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Tissue Paper
The layer before the product.
Custom printed tissue, white kraft and vellum for the inside of a box or bag. A logo repeat in one or two Pantone colours, or a full-colour print. Sheets are cut to your box or bag size, and the sizing guide below shows how to choose it. Stickers and labels for the same job can be printed from the same artwork.
What we can build
Tissue, white kraft or vellum, printed and cut to size.
Choose the paper first, then the sheet size. The guide below lists the standard sizes and how to work out the one your product needs.
Thin, soft and slightly see-through. The standard choice for branded tissue around apparel and beauty products.
The same 17 gsm tissue with a pearlescent coating. The surface has a gloss sheen.
Heavier and more opaque than tissue, with a crisp fold.
A stiff, frosted translucent sheet. The product shows through it.
Sizing guide
Which sheet size for which product.
Standard sheet sizes, and how to work out the size a product needs. Sheets can also be cut to your own size.
Standard sheet sizes
| Size (in) | Size (mm) | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| 10 × 15 | 254 × 381 | Jewellery, small cosmetics, candles, accessories. Often a 20 × 30 in sheet cut in quarters. |
| 15 × 20 | 381 × 508 | Small mailer boxes, beauty sets, small gift boxes, socks. |
| 20 × 26 | 508 × 660 | Medium boxes, folded tops, small apparel. |
| 20 × 30Most common | 508 × 762 | T-shirts, folded apparel, shoe boxes, medium mailers. |
| 24 × 36 | 610 × 914 | Hoodies, jackets, large gift boxes, bedding. |
20 × 30 in is the most common size, especially for custom printed tissue. It can be cut down for smaller items.
Choosing the right size
The sheet should wrap fully around the product, with 2–4 in (50–100 mm) of overlap on top. Enter the product size to see the sheet it needs.
Measure the product, or the box it sits in, lying flat.
Recommended sheet
15 × 20 in381 × 508 mm
This product needs a sheet of at least 13 × 15 in (330 × 381 mm).
Width: 6 + (2 × 2) + 3 = 13 inLength: 8 + (2 × 2) + 3 = 15 in
How it is worked out
The calculator uses 3 in (75 mm) of overlap, the middle of the 2–4 in range.
By product type
| Product | Recommended size | Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Jewellery, lipstick, small skincare | 10 × 15 in | 1 |
| Beauty or skincare gift set (mailer) | 15 × 20 in | 1–2 |
| T-shirt, folded | 20 × 30 in | 1 |
| Hoodie, sweater | 20 × 30 in or 24 × 36 in | 1–2 |
| Shoes (shoe box) | 20 × 30 in | 2 (one per shoe, or one lining the box) |
| Candle or jar | 15 × 20 in | 1 |
| Large gift box or bedding | 24 × 36 in | 1–2 |
Printing on tissue
- Print. One or two Pantone spot colours, or CMYK for full-colour artwork. Pantone references for tissue are taken from the uncoated book.
- Popular finishes. One or two colour print on white or coloured tissue, metallic ink, and all-over logo patterns.
- Acid-free tissue. Best for silk, delicate fabrics and items stored long term.
- Format. Cut sheets sized to your box or bag, or rolls.
- Matching stickers and labels. Printed from the same artwork, on the same job.
How it works
From spec to your door.
Share your product; we engineer the structure, with in-house lab testing.
Printed samples for your approval — the same quality as the bulk run.
Produced in our own facilities, with quality control at every step.
Any method — air or ocean — on any terms (EXW, FOB, DDP), to any location.
Common questions
Before you ask.
What should my artwork look like?
Adobe Illustrator (.ai) with text outlined, colours in CMYK or Pantone (no RGB). Foil lines minimum 0.5 mm, spot UV minimum 0.75 mm. We preflight every file and send a digital proof before sampling.
Can you design the structure for me?
Yes — structural engineering is in-house. Send your product's dimensions (or the product itself) and we design the dieline, then CNC-cut a plain prototype in 3–7 days so you can hold the shape before anything prints.
What if I need fewer than the minimum?
Talk to us — smaller runs are possible for some specifications, and our development bundles are designed for brands starting out.
How is pricing quoted?
One transparent quote covering materials, printing, finishing and shipping on your chosen terms — typically with 3–6 quantity breaks so you can see how unit cost moves with volume.
Ready to spec your tissue paper?
Send your inquiry — dimensions, quantity, and where it's going. We reply within one business day.
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