CUSTOM PACKAGING · RETAIL-READY FORMATS · PACK-OUT · INSPECTION
Source printed packaging components alone, or coordinate pack-out, SKU checks, inspection, cartoning and dispatch through an agreed specialist-partner workflow.
CHOOSE YOUR SCOPE
CharacterCraft Gift can make custom printed OPP/CPP bags, backing and header cards, labels, tags, folding or window boxes, formed trays, capsule shells and paper retail displays. When operational work is also required, the agreed pack-out and inspection scope is coordinated with a specialist third-party partner.
TWO SOURCING ROUTES
The packaging formats can be the same. What changes is who receives the goods, packs them, checks the finished units and releases the cartons.
We organize the packaging specification, sampling and manufacture. The finished packaging components are released for shipment to your nominated receiving or pack-out location.
Add receiving, insertion, set assembly, label application, SKU checks, agreed inspection points, cartoning and dispatch. Operational work is performed by a specialist third-party partner under the agreed project scope.
PACKAGING FORMATS
Each format is selected around product fit, protection, display, required information, SKU control and the final sales channel.
OPP or CPP bags, opaque or metallic pouches, resealable bags and header bags.
Printed card structures for product support, peg display and required information.
Seals, hang tags, product labels, SKU labels and supplied barcode data.
Folding cartons, windows, sleeves, dividers, drawer structures and surface finishes.
Protective formed interiors and transparent trays planned around product fit and presentation.
Mixed-size capsule shells, inner bags, folded inserts and assortment-ready components.
Counter displays, blind-bag trays, sales cartons and tiered paperboard displays.
Available materials, thicknesses, print methods, finishes, MOQ and schedule depend on the selected format, artwork, quantity by design and required delivery conditions.
PACKAGING BY SALES CHANNEL
The same product may need a different bag, card, box, insert, label or display when the retail channel and delivery route change.
If the sales channel is not fixed, share the likely retail, event, ecommerce or gift route. We can use it to identify the packaging decisions that should be made first.
FROM BRIEF TO DISPATCH
Packaging-only orders finish after the release check and shipment. Projects with operational work continue through receiving, pack-out, inspection and carton reconciliation.
Product, channel, dimensions, SKUs, quantities, destination and required date
Confirm structure, artwork, printing, finishes, samples and tolerances
When pack-out is included, agree receiving method, count and condition checks
Insert, fold, seal, label or build sets according to the approved instruction
Use the agreed list, reference sample and inspection points to record differences
Reconcile carton quantity, labels, destination and required shipment records
RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX
The quotation and work instruction should show which party supplies the goods and data, who performs the task, and how differences are recorded.
| Step | Buyer inputs | Main responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging specification | Product, artwork, quantity, channel and destination | Our team: structure and manufacturing route |
| Packaging manufacture | Approved artwork and references | Our team: printing, converting and release coordination |
| Receiving | Product goods and supplied components | Partner: count, identity and condition check as agreed |
| Pack-out | Work instruction and approved packed sample | Partner: insertion, assembly, sealing and label application |
| SKU verification | SKU matrix and approved label/barcode data | Partner: agreed identity, quantity and scan checks |
| Cartoning and dispatch | Carton quantity, marks and destinations | Partner: cartoning; our team: project coordination |
RFQ SPECIFICATION
MOQ, price and schedule are not universal. They depend on the structure, material, printing, SKU plan, operational scope and delivery route.
| RFQ item | Information to provide | Why it changes the quote | Common omission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Overall dimensions, thickness, weight, protrusions, hardware and unit count | Package size, material and insert structure | Measuring without hardware or the final product assembly |
| Sales channel | Peg retail, shelf display, blind sale, capsule, event or ecommerce | Bag, card, carton and display structure | Missing shelf, peg or warehouse intake requirements |
| Material and protection | Clarity, opacity, moisture barrier, abrasion control and load | Material, thickness, sample and transit test | Selecting material by appearance only |
| Print and finish | Color, spot color, white layer, foil, lamination, window and die cut | Plate/tooling, process and color approval | Missing white layer, bleed or finish tolerance |
| SKU and labels | Design count, SKU list, GTIN/barcode data, warnings and variable labels | Proofing, sorting and verification work | No confirmed barcode position or scan direction |
| Pack-out and delivery | Packing sequence, inspection criteria, carton quantity, split destination and date | Operational labor, cartons and delivery route | No agreed allowance, remaining-material or record method |
Bag opening, carton windows and dividers, tray geometry, capsule diameter and display construction.
Color count, white layer, spot colors, foil, lamination, plates and die-cut tooling.
More designs can change proofing, allocation, sorting and carton-planning work.
Insert count, checking method, carton quantity, destinations and required date.
MOQ, unit price, sample route and lead time are confirmed after the packaging format, artwork, number of designs, pack-out/inspection scope and destination are reviewed.
RISK CONTROL
The goal is not an unsupported zero-defect promise. It is a clear reference, responsibility and record for the risks that matter to the project.
Set approval references and checkpoints for the selected material and print process
Agree receiving quantity and condition checks before operational work starts
Use a version-controlled SKU list, label sample, scan check and count reconciliation
Use an approved packed sample and task-level checkpoints
Reconcile the carton list, carton marks and dispatch destination before release
PACKAGING RFQ
The brief does not need to be complete. Share what is known and list the remaining decisions for project review.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Yes. Printed bags, backing cards, labels, tags, folding cartons, trays, capsule shells and paper displays can be planned as a packaging-only order. The destination and final packing responsibility are confirmed during quotation.
The packaging direction can be reviewed for small accessories, acrylic goods, pins, keychains, plush items, figures, blind-box collectibles, capsule-toy programs, event merchandise and gift sets. Final feasibility depends on the product dimensions, protection and sales channel.
MOQ is not one universal number. It depends on the packaging format, dimensions, material, printing, finishing, tooling, number of designs, pack-out scope and destination. We confirm it after the specification is reviewed.
We review the finished product dimensions, thickness, weight, hardware and protrusions. Bags also need closure and clearance; boxes and trays need a retention method. A physical sample or confirmed drawing is normally used before mass production.
Blind projects can use opaque or metallic pouches, blind cartons and counter displays. The internal SKU identity, assortment ratio, packing sequence, display quantity and master-carton quantity should be defined before pack-out.
These tasks can be included in an agreed scope with a specialist third-party partner. Before quotation we confirm receiving, work instructions, label data, loss allowance, inspection points, records, carton quantity and destination.
The brand owner is responsible for assigning and managing GTIN or barcode data. We can discuss printing, placement and scan verification using the supplied approved data.
The sample route depends on the packaging structure, print process, finish, product shape and quantity. We define the required structural sample, print proof, fit check or packed reference during quotation.
Not automatically. Sampling level, inspection points, quantity checks, appearance criteria, SKU verification and reporting method must be agreed for each project. We do not apply a universal 100% inspection claim.
Share the product dimensions and weight, sales channel, packaging format, quantity by SKU or design, material direction, artwork status, print and finish needs, label or barcode data, pack-out scope, destination and required date. Unknown items can remain open for project review.
START WITH THE PACKAGING BRIEF
Choose the packaging components, pack-out scope, inspection points, carton plan and delivery responsibility that your project actually needs.
From the product fit
to the retail shelf.
Packaging, pack-out
and responsibility.
