Our bags are made from rolls of paper. The first customizing method involves printing of the paper prior to folding into a bag, "in-line," on a three color press that is an integral pan of the bag making machine. Up to full coverage printing and bag making are executed in an automated, machine controlled process on Natural Kraft, White Kraft, Oatmeal and Claycoated papers.

The second and third methods are post converted in a primarily manual process, with the logo applied to the paper after it has been folded into a bag. Post printing and hot stamping have obvious restrictions including coverage area, panels that can be printed cost effectively, numbers of colors and registration between them and extremely limited photo or screen tone capability Nevenheless, post printing and hot stamping, most commonly one color one side, are excellent alternatives for minimum quantity customized bags - as few as one case.

However, with our low minimum 2,500 two color minimum for In-line customization of all handle bags, we suggest that you consider carefully where the best value is once your quantity per size ordered at one time is exceeding 1,000 bags. The all-side, multicolor branding is what opens up the Walking Billboard opportunities of a handle bag, taking a container and turning it into a powerful promotional vehicle -- one of the lowest costs sales and marketing tools available. And our simplified plate cost plan has removed high plate costs as a barrier to adopting the use of full coverage, multicolor custom printed bags.

In-line custom flexo printing and post converting do not have to be exclusive. As shown in the photo they can be used together to produce outstanding results. In this photo, full coverage custom printing and two side foil stamping were used to produce an outstanding package. One post converted imprint can be used throughout a run, or with lot changes through the run to feature unique locations, trade shows, franchisees, etc.