File setup
CMYK artwork is preferred. Adobe Illustrator files are recommended, with fonts converted to outlines and linked images embedded.
Blister cards
Blister Cards for Retail Packaging
Printed blister cards give clear retail packages the brand space, product information, hang-hole placement, and seal surface needed for a finished shelf-ready presentation.
Card planning
Cards, blisters, tooling, and sealing have to work together.
A blister card is more than a printed backing. The card must fit the blister, carry the product message, support the hang hole, leave room for the seal area, and run cleanly through the selected sealing process.
Powerpak can review the product, package style, artwork stage, and monthly volume before recommending stock or custom blisters, cards, tooling, and machine options.
Best fit
- Retail products that need visibility and printed brand space.
- Programs using face-seal blisters, full blister cards, or related carded formats.
- Products that need hang-hole placement, warnings, instructions, barcodes, or retailer information.
- New launches that need packaging samples before moving to production.
Artwork details
Artwork and proofing requirements.
Clean artwork files help keep production moving and reduce card revisions before sealing.
Safe area and bleed
Keep text and graphics at least .125 in. from cut or trim areas, and include .125 in. bleed beyond the die line.
Card shape
Rounded card corners are recommended because square corners can dog-ear. Hang holes should be placed at the balance point.
Blister Card Quote Inputs
| Product information | Product dimensions, weight, samples or photos, expected retail orientation, and any retailer requirements. |
|---|---|
| Packaging style | Blister, clamshell, fold-seal, foldover, or unsure. Powerpak can help determine the practical format. |
| Artwork stage | Finished art, rough layout, dieline request, barcode and warning copy, or need for card layout support. |
| Production planning | Target launch date, monthly volume, stock mold or custom tooling needs, and whether samples are required. |
| Proofing | Powerpak can provide a hard-copy proof for review and approval before production. |
Need cards that match your blister and machine setup?
Send product details, artwork status, and launch timing so Powerpak can help plan the right carded package.