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Ordering custom six-pack carriers is simple once you know what to bring to the conversation. The projects that move fastest and come out best are the ones where the buyer arrives with a few basics decided — and the ones that stall are usually missing a dieline spec or a print-ready file.
Here’s the short checklist we wish every first-time buyer had before requesting a quote.
1. Confirm your container and format
Know exactly what you’re packaging: 12oz cans, 16oz tallboys, 12oz bottles, or slim cans, and whether you want a four- or six-pack. Container and count determine the structure entirely, so nailing this down first lets us quote the right carrier instead of trading emails. If you’re between formats, tell us and we’ll advise.
2. Pick your board and finish (or let us recommend)
If you have a preference — natural kraft, white SBS, and a matte, gloss, soft-touch, or uncoated finish — tell us. If not, describe your brand (heritage and eco, or bright and modern) and your palette and we’ll recommend one. Our board and print guides on the blog cover the trade-offs if you want to decide first.
3. Gather your artwork
A print-ready vector file (AI, EPS, PDF) with your dieline is ideal, and CMYK plus any Pantone spot colors defined. If you only have a label or a logo file, don’t worry — our designers lay out the carrier print-ready at no charge and match your existing label family. Flag whether you want full-color offset, flexo, or kraft screen print.
4. Set your quantity and note any variants
Estimate your run — batch yield for a limited release, sales velocity for a core line — and note if you need multiple colorways or SKUs, since combining them can improve pricing. Remember our minimum is 250, which suits everything from a small-batch collaboration to a full distribution run.
5. Know your date, then request the quote
Standard production runs about two to three weeks after you approve the mockup, so count back from your canning, bottling, or release date and add a few days of buffer. Send everything through the quote form; we reply within one business day with pricing and a photo-real mockup, revise it free until you approve, and start production the same day you sign off.
| Before you order | What to have ready |
|---|---|
| Container & format | Can/bottle size + 4- or 6-pack |
| Board & finish | Kraft or SBS + coating, or brand brief |
| Artwork | Print-ready vector + dieline + colors |
| Quantity | Run size + any variant SKUs |
| Deadline | Canning / bottling / release date |
Ready to start? Get a custom quote — free mockups in 24–48 hours. Learn more about how we work, or browse more guides.