Wholesale orders for Christmas OPP gift bags are placed within a fixed time frame for sales and hence the specification and the time frame are as important as the design. The bag must hold the product, withstand packing for the season, clearly show the gift or treat and arrive in time to fill and distribute. A perfect bag arriving late is of no use.
Hualei custom film sizes for Christmas stock film are listed on this page including film thicknesses of 25, 30, 35 and 40 micron. They can also print custom logos and designs, have a minimum order quantity of 10,000 bags and typical lead time of 10-15 business days. Note that the production and shipping dates for a final order can vary. It is best to use these numbers as a rough guide and then confirm current production and shipping dates.
Quick checklist for Christmas OPP gift bags wholesale
- Group products by packed size before creating artwork.
- Film: Select a 25 to 40 micron film based on weight, corners and handling.
- You choose the festive design and the logo area simultaneously.
- Leave sufficient space between the product, the barcode and the applied label.
- Please confirm the starting 10,000-bag MOQ for the SKU split above.
- Work backward from the required warehouse arrival date.
- Approve filled printed sample prior to locking of production slot.
How to set the custom size
Build a small size family
Christmas programs often include jewelry, candies, biscuits, chocolates, small toys, party favors, and promotional gifts. Trying to force every SKU into one bag can create loose small packs and overstressed large packs. Group products into a small number of size families based on packed length, width, and thickness.
Measure the inner tray, card, ribbon or box and measure the product. Allow sufficient clearance for the product to be placed in the inner packaging and for the packaging to be closed. A good fit allows the product to be centered within the packaging and ensures that the printed design will look the same from product to product.
Mark the closure and print-safe areas
Request a drawing of a completed bag showing the main body, the flap or closure, seal lines and fold lines. Ensure the critical design elements are placed within the print-safe area of the drawing and that elements such as a snowflake, tree, Santa, reindeer, brand logo or holiday message are not loosed within a seam.
Which thickness fits the seasonal product
25 microns for light packs
Hualei list the 25 microns weight of their Christmas range lightest first. Light confectionery, cards, jewelry and small items of use as party favors can be sent as samples when edges are smooth and item to be sent to handle well.
30 to 40 microns for firmer presentation
We can review the 30, 35 and 40 micron options for larger gifts, heavier weight treat packs, harder insert items or distribution routes that are subject to more movement. The harder film will also help to maintain a cleaner fold of the printed bag in the shop.
Do not choose thickness by appearance alone. Fill the sample, pack it in the planned carton, and test the same handling route used by the seasonal operation.
How to plan the Christmas print
Let the product remain visible
A clear OPP film will reveal to the customer the gift, candy, biscuit, chocolate or toy that you have placed within it. Ensure that there is sufficient clear film around the product for it to do some selling. A very dense holiday design will work on a plain item but will compete with the product for attention on confectionery or jewelry.
Combine the seasonal design with the brand
Hualei offers custom printing for logos, holiday messages, and unique designs. Does the brand or the Christmas theme come first? Create a hierarchy of primary logo, holiday message, pattern and information.
View your artwork actual size on the film stock you have selected. Artwork containing red, green, white and metallic colored areas as well as fine detail will not necessarily look as it does on your monitor when printed on clear film stock.
The gift bag product category has related formats, and this article covers the size question for Christmas gift bags from a different perspective.
How to plan MOQ across several designs
The supplied starting MOQ is 10,000 bags. Ask whether that minimum applies to one size and one artwork, or whether the factory can combine variants. Do not assume several colors or messages can share one minimum.
Build your order around your sales volume by SKU. The largest quantity of sales should have the most reuseable art, and specific holiday messages should be relegated to products with predictable sales during holidays. Determine how overruns, underruns and cartons of each size will be handled.
How to plan production and delivery timing
Work back from the real arrival date
The production time frame of 10 to 15 business days listed above is an indicator of the production time frame and does not include the time needed for approval of the artwork and sample, payment, production booking, packaging, export and transport, customs and the local delivery to your warehouse where you will fill the item.
Approve early enough to protect the sales window
Set individual targets for specification ‘frozen’ status, artwork approval, sample approval, production completion, dispatch and stock arrival. Design changes after sampling must be reflected in revised production targets.
