Branding guide
Logo printing on grocery bags
Grocery Bags can be branded with screen printing and offset printing with lamination. The best method depends on your logo, the material and the quantity.
Quick answer
Screen printing is the most common way to brand grocery bags — bold logos on large bulk runs. 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
- Screen printing: Bold logos on large bulk runs
- Offset printing with lamination: Retail paper bags and laminated carry bags
Which method suits your logo
Logo methods for grocery bags compared
The right method depends on your artwork, the bag material and the quantity.
Where the logo goes on grocery bags
Maximum comfortable logo size
Seams, pockets and handles reduce the usable area; confirmed on the artwork proof.
Watch-outs by method
- Screen printing: Every extra colour adds a screen and a print pass; gradients do not reproduce well.
- Offset printing with lamination: Economical mainly at higher quantities because of plate setup.
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 grocery bag.
Proof and sample
Approve a digital proof, then a physical sample before bulk.
Custom grocery 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.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
How do you print a logo on grocery bags?
Usually with screen printing or offset printing with lamination. Ink is pushed through a mesh stencil, one colour at a time, then cured.
How big can the logo be on grocery bags?
On the medium size, up to about 23 × 20 cm.
Is there a setup cost for branding?
Screen printing: one screen per colour and Offset printing with lamination: printing plates.
Request a quote for branded grocery bags
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