Artwork before production
Do not quote printing as final while dieline, copy or barcode remains open.
PROCUREMENT GUIDE
Custom Tissue Packaging Guide
Custom tissue packaging begins with the product dimensions and pack structure, then moves through dieline, artwork, colors, barcode, destination labels, print proof, physical sample and mass-production approval. Artwork should not be treated as finished until the product, pack material, opening, sealing, carton and compliance copy are aligned.
- Last reviewed
- 17 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- VELUPLY editorial guidance
- Evidence rule
- SKU and market matched
BUYER CHECKLIST
Decision table
Use the same fields across every supplier response.
- Structure
- Box, soft pack, film wrap, paper wrap, pocket pack, bundle or bulk refill.
- Files
- Editable artwork, linked fonts/images, barcode and destination-language copy.
- Color
- Defined references, print method, substrate effect and approval tolerance.
- Functional areas
- Opening, seal, handle, tear line, dispenser fit and barcode quiet zone.
- Outer carton
- Units, arrangement, marks, handling and destination requirements.
BUYER CHECKLIST
Build a packaging handover record
Keep the paper specification, retail pack and shipping carton connected through one version reference.
- Pack geometry
- SKU: ___; pack format: ___; finished width × depth × height: ___; sheet or roll quantity: ___; opening and sealing method: ___. Check a physical filled sample before treating the dieline as final.
- Artwork handover
- Dieline reference: ___; editable file version: ___; fonts or outlined text: ___; linked images: ___; language version: ___; color reference: ___. Identify who approves text, structure and print appearance.
- Barcode and product identity
- Code owner and assigned identifier: ___; intended retail or logistics use: ___; symbol type: ___; placement: ___; verification record: ___. A valid identifier and a readable printed symbol are separate checks.
- Carton and multipack
- Retail packs per bundle: ___; bundles per carton: ___; carton dimensions: ___; shipping marks: ___; case identifier if required: ___. Match counts across artwork, quotation and packing list.
- Evidence and release
- Claim wording: ___; supporting document and SKU scope: ___; proof approval: ___; physical sample approval: ___; unresolved conditions: ___. Keep an unresolved claim out of print release.
BUYER CHECKLIST
Hypothetical artwork change: what must be checked again
This example explains a workflow; it is not a customer case study or a completed VELUPLY packaging project.
- Requested change
- A buyer changes a facial tissue pack from 100 to 120 finished sheets after approving artwork. The paper, stack and filled-pack dimensions must be reviewed before assuming the original box still works.
- Dependent fields
- Recheck count text, dieline, opening behavior, pack dimensions, bundle arrangement and carton count. Ask the buyer responsible for product identification whether identifier changes are needed; do not assume the previous barcode assignment remains appropriate.
- Release decision
- Issue a new version record and mark the previous file as superseded. Retain the approved proof, filled sample reference and written conditions so the printing and packing teams use the same release.
BUYER CHECKLIST
Blank tissue box artwork template: panel-by-panel brief
Copy these rows into your artwork handover. This is a usable content-placement template, not a dimensioned cutting dieline. Obtain the exact printer-approved dieline for the filled pack before positioning artwork or releasing print files.
- Template identity
- Project ___ | SKU ___ | pack count ___ | filled size W × D × H ___ | substrate ___ | printer dieline ID/version ___ | artwork version ___ | destination language ___ | owner ___ .
- Top and opening panel
- Brand/product wording ___ | opening shape and location from dieline ___ | tear/open instructions ___ | text that must remain outside opening and seal areas ___ | proof comment ___ .
- Front display panel
- Brand ___ | product type ___ | verified ply/count wording ___ | approved claim wording with evidence ID ___ | language ___ | color reference ___ . Do not use guessed count or certificate information.
- Back information panel
- Product description ___ | responsible-party information supplied by owner ___ | destination label copy supplied for review ___ | barcode identity ___ | symbol/quiet-zone specification reference ___ | scan-verification record ___ .
- Side and bottom panels
- Left panel copy ___ | right panel copy ___ | bottom copy ___ | batch/reference area if specified ___ | glue/overlap no-print areas from printer ___ | orientation notes ___ . Confirm panel names against the actual dieline.
- Release checklist
- Fonts/images included ___ | version checked ___ | count matches SKU ___ | barcode checked ___ | claims checked ___ | filled sample checked ___ | text approver/date ___ | print approver/date ___ | unresolved conditions ___ .
DECISION POINTS
What to align before the next commitment.
Pack before carton
The approved retail pack determines inner-pack and export-carton planning.
Version control
Store the approved files and specification together for repeat orders.
Barcode placement needs space and testing
Reserve the quiet zones required by the selected barcode specification and keep artwork or folds from interfering with the symbol. Check the final printed substrate and intended scan use. A phone scan of a screen proof is not a substitute for a printed-symbol verification record.
Separate a dieline template from an approved pack
A tissue box artwork template helps organize panels, openings and copy, but it is not ready for production until it matches the filled product and chosen substrate. The same discipline applies to soft packs, pocket packs and multipacks. Ask the packaging provider which dimensions and tolerances the drawing represents.
Compare packaging material options by function
For paperboard, film wrap or another proposed format, record protection, opening behavior, storage conditions and disposal claims separately. A material name does not establish recyclability in every destination or prove the complete pack is plastic-free. Obtain evidence for the exact pack and intended public wording.
Freeze commercial assumptions with the files
Record print method, quantities per artwork, setup charges, proof scope and treatment of unused packaging. A change in language panels or multipack artwork can affect the printing route even when the tissue itself stays the same. Ask for the change impact before accepting the revised price or delivery date.
WORKING SEQUENCE
A clearer route from question to decision.
- 01
Confirm product and pack dimensions.
- 02
Approve the packaging structure and dieline.
- 03
Place artwork, barcode and labels.
- 04
Review proof and physical sample route.
- 05
Freeze the approved version before production.
DIRECT ANSWERS
Questions buyers ask before moving forward.
01Should I compare only the unit price?+
No. A useful comparison aligns the physical product, retail and export packaging, MOQ, delivery basis, destination and included services.
02What if a field is not yet decided?+
Mark it as to be confirmed and ask suppliers to state the assumption used in their quotation rather than silently filling the gap.
03Can VELUPLY review an existing specification?+
Yes. Share the specification, pack reference, target market and quantity so open fields can be identified before a quotation is prepared.
04Does a barcode lookup prove the package will scan?+
No. A lookup can help check identifier information, while print verification addresses the produced symbol. Keep identity, print quality and correct placement as separate checks.
05Can I approve a digital proof without a filled sample?+
You can approve defined text or artwork elements conditionally, but structural fit and opening behavior remain unresolved until the agreed physical check. State exactly what was approved and what still needs release.
SOURCES & LIMITS
Trace the question and the verification.
The change scenario is hypothetical. Barcode and packaging guidance does not certify a printed pack or establish destination-market compliance. Approve the actual product, files and evidence before production.
- 01GS1 — identifier identity and ownership lookup ↗
Standards verification · accessed 2026-09-17
- 02GS1 — barcode placement and quiet zones ↗
Standards verification · accessed 2026-09-17