Wholesale orders for Christmas OPP gift bags should have a sufficient buffer for receiving inspection and for packing. The buffer required will depend upon the current transport and market circumstances and should be confirmed with the current logistics plan rather than referred to last year’s dates.
What to inspect before bulk approval
Fill the mock up with the actual product. Check size, film, transparency, print, logo and closure. Fill a number of packs to a display and check that the pattern looks to repeat consistently.
Next, fill the approved sample into the proposed carton and check for compression, for scuffs and that the bags are still flat. Keep the approved sample and artwork with the purchase order so you have a clear production sample to work from.
Build a seasonal order calendar
Start with the sale date and work backwards through internal packing, receiving inspection, local delivery, import work, overseas transport, export work, production, sample approval and approval of artwork. List owner and target date for each section. This will reveal whether the 10 to 15 working day production reference time is sufficient to complete all sections of the program.
Do not use the planned dispatch date as the main deadline. The useful date is the date that accepted bags are available for the packing team. Allow time for inspection and to make a decision if delivered goods do not meet the sample signed off on. The amount of buffer needed varies by route, order size and current transport conditions. This needs to be reflected in the live project schedule, not fixed in a promise.
‘Freeze’ the final product list before approval of final artwork. A change to a product such as from a small candy pack to a boxed gift can affect the bag size, position of the pattern, and the carton count. The updated specification must then be incorporated into the updated production calendar.
Control multiple holiday artworks
Name each design and indicate the current revision number. The Artwork Sheet should indicate the finished size, film gauge, print direction, logo, holiday message, transparent window, seal area and closure area for the design. This is particularly important for designs such as snowflakes, trees, Santa and reindeer which are printed in similar colors and can easily get confused with each other when reviewing for approval or packing.
Request the supplier to quote in quantities by size and artwork. Although the 10,000-bag starting MOQ may apply differently when ordering in smaller quantities, the source material does not clarify how an order of this size will be allocated. Clarify this early on, before you commit the sales team to too many small quantity designs. Use the most reusable artwork against your biggest forecast and keep messages narrow where demand is clear.
During proofing, compare all versions side by side. Logo size, clear product area, barcode position, and message hierarchy should remain consistent even when the festive illustration changes. That consistency helps the range read as one brand on a shelf or in an online product photo.
Incoming inspection before seasonal packing starts
Inspect more than the first opened carton. Check for finished size, gauge, seal, closure position, print register, design, color, cleanliness and quantity marking on carton against signed sample and purchase order. Fill samples with product intended to be packed in each size and artwork.
Check the bags after they have been stacked into the cartons as they have been handled. Look for any signs of creasing, print rub, seal stress or product movement. Also check for any applied labels and add these to the bags during the check so that the position of the barcode can be checked and visibility verified prior to commencement of the packing line.
Waitlist seasonal packing orders until key checks have passed. Retain a sample from the delivered goods and place it next to preproduction sample. This will serve as a reference point should more of the batch be ordered in future or should any questions arise whilst packing.
Conclusion
Start your Christmas OPP gift bags wholesale planning with the seasonal delivery date and the packed item. Our custom sizes of OPP film are available in a 25 to 40 micron film range, printed with your design, with a 10,000-bag starting MOQ and typical production lead time of 10 to 15 business days. Plan the shipping and filling of your bags around the actual warehouse dispatch date and confirm the SKU mix before approving the printed item.
FAQ
What products can use Christmas OPP gift bags?
According to Hualei’s product information, Christmas OPP gift bags can be used to package gifts, jewelry, candies, biscuits, chocolates, small toys, party favors, promotional items, and holiday giveaways.
What thickness options are available?
The Christmas series is offered in 25, 30, 35 and 40 micron film. Select by product weight, edge finish, handling requirements and required package look. Test with a full sample.
Can the Christmas design and logo be customized?
Yes. The information supplied here outlines custom sizes, logos, messages and holiday designs. Approve artwork at actual size on transparent film.
What is the MOQ and lead time for Christmas bags?
Hualei’s starting MOQ is 10,000 bags, production time is 10-15 business days, depending on quantity and custom work. Verify how MOQ applies to different sizes and designs. Also, add time for shipping and receiving.