Branding guide
Logo printing on gift bags
Gift Bags can be branded with offset printing with lamination, foil stamping and screen printing. The best method depends on your logo, the material and the quantity.
Quick answer
Offset printing with lamination is the most common way to brand gift bags — retail paper bags and laminated carry bags. For one or two flat colours, large quantity, choose screen printing. The usual logo position is the front panel.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Offset printing with lamination: Retail paper bags and laminated carry bags
- Foil stamping: Jewellery packaging, gift and paper bags
- Screen printing: Bold logos on large bulk runs
Which method suits your logo
Logo methods for gift bags compared
The right method depends on your artwork, the bag material and the quantity.
Where the logo goes on gift bags
Maximum comfortable logo size
Seams, pockets and handles reduce the usable area; confirmed on the artwork proof.
Watch-outs by method
- Offset printing with lamination: Economical mainly at higher quantities because of plate setup.
- Foil stamping: Works best on smooth surfaces.
- Screen printing: Every extra colour adds a screen and a print pass; gradients do not reproduce well.
Artwork checklist
Vector logo
AI, EPS, PDF or SVG with text outlined.
Colours
Pantone references for spot colours; note if a single-colour version exists.
Size and position
Logo size in cm and position on the gift bag.
Proof and sample
Approve a digital proof, then a physical sample before bulk.
Custom gift bags options
Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- Lamination
- A thin film bonded to a fabric or paper for water resistance and a cleaner print surface.
- Pre-production sample (PPS)
- The final sample approved before bulk production starts.
- Pantone colour matching
- Matching fabric, trims and print colours to a standard colour code.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- Halftone
- A pattern of dots that lets a single ink colour show shading and gradients.
- Spot UV
- A glossy coating applied to selected areas of a printed paper bag.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
How do you print a logo on gift bags?
Usually with offset printing with lamination or foil stamping. High-resolution printing on paper or laminated sheets, often finished with lamination or spot UV.
How big can the logo be on gift bags?
On the small size, up to about 9 × 10 cm.
Is there a setup cost for branding?
Offset printing with lamination: printing plates, Foil stamping: a metal die is made once and Screen printing: one screen per colour.
Request a quote for branded gift bags
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