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The best way to evaluate a label is on the product it was designed for. Custom label samples let you see, feel, and test your label before full production, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Custom label samples let you experience your label before production with your actual artwork, selected material, and finishing options. Each sample order includes a minimum of 25 labels. Select the option that best matches your project—from evaluating color and material to experiencing a fully embellished production-ready label.
Color & Material
Start with the essentials.
See your colors printed on your chosen material and experience the texture, appearance, and quality of your label stock firsthand.
Full-color digital printing
Selected label material
5 Day Lead Time
Custom Cut &
Top-Coated
Evaluate your finished label shape.
Take your sample further with custom die cutting and a protective top coating, allowing you to test how your label looks and performs on your packaging.
Full-color digital printing
Selected label material
Custom shape die cut
Protective top coating
10 Day Lead Time
Embellished
Experience premium finishing.
See how specialty finishing transforms your design with the addition of metallic foil stamping or embossing.
Full-color digital printing
Selected label material
Custom shape die cut
Protective top coating
Hot foil stamping or embossing
10 Day Lead Time
Fully Embellished
See the complete finished vision.
Experience your label with multiple premium finishing techniques combined together for the closest representation of your final production label.
Full-color digital printing
Selected label material
Custom shape die cut
Protective top coating
Hot foil stamping
Embossing
10 Day Lead Time
These additional charges may apply to your Custom Samples: Custom Die Tooling, Hot Stamping Tooling, Embossing Tooling, Pre-Press Fees, Shipping. Lead times are estimated after final artwork approval from the customer and the availability of custom tooling.
See Your Label in the Real World
Digital proofs are an important part of the process, but they cannot fully replicate the experience of samples that allow you to evaluate color, texture, finishes, firsthand.
Experience Premium Finishes
See how specialty techniques like hot foil stamping, embossing, varnishes, and coatings transform your design from an idea into a finished product.
Test Your Packaging
Apply your sample labels to your actual containers to confirm size, shape, placement, and appearance before production begins.
Make Decisions With Confidence
A physical sample gives your team, partners, and stakeholders something tangible to review before moving into a larger production run.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat to Know About Your Custom Samples
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Custom label samples are a small production run of your actual label design created before full production. They allow you to evaluate your artwork, materials, finishes, and overall packaging presentation before placing a larger order.
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Each custom sample order includes a minimum of 25 labels. Samples can be provided on a roll or sheet-cut format based on your order and application needs.
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Custom samples are useful for both new and existing customers. They are ideal for new product launches, packaging updates, rebrands, or any project where seeing the finished label before production is important.
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Yes. Depending on your selected sample package, custom samples can include premium finishing options such as hot foil stamping and embossing.
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Yes. Applying samples to your actual container is one of the best ways to evaluate sizing, placement, appearance, and overall package presentation.
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Yes. Custom samples are produced using your approved artwork so you can evaluate the design as it will appear in production.
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Custom samples are typically produced using one selected label material. If multiple materials need to be evaluated, additional sample sets may be available depending on project requirements.
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Lead times depend on the selected sample package. Basic color and material samples typically require approximately 5 business days after final artwork approval, while samples with custom cutting and embellishments typically require approximately 10 to 15 business days after final artwork approval.
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No. A digital proof shows how artwork will appear on screen, while a physical sample allows you to evaluate the actual printed label, material, finishes, and application.
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To begin, you'll need your label artwork, preferred material, label size and shape, finishing requirements, and any packaging details that will help us recommend the best sample option. Our team will work with you to make sure we have everything to create your Custom Sample.