I've spent the last two decades watching packaging trends come and go in this industry, but the shift I'm seeing toward clear-window metal Packaging for Tea products? That's something different. Last spring, I visited a mid-sized loose-leaf tea company in Portland that had been using kraft paper bags for three years. They switched to a personalized tea tin with window bulk order for their flagship oolong line, and within six months, their wholesale orders jumped by 30%. The owner pulled me aside and said, "Sarah, customers keep telling me the tins feel like gifts now." That's the power of visible product meeting premium packaging.
If you're sourcing packaging for a tea brand and haven't considered window tins, you're likely leaving margin on the table. In my experience working with suppliers across Guangdong, Shanghai, and even smaller craft producers in Hangzhou, the brands seeing the strongest retailer relationships are the ones investing in packaging that lets the product speak for itself. Let me walk you through exactly what goes into these tins, what you should expect to pay, and how to avoid the mistakes I see clients make every year.
Why Tea Brands Are Switching to Clear-Window Tea Tins in Bulk
Clear window design does something powerful for tea packaging that opaque materials simply cannot: it creates instant desire. I've watched focus groups at trade shows where attendees pick up window tins first, every single time, even when the contents are identical to surrounding products in plain boxes. Consumer research from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute suggests that visible product displays increase perceived value by 40% or more, and in the specialty tea segment, that perception translates directly to wholesale positioning.
When I first started in this business, metal tea tins were almost always fully printed, completely opaque. The thinking was that metal protected the tea and that was enough. But here's what we learned: tea consumers—especially the ones willing to pay $30-plus per 100 grams for single-origin stuff—are buying an experience, not just a beverage. They want to see those tightly rolled oolong leaves. They want to admire the silvery tips on a high-mountain Assam. The window makes that emotional connection before the customer even opens the tin.
Premium metal construction protects delicate tea leaves from light and moisture damage in ways that flexible packaging simply cannot match. I've seen paper bagged tea go stale in humid Singapore warehouses within three months. Metal tins with proper interior coating maintain product integrity for 18 months or longer, which means fewer returns, fewer complaints, and stronger retailer relationships. One of my clients in Singapore runs a tea import business with clients across Southeast Asia. She switched her entire Jasmine Pearl line to window tins and told me her reorder rate improved by 22% because customers reported consistently fresh deliveries.
The airtight seal on a well-made tin preserves flavor profiles without degradation. Those volatile aromatic compounds—the ones that make a first-flush Darjeeling smell like springtime—stay locked inside until the moment someone opens the lid. The press-and-seal or flip-top mechanisms we use at our facility create a seal that survives ocean shipping containers, temperature fluctuations, and the humidity of tropical markets.
Stackable design reduces warehouse storage costs by up to 25%. When your tins nest properly, you fit more units per pallet, reducing per-unit freight. At our Shenzhen facility, we've optimized our tin geometries to maximize pallet efficiency—a standard 200-gram tin stacks 16-high on a standard US pallet configuration, which matters when you're importing 10,000 units at a time.
Product Features: What Sets Our Personalized Tea Tin with Window Apart
Not all window tins are created equal, and I've seen plenty of samples come through my office that look good in photos but fail within six months of retail shelving. The difference comes down to material specs and construction tolerances that most buyers never think to ask about. Let me break down what actually matters when you're evaluating a personalized tea tin with window bulk order.
Food-grade tinplate is the foundation. We use 0.23mm to 0.28mm thickness for our standard construction, which gives you the durability to survive retail handling without denting or deforming. Thinner gauge tinplate might save you 8-12% on unit cost, but I've watched those tins arrive at distribution centers looking like they've been through a war. The weight difference matters too—retailers notice when packaging feels substantial. A 100-gram oolong tin that weighs 85 grams empty feels premium. One that weighs 62 grams feels cheap, even if the customer can't articulate why.
The transparent window itself is typically PVC or PET, and the material choice matters more than most people realize. PET offers superior clarity and UV resistance, which is critical if your tea display will sit under fluorescent lighting or near windows. PVC is less expensive and works fine for darker teas where UV degradation isn't a concern. I've had clients lose entire shipments of light-colored whites and greens because they specified PVC windows without considering the lighting conditions at their retail accounts.
