Lock use and geometry
Confirm product and pack dimensions, contact conditions, flat sheet size, artwork direction, wrapping sequence, overlaps, tucks, folds, and sheets per product.
Branded inner wrapping
Custom tissue paper specified from the wrap outward.
Define the project-specific basis and opacity, flat sheet, folding sequence, print coverage, color, show-through, offset risk, pack-out, and coordination with the complete packaging set.
Basis + opacityProject sampled
Sheet + wrapMock-up measured
Print + colorOffset reviewed
Fold + pack-outReceiving defined
Sheet construction
Treat basis weight and opacity as project variables.
The desired reveal depends on the actual product, sheet color, number of layers, artwork, lighting, and wrap. A basis-weight value by itself does not define opacity, softness, sound, drape, or tear behavior.
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| Decision | Information to provide | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Product + use | Product material, dimensions, color, surface sensitivity, edges, weight, number of items, direct or indirect contact, and intended unboxing sequence. | Coverage, snag or tear points, abrasion, color transfer concerns, number of layers, product visibility, and whether any market-specific use requirement applies. |
| Basis-weight direction | Requested basis-weight target or sample reference, acceptable project range if agreed, handling preference, wrap method, and print coverage. | Drape, bulk, folding, spring-back, tearing, sound, machine or hand packing behavior, and consistency with the approved physical sample. |
| Opacity target | Desired reveal, product and box colors, number of tissue layers, base-sheet shade, viewing conditions, and whether printed areas may show through. | Physical samples placed over the representative product and inner packaging under agreed lighting, both flat and in the finished wrap. |
| Base-sheet color | White, off-white, colored, or other direction; approved physical color reference; print colors; and coordination target for the box, bag, label, or ribbon. | Color under the chosen lighting, shade consistency, print interaction, show-through, edge appearance, and visual relationship after folding into multiple layers. |
| Surface + fiber brief | Desired smoothness, softness, translucency, tactile direction, fiber or recycled-content request if relevant, coatings or additives, and documentation needs. | Print response, dust or lint expectations, rub, fold behavior, surface feel, claim support, and suitability for the intended product and destination. |
| Approval reference | Released artwork, material and color sample, full-size printed sheet, wrapping mock-up, agreed conditioning method, packing standard, and revision control. | The approved construction, image coverage, color relationship, sheet geometry, folds, product presentation, bundle count, identification, and carton method. |
The paper texture shown on this page is a visual material reference, not a finished tissue-paper sample. Approve the exact project sheet in its printed, folded, and packed state before production release.
Estimate sheet demand and use the custom tissue paper printing checklist
Flat sheet and wrapping method
Measure the approved fold, not a guessed sheet.
A sheet for lining a box, wrapping a product, interleaving components, or closing over the top follows a different geometry. Build a full-size mock-up and record the flat dimensions and fold sequence that produced it.
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| Wrap route | Geometry to document | Packing-line check |
|---|---|---|
| Full product wrap | Product width, length, height or circumference, seam or overlap, end tucks, closure if any, printed face, and artwork orientation after wrapping. | Coverage, fold bulk, exposed seams, opening sequence, print placement, product movement, and time or dexterity required for the intended workflow. |
| Box liner | Internal box length, width and depth, side rise, corner treatment, edge reveal, product or insert footprint, and whether tissue sits above or below an insert. | Corner bunching, interference with insert fit, surface marks, top-edge consistency, product loading, and the appearance when the lid opens. |
| Top fold or reveal | Internal opening, left and right flap width, overlap position, fold angle, sticker or seal location if used, and logo position when closed and opened. | Repeatable fold line, centered overlap, clean reveal, seal access, artwork direction, and clearance from the product or box closure. |
| Interleave or separator | Contact area, required overhang, number of sheets per set, sequence between components, surface sensitivity, and removal order. | Complete separation, sheet migration, snagging, ink or color transfer, missing layers, and ease of removal at unpacking. |
| Retail bag wrap | Bag opening and gusset, product stack, sheet presentation above the opening, tuck depth, number of sheets, printed face, and delivery to the retail counter. | Bag loading, consistent height and spread, print visibility, crushing in storage, handling at the counter, and coordination with the bag artwork. |
| Final flat sheet | Finished width and length, permitted directionality, artwork origin, step-and-repeat direction, fold marks if specified, and count per product or pack. | Dimensions from agreed datums, squareness, print orientation, trim, repeat location, fold outcome, and compatibility with the packer's work instructions. |
Allowances are determined by the actual wrap, sheet behavior, product, and packing method. Record the approved flat size from a working mock-up instead of applying a universal overlap or tuck allowance.
