Start with the package already in production

A cannabis label project starts with the container and the way your team packs it. Send a current jar, bottle, or pouch, along with a sample of the label you use today. Identify what needs to stay consistent and what you want to improve. A physical reference helps define the usable label area, seams, curves, and the placement of the artwork.

Organize every product and artwork version

Create a list of the products, sizes, and designs in the order. Pair each item with its approved artwork filename and quantity. Identify any information that changes between runs and ask the team how those changes should be handled. Clear version records reduce confusion when several similar labels are ordered together.

Review the material on the actual surface

Explain whether labels are applied by hand or by machine, and describe the surface and handling conditions. Oils, moisture, curved containers, and textured surfaces can affect material selection. Discuss the required performance before choosing a construction, then review a representative label on the real package.

Coordinate labels, bags, and cartons

If the same product line uses printed Mylar bags or outer cartons, send those references with the label brief. Check the branding as a family while allowing each layout to suit its printable area. Your business supplies the final approved product copy; packaging design should work around that approved content.

Include these details in the quote request

• Current container and label sample
• Finished dimensions and approved artwork
• Quantity for each design or product
• Any changing print information
• Application method and roll specifications
• Required delivery date and destination ZIP code

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