Shrink Sleeve Design Guidelines

A) Layflat Size: This is the finished width of your sleeve after it is D seamed. The vertical lines of the layflat are where the sleeve will be folded. These folds can be moved horizontally across the sleeve, but must remain at least 20mm from the seam of the sleeve.

B) 2mm area of clear at the top and bottom of the sleeve.

C) Unseamed Width: The flat, unseamed web width of the film

D) Seam Overlap: this area will be covered by the overlapping film from the opposite side of the sleeve. This area can include background image, but should not include any important copy.

E) Fold Locations: The Layflat can be moved either left or right to accommodate your design, but this distance must be more than 20mm from the seam. To maintain the layflat size, the fold lines must remain the same distance apart if moved.

F) Clear Area: In order for the sleeves to be cut from the rolls on which they are produced, there must be a clear area between each repeat on the roll. The resulting 4mm of clear space between each repeat allows the sleeves to be cut accurately.

G) Project Specs: This area is used for listing the project specifications

H) Ink Swatches: All ink colors must be designated with a swatch. Add or remove colors as needed. Remember to designate all spot colors. On clear film, opaque white ink is required to print opaque colors. Swatches for all Pantone spot colors, metallic inks, varnishes and adhesives should be included.

I) Proof Approval: This area is used for your approval of the proof that Traco will provide prior to your sleeve being printed. A signed copy of the proof must be returned to Traco before any printing can begin.

J) Safe Area: This area (shown in green) is the safe area for your copy. Avoid placing important copy outside of this area. Background image can extend to the seam edges and clear areas as shown by the pink area. Items should not extend beyond the red lines. No bleed is required. Avoid placing barcodes and important copy on the layflat folds.