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Header Card Printing
Header card printing creates folded packaging cards used to seal bagged products and prepare them for hanging retail display. It exists for brands that need one printed piece to carry branding, product information, and display functionality across sweets, soaps, accessories, gifts, and other small packaged items.
Seal, Brand and Display Bagged Products
Header cards suit clear bags, poly bags, handmade products, confectionery, accessories, ecommerce orders, and retail displays. Configure flat size, shape, paper, lamination, drilled holes, or euroslot options online, then reply to your Order Confirmation email with artwork or a design brief.
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Seal bagged products neatly with folded cards designed for retail packaging.
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Add hanging display options with drilled holes or euroslots matched to your shelf setup.
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Give small products more visible branding space at the top of the pack.
Dispatched using a reliable 1-3 business day courier in as little as 2 business days from proof approval.
All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals.
Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.
Talented in-house design team on-hand to create bespoke designs for virtually any product.
From paper stocks to foil shades, our customisation options are simply unmatched.
Constant innovation means we’re working on new products and finishes as we speak.
Retail Packaging Inspiration from Canadian Customer Projects
See how businesses across Canada are using professionally printed header cards to elevate their retail packaging, strengthen their branding, and create products that stand out on store shelves. From handmade goods and subscription boxes to food packaging, cosmetics, apparel, and retail collections, these real customer projects showcase a wide variety of print finishes, paper stocks, and creative packaging solutions.
Looking for ideas for your own packaging? Browse our latest print gallery to explore recent header card designs, branded packaging concepts, and professionally printed projects created for Canadian businesses across a wide range of industries.
Metallic Foil Header Cards are Literally the Tops!
Make your products hard to resist with our metallic foiled header cards! Whether you're promoting a new launch, a seasonal special, or just want to brighten up your shelves, metallic foil bag toppers and metallic foil header cards will make sure you’re the one customers notice first. Pick your favorite color and watch the magic happen!
Gold
Gold foil bag toppers create an immediate impression of quality, highlighting every detail with luxury and refinement.
The Order Process
Place your order online using our instant price calculator, which updates your total in real time.
Reply to your Order Confirmation email by sending us your artwork or design brief.
Our design team reviews your artwork, discusses any issues with you, and sends a proof for your approval.
After approval, your prints are produced and shipped straight to you within just a few business days.
Let our Design Team Work their Magic
We understand not everyone is a professional designer. You may not know your RGB from your CMYK or your bleed from your trap. That's why we have our in-house team on hand to craft the design of your dreams. All designs are individually created by our talented bunch. Yes, that's right, real people!
Do you print foil header cards?
Yes we do. We offer metallic foil header card printing with a choice of over 10 different foil colours.
The choice of foil colour is entirely up to you. It depends what colour links or compliments your brand/aesthetic. To see how bright each of our metallic foils shine, we recommend ordering one of our metallic foil sample packs.
How long does header card printing take?
Header cards and bag toppers can be printed as quickly as 2 working days with rush service. Standard production times start from 3 working days. These times may increase depending on the quantity required and if any specialist finishing is required such as metallic foiling.
For a more in-depth view of how our production times and deliveries work, you can take a look at our delivery information page.
Can you cut a custom shape hole in the top of my header card?
Our header cards and bag toppers are available with 2 different hanging options as standard. You can choose between a 5mm hole or a standard euro slot for retail hanging.
If you would like a different shape hole for hanging or you would like a custom shaped header card, please drop our customer service team an email with all your requirements and we will work out a bespoke quote for you.
What is a header card and what are they used for?
Custom printed header cards and bag toppers are the ideal solution if you have products to set out on display hooks, pegboard hooks, slatwall hooks or gridwall hooks in a retail environment.
They are folded cards which are usually applied to the top of a clear plastic bag or pouch that contains the goods you are selling, such as bags of sweets or small accessories.
The folded card provides a canvas for a professional design detailing the goods and promoting your brand.
The hole or euro slot allows the product to easily slide along the display hook for professional display in a retail setting.
Do you crease and fold your header cards?
Our printed header cards are creased using high quality print finishing equipment so that a perfect fold is achieved every time.
To minimize the potential for damage during delivery, our header cards are supplied and packed flat. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you will have loads of work when you receive them. It’s recommended you fold them at the time you apply them to your packaging.
Folding along the crease line we create is so easy to do, it literally takes a fraction of a second.
Which paper types do you offer for header cards?
From coated papers like silk and gloss to uncoated, or eco-friendly versions such as cannabis or wheat. As well as a variety of textured papers like zeta hammer or Tintoretto gesso, there are too many types of paper to mention them all here. The calculator above shows you all the different types available at a glance.
If you are seeking advice on which paper to use for your bag toppers – there is no right or wrong choice, it depends what suits your brand or aesthetic as well as – what you like! To help you make an informed choice, we would recommend ordering paper samples.
A good quality paper type for printing header cards is silk paper. This is a nice, smooth satin-effect paper that offers exceptional printing results. 10pt silk and above can be laminated to give additional protection and is also compatible with our metallic foil process.
Which paper GSM should I choose for my header cards?
It depends what your main priority is. If budget is key, there are savings to be made by choosing thinner papers like 10pt. If quality and durability are key, we would recommend opting for a thicker material such as 16pt or 18pt.
Most customers tend to opt for paper weights of 300gsm and above to give their header cards a better quality feel and so they last longer.
Do you print foil header cards?
How long does header card printing take?
Can you cut a custom shape hole in the top of my header card?
What is a header card and what are they used for?
Do you crease and fold your header cards?
Which paper types do you offer for header cards?
Which paper GSM should I choose for my header cards?
Yes we do. We offer metallic foil header card printing with a choice of over 10 different foil colours.
The choice of foil colour is entirely up to you. It depends what colour links or compliments your brand/aesthetic. To see how bright each of our metallic foils shine, we recommend ordering one of our metallic foil sample packs.
Packaging Print Guides for Retail-Ready Products
Creating professional retail packaging depends on more than the design alone. Paper choice, artwork setup, card thickness, and finishing options all influence how your packaging looks, feels, and performs once it reaches the customer.
Whether you are producing bag toppers, retail cards, product inserts, or branded packaging pieces, these guides explain the practical print details that help your finished products look polished, durable, and ready for display.
Gloss, Silk or Uncoated Paper
Learn how different paper finishes affect colour vibrancy, texture, durability, and the overall presentation of printed packaging. This guide helps you choose the right stock for your brand style and product type.
How To Check Your Artwork for Print
Before production begins, it is important to make sure your artwork is set up correctly. This guide explains how to check bleed, safe areas, resolution, text placement, and design details so your packaging prints cleanly.
Thickness of Paper in PT
Paper thickness can change how sturdy, premium, and practical your packaging feels. This guide explains how PT thickness works and how to choose a suitable weight for folded, hanging, or display-ready printed products.
Lamination the Facts
Lamination can protect printed packaging, improve durability, and change the final look and feel. This guide compares gloss, matte, and soft-touch finishes to help you choose the best option for your project.
Complete Your Retail Packaging Collection
Header cards and bag toppers work best when they’re part of a coordinated packaging solution. Pairing them with complementary printed products helps create a more professional presentation, strengthens brand recognition, and delivers a consistent customer experience from the shelf to the unboxing.
Whether you’re packaging handmade products, food items, cosmetics, accessories, or retail merchandise, these companion products help your packaging look polished, practical, and ready for sale.
Custom Stickers
Custom stickers are ideal for sealing bags, adding promotional messages, highlighting limited editions, or reinforcing your branding. They’re a simple way to create a more cohesive packaging design across your entire product range.
Folded Tag Printing
Folded tags provide extra space for product information, care instructions, ingredients, promotional messages, or your brand story. They’re perfect when standard packaging needs a little more room to communicate with customers.
Printed Backing Cards
Backing cards add structure, branding, and additional product information to retail packaging. They’re an excellent choice for products displayed on hooks or included in gift sets where presentation is just as important as protection.
Folded Flyer Printing
Printed flyers are a great way to include product guides, promotional offers, discount codes, or company information inside customer orders. They help build stronger customer relationships while supporting future sales.
Printed Product Tags
Custom product tags complement header cards and bag toppers by providing additional branding, pricing, or product information. Matching your tags and packaging creates a professional, consistent retail presentation across your product range.
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Header Card PrintingHeader card printing creates folded packaging cards used to seal bagged products and prepare them for hanging retail display. It exists for brands that need one printed piece to carry branding, product information, and display functionality across sweets, soaps, accessories, gifts, and other small packaged items.
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