DIT PACKAGING / CUSTOM FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Custom digitally printed plastic pouches
Custom printed plastic pouches for short runs, product launches and multiple designs. Selected digital projects start from 500 pieces, subject to format, size, material and quantity per design. Compare bag shapes and printing options, then send your brief to DIT Packaging for a tailored quote.
Size or material undecided? Start with your product, fill weight, approximate quantity per design and delivery country.
At a glance
- Packaging material
- Flexible laminated plastic pouches; film structure and size are reviewed for your product.
- Production support
- HP Indigo 25K digital printing in Guangzhou.
- Projects to discuss
- Short runs, product launches and several printed designs or SKUs.
- Starting quantity
- Selected digital projects from 500 pieces; confirm the format, size, material and quantity for each design. Gravure is a separate route with an MOQ of 50,000 pieces.
- Start your brief
- Product, fill weight, approximate quantity per design and delivery country. Size, material and artwork can be discussed.
Not sure about a detail? Start with your product and quantity.
Download the small-batch / multi-SKU order brief (.txt) · Fill in what you know and send it to Jack.
Digital printing on plastic pouches: specify the finished pack
Start with the flexible packaging format: a stand-up pouch, three-side seal pouch, flat-bottom bag or center-seal bag. Send the contents and fill weight alongside your preferred shape. DIT reviews the film, lamination, sealing and printing requirements together before confirming the specification.
For a smaller or larger retail pack, provide finished dimensions in millimetres or a reference bag. Fill weight alone cannot determine the bag size: product density, seal widths and filling clearance all affect usable space. Confirm the available size for your chosen construction before preparing final artwork.
| Pouch format | Products to discuss | Features to review |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-up pouch | Snacks, granola, coffee, tea and dry powders. | Bottom gusset, resealable zipper, window and finish; check filling clearance and usable space. |
| Three-side seal pouch | Portioned dry foods, sample packs and flat retail packs. | The edge left open for filling, seal widths, tear notch and any hanging-hole position. |
| Flat-bottom pouch | Coffee and dry foods needing a defined base and multiple display panels. | Base and side-gusset dimensions, closure, panel artwork and filling method. |
| Center-seal bag | Dry foods packed in a flat or side-gusseted bag. | Back-seam placement, filling opening and whether you need premade bags or printed rollstock. |
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Small-batch pouch printing: plan the quantity per design
Digital printing is worth evaluating when your packaging range includes several designs, when quantities differ between flavours, or when artwork is likely to change before the next order. These situations make the number of versions as relevant as the total number of bags.
The digital print stage does not require an engraved gravure cylinder for each artwork. Material preparation, lamination, pouch making, sampling and other setup work still need to be considered. A digital route therefore does not mean every setup cost disappears or every construction is available at the same minimum quantity.
| Your order plan | Include in your inquiry |
|---|---|
| One design for a new product | Proposed quantity, product and fill weight. Mark the size or material as undecided if you need help choosing. |
| Several flavours or artwork versions | List each design and its quantity separately. Identify shared dimensions and material requirements; confirm the minimum for each version. |
| A repeat order with revised artwork | Identify the previous specification and the changed file or revision. Agree the artwork approval and sample requirements for the new run. |
Digital versus gravure: compare your actual order
DIT’s supply is supported by digital production in Guangzhou and gravure production in Shaoguan. Selected digital projects start from 500 pieces after specification review; the gravure MOQ is 50,000 pieces. Compare routes using the same finished dimensions, material, artwork count and delivery requirements. These minimum quantities do not establish a universal price crossover between the two methods.
| Decision | Digital printing | Gravure printing |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | Selected projects from 500 pieces; confirm format, size, material and the minimum for each design. | MOQ: 50,000 pieces. Confirm the quantity basis for each specification and artwork in the quotation. |
| Artwork versions | Discuss shorter runs and several designs. Supply a separate approved file for each version. | Confirm cylinder preparation and charges for each applicable artwork or revision. |
| Order pattern | Share launch quantities and any anticipated design changes. | Share repeat quantities and how long the artwork is expected to remain unchanged. |
| Finished specification | Check substrate, finish, lamination and pouch construction availability. | Check the same finished specification before comparing price and schedule. |
| Costs to compare | Ask for the pouch price, any setup or sample charges, and shipping costs separately. | Ask for the same cost breakdown, including any cylinder preparation and artwork revision charges. |
Prepare a clear brief for multiple SKU packaging
Use one line per SKU rather than sending only a total quantity. The example below is an inquiry-planning illustration, not a customer order or a confirmed production offer. Its total is 2,000 pouches, but the minimum for each design and any shared-production arrangement still need confirmation. Identify shared dimensions and materials, plus changes to ingredients, barcodes, product names or language versions.
