Table of Contents 1. What is hot-stamping? 2. When is it worth using? 3. What is the cost? 4. Example price ranges 5. Printable files and technical limitations 6. Minimum outlays and logistics 7. Alternatives and Combining Techniques 8. Summary 1. What is hot-stamping? Hot-stamping on bags is a technique for refining paper bags in…
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Table of Contents Introduction What is screen printing What is digital printing Quality and aesthetics – comparison Durability, opacity and paper Costs and profitability Production deadlines and flexibility Ecology and materials Quick technique selection checklist Comparison table Example scenarios FAQ Summary Introduction Technique selection printing on bags has a direct impact on the visual effect,…
A deposit system is a mechanism for reducing packaging waste and increasing recycling and reuse of packaging. The system is starting in Poland October 1, 2025. The goal is environmental protection, transparent packaging circulation and greater involvement of producers, sellers and consumers. Table of Contents Introduction Key assumptions of the system Potential Benefits Questions and…
September is the beginning of the fair season in Poland and Europe. A well-designed corporate bag works like a mobile billboard: it moves around the hall, returns to the hotel and to the recipient's office, and often lives many weeks after the event. Below you will find an expert guide that will help you choose…
A wine bag is not only a practical package but also an elegant accessory that emphasizes the character of the gift or the professionalism of the company giving the bottle to the client. At AWIH, we produce paper and decorative wine bagstailored to the needs of the HoReCa industry, liquor stores, and individual customers. Table…
Expert guide for designers and orderers of premium bags: file requirements, technological limitations, die parameters and pre-production checklist. Table of Contents Introduction: when to emboss, when to deboss? Preparing the file for embossing (emboss/deboss) Layer formats and structure Vectors, fonts, minimum weights Bleeds, margins, gluing reserves Technological markings (depth, direction) Matrix and male: materials, parameters,…
Table of Contents Introduction What is screen printing What is digital printing Quality and aesthetics – comparison Durability, opacity and paper Costs and profitability Production deadlines and flexibility Ecology and materials Quick technique selection checklist Comparison table Example scenarios FAQ Summary Introduction The choice of printing technique on bags has a direct impact on the…
Table of Contents Introduction What is hot lamination What paper and grammage are used in laminated bags What a bag made of laminated paper looks like Applications of laminated bags Printing and finishing on laminated paper Summary FAQ – frequently asked questions about laminated bags Introduction Laminated bags is the premium segment in the world…
Table of Contents Introduction Technological process of pasting ribbon The effect of glued ribbon on the bag Glued ribbon vs. tied ribbon Use in premium industries FAQ – Frequently asked questions Summary Introduction Paper bags with glued ribbon is a solution valued in the premium packaging industry. They combine high aesthetics, comfort of use and…
Table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. Differences between satin and grosgrain ribbons 3. The most popular ribbon widths 4. Most frequently chosen colors 5. Use of ribbons in paper bags 6. Advantages of ribbons in paper bags 7. Summary FAQ – Frequently asked questions Introduction Paper bags with ribbon is currently one of the most…