Two quotes for a “printed mailer” can cover different bags. One may include a second adhesive strip for returns. If the other has only one strip, ask for a revised quote before comparing unit prices.
Put the same bag in every quote
Mark the usable dimensions and closure on the drawing. Tell each factory what goes inside, how many bags you need, where the print goes and where the order will ship. Ask the factory to mark any proposed changes on its copy.
| Check | Ask the supplier for | What you can decide |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | A drawing, dimensions and the quoted material specification | Whether both suppliers are quoting the same construction |
| Use performance | A sample and written acceptance points | Whether the bag fits, closes and handles your actual pack |
| Environmental claim | The finished-product record and its scope, if certification is required | Whether the evidence covers the claim you intend to print |
A certificate must match the finished bag
Look up the product name or SKU as well as the manufacturer. The BPI directory guidance identifies commercial certification and shows which items also have home composting approval. Check the listing for the bag you intend to buy.
TÜV AUSTRIA’s industrial composting scheme distinguishes certified ingredients from certified finished products. If a supplier sends a resin certificate, ask for the record covering your printed bag, including the proposed formulation and thickness.
Find out who makes each part of the order
Ask which company buys the compound, blows the film, prints it and makes the finished bags. If another plant handles the printing, who signs off on the first print and who deals with a batch printed from the wrong artwork?
- Production: request a description of the stages performed at the quoted production site.
- Accountability: identify who approves changes and who handles a mismatch after delivery.
- Traceability: ask how the approved specification and production batch are identified.
We buy prepared compound for our bags. Our factory page describes what we do with it, from film production to bag making.
Compare samples against your real pack
Bring a folded garment for a sleeve, a packed parcel for a mailer or a typical basket of goods for a shopping bag. Have the person who normally packs the order try the sample.
- Check usable space after closing, not only the flat dimensions.
- Agree how to assess seals, opening, print position and any adhesive closure.
- Keep an identified approved sample and its matching written specification.
Record what passed the packing trial. If the bag also needs a compostability claim, keep the laboratory or certification evidence for that claim with the order.
Get the commercial terms onto one page
Ask for a written breakdown you can check against the invoice.
- Price basis: bag quantity, printing, tooling or setup, packing and what transport charges are included.
- Sample terms: what the sample represents, its fee and whether that fee is credited later.
- Timing: the production start trigger, production duration and a separate shipping estimate.
- Change control: how a revised size, artwork or material affects price and approval.
Our minimum order is 1,000 individual bags. A custom sample costs US$30–50, which we refund in full with a bulk order. From payment, allow 3–5 days for custom sampling and 7–9 days for bulk production. Add shipping time to each.
Verify the record before approving a claim
Look up the certificate number with the issuer. TÜV AUSTRIA’s search instructions distinguish raw materials, components and finished products. If the search returns no result, ask the issuer to check the number and product name.
LUXOBAGS currently has no compostability certificate or test report. If you require one, tell us which document you need before paying for a sample or approving the print.
When the quotes still differ
If one supplier includes setup in the unit price and another quotes it separately, calculate the total for the same quantity. If a required certificate is missing, leave that offer pending until you have an answer.
What to keep for a repeat order
- The same written bag specification used for every quote.
- The approved sample reference and practical acceptance points.
- Verified evidence for any environmental claim you plan to use.
- Written costs, timing triggers and responsibility for changes.
Questions buyers ask when shortlisting factories
Continue checking the order
- See the LUXOBAGS production stages
- Check existing and custom sample options
- Review the order-to-production process
Tell us what you are packing and send any document your buyer requires. We can then check whether we can quote that specification.
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