Custom packaging: checking a first carton sample

At a glance. Test the carton with the actual product before approving a production quote.

Context

Beaver Imports worked on the sampling stage with a packaging supplier. The documented milestone is sampling. The client’s name and exact unit prices are confidential.

What to check

Check fit, retention, opening and closing, rigidity, and print legibility. Ask for board grammage, flute direction and the dated dieline. Depending on use, define a stacking or drop check and examine the flaps and product afterwards.

  1. Fit
  2. Retention
  3. Opening and closing
  4. Rigidity
  5. Print quality

Our approach

Send photos, measurements and the current drawing for any revision. Separate the sample price, tooling if applicable, unit cost and minimum production volume when comparing offers.

Frequently asked questions

When should I request a second sample?

Beaver Imports recommends another sample when a correction changes product retention, closure or carton rigidity.

What should a revision request include?

Include a photo, a measurement, intended use and the dated drawing.

Have a sourcing project in mind?

Tell us what you need, your estimated quantities, and where the goods need to go.

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