Pre-production Sample
Pre-Production Samples
Pre-production samples are 1:1 samples of your packaging printed using production facilities. It's equivalent to going into a production run for 1 unit of packaging, which is why it's the most expensive sample type. Pre-production Samples are the ideal choice if you need to see the exact outcome of your packaging before starting on a production order.
What's Included
Since Pre-production Samples are made with production facilities, all of the following features can be included:
✔️Custom size
✔️Custom material
✔️Print (CMYK, Pantone, and/or white ink)
✔️Finishes (e.g. matte, glossy)
✔️Add-ons (e.g. embossing, debossing, spot UV, foil stamping)
Deliverables
For each Pre-production Sample, you will receive:
✅ 1 Pre-production Sample delivered to your doorstep
✅ 1 dieline* of the Pre-production Sample
*Note: dielines for inserts are only provided as part of our structural design service.
Process & Timeline
Generally, Pre-production Samples take 9-13 days to complete and 7-10 days to ship.
Specify requirements
Choose the packaging type and define the specs (e.g. size, material).
Place sample order
Pay only for the cost of the sample.
Create dieline (2-3 days)
We'll create the dieline for you to add your artwork to.
Send artwork
Add your artwork to the dieline and send it back to us for approval.
Create sample (7-10 days)
The sample will be printed based on the artwork file you've sent over.
Ship sample (7-10 days)
We'll send photos and mail the physical sample to your specified address.
Cost
Pre-production Samples are available for all packaging types.
*The cost per sample may be subject to change depending on final specifications and complexity.
**Pre-production Samples of custom box inserts are available if you provide us with a dieline of the insert. If you don't have a dieline for your insert, we can help you design the insert as part of our structural design service.
Reimbursement Policy
Pre-production Samples can be fully reimbursed upon ordering 5000 units and up.
If you have multiple samples per item that are eligible for reimbursement, you'll receive a reimbursement on the most expensive sample.
Note: sticker samples are not eligible for reimbursement.
Revisions & Redesigns
Before placing an order for a Pre-production Sample, please double check the specifications and details of your sample are what you're looking for us to produce. Changes in scope and artwork after the sample has been created will come with additional costs.
- The box lid is too tight and it's hard to open the box
- The box doesn't close properly
- For inserts, the product is too tight or too loose in the insert
- Changing the packaging type
- Changing the size
- Changing the material
- Changing the artwork
- Changing the finish
- Changing the add-on
Get Started
Continue to the PackMojo platform to customize your packaging, get quotes, and place your order for a sample.