| Example SKU | Proposed quantity | Artwork reference |
|---|---|---|
| Original flavour | 1,000 pouches | original-v1.pdf |
| Chilli flavour | 500 pouches | chilli-v1.pdf |
| Barbecue flavour | 500 pouches | barbecue-v1.pdf |
- Give each SKU a name, finished size, quantity and artwork filename or revision number.
- Mark front, back, side and bottom panels where applicable; identify the filling opening and seal areas.
- Provide editable artwork or the agreed print-ready file, including any white-ink, window or finish requirements.
- Name the final approver and approve each version separately before production.
How to compare small-batch pouch quotations
Use the same finished size, laminate, thickness, artwork count and quantity per design in each request. A price for a different film or a different quantity is not a like-for-like comparison.
Confirm whether the quotation covers premade pouches or printed rollstock, what sampling and artwork approval are included, and when production can start. Separate production time from transport time. For DDP, FOB or CIF, give the delivery address or named port so the shipment basis is clear.
Printing method does not determine the pouch material
Describe the contents, filling weight, filling conditions, storage environment and target shelf life. The laminate and sealing requirements should follow that brief. A printing method or a material name alone does not establish food-contact suitability, shelf life or recyclability.
Stand-up pouches are DIT’s leading format; three-side seal, flat-bottom and center-seal bags can also be discussed for specification review. Confirm the proposed combination of format, size, material and printing route. For a three-side seal pouch, identify the edge left open for filling.
Separate artwork proofing from physical fit checks
An artwork proof helps you check spelling, versions, panel placement and print areas. A physical size or material sample helps assess filling space, handling and compatibility with your filling process. A printed sample answers different questions about the proposed appearance. Agree which sample is needed, what it represents and how it will be approved.
Screen colours are not a physical colour standard. If a brand colour is critical, provide the reference and agree how it will be evaluated. Confirm sample costs and timing, production start conditions and dispatch dates in the quotation; shipping time is separate.
YOUR PRODUCT. YOUR SPECIFICATION.
Request a packaging quote
Discuss custom digitally printed plastic pouches with Jack. Start with what you pack and your reply email. Leave undecided details open.
- Tell us your product and quantity.
- We review the format, material and sample options.
- Confirm the specification, price and timing before ordering.
PRODUCTION BEHIND YOUR PACKAGING
Digital and gravure options for your project
DIT Packaging serves overseas buyers, supported by digital production in Guangzhou and gravure production in Shaoguan. The printing route is reviewed against your specification and order plan.
Company-supplied production photos. View our production overview · Read production licenses and their named holders
Buyer questions
Can I request small-batch pouch printing before choosing a size or material?
Yes. Start with your product, fill weight, approximate quantity per design and delivery country. Include a reference pouch if available. The finished size and laminate can be discussed before you prepare final artwork.
Can I request a 500-piece digitally printed pouch order?
Yes. Selected digital projects start from 500 pieces, subject to review of the pouch format, material, size and quantity per design. Confirm the minimum for each design and whether different designs can share a production run. Gravure printing has a separate MOQ of 50,000 pieces.
Can several designs share one low-MOQ pouch order?
Send the quantity, dimensions and artwork for every design. Whether quantities can be combined and what minimum applies to each version must be confirmed in the quotation. Do not assume one total minimum automatically covers any number of SKUs.
What should I send for a digital pouch printing quote?
Include contents, finished dimensions, material requirements if known, quantity per design, artwork status and destination. Explain whether you need an initial launch, a revised design or repeat production, and state your required delivery date.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Send Jack your packaging brief
Share your product, approximate quantity, bag dimensions and delivery destination. If a detail is undecided, say so; the specification can be reviewed before quotation.
jack@ditpackaging.com · +86 188 9665 3135
Guangzhou DIT Packaging Trading Co., Ltd.
广州迪爱特包装贸易有限公司
Supported by digital production in Guangzhou and gravure production in Shaoguan. See production photos and production licenses with their named holders.