Most brands end up ordering a different header card for every pack format they sell. A bag needs one size, a pouch another, a clamshell another again. A multi purpose header is designed to fit across several of them, which cuts your stock down to one item instead of four. We produce a lot of multi purpose header work at ZEE Packaging and stock simplification is usually the reason clients ask for it.
One Card, Several Pack Types
A multi purpose header works across formats rather than one.
- The same card suits bags, pouches and sleeves
- One SKU replaces several format specific ones
- Ordering in larger volumes brings the unit price down
- Less stock sitting in a warehouse unused
- Staff learn one card rather than four
- Artwork stays consistent across your whole range
Most makers switching to a multi purpose header do so after finding themselves holding four almost identical cards.
Designing For Several Widths
The card has to work on more than one pack.
- Size to the widest pack in your range
- Narrower packs simply have a little overhang
- A slightly wide card looks intentional, a narrow one looks wrong
- Staple positions should suit every format you use
- The fold must clear the thickest pack top
- Send us your packs and we find the common size
- Folded over card the standard multi purpose header 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 multi purpose header is built to your range, though these run often:
- 3" x 2" folded, for small packs
- 4" x 2.5" folded, the most common size
- 5" x 3" folded, covering wider formats
- 6" x 3" folded, for larger products
- 2.5" x 1.5" folded, for compact items
- Custom widths matched to your widest pack
Send us samples of every pack you use, since we size to the widest and check the rest against it.
Stock And Print
- 14pt to 24pt card stock depending on the load 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 rack
- Uncoated stock where prices get written by hand
Card stiffness matters across every format. A card sized for a light pouch will sag on a heavier bag, so we spec against the heaviest in your range.
Kinder Material Options
- 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
- One card instead of several, so less is produced overall
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per unit
Working Through An Order
- 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 it across your packs
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Will one card really fit everything?
Usually across three or four similar formats. Send us your packs and we will tell you honestly which ones work.
Should it be sized to the widest pack?
Yes. A slight overhang reads as deliberate, whereas a card narrower than the bag looks like a mistake.
How much is a multi-purpose header?
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.
How many staples?
Two, spaced apart. A single staple lets the card pivot and eventually tears through.
Which caliper should we choose?
Spec against the heaviest pack in the range. A card that suits a light pouch sags on a filled bag.
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.