Window positioning deserves serious attention during the design phase. We can place windows centered on the lid (most common for counter display), side-mounted for shelf-edge visibility, or even create staggered multi-window designs for larger tins that show multiple tea varieties. One of my favorite recent projects was a custom tin for a high-end Matcha brand where we created a window that revealed not just the powder but a small tasting spoon nestled in the matcha. That kind of detail costs almost nothing in production but creates genuine retail theater.
Full-color digital printing handles most branding needs—CMYK offset lithography produces photo-realistic imagery that captures the lifestyle elements tea brands care about. For strict brand color matching, we offer Pantone spot color precision that ensures your Pantone 187 red is your Pantone 187 red, not "close enough." I've worked with brands who've burned months of time because they approved digital proofs without requesting spot color matching, then received tins with branding that looked different on shelf than in their mockup.
Custom embossing and debossing add tactile brand elements that make your packaging memorable. There's something satisfying about running your thumb across a debossed logo on a metal surface—it's a sensory cue that reinforces premium positioning. We can emboss at depths from 0.3mm to 1.2mm depending on the design complexity and the visual effect you're after. One client with a small-batch 手工茶 brand told me their embossed tin design is what got them featured in a major lifestyle publication—the editor specifically mentioned the tactile experience of the packaging.
Lid mechanisms vary based on use case, and this is where I see the most confusion among first-time buyers. Flip-top lids are classic and intuitive—they work well for daily-use tea storage on kitchen counters. Push-button mechanisms provide a more secure seal for travel or gifting applications where the tin might get tossed around. Slip-lock lids offer the fastest access for high-volume foodservice settings like boutique hotels that serve tea throughout the day. Each mechanism has different tooling requirements and cost implications, so we walk clients through trade-offs during the design consultation.
Window Construction and Edge Sealing
The junction where the clear window meets the metal tin body is where quality control either makes or breaks your packaging. Cheap production facilities use adhesive bonding that fails over time, especially in humid conditions. Our facility uses a proprietary heat-seal process for window edges that passes 500-hour humidity chamber testing according to ASTM D3359 adhesion standards. Your window won't peel, bubble, or fog after months in a Singapore humidity-controlled warehouse or a refrigerated tea cold-brew bar.
Technical Specifications for Custom Tea Tin Packaging
Knowing the specific technical parameters helps you have productive conversations with suppliers and catch potential problems before they become expensive mistakes. Here's the detailed breakdown I walk clients through during our initial technical review, which we offer as part of our standard wholesale consultation service.
Standard sizes exist for good reason—they're optimized for manufacturing efficiency, pallet stacking, and retail shelf configurations that have been standardized across the industry over decades. Our standard 50-gram tin measures 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches, which fits four-across on a standard retail pegboard hook. The 100-gram size at 3 inches by 4.5 inches works for both pegboard and gravity-fed dispensers. The 200-gram option at 4 inches by 6 inches handles our most common retailer requests—it's large enough to feel substantial without taking excessive counter space in boutique shops.
Custom dimensions open up design flexibility but affect pricing and lead time. We can produce sizes from 1.5 inches up to 8 inches in any shape—circles, rectangles, hexagons, or custom organic curves. The key constraint is structural integrity. Very small tins under 2 inches in any dimension require modified construction techniques, and very large tins above 6 inches need internal reinforcement to prevent the sidewalls from bulging when filled. I've had clients request single-serve tins for hotel amenity programs that required completely different engineering approaches than standard production lines.
Window sizes range from 30% to 70% of tin surface area, and the sweet spot depends on your product and brand positioning. More window area increases perceived value and product visibility, but it reduces the available printing surface for branding and legal information. Less window area gives you more design flexibility but reduces the shelf impact that makes these tins effective. I typically recommend clients start with a 50% window as a baseline, then adjust based on how much mandatory text their packaging requires.
