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Private Label Cling Film: OEM Guide
Private Label vs White Label: What’s the Difference?
- White label: Factory’s generic packaging with your sticker. Fastest launch, lowest cost, doesn’t build brand loyalty. Good for Amazon FBA generic sellers.
- Private label: Custom color box, custom-printed film with your logo, barcode, and design. Builds brand equity, 20-40% higher retail price, harder for competitors to copy. Good for supermarket chains, brand owners.
Private Label Process: Step by Step
1. Artwork Preparation
You provide: logo (AI/EPS), barcode (EAN/UPC), box artwork (AI/CDR/PDF). Box template will be provided by SUNWRAP for your designer. See our custom OEM cling film page for available base products.
2. Plate Making & Sampling
- Printing plates for film: 3-5 working days
- Color box printing plates: 5-7 working days
- Pre-production samples (film + box): 10-12 working days
- Cost: $150–500 total setup (plates only, charged once)
3. Production
- Standard lead time: 20–25 days after sample approval
- Each batch uses the same plates — no recurring setup costs
- Minimum order: Same as base product MOQ (3,000–5,000 boxes)
Design Requirements
| Element | Spec |
|---|---|
| Box material | 350g/m² coated paper (standard), 400g/m² (premium) |
| Box finish | Gloss lamination (standard), matte lamination (premium) |
| Print colors | 4C (CMYK full color), 1/2-spot color also available |
| Film printing | 1–4 colors, flexographic on PE/PVC |
| Barcode | EAN-13 (Europe), UPC-A (US/Canada), both supported |
Multi-Language Labeling
SUNWRAP routinely produces packaging in:
- English + Arabic (GCC/MENA markets)
- English + Spanish (Latin America)
- English + Vietnamese/Indonesian (Southeast Asia)
- English + French (West Africa)
- English + Portuguese (Brazil, Angola, Mozambique)
Back-of-box: ingredients, usage instructions, storage, manufacturer info — all in target language. Front-of-box: brand design, no language dependency.
Case Study: Building a Cling Film Brand
A Philippine importer launched their private label “FreshLock” in 2024:
- Started with 5,000 boxes (1 SKU, PVC 30cm×30m)
- Private label investment: $170 plate cost + standard MOQ
- Sold through Shopee and Lazada at ₱89/roll (market price ₱45-55 for generic)
- Within 6 months, added 2 more SKUs (PE version + 45cm size)
- Now imports 2×20’ GP every 3 months — fully branded, customer loyalty established
FAQ
Q: Can I use my own barcode? Yes. Provide your EAN-13 or UPC-A barcode. If you don’t have one, we can help register through GS1 or provide SUNWRAP’s barcode with your branding (common for new brands).
Q: What if my design needs changes after the plate is made? New plates needed — additional $150–500. Review pre-production samples carefully before signing off.
Private-label success depends on working directly with a cling film manufacturer who controls formulation, printing and QC under one roof. Start your OEM project with SUNWRAP — from artwork to container loading.
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