or design and position it on your bag. Bear in mind colour count as price increases with each colour added.

3_ Add any text you’d like in your design. When finished, Outline your text so it can be opened even we don’t have your font available.

4_ Any Designs on the top flap should be placed upside down as it will be folded over in manufacturing.

USEFUL TIPS

+ Adjust your guidelines so that they stand out against your bag colours using the Stroke colour

+ On eco-friendly bags, white is classes as a print colour, due to the off-white starting materials

+ If you don’t have a vector version of your logo, try the Image Trace tool to convert from a bitmap



CREATING A NETStep 3 - Adding details

1_ Add size annotations to your bag (width, gusset, height + flap heights). Try to also add handle dimensions and logo spacing measurements.

3_ Fill in all known details, including colour pantones, CMYK nos. etc. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, leave blank and you can discuss it with a Customer Account Manager

4_ Save your design and make sure your Editing Capabilities are Preserved, images are Embedded and it’s compatible with other versions of Illustrator to allow our Design Team to access your artwork.

USEFUL TIPS

+ Use Ctrl/Cmd+O to adjust the size of your canvas if needed to add the Design Table.

+ Width between handles is usually between a half and a third of the bag width.E.g. 200mm bag = 100mm gap.

+ When using CMYK, to get true black use 60, 40, 40, 100, instead of 0, 0 , 0, 100 which will look grey.

2_ Download the blank design table from:http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/design-guide-eco-carrier-bags-helpful-guides and insert it onto your artwork.

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/design-guide-eco-carrier-bags-helpful-guides



Eco Bags are generally defined by their Material, which will affect the shape of the net.

Use the following pages to help pick which type of bag, materials and finishes you’re looking for.

S E L E C T I N G B A G T Y P E

Rope Handle


*see glossary for a breakdown of materials, finishes and handles


- Flat Handle- Tube Handle- Knotted Rope- Custom Lengths- Drawstring- Printed Handles

GUIDEDONTPRINT

FULLCOLOUR

Please note: All orders are subject to a +/- 10% manufacturing tolerance on final products. Pantones are matched to the PMS system. Printed colours cannot be matched to screens or desktop printer representations.

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Add.Features

Print:

Colours & Additional Finishes:

Studio Juice

14-11-2014

350x410mm

Cotton

6oz

n/a

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

n/a

Full Colour

410m

m

350mm

70mm70mm

60mm

60mm

205mm

289mm

Design Tip

It’s common for eco bags to not

have gussets, like in this example!

Lead time: From 4 weeksMin Quanity: 1000

- 4-12oz Cotton- 4-12oz Bleached Cotton- 4-12oz Dyed Cotton- 22-24gsm Organza(small sizes only)

- Pantone Printing- Metallic Pantones- Full Colour Print- Transfer Print- Double & Cross Stitching- Reinforced Base- Coating- Metallic Stitching- Coloured Stitching- Inside Lanyard

The most common type of Eco-friendly tote bag material, strong and lightweight cotton can be reused again and again.

Their softness allows cotton bags to easily be folded or stored, while also being a great base for a wide range of printing styles, colours and inks.

COTTON

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/cotton-eco-friendly-bags-for-life

Rope Handle




620mm

420mm

360mm

100mm

25mm

150mm

GUIDEDONTPRINT

PantoneBlack

C

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Add.Features

Print:


Next PLC

27-Jan-14

420x150x360mm

Canvas

10oz

-

Double Stitch & Cross Stich

Canvas

Unprinted

30mm

620mm

-

1 colour

Please note: All orders are subject to a +/- 10% manufacturing tolerance on final products (size, quantity & print). Pantones are matched to the PMS system. Printed colours cannot be matched to screens or desktop printer representations.

Manufacture will take place based on your approved artwork. We cannot be held responsible for any errors once artwork has been approved by you, please check carefully.

30mm

220mm

64mm

148mm

100mm

148mm

100mm




- 4-12oz Canvas

- 4-12oz Bleached Canvas

- 4-12oz Dyed Canvas

- 22-24gsm Organza

(small sizes only)Canvas is a more heavy duty fabric than cotton, able to stand up to a higher amount of wear and tear.

