Request Material Samples
Test Before You Order
Not sure which material, finish, or board weight is right for your product? Request material samples to test quality, feel the finishes, and make informed decisions before full production.
Request Samples Now →How Our Sample Service Works
Professional sample service designed for serious buyers making informed purchasing decisions.
Request a Quote First
Get a full quote for your custom packaging including specifications, quantities, and pricing. This ensures samples are relevant to your actual order.
Agree on Quote & Timeline
Once we've agreed on your quote, production timeline, and specifications, we'll arrange material samples so you can verify quality before committing to full production.
Receive Your Samples
We send material samples matching your specifications. Test on your actual products, verify board weight, check finishes, confirm quality meets your standards.
What Material Samples Are Available
Test the exact materials, finishes, and board weights for your custom packaging.
Box Material Samples
- 350gsm white card (standard)
- 400gsm kraft board
- Recycled kraft options
- 1200-2000gsm rigid board
- Custom thickness options
Finish Samples
- Gloss lamination
- Matte lamination
- Soft-touch coating
- Spot UV varnish
- Gold/silver foil stamping
- Embossing/debossing
Label Material Samples
- Food-safe paper labels
- Waterproof BOPP film
- Clear transparent labels
- Kraft eco-friendly labels
- Gold/silver foil labels
- Freezer-grade materials
Sticker Material Samples
- Waterproof vinyl stickers
- Matte vs gloss finish
- Clear transparent stickers
- Metallic foil options
- Die-cut vs kiss-cut samples
Greaseproof Paper Samples
- Standard white greaseproof
- Custom printed options
- Different weight grades
- Food-safe certification
Tissue Paper Samples
- White tissue paper
- Custom colour options
- Custom printed tissue
- Acid-free archival grade
Professional Sample Service Policy
Why We Require Quote Agreement First
After 15 years in custom packaging, we've learned something: Material samples are only valuable when you're comparing them for a real order. Without knowing your specifications, quantities, and timeline, samples don't help you make decisions.
This approach ensures samples match your actual requirements and helps you make informed decisions about materials and finishes for your specific project.
For Confirmed Orders
If you've received a quote, agreed on specifications and timeline, and are ready to proceed with production, we provide material samples at no charge. This lets you verify quality before full production begins.
✓ Free material samples with order confirmation
For Deposit Customers
If you want to test materials before final order confirmation, we provide samples with a 10-20% deposit on your quoted order value. Deposit applied to final invoice when you proceed.
✓ Samples with 10-20% deposit (applied to final order)
For Material Testing Only
If you need material samples before requesting a quote (product development, quality testing), we charge for sample packs. This covers production and shipping costs for material samples.
✓ Charged sample packs (varies by materials requested)
This approach is fair: It ensures samples are relevant to your actual requirements, prevents time-wasters collecting samples with no purchase intent, and allows us to focus resources on serious buyers making real purchasing decisions. Industry-standard practice for B2B custom packaging.
What Happens After You Request Samples
Clear timeline so you know exactly what to expect.
Within 4 Hours
We review your sample request and respond with next steps based on whether you have an existing quote or need one first.
Quote Discussion
If you don't have a quote yet, we discuss specifications, quantities, timeline, and provide accurate pricing for your requirements.
Samples Dispatched
Once quote agreed (and deposit received if applicable), we dispatch material samples matching your specifications within 2-3 working days.
You Test & Decide
Test materials on your actual products, verify quality meets standards, confirm finishes are suitable, then proceed with full production order.
Request Material Samples
Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 4 hours with next steps.
Sample Request Questions
Are material samples completely free?
Material samples are provided at no charge to customers with agreed quotes ready to proceed with production. For customers who want to test materials before quote confirmation, we require a 10-20% deposit on the quoted order value (applied to final invoice). For material testing only without an order, we charge for sample packs to cover production and shipping costs.
Do I need a quote before requesting samples?
Not necessarily — but we recommend it. Without knowing your specifications, quantities, and timeline, we can't provide samples that match your actual requirements. We can provide a quote first (within 4 hours), then arrange appropriate samples based on your confirmed specifications.
How long does it take to receive samples?
Once your quote is agreed and samples arranged, we dispatch within 2-3 working days. UK delivery typically 1-2 working days after dispatch. Total timeline: 3-5 working days from sample request to delivery (assuming quote already in place).
What exactly do I receive in a sample pack?
Sample packs contain actual material samples matching your specifications — different board weights, finish options (gloss, matte, soft-touch), material types (white card, kraft, recycled), and any specialty finishes you're considering (foil, spot UV, embossing). You receive enough to test on your actual products and verify quality.
Can I request samples for multiple product types?
Yes — if you're ordering multiple products (boxes + labels + stickers), we provide samples for all products included in your quote. This helps you see how packaging elements work together and ensures cohesive branding across all components.
Ready to Request Material Samples?
Tell us about your project and we'll respond within 4 hours with next steps.
✓ Professional sample service • ✓ 4-hour response time • ✓ Test before you order