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Custom Packaging For Your Businesses

Increasing sales growth via quality packaging is quickly becoming a priority for many businesses big and small, however, it is true that this is more important for smaller brands that are trying to accelerate brand recognition by using attractive custom packaging. More and more, we see our clients invest in custom boxes, packaging sleeves, custom labels, and even personalized inserts to elevate their customer’s experiences.

Surveys and studies will tell you one thing — branded packaging brings big value for your business. But just to give you an idea:

  • 72% of American consumers say that packaging design influences their purchasing decision. (Ipsos)

  • 71% of American consumers say they are more likely to buy products in paper or cardboard packaging. (Ipsos)

  • 60% of online shoppers say that branded or gift-like packaging gets them excited about receiving the package. (Dotcom Distribution)

  • 50% of online shoppers say they are more likely to recommend products to friends if they came in branded or gift-like packaging. (Dotcom Distribution)

According to a study by Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, e-commerce growth is projected to hit a whopping 6.54 trillion US dollars in 2022. With the market growing, we can expect more brands to further saturate different industries; and with that, there will be a pressing need for you to stand out from the rest.

This where branded packaging comes into play, and here are effective ways small businesses are making sure they stay on top of their packaging game.


Customize Your Design With Your Brand in Mind

Branded packaging encourages the customer to remember you after their purchase. Well-planned and executed packaging design can turn first-time buyers into repeat customers, and if your packaging design resonates with them, they will become your brand advocates, too.

Taking your product packaging to the next level does not mean you need to have custom shipping boxes. There are factors to consider, such as your product itself not needing it, or your price point now allowing the increase in cost.

Don’t worry - you can make small and meaningful investments into upgrading your product packaging.

Read more about How Can Branding Costs Be Capitalized

Custom Packing Tape

By far the most budget friendly option, the personalized packing tape option is the best option for growing businesses. Besides being a cost-effective way to customize your packages, it can also be an opportunity to include a discount code or more information about your brand as well as advertise any additional items available in your shop.

Custom Packing Labels

Packing labels are usually applied to a simple box where the product is stored. These custom box labels are great to display your branding such as logo, colors, and tag lines or your social media handles. It’s another easy and affordable way to personalize your packaging.


Pro Tip: Hire a product packaging designer



Custom Packing Sleeves

Packing sleeves are often used on small items that are packaged in small boxes where a sleeve can be placed. Besides the visual component, your branded packaging design should be functional. After all, it will hold your product securely in place during transit.



Custom Tissue Paper

Customized tissue or packing paper is primarily used for apparel, however, it does not have to be! This option is again another way to keep your branding costs down. Tissue paper with your brand on it can be printed by your local merch printer or screen printer, or if you’re looking for a more DIY option, you can purchase a stamp of your logo and stamp the paper as you go!



Custom Packing Inserts

Packing inserts compared to the top suggestions may cost a bit more depending on the type of paper (you will want to use a thick card) and the type of print such as gloss or matt. Insert cards give you a little more flexibility as to how much information about the brand you can include due to the size (assuming your box is big enough to fit an 4x6 card).

Adding a discount card can make for a wonderful surprise treat and are a great way to encourage repeat sales.

You can also add thank you notes and other personalized messages that allow them to inform, engage, and ultimately, build a relationship with their clients.

Author: Irene Floridia - Content Creator


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Wearing Who You Are: How To Start A Clothing Business in 2023

Author: Irene Floridia

Our clothing doesn’t just cover us up, it showcases who we are. For many of us, the brands we choose to support align directly with our personalities. Clothing brands aren’t just started to make money, they’re founded on the idea of self-expression. For many of us, what we wear is an essential part of our identity. It’s the brands that are able to tap into that identity who stand the test of time.

In the fast-paced, internet-driven world we live in today; starting a successful clothing brand has become more challenging than ever, but it’s also the most exciting time to jump into the game. That’s why we’re here to help you in your quest to bring your new clothing brand to life.

5 Essential Steps Before Starting your Business

Besides the obvious actions you will need to take when contemplating starting your own business, there are preliminary steps you should take before spending money on merchandise or other services such as screen printing t-shirts. When starting your own brand, you will want to follow these steps as a guide to ensuring you have a successful launch.

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  1. Do your research

    Market research is important when looking for the right product or the right look for your brand. You will want to ask yourself if there is enough of a demand for the product you would like to sell and identify who you want to market to. How to evaluate a business idea before taking the plunge.

  2. Design

    A well-thought-out design with unique elements that will best set you apart from the competition is critical. Having a brand identity can help you set yourself apart and the more creative the better! Check out 5 Steps to Building a Strong Brand Identity.

  3. Create A Mockup

    As you narrow down your design and create a brand identity, you will want to make sure that your design looks good on clothing. T-shirt mock-ups allow you to see what the finished product will look like and it also allows you to edit your work before you submit it to a printer. Plan out your design with these 19 Ready-To-Use Online T-Shirt Templates and Mockups.

  4. Source Your Products

    From personalized thank you notes to branded packaging, you will want to source the best materials to create trust with your customer. Sourcing the best materials will not only ensure quality but will ensure that the buyer will come back for more. At Family Industries we work with the best apparel brands to bring quality to your apparel. We also provide finishing services such as tags, packaging, and stickers.

  5. Fulfillment

    Packaging and shipping can be a stressful task, that’s why most businesses implement a shipping software like ShipStation to help them print labels and automate some of those tedious steps when shipping a product. If the time and labor required to get this done is too much, Family Industries also provides a fulfillment option for those that don’t have the time for manual labor and want to focus on the big stuff.

… but why work with Family Industries?

Family Industries does not only guarantee quality prints, we also offer branding services which include a team of graphic designers to help you with your logo or t-shirt design. We also offer white-labeling fulfillment which includes branded packaging, branded garment tags, stickers, tote bags… you name it, we print it! At Family Industries, we treat your brand as our own; quality assurance and A-to-Z guided support to help you succeed.

  • Quality

    Because Family Industries takes such pride in the work that we do, we guarantee top-notch quality prints. We offer top of the line apparel along with inks such as plastisol, discharge, and waterbased inks as well as foils and metallics. We also use the latest printing, embroidery, and heat press equipment to get the job done and ensure customer satisfaction.


  • Options

    Because we are a full-service print shop, we have several options for applications such as screen printing, DTG, sublimation, embroidery, heatpress, transfers, and vinyl. Our wide variety of application techniques allow us to also offer high-quality merchandise such as t-shirts, flat stock, hats, tote bags, stickers, and other promotional items.


  • Branding

    Branding is everything - When starting your own clothing brand you need your tags to have your logo or your tag line, at Family Industries we understand the importance of branding and this is why we offer custom hang tags, woven hem, and neck tags as well as branded packaging.


  • Fulfillment

    Because sorting through orders, packing, and driving to the post office to drop off your packages can be so time-consuming we also offer fulfillment options that include your product with branded tags, branded shipping labels, and packaging.

Author: Irene Floridia - Content Creator

Do you have a lot of ideas for your own clothing brand but don’t know where to start? Our team of graphic designers would love to help you get started. Send us a message!