The questions we are asked most.

For most bespoke bags, 250 to 500 units depending on size and finish. Tissue, ribbon, labels and swing tags run lower. Short runs are the reason APD exists — if a supplier has told you your quantity is too small, ask us.

Typically four to eight weeks from artwork approval. Hot foil, dye-matched ribbon and rigid boxes each add time. If you have a fixed date, tell us at the first conversation and we will plan backwards from it.

Yes, and most of our clients do. Our in-house design studio develops the structure, artwork, colour and finish from whatever you have — often a single logo file.

Yes. We supply the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and the United States. Delivery terms and freight are confirmed with your quotation.

Always. Nothing goes to production off a screen. You get a physical sample in the real stock with the real handle, and we do not proceed until you have signed it off.

Artwork and specification stay on file. Use the repeat order form or email us the job reference and quantity — no new setup, no new proofs unless something changes.

Unlaminated bags with water-based varnish, paper or cotton handles are fully recyclable in the paper stream. Film-laminated bags are not, which is why we always present both options with the trade-offs stated.

On paper, yes, using Pantone spot inks and physical proofs on your chosen stock. On ribbon we use dye-to-match lab dips. We check colour on a physical proof rather than a screen, because coated and uncoated stocks render the same reference very differently.