Interior coatings are where food safety meets preservation science. We offer three primary options. Gold lacquer provides the classic aesthetic—it has slight antimicrobial properties and works well with most tea types. White enamel offers maximum light reflection, which helps preserve light-sensitive teas like whites and light oolongs. Raw tin is available for specialty applications where customers want to see the bare metal interior, though this requires explicit food-safety documentation for most retail markets.
Temperature resistance across the full range from -20°C to 180°C gives you flexibility for storage and display applications. I had a client who wanted to put samplers in refrigerated cases at upscale grocery stores—their original plain boxes couldn't handle the condensation, but our tins passed their requirements without modification. The same tins work for high-temperature storage in non-climate-controlled warehouses in Phoenix summers, which matters for brands serving multiple climate zones.
Regulatory compliance isn't optional—it's essential for anyone selling across international markets. All our materials are RoHS compliant, meaning they meet European Union restrictions on hazardous substances in electronic equipment. The interior coatings are FDA-approved for direct food contact, and we maintain EU Commission Regulation compliance for the European market. We provide Certificates of Conformance with every shipment, along with Safety Data Sheets that make customs clearance straightforward for international freight.
| Specification | Standard Options | Custom Options Available |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Thickness | 0.23mm - 0.28mm | 0.18mm - 0.35mm (pricing varies) |
| Standard Sizes | 50g (2.5"×3.5"), 100g (3"×4.5"), 200g (4"×6") | 1.5" to 8" any dimension |
| Window Materials | PVC, PET (clear) | Frosted PET, tinted options |
| Interior Coating | Gold lacquer, white enamel, raw tin | Custom colors available |
| Lid Types | Flip-top, push-button, slip-lock | Custom mechanisms (tooling required) |
| Window Size | 30% - 70% of surface area | Custom percentage (structural limits apply) |
Pricing Structure and Minimum Order Quantities for Bulk Tea Tins
Let me be frank with clients here, because understanding pricing structure prevents the sticker shock I see regularly from first-time bulk buyers. The numbers matter, and I want you to understand exactly what's driving your costs so you can make informed decisions about quantity and customization levels.
Minimum order quantities exist because tooling setup costs are substantial, and production lines need sufficient run length to be economically viable. For standard sizes—those 50-gram, 100-gram, and 200-gram options I mentioned earlier—MOQ starts at 500 units per design. That's typically 10 to 12 master cartons depending on the tin size, which fits in a small warehouse corner or a dedicated retail display area. For custom dimensions or custom window shapes, MOQ increases to 2,000 units because the die-cutting and tooling adjustments require longer setup runs to justify the machine time.
Unit pricing drops dramatically as volume increases—I'm talking 35% to 45% reduction when you scale from 500 units to 5,000 units. This is where personalized tea tin with window bulk orders really shine economically. At 500 units, you might be looking at $2.40 per unit for a standard 100-gram tin with basic printing. Scale that to 5,000 units and you're closer to $1.35 per unit. For a brand moving 5,000 units quarterly, that's a $5,250 quarterly savings that flows straight to margin.
Sample kits let you validate quality before committing to full production. We offer sample kits at $45 to $85 depending on complexity—a standard size sample with your artwork in one lid style runs $45, while a multi-option sample kit with different lid mechanisms and coating colors runs $85. This is non-refundable against production orders, but it's the smartest investment you can make before ordering 5,000 units of something you haven't held in your hands.
Tooling and mold costs catch first-time buyers off guard, so let me be explicit. Custom shapes require one-time tooling fees ranging from $200 to $800 depending on complexity. A simple circle-to-rectangle shape change might be $200. An organic freeform shape could hit $800. Custom window dies run $150 to $400 separately. These costs are one-time charges—once your tooling exists, subsequent orders use that tooling without additional setup fees. I always tell clients to think of tooling as an investment that gets amortized across their first few production runs.
Volume discounts stack with annual reorder programs, which is how we build long-term relationships with growing brands. If you're ordering multiple times per year, we have programs that layer additional discounts on top of volume pricing. One client I work with closely—they're a specialty tea subscription service with monthly recurring orders—gets a cumulative 12% discount on top of their volume pricing because they've committed to quarterly reorders over a two-year period.
FOB pricing includes quality inspection and flat-pack shipping preparation, which means the price you see is what you pay plus your freight. We inspect every batch before shipment—our QC team checks seal integrity, print registration, and window clarity against approved samples. Flat-pack preparation reduces shipping volume by approximately 60% compared to assembled tins, which meaningfully impacts ocean freight costs on large orders. We palletize to standard US and EU pallet configurations so you can receive directly into your warehouse without repacking.
Our Production Process and Order Timeline
Understanding how your tins move through production helps you plan launches, manage inventory, and avoid the panic calls I get from clients who assumed their order would be ready "whenever." The actual timeline from artwork approval to port departure looks like this, based on our current production schedule at the Guangdong facility.
Week 1 is all about preparation. Once you approve your artwork, our pre-press team handles file preparation—converting to CMYK print profiles, adding the required 3mm bleed for print registration tolerance, generating color proofs for spot color matching if applicable. This is also when we finalize your dieline template, which includes window positioning, lid mechanism specifications, and any embossing or debossing registration marks. If you're providing print-ready files, we still need 3-5 business days for technical review and any necessary corrections. I've seen orders delayed two weeks because someone sent RGB files instead of CMYK, or forgot to outline fonts.
Weeks 2 through 3 involve tooling. For standard sizes with standard window configurations, we skip this phase—existing tooling handles these configurations. For custom shapes, we fabricate custom tooling during this period. Our toolroom can handle most custom shapes within two weeks, though complex organic curves might require an additional week. For custom window shapes, we produce window dies during this window as well. Plate production happens for offset lithography orders—the plates for a 6-color press run take 5-7 days to produce to specification.
Weeks 3 through 5 is print production. We run these tins on 6-color offset presses for CMYK work with spot color capability, or HP Indigo digital presses for shorter runs or highly customized variable data printing. Offset lithography produces superior image quality for photographic artwork and smooth color gradients—it's the standard for premium packaging. Digital presses offer flexibility for personalized numbering, regional branding variants, or quick-turn orders where setup time matters more than unit economics. Your choice depends on whether you're running 500 identical units or 500 units that each say something different.
Weeks 5 through 6 handle window die-cutting, assembly, and quality control. After printing, the flat tin blanks move to our window insertion station where the transparent film is die-cut to your specification and heat-sealed to the metal body. Then comes assembly—forming the flat blanks into cylindrical or rectangular forms, crimping the seams, applying interior coating, and installing lid mechanisms. Our QC checkpoints happen at every station—if a window seal fails our adhesion test or a lid mechanism doesn't close smoothly, the unit gets flagged for rework before it moves to the next station.
Weeks 6 through 7 are packaging and shipping coordination. Assembled tins are inspected, sorted into master cartons (typically 50 units per carton for 100-gram sizes), and palletized to your freight specifications. We coordinate with our preferred freight partners for ocean container booking—we typically need 2 weeks notice for space on major shipping lanes to Asia, or we can work with your designated forwarder if you prefer. Customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and Certificates of Conformance get prepared during this phase.
Rush orders exist for clients who need faster turnaround, but I wanna be straight with you about the trade-offs. A 4-week turnaround is possible for qualified orders exceeding 3,000 units, but it carries a 25% premium and requires upfront payment to prioritize your job in the production queue. I've seen clients use rush orders for last-minute trade show appearances or retail program launches with hard deadlines, but it's not something I'd recommend as a regular practice. The premium adds up, and rushing increases error rates slightly because there's less time for multi-pass quality checks.
Why Leading Tea Brands Partner With Our Factory Direct
After twenty years in packaging, I've worked with every supply chain model imaginable—middleman distributors, trading companies, small artisanal makers, massive multinational suppliers. What keeps my best clients coming back isn't just pricing; it's the combination of technical depth, accountability, and relationship continuity that factory-direct partnerships provide.
Over 20 years of experience manufacturing metal packaging sits behind our tea industry division, which has been building these specific products for specialty beverage brands since 2009. That experience shows up in the details. We know that oolong teas have different oil contents than black teas, which affects interior coating recommendations. We know that the humidity in Southeast Asian markets requires different adhesive specifications than temperate European storage. We know that retailers like Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma have specific packaging requirements for consignment programs. That institutional knowledge is worth more than most buyers realize until something goes wrong.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Guangdong Province houses an 85,000 square foot production floor with dedicated production lines for small-format metal packaging. We run separate lines for different tin sizes to prevent changeover inefficiencies, which means your order doesn't wait while we retool for someone else's production run. Our QC team includes three full-time inspectors certified to ASTM standards, plus automated vision systems that catch print defects on the press.
The in-house design team is something I'm particularly proud of. When clients come to us with rough concepts, our designers help convert those into dieline templates and print-ready files that won't cause production problems. I've lost count of the orders I've seen delayed by weeks because someone designed a file without understanding bleed requirements or color space limitations. Our team catches those issues during the design phase, not after you've submitted payment and received proofs that reveal problems.
Our zero-defect guarantee sounds like marketing, but it's backed by actual policy. If damaged units exceed our documented damage rate (typically under 0.5%), we replace damaged units at 150%—you get replacement units plus credit for the original damage. That guarantee forces us to care about quality because it costs us more to do it wrong than to do it right the first time. One of our largest clients—a national tea retailer with presence in over 200 stores—told me the replacement guarantee was the reason they moved their program to us from a competitor who'd been cheaper by 8%.
Every client gets a dedicated account manager with same-day response SLA during business hours. I can tell you that this isn't industry standard—many factories make you work through generic inquiry forms that get answered three days later by someone who doesn't know your order details. Our account managers are trained to your specific programs, and I make sure they're available when clients need them. When a retailer changes a display deadline two weeks before your ship date, you need someone who can make things happen, not someone who says "I'll forward your request to production."
Carbon-neutral shipping options through certified offset partners matter to growing brands pursuing sustainability certifications. We work with three verified carbon offset programs that allow us to offer carbon-neutral freight on request. The cost premium is typically 3-5% depending on shipping lane, but for brands pursuing B Corp certification or eco-labeling for retailers like Whole Foods, that documentation is worth the investment. We provide the certificates you need for your compliance documentation, including FSC chain-of-custody documentation for any paper components.
Get Started With Your Personalized Tea Tin with Window Bulk Order
Ready to move from sampling to production? The process I'd walk any new client through works like this, from initial inquiry to delivered product. The steps are straightforward, but understanding what each phase requires helps you move faster and avoid the back-and-forth that slows down first-time orders.
Step one is submitting your requirements through our instant quote portal. Include your dimensions (or specify if you want us to suggest based on your fill quantity), your artwork concept or design brief, and your quantity requirements. The more detail you provide, the more accurate your quote. I typically recommend listing your target price per unit if you have one—knowing your budget constraints lets our sales team recommend the most cost-effective path to your goals. We respond to inquiries within 4 business hours during our operating hours.
Step two is sample approval. Once you've reviewed your quote and want to proceed, we produce sample kits based on your specifications. Standard samples ship within 10 business days—faster if you're flexible on our standard material options, slightly longer if you're requesting multiple coating or lid options. Sample kits include your actual printing at production quality (not just digital mockups), actual window materials, and actual lid mechanisms. One sample kit mistake I've seen clients make is approving samples without testing them in their actual storage and display conditions. If you're shipping to Singapore, ask us to include a humidity stress test sample. If your retailer uses refrigerated cases, request cold-temperature samples.
Step three is production timeline alignment. Before you confirm production, make sure the ship date works for your product launch or seasonal campaign. Our standard 6-7 week production timeline is typically locked at order confirmation, but if your sell date is 8 weeks out, we need to know that upfront so we can flag any potential conflicts. I've seen clients confirm orders without checking their retailer's inbound freight schedule, then panic when their tins arrived at port the same week the retailer was closed for inventory count. Calendar coordination matters.
Step four is sustainability documentation if you're pursuing eco-certification for your tea line. We maintain comprehensive sustainability records including material origin documentation, Recycled Content Certifications, and waste diversion statistics from our production facility. For brands pursuing certifications like Rainforest Alliance, B Corp, or retailer-specific sustainability requirements, we can provide the documentation packages those applications require. This documentation takes time to compile—typically 5-7 business days—so request it before you need it, not after you've submitted your certification application.
Step five is pricing lock-in. We hold quoted pricing for 90 days from the date of your original quote. This gives you time to complete internal budget approval processes without worrying that pricing will change. If the 90-day window closes before you confirm, we update the quote at current pricing—typically within 5% of the original quote assuming material costs haven't shifted dramatically. For annual programs with quarterly reorders, I recommend locking in an annual pricing agreement upfront that guarantees pricing stability across all four quarters.
Not sure where to start? Our design consultation is complimentary for clients ordering 2,000 units or more. We'll review your branding, your retail environment, and your price point to recommend the optimal tin configuration for your specific situation. I've had clients come in thinking they need expensive custom shapes, then leave realizing that a standard size with custom printing achieves their goals at substantially lower cost. That consultation pays for itself in the first conversation.
How Much Does a Personalized Tea Tin with Window Cost in Bulk?
One of the most common questions I get during initial consultations is about the actual cost of ordering custom clear window tin packaging in bulk quantities. Understanding the pricing tiers helps you budget accurately and make smart decisions about order quantities that balance upfront investment against per-unit economics.
For standard-sized personalized tea tin with window bulk orders, pricing breaks down across several volume tiers. The entry tier at 500-999 units typically runs $2.20 to $2.80 per unit for a 100-gram tin with basic CMYK printing and standard window configuration. As you scale to 1,000-2,499 units, per-unit pricing drops to $1.65-$2.10, reflecting the efficiencies of longer production runs. At 2,500-4,999 units, you're looking at $1.35-$1.65 per unit, and orders exceeding 5,000 units can reach as low as $1.10-$1.35 per unit depending on material specifications and artwork complexity.
These pricing estimates include standard PET window materials, gold or white interior coating, and your choice of flip-top or push-button lid mechanism. Upgrades like custom window shapes, premium embossing, or specialty interior coatings add $0.15-$0.45 per unit depending on the specific modification. For exact quotes on your particular specifications, I recommend using our instant quote system or speaking directly with our wholesale team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard lead time for a bulk order of personalized tea tins with windows?
Standard production takes 5-7 weeks from artwork approval to shipment, assuming print-ready files and approved samples. The timeline breaks down roughly as one week for pre-press and tooling preparation, two to three weeks for actual print production, and one to two weeks for window insertion, assembly, quality control, and shipping preparation. If your order includes custom tooling for non-standard shapes, plan for an additional one to two weeks. Rush production in 4 weeks is available for orders exceeding 3,000 units but carries a 25% premium and requires full upfront payment.
Can I get my tea tin windows in different shapes besides standard rectangles?
Yes, we offer die-cut windows in circles, ovals, hexagons, and custom organic shapes. Custom window dies require a one-time tooling fee of $150 to $400 depending on complexity, and production runs need to be at least 2,000 units to justify the tooling cost. Window positioning options include top-centered, side-mounted, or staggered configurations for multi-tier display scenarios. The minimum window size is 0.75 inches in diameter due to structural integrity requirements—smaller windows compromise the seal between the window film and metal body.
What printing methods are used for branding on tea tin packaging?
We use offset lithography with CMYK process colors for photorealistic imagery and complex gradient designs that require smooth color transitions. For brand color matching accuracy, Pantone spot colors are available with tighter tolerances than CMYK process printing allows. After printing, we apply either UV gloss or matte lamination over the print surface for scuff and abrasion resistance—important for retail packaging that gets handled frequently. Relief embossing adds three-dimensional texture to logos or pattern elements without using additional ink, creating tactile brand recognition.
Are your personalized tea tins food-safe and compliant with international shipping regulations?
All materials meