Try Before You Buy
Packaging Samples
Samples let you check your packaging before you order. We offer a variety of sample options to help you decide.
Does your product fit? How will your design look printed on a box? Our samples let you test both before you place a full order. Browse the sample types below and choose the one that suits your needs.
Sample Kit - Experience Our Quality Firsthand
$50 · shipping included
Our sample kit gives you a closer look at, and a feel for, our top-selling boxes and printed packaging. It lets you see our production quality firsthand: the materials, printing details and construction, before you commit to a full order.
Dispatched within a few business days · Delivered in 7–10 working days
Check your print
Flat prints on paper. Review your artwork and colors before anything is made.
Digital Print Proof
$29
Credited toward orders of 500+ units
A flat 2D printout of your artwork in CMYK on special paper. Done with digital printer, it shows colors closest to the final product.
Best forArtwork and basic color review
Press Proof
$149
Credited toward orders of 1,000+ units
2D printout of your artwork in CMYK/Pantone colors, printed using the actual production grade printing method in for accurate color verification.
Best forAccurate CMYK or Pantone color approval
Check your box
Real box samples. Review the size, the structure and the finished look.
Structural Sample
$49
Credited toward orders of 500+ units
Unprinted prototypes show only the structure, which lets you assess your packaging’s size and form.
Best forSize, structure and fit
Simplified Sample
$89
Credited toward orders of 500+ units
Basic prototypes of your packaging, printed without any added finish, allow you to directly see your designs on the final product, but they lack any special finishes.
Best forReviewing the printed design
Pre-Production Sample
$249
Credited toward orders of 1,000+ units
Produced and printed using production facilities. See exactly how colors, finishes, and embellishments will appear on the finished product.
Best forFinal approval before production
Not sure which sample you need?
Tell us about your project and we'll recommend the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sample should I order first?
Order a digital print proof to see your artwork and colors on paper, or a structural sample to check the size and form of the box. A pre-production sample shows how colors, finishes and embellishments will look on the finished box.
How much do samples cost?
Digital print proof $29, Structural sample $49, Simplified sample $89, Press Proof $149, Pre-Production Sample $249. The sample kit is $50, with shipping included.
Is the cost of a sample credited toward my order?
Digital print proof, Structural sample, Simplified sample: credited toward orders of 500+ units. Press Proof, Pre-Production Sample: credited toward orders of 1,000+ units.
Can I get a sample with my own design and size?
Yes. Request a custom sample and tell us the size, style and artwork you have in mind. A custom sample is billed separately from the standard sample kit.
Ready to start your packaging project?
We reply within 1 business day, and quotes include shipping.
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