Print coverage, color, and offset risk
Design for translucency and stacked sheets.
Ink is viewed through and against a thin base sheet, then multiplied where the tissue overlaps. Artwork that looks restrained on screen can become dense after folding, while heavy coverage can increase show-through, set-off, blocking, rub, and drying demands.
- Map artwork to the foldShow the print origin, repeat, direction, seam, overlap, visible panels, and areas hidden under the product or box edge on a full-size dieline.
- Define color by substrateUse a physical reference and judge the ink over the selected base-sheet color; do not expect screen values or a box proof to predict translucent tissue.
- Control coverage intentionallyCompare motif density, line weight, solids, negative space, overlapping layers, and whether a print-free product-contact area is required by the project.
- Review both sidesCheck the intended face and the reverse appearance, because show-through and print penetration can affect orientation, folding, and presentation.
- Approve after holdingFold, stack, bundle, and pack printed sheets under agreed pressure and conditions, then review ink transfer, sticking, rub, odor concerns, and color change after the defined period.
If the tissue will touch food, cosmetics, delicate finishes, textiles, or another regulated or sensitive product, identify the contact conditions and destination requirements before materials and inks are selected. Suitability must be reviewed for that exact use.
Show-through and transfer review
Test the risk in the finished stack and wrap.
Show-through is a visual relationship among sheet, ink, product, layers, folds, and lighting. Offset is a transfer relationship influenced by ink, coverage, drying, pressure, temperature, humidity, storage, and contact time.
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| Condition | Potential concern | Physical check |
|---|---|---|
| Dark product under light tissue | Product color or graphics may dominate the sheet, alter the apparent ink color, or reduce the intended concealment. | Place one and the intended number of layers over the actual product and view flat, folded, and inside the final box under agreed lighting. |
| Dark or dense print | Reverse show-through, uneven visual density at overlaps, transfer to adjacent sheets, rub, and a heavier hand feel in printed areas. | Compare representative coverage patterns on the selected sheet, then fold, stack, hold, separate, rub, and inspect both faces and contact surfaces. |
| Multiple folded layers | Ink and base color can build at overlaps, artwork can misalign at the reveal, and fold bulk can change closure or product fit. | Use the production-intent folding sequence and count; inspect the closed presentation, opening reveal, corners, seams, and clearance. |
| Long stacked storage | Pressure, heat, humidity, and time may change blocking, set-off, curl, odor, or ease of sheet separation. | Agree a representative packed holding condition, then inspect bundle separation, transfer, flatness, appearance, and packing-line handling. |
| Contact with finished product | Ink, coating, fiber, dust, moisture, or abrasion may interact with a sensitive surface or transfer to the product. | Use representative product materials and the intended contact duration and environment; define acceptance with the buyer's product and compliance teams. |
| Mixed artwork or colors | Wrong sheets, cross-transfer, bundle confusion, mismatched counts, or incorrect presentation can enter a SKU kit. | Define separators, bundle identity, color or SKU reconciliation, mixed-pack rules, carton marks, and line-clearance checks. |
Box and bag coordination
Coordinate a system, not identical ink recipes.
Translucent tissue, coated box wrap, uncoated bag paper, ribbon, labels, and foil reflect and absorb light differently. The same nominal color value can produce visibly different results across those materials.
- Nominate one physical master reference and identify the lighting used for approval
- Define whether each component should be a close match, lighter or darker tone, or deliberate contrast
- Review the tissue both as a single sheet and in the actual folded layers over the product
- Place the tissue, box, bag, label, ribbon, and other components together before final approval
- Record separate material and color references for every component in the packaging specification
A coordinated packaging set can be more repeatable when the tissue is intentionally related to the box and bag rather than treated as an exact match across fundamentally different surfaces.
Folding and pack-out
Specify how sheets arrive at the packing station.
The flat sheet size is only part of the supply format. Fold count, fold direction, printed face, bundle quantity, compression, protection, and carton orientation determine whether tissue can be received, separated, and applied consistently.
- Lock the fold mapShow each fold in order, finished folded dimensions, printed face, opening edge, logo direction, and whether sheets are nested, interleaved, or individually folded.
- Set usable bundle countsDefine sheets per bundle, bundles per carton, separators, banding or bagging if used, mixed-design rules, and how partial quantities are identified.
- Protect without over-compressingReview carton fit, stacking direction, liner, moisture conditions, edge protection, pressure, and the risk of crease polishing, blocking, curl, or crushed folds.
- Plan receiving dataRecord sheet size, artwork or color, revision, quantity, batch or other agreed identification, carton marks, carton dimensions, and gross weight.
Ask the packer to trial a production-intent bundle. A fold that looks clean as a single hand sample may separate slowly, open in the wrong direction, or place the printed face incorrectly when supplied in bulk.
Sampling and quality control
Approve the sheet, wrap, and bundle together.
Acceptance criteria should point to released artwork, a documented sheet construction, a full-size printed sample, the approved wrapping mock-up, fold map, bundle method, and agreed inspection approach.
Judge the actual sheet
Review basis-weight and opacity direction, base color, surface, print coverage, ink color, reverse appearance, trim, dimensions, folds, and presentation.
Fold, hold, and open
Wrap representative products, stack and bundle sheets, apply agreed pressure and conditions, then check show-through, offset, blocking, rub, curl, separation, and line handling.
Inspect and identify
Check against agreed criteria for material, color, print, dimensions, orientation, folds, sheet and bundle counts, design identity, protection, carton marks, and packing.
A digital proof can approve content, repeat, and general layout, but it cannot establish tissue opacity, drape, fold memory, reverse show-through, ink transfer, sheet separation, or the appearance of overlapping layers.
Recycling and material claims
Write the claim for the exact sheet and destination.
End-of-life language is not a generic material adjective. Collection, sorting, local acceptance, sheet construction, inks, coatings, additives, contamination, and use can all change whether a claim is supportable.
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| Claim input | Question to document | Control before release |
|---|---|---|
| Exact construction | Which paper, fiber claim, recycled-content claim, colorants, inks, coatings, treatments, additives, adhesives, or seals are in the supplied sheet? | Keep supplier documentation tied to the approved material code and artwork revision; do not transfer evidence from a different tissue construction. |
| Destination | In which countries, regions, municipalities, or named recovery programs will the claim appear, and what rules or guidance apply there? | Review wording market by market with current local requirements and avoid implying universal collection or acceptance. |
| Use and contamination | Will the tissue contact food, cosmetics, oils, adhesives, glitter, product residue, or other materials that may affect collection or processing? | Describe disposal only for the intended use and identify exclusions or conditions when they are needed for an accurate claim. |
| Consumer action | Does the instruction require separation from a sticker, ribbon, tape, label, laminate, or another packaging component before disposal? | Make the instruction clear, feasible, and consistent with the physical pack and the local program being referenced. |
| Evidence and wording | What test, certification, supplier declaration, calculation, legal review, or program guidance supports the precise statement and any qualification? | Match the claim's scope to the evidence, retain the approval record, and recheck it when the material, artwork, market, or rule changes. |
“Paper,” “recycled,” and “recyclable” describe different attributes. None should be treated as proof of another, and local collection or acceptance should not be implied without destination-specific support.
Buyer questions
Custom tissue paper FAQ.
Final material, print, wrapping, packing, compliance, and production recommendations depend on the actual product, artwork, quantity, use, and destination requirements.
Share the flat sheet size, quantity, product and box or bag dimensions, wrapping method, desired basis-weight and opacity direction, base color, artwork, print coverage and colors, fold and pack-out plan, delivery country, and target date. A wrapping mock-up or short packing video is useful when available.
Select them for the specific product, color, number of layers, desired reveal, wrapping method, print coverage, handling, and cost brief. Basis weight alone does not predict opacity or wrapping feel, so compare physical samples over the intended product and inner packaging under agreed lighting.
Start with the product and internal box or bag dimensions, then document the exact wrap, liner, interleave, or top-fold sequence. Add the overlap, tuck, turn, and handling allowance required by that method, make a full-size mock-up, and record the approved flat width, length, print orientation, and fold position.
Review the base-sheet color and opacity, ink colors, artwork density, total coverage, unprinted space, number of tissue layers, drying and conversion sequence, stacking pressure, storage conditions, and contact surfaces. Approve a printed physical sample folded and packed in the intended configuration after an agreed holding period.
Yes, but a color can appear different on translucent tissue, coated box wrap, uncoated bag paper, ribbon, or foil. Use one approved master reference, define whether the goal is a close match or an intentional tonal relationship, and approve each substrate separately under comparable lighting.
Only make a recycling claim after reviewing the exact paper, inks, coatings, additives, use and contamination, destination market, local collection and sorting rules, and supporting evidence. Acceptance can vary by municipality or program, so avoid an unqualified or universal claim and confirm the wording for each market.
Quote custom tissue paper
Start with the wrap and full packaging set.
Send the flat sheet size, quantity, product and pack dimensions, wrapping method, basis and opacity direction, base color, artwork and coverage, fold and bundle plan, delivery country, and target date. We will use those inputs to identify the next material, proof, and pack-out questions.