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Prototyping
Proofs and samples first. Hold the exact stock, feel the exact finish, and approve the exact color before you commit to hundreds.
What it entails
A test run that answers every question
Prototyping is a short, honest run — one box, one tee, one sheet — produced on the same press and stock as your full order. You check fit, color, legibility and feel, then we adjust or scale up. Most prototypes ship within three business days.
- Physical sample on final stock and finish
- Side-by-side color variants on request
- Dieline and sizing checks for boxes and pouches
- Prototype cost credited toward the full run
From file to sample in four steps
Digital proof
Approve layout, spelling and placement on screen.
Physical sample
We print one on final stock and ship it to you.
Scale up
Approve or tweak — then the full run prints identically.
Prototype questions
Most single-unit prototypes run $18–$45 depending on stock and size — and the full amount comes off your production order when you scale up.
Yes. We can gang two or three colorways onto one prototype sheet so you can compare them in real light before deciding.
Your choice. We recommend one of each: flat to check print registration, folded to check structure and fit.
