Paper weights, inks, die-cuts, foil stamping — every step from design file to production run, straight from the Printing Banana press floor.
The box style you need depends on the product, not the name. Here's how to tell whether a tuck-end, lock-bottom, auto-bottom, sleeve, display or window box fits — and what to send us for a faster packaging quote.
Read the issueThe three common 6-panel folds — letter, Z-fold and gate — each suit a different job. Here's how to choose by reading order, content zoning, fold-line risk and use case, before you settle on the fold name.
Foil isn't right for every package. Before you commit, work out where the sticker sits, what it needs to highlight, and which detail — logo, brand name, or seal — is worth the metallic finish. A practical guide for candle, skincare, cosmetics and gift-box brands.
Bi-fold, tri-fold, accordion, gate or cross fold? Choose the right leaflet fold by panel count, reading order, use case and print-ready risk — not by which style looks the most unusual.
The paper and foil stamping on a desk calendar aren't just about looking good, they shape how your photos, text, brand feel and budget trade-offs come together.
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