Custom Printed Compostable Bags for B2B Orders
Add logos, brand information, product instructions and approved compliance markings directly to compostable film bags.
ORIZON provides flexographic printing for bulk B2B compostable bag production using water-based inks and project-specific artwork.
Printing can be developed for bin liners, dog waste bags, produce bags, shopping bags, mailers, garment bags and other suitable compostable flexible film bags.
- Flexographic Printing
- Water-Based Inks
- Pantone Color References
- Custom Logo & Text
- Bulk B2B Production
Printing for Compostable Flexible Film Bags
Our printing service is designed for compostable flexible film bags manufactured through film extrusion and bag-making processes.
Typical printed products include:
- compostable bin liners
- compostable trash bags
- compostable dog waste bags
- compostable produce bags
- compostable shopping bags
- compostable mailers
- compostable garment bags
This service focuses on printed compostable film bags rather than laminated high-barrier pouches or rigid packaging.
Printing requirements are reviewed together with the bag specification because film thickness, film color, bag structure and artwork can all affect the final print result.
Compostable Bag Types We Can Print
Different bag formats require different print layouts, repeat lengths and artwork positions.
Printed bin liners can include company logos, waste-stream identification, disposal instructions and approved compostability information.
Printing can be combined with custom bag dimensions, thickness, roll quantity and sealing structure.
Dog waste bags can be printed with brand logos, product messages, disposal instructions or repeating artwork.
The print layout should be considered together with the bag width, roll direction, perforation and sealing structure.
Produce bags can be printed with store branding, product information or approved disposal instructions.
For roll applications, printing should be developed together with bag dimensions, core size, perforation and dispenser requirements.
T-shirt and die-cut handle shopping bags can be printed with logos, store branding, product messages and approved compliance information.
Artwork position should be confirmed according to the gusset, handle area and finished bag dimensions.
Mailer bags can be printed with logos, brand messages, handling information and other approved artwork.
The print area should be coordinated with the adhesive strip, flap and bag opening direction.
Garment bags can include logos, brand names, instructions or product-related information.
Film transparency, print color and artwork coverage should be reviewed together to achieve the intended visual result.
What Can Be Printed on Compostable Bags?
Printing can be developed around branding, identification and product communication requirements.
| Print Element | Printing Option |
|---|---|
| Company Logo | Available |
| Brand Name | Available |
| Product Text | Available |
| Disposal Instructions | Available |
| Handling Instructions | Available |
| Repeating Artwork | Available where suitable |
| Pantone Colors | Custom references can be reviewed |
| Barcodes | Subject to artwork and print requirements |
| Certification Marks | Only where approved and authorized |
| Compliance Text | Subject to applicable requirements |
| Decorative Graphics | Subject to artwork and print feasibility |
| Full Photographic Graphics | Not our standard printing scope |
Simple logos, text, symbols and line graphics normally work particularly well with flexographic film printing.
Artwork complexity should be reviewed before plate production.
Flexographic Printing for Compostable Bags
Flexographic printing is our standard method for printing on compostable flexible film bags.
This process transfers ink from a printing plate onto the moving film during production.
It is suitable for repeated logos, text, instructions and brand graphics on high-volume bag orders.
We use water-based inks according to the approved bag specification and printing requirements.
The final print result depends on several factors:
- compostable film formulation
- film thickness
- film color
- film opacity
- number of print colors
- artwork detail
- print coverage
- printing direction
- bag structure
- registration requirements
For this reason, printing should be reviewed as part of the complete bag specification rather than as a separate decoration added after the bag has already been finalized.
Custom Printing Specifications
The main printing parameters should be confirmed before artwork approval and plate production.
| Printing Item | Options / Requirements |
| Printing Method | Flexographic printing |
| Ink System | Water-based inks |
| Artwork | Logo, text and approved graphics |
| Color Reference | Pantone references preferred |
| Print Colors | According to artwork and production feasibility |
| Print Side | One or more sides where technically suitable |
| Print Position | Defined in approved artwork |
| Print Repeat | Based on bag dimensions and layout |
| Registration | Controlled within production tolerance |
| Artwork Format | AI, EPS or vector PDF preferred |
| Printing Plate | Required for custom artwork |
| Film Background | Natural, colored, translucent or opaque |
| Certification Marks | Authorization required where applicable |
The bag dimensions and artwork should be finalized before printing plates are produced.
Changes made after plate production may require new plates and additional cost.
Artwork Requirements for Custom Printed Bags
Good artwork preparation helps avoid delays and reduces the risk of printing errors.
Vector artwork is preferred because logos, text and line graphics need to remain clear when converted into printing plates.
Recommended artwork formats include:
- AI
- EPS
- Vector PDF
When sending artwork, please also provide:
- final logo or graphic
- required Pantone colors
- desired print size
- print position
- bag dimensions
- bag orientation
- print side
- repeat direction, where applicable
- required compliance text
- authorized certification marks, where applicable
If you already have a bag dieline or printing layout, send the original vector file rather than only a JPG or screenshot.
Pantone References
Pantone references provide a useful target for printing color.
However, the same Pantone color may not appear identical on compostable film, coated paper, cardboard or a digital screen.
Final appearance is affected by:
- film background color
- film transparency
- film thickness
- ink coverage
- masterbatch color
- printing method
Where brand color is important, expectations should be confirmed before mass production.
Printed Color and Film Background
The film itself forms the background underneath the printed ink.
This means the same ink can look different when printed on:
- Natural film
- Transparent film
- Translucent film
- Black film
- Green film
- Custom colored film
For example, a dark logo may appear very clearly on a light or natural film but provide less contrast on a dark film.
Likewise, lighter print colors can behave differently depending on film opacity and ink coverage.
When developing a new printed bag, we recommend reviewing:
- Film color
- Print color
- Required contrast
- Artwork size
- Viewing distance
- Brand color expectations
Film color and printed color should therefore be considered together rather than selected independently.
Printing and Compostability Certification Requirements
Film thickness, colorants, additives, printing and other product variables may also need to be considered.
Printed compostable bags may require additional review when certification marks or compostability claims are used.
Relevant standards and certification systems may include:
- EN 13432
- ASTM D6400
- BPI
- TÜV OK Compost INDUSTRIAL
- TÜV OK Compost HOME
- AS 4736
- AS 5810
Certification marks should not be added to artwork simply because a supplier has access to compostable material.
Their use depends on the applicable certificate, product scope, authorization rules and final bag specification.
Before artwork approval, buyers should confirm:
- target market
- required certification
- exact certification claim
- logo authorization
- required wording
- final material specification
- printing colors and coverage
Certification applicability should be confirmed against the final approved specification and relevant certification scope.
Custom Printing and Bag Specifications
Printing works best when the bag itself has already been clearly defined.
Before we prepare the printing layout, the following bag specifications should normally be confirmed:
- Bag type
- Width
- Length
- Thickness
- Bag structure
- Film color
- Bags per roll or pack
- Core size, where applicable
- Perforation
- Order quantity
If your project is still at the stage of choosing the bag size, thickness, bag structure, roll format or core dimensions, first review our Custom Compostable Bags capability.
From Artwork to Production
A typical custom printing project follows a simple approval process.
1. Bag Specification
Confirm the bag type, dimensions, thickness, film color, quantity and packing format.
2. Artwork Submission
Provide vector artwork, Pantone references and the required print position.
3. Artwork Review
We review the design against the bag dimensions and printing requirements.
4. Printing Plate Preparation
After the artwork is approved, printing plates are prepared according to the final layout.
5. Sample or Production Approval
Where applicable, print appearance, color and layout are reviewed before or during production according to the agreed project procedure.
6. Mass Production
Printing is completed according to the approved artwork and bag specification.
7. Quality Inspection
Print position, registration, film appearance and relevant bag specifications are checked during production.
For projects requiring complete manufacturing coordination, sampling and repeat-order management, see our OEM Compostable Bag Manufacturing service.
Printing Quality Checks
Printed bags require both bag-quality inspection and printing-quality inspection.
Typical printing checks may include:
- artwork position
- printing direction
- color appearance
- registration
- logo clarity
- text legibility
- repeat consistency
- ink adhesion
- film surface appearance
- bag dimensions
- sealing
- perforation
- roll quantity
Final inspection requirements can be discussed for projects with buyer-specific specifications or quality standards.
MOQ for Custom Printed Compostable Bags
Custom printed bags are produced for bulk B2B orders.
Our standard custom production MOQ typically starts from approximately 500 kg per specification and design.
The actual MOQ depends on:
- bag dimensions
- thickness
- film color
- bag structure
- number of print colors
- artwork
- printing coverage
- packaging requirements
Different artwork designs may require separate production quantities and separate printing plates.
For example, two bags with identical dimensions but different logos may still be treated as different printing designs.
Projects with multiple SKUs should therefore provide the required quantity for each design when requesting a quotation.
Production lead time depends on artwork approval, plate preparation, custom film color, order quantity, packaging and current production scheduling.
Printing Plates and Setup Costs
Custom flexographic printing normally requires printing plates based on the approved artwork.
Plate cost depends on factors such as:
- artwork dimensions
- printing coverage
- number of print colors
- bag width
- print repeat
- number of designs
A new design normally requires its own printing plate or plate set.
If the approved artwork is reused for repeat production without changes, existing plates may be reused where suitable and in usable condition.
Changes to logo size, artwork layout, print repeat or design content may require new plates.
Plate requirements are confirmed after the final artwork and bag specification have been reviewed.
Need Retail-Ready Packaging Too?
Printing the bag and developing the retail packaging are two different parts of a branded product project.
If you also require:
- branded roll labels
- retail boxes
- barcode labels
- SKU labels
- consumer-facing packaging
- custom master cartons
these requirements should be coordinated separately through our Private Label Packaging service.
This keeps the bag printing specification and retail packaging specification clear while allowing both to work together as one finished product.
Custom Printed Compostable Bags for Different B2B Buyers
Printed compostable bags are commonly developed for buyers that need brand identification, instructions or market-specific communication directly on the film.
| Buyer Type | Typical Printing Requirement |
| Distributors | Product identification, instructions and repeat SKUs |
| Pet Brands | Logo, brand text and disposal instructions |
| Supermarkets | Store branding, produce instructions and approved markings |
| Retailers | Logo and store branding |
| Waste Suppliers | Waste stream information and disposal guidance |
| E-commerce Brands | Logo and brand messaging on mailers |
| Apparel Brands | Logo and product information on garment bags |
| Institutional Buyers | Identification and application-specific text |
Our printing service is intended for commercial-scale B2B production rather than individual personalized bags or small consumer print orders.
FAQ
Yes. Logos, brand names, text and suitable graphics can be printed on qualified bulk production orders using flexographic printing.
Vector artwork is preferred.
We primarily use flexographic printing for compostable flexible film bags.
The appropriate setup depends on bag dimensions, film structure, artwork and required print colors.
Water-based inks are used according to the approved product and printing specification.
Ink selection and printing requirements should also be reviewed where certification claims apply.
Pantone references can be used as printing color targets.
The final visual result can vary depending on film color, transparency, thickness and ink coverage.
Printing on more than one side may be possible depending on the bag structure, artwork and production setup.
The exact printing requirement should be identified when requesting a quotation.
Certification logos may only be used where the product and company have the necessary authorization under the applicable certification program.
Certification marks and claims should be confirmed before artwork approval.
Custom flexographic artwork normally requires printing plates.
Plate costs depend on artwork dimensions, number of colors, bag width and print layout.
Existing plates may normally be reused for unchanged repeat artwork where the plate remains suitable for production.
Artwork or layout changes may require new plates.
Our standard custom production MOQ typically starts from approximately 500 kg per specification and design.
Actual MOQ depends on the bag size, thickness, color, print colors, artwork and packing configuration.
Yes. If the main requirement involves changing size, thickness, structure, roll configuration or core dimensions, see our Custom Compostable Bags page for the full specification options.
Private label packaging can be developed separately for suitable projects.
This may include roll labels, retail boxes, barcodes, SKU labels and master carton identification.
See our Private Label Packaging page for details.
Request a Custom Printed Compostable Bag Quote
To evaluate a printing project, please provide as much of the following information as possible:
- Bag type
- Bag dimensions
- Thickness
- Film color
- Order quantity
- Bags per roll or pack
- Number of print colors
- Printing side
- Vector artwork
- Pantone references
- Packaging requirements
- Destination market
- Required certification, if applicable
If you already have an existing printed bag, drawing or artwork file, send it together with your enquiry.
We can review the bag specification and printing requirements before confirming production feasibility, MOQ, printing plate requirements and quotation.
B2B Bulk Production Only
ORIZON provides custom printed compostable bags for distributors, importers, brands, retail programs and institutional buyers. Individual personalized printing and small consumer orders are not supported.
