Printed Card Carriers, Sleeves & Packaging

Custom Gift Card Holders & Carriers

Vigor Smartech reviews custom printed gift card holders, carriers, hangers and envelopes for gift cards, membership cards and promotional packs. Agree the card dimensions, paper stock, printing, fold lines, die-cut shape and method of attaching or inserting the card.

For overseas card printers and resellers, we can review packaging alongside a card manufacturing order. Supply the card format, quantity, artwork and packing instructions so the carrier and card are designed to work together.

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Sleeves

A printed paper sleeve provides a branded cover for a card and space for program information or a message. Specify the finished sleeve size, paper grade, print coverage, finish and how the card will be inserted.

Check the fit using the actual card thickness and any additional inserts. Colour, coating, folding and assembly requirements are confirmed in the quotation.

Matching a Plastic Card and Paper Carrier for Colour

Confirm colour matching as a project requirement before quotation. The card and carrier use different substrates and may use different printing and finishing processes; identical artwork values alone are not an agreed physical colour standard.

Choose the reference: identify the approved physical card, colour swatch or other agreed master, with the artwork version and reference date.
Define both constructions: record the card material and finish, paper stock and coating, and the printing process for each item.
Review physical proofs: agree which samples represent the intended processes, and compare the card and carrier together under agreed viewing conditions. A screen image or phone photograph should not be the sole approval reference.
Record approval: confirm the accepted samples, permitted variation, approver and any extra proofing or production cost before the bulk run.

General background: Adobe’s guidance on output-specific hard proofs. Any matching method and tolerance for your card and carrier must be agreed for the project.

FOLD OVER CARRIER

A fold-over carrier provides additional panels for artwork, instructions or program terms. The card can be retained using an agreed slit, attachment or other construction. Confirm the card position, fold direction and die-cut drawing before production.

Packaging Questions

Can you match my card dimensions? Send the card drawing or a sample so the fit and tooling can be reviewed.

Can I specify recycled or certified paper? State the exact paper and documentation requirements. Availability and any certification claim must be confirmed for the selected material and order.

What affects pricing and timing? Quantity, stock, artwork, tooling, finish and assembly. Samples, production and shipping are quoted for the project.

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