Shopping bags, folders and custom contours begin with a flat paper shape. Handle holes, turn-ins and glue areas serve different functions. For bags, follow the bottom assembly sequence and test the load on a sample.
5Constructions, components and assemblies
Individual components are shown separately. Different sizes and stored template versions are not additional packaging shapes.
Flat sleeve for gift, loyalty or greeting cards: front with a thumb cut-out at the opening, back at the bottom fold, side seams formed by glue flaps, optional closure flap. Dimensions are the card's insertion dimensions; clearance and flaps make the sleeve larger.
Folder with front and back covers, spine and pocket on the right, left or both sides; pockets have glue flaps on both sides and optional business card slots. Dimensions refer to the finished format of the closed folder.
Envelope or pocket envelope comprising address panel, two side flaps, bottom flap as the back and closure flap. Dimensions are the finished format; the opening is at the top edge.
Paper carrier bag comprising front, back and two side gussets with longitudinal seam, block bottom, top turn-in as handle reinforcement and die-cut handle holes; dimensions bag width × gusset depth × height. Bottom insert and handles are separate parts.
Blank from your own closed contour (point list, e.g. from an SVG file) with a uniform corner radius and up to four crease lines between contour points; the panels are derived from the crease lines.