Custom Bag Topper
A clear bag of product has no branding, no barcode and nowhere to put a price. Most stockists will not touch it in that state. A folded printed card stapled across the top solves all three problems for a couple of cents. We produce a lot of bag topper work at ZEE Packaging and it is the fastest route from homemade to retail ready.
It Makes A Bag Sellable
A bag topper adds everything a plain bag lacks.
- Branding sits at the top where shoppers look first
- A barcode makes the product scannable at a till
- Price and ingredients have somewhere to live
- A punched hole lets the bag hang on a peg
- The bag closes without needing a heat sealer
- It costs a fraction of a printed pouch
Most makers ordering a bag topper do so because a stockist asked for something scannable and hangable.
Attachment Decides Durability
How it meets the bag matters more than the print does.
- Stapling is the usual method and the cheapest
- Two staples stop the card pivoting on the bag
- A folded card grips from both sides at once
- Heat sealing gives a cleaner look on premium products
- The fold must be scored, or the card cracks
- Heavier contents need a thicker caliper above them
- Folded over card the standard bag topper we run
- Single face version heat sealed rather than folded
- With a euro hole for peg display
- With a rounded hang hole a softer alternative
- Die cut shape following a logo or motif
- With a tear off coupon a removable offer section
Sizes We Print Regular
Every bag topper is built to your bag, though these run often:
- 3" x 2" folded, for a small bag
- 4" x 2.5" folded, the most common size
- 5" x 3" folded, for wider bags
- 6" x 3" folded, for larger products
- 2.5" x 1.5" folded, for compact items
- Custom widths matched to your bag exactly
Send us the bag width, since a card narrower than the bag looks wrong and a wider one catches on a peg.
Stock And Print
- 14pt to 24pt card stock depending on the weight below
- 18pt as a sensible everyday standard
- Kraft board for a natural or handmade position
- White SBS where you want vivid color
- Matte lamination, which resists scuffing on a busy display
- Uncoated stock where a price gets written by hand
Card stiffness matters here. A flimsy bag topper lets a filled bag sag and pull the staples straight through.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled card stock, widely available in these grades
- FSC certified paper, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Uncoated board, which recycles cleanly with no film
- Compostable bags alongside the printed card
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per unit
How An Order Works Here
- 100 unit minimum, so a small maker can order properly
- Free proof before anything prints
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to check the fit on your bag
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you attach it to the bag?
We supply the printed card. Attachment happens at your end with a stapler, which is quick once you have a rhythm.
How many staples?
Two, spaced apart. A single staple lets the card pivot and eventually tears through the bag.
Which caliper for a heavy bag?
24pt. A filled bag pulls downward, and thin card sags or tears at the staple points.
How much is a bag topper?
Rough estimate is $0.03 to $0.10 per unit plain, $0.05 to $0.15 with one color print and $0.09 to $0.24 for full color at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will the fold crack?
Not with proper scoring. Cracking happens when heavier stock is folded without a deep enough score line.
Can we punch a euro hole?
Yes, reinforced. Peg display is usually the point, so we treat the hole as a priority.
Can prices be handwritten?
Only on uncoated stock. Laminated card resists pen ink, which matters at markets and fairs.
