Which file do I send for the contour?

PDF or AI with the contour on a separate layer, as a closed vector path, clearly named 'cut'.

How long does the die take?

It is made before the run and is included in the order schedule; we confirm the timing with the quote.

Can I reuse the die on a reorder?

Yes, we keep it for future orders in the same shape.

FORMAT

Custom die-cut labels: your shape, cut with a die

Shape is the first thing you notice from three metres away, before colour and type. A custom cut lifts your product out of a shelf of rectangles without changing anything else about the pack.

SPECS

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Contour

Closed vector, single path

Background margin

2 mm outside the contour

Safe area

3 mm inside for type

Print

Digital LED, CMYK + opaque white

Format

Custom formats

Lead time

1-3 business days after artwork approval

GOOD FOR

Where it works

Brands that want shelf identity
Limited editions and collaborations
Products with unusual pack shapes
Promotional stickers

LIMITS

What to watch out for

Sharp points lift; round the tips.
Very fine details cannot be cut; keep at least 2 mm between cuts.
The die is shape-specific, so it pays off on shapes you repeat.

FAQ

Common questions

PDF or AI with the contour on a separate layer, as a closed vector path, clearly named 'cut'.
It is made before the run and is included in the order schedule; we confirm the timing with the quote.
Yes, we keep it for future orders in the same shape.

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Custom die-cut labels: your shape, cut with a die

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Where it works

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