Being naturally thicker, canvas is great for holding a high volume or products at once, and is able to be used again and again.

Design Tip

Even if the bag is coloured, leave

the artwork blank unless it’s to be

printed

CANVAS

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/printed-grosgrain-handle-paper-carrier-bags

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/printed-eco-friendly-bags-for-life

Rope Handle




yumyumtreefudge.com

300mm 185mm

185m

m35

0mm

20mm

100mm

15mm

C: 20M: 0Y: 100K: 19

C: 16M: 50Y: 20K: 0

GUIDEDO NOTPRINT

C: 48 M: 69Y: 75K: 58

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Add.Features

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Print:


YumYum

12-Jan-15

300x185x350mm

Jute

100gsm

-

-

Tubing handles (see photo)

Cotton

Green (to match print)

15mm

600mm

3 Colours

Please note: All orders are subject to a +/- 10% manufacturing tolerance on final products. Pantones are matched to the PMS system. Printed colours cannot be matched to screens or desktop printer representations.

40mm

10mm

10mm

198mm

16mm

160mm

22mm

95.8mm

129.5mm

11.5mm

12.4mm

205mm

29.9mm

45mm

600m

m

2mm Made with Natural Flavours& British Sugars



- Flat Handle- Tube Handle- Knotted Rope- Custom Lengths- Printed Handles

- 4-12oz Jute

- 4-12oz Dyed Jute

- 4-12oz Metallic WeaveJute bags are strong and durable, they’re made from natural plant fibres which makes them 100% biodegradable.

The strength of Jute means a bag can stand up by itself and add a bit of extra protection to anything carried inside

Design Tip

Make sure to include the handles

- especially if they’re printed!

JUTE

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/printed-jute-carrier-bags

Rope Handle




560mm

500m

m20

mm

GUIDEDO NOTPRINT

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Add.Features

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Print:


Ted Baker

20-Feb-15

560x500mm

Cotton

5oz

-

-

Drawstring - Knotted Both sides

Cotton Rope

Pantone Matched 382 C

5mm

596mm x2



Pantone2623U

Pantone382U

220mm

51.1mm

69.5mm

379.4mm

170mm170mm


- Pantone Printing- Metallic Pantones- Full Colour Print- Transfer Print- Coating- Metallic Stitching- Coloured Stitching

- Custom Lengths- Drawstring- Printed Handles

- 4-12oz Cotton

- 4-12oz Canvas

- Non Woven Polypropylene

- Bleached Material

- Dyed Material

- Polyester

- 22-24gsm Organza

(Small sizes only)

An eco-friendly drawstring bag can have multiple uses, from Retail to Trade Shows and Promotional gifts.

They can be made using a wide range of materials, with a varaiety of handle options to chose from, making them a great versatile choice.

Design Tip

Drawstrings can be single or

double sided

DRAWSTRING

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/printed-grosgrain-handle-paper-carrier-bags


Rope Handle






GUIDEDO NOTPRINT

C: 70 M: 70Y: 70K: 70

C: 11 M: 100Y: 96K: 2

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Add.Features

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Print:


PSNI

9-Feb-14

350x180x395mm

Non Woven PP

100gsm

Coated

-

Cross Stiched & Double Stitched

Non Woven

Red (see CMYK)

Standard

Standard

Full Colour



White FullColour

40mm

395mm

120mm

350mm 180mm

- Non Woven Polypropylene

- Dyed Polypropylene


Non Woven bags are made with bonded fibres, rather than woven yarn. This allows for a very flexible yet durable finish.

The breathable nature of non woven materials help keep any contents inside fresh and adds a nice texture to your print.

NON WOVEN PP

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/non-woven-pp-eco-friendly-bags-for-life

Rope Handle




GUIDEDO NOTPRINT

Name:

Date:

Size:

Material:

Weight:

Lamination:

Add.Features

Handle

Type:

Material:

Colour:

Width:

Length:

Print:


M&S

20-Feb-14

430x200x375mm

Woven Polyproylene

5oz

Matte

-

Double & Cross Stitched

Non Woven

Pantone Matched 2905 C

40mm

330mm



FullColour

200mm 430mm

130mm

375mm

30mm




- Woven Polypropylene

Woven bags are made using strands of polyproylene plastic, woven together to form a strong, textured material.

It is a very lightweight material, but it’s manufacture process gives it a lot of strength, making these bags ideal for heavy items.

Design TipFull colourprinting isavailable

WOVEN PP

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/woven-pp-eco-friendly-bags-for-life

Rope Handle




Lead time: 12-16 weeksMin Quanity: 1000

- Full Colour Print- Double & Cross Stitching- Reinforced Base- Metallic Stitching- Coloured Stitching- Inside Lanyard


Digital Sublimation printing onto Polyester is the ultimate Full Colour bag.

Ink is absorbed directly into the fibres, giving it a much more vibrant and long lasting finish than traditional print techniques.

Design TipVery accurate

prints can be

made with

sublimation

- Polyester

DIGITAL SUBLIMATION

http://www.preciouspackaging.co.uk/full-colour-bags-for-life-digital-sublimation

Rope Handle




Lead time: 12-16 weeksMin Quanity: 1000

We can apply a Heat Transfer to the full area of a bag, leaving a smooth and soft finish, regardless of the material underneath.

This technique allows for high detailed, photographic style designs which will help your bag for life grab attention.

Design TipMaterial & Print

technique will

affect the final

look of your bag

- Full Colour Print- Double & Cross Stitching- Reinforced Base- Metallic Stitching- Coloured Stitching- Inside Lanyard


- 4-12oz Cotton

FULL TRANSFER


Transfer PrintUsing heat, a transfer prints your design on top of the bag, leaving it slightly raised and smooth



GLOSSARYCottonSoft natural material and the most common for eco friendly bags

CanvasThicker, durable material that’s great for a high quality eco bag

JuteWoven plant fibre sheets sewn together to form a sturdy bag

Non Woven PPLightweight recyclable, reusable plastic with a soft, strong feel

Woven PPStrong strands of woven plastic that can hold heavy weight

Bleached MaterialBleached materials creating a brilliant base for colour prints

Dyed MaterialMaterials dyed to match specific fabric pantones of your choice

Reinforced Base400gsm layer of card in the base of a bag for added strength

Pantone PrintingUsing Pantone codes to print accurate vibrant colours

Metallic Pantone PrintingPantone codes which represent eye caching, shiny metalic colours

Double & Cross StitchingAs standard, our bags have two lines of stitching on handles and a cross to attach each to the bag

CoatedMatt or Gloss coating applied to for a luxurious finish

Flat HandleStandard type of handle for Cotton, Canvas, Non Woven and Woven bags

Tube HandleFolded over and stitched, thick handles that add extra comfort, strength and luxury

Knotted RopeComfy, soft to the touch rope.Available in Cotton or Poly materials with custom eyelets

Custom LengthsHandles can be made to your own bespoke size, long or short!

DrawstringMaterial threaded around the opening to close the bag, available at a variety of positions and materials

Full ColourPrinting using CMYK to get a photographic-style print

Printed HandlesHandles can be printed with a custom design or a custom pantone colour

Metallic WeaveMetallic threads woven into bag for an eye catching finish

Metallic StitchingStitched with shiny, light catching metallic thread

OrganzaSheer fabric suitable for smaller bags, especially small drawstrings

PolyesterVery soft and lightweight, the perfect material for digital-sub

Coloured StitchingStitching can be matched to your bag colour to aid your design

Inside LanyardExtra band of coloured Polyester or Cotton added to the inside

Documents

Design Guide - Paper Carrier Bags - Order Custom Printed ...€¦ · - Custom Lengths - Printed Handles - 4-12oz Jute - 4-12oz Dyed Jute - 4-12oz Metallic Weave Jute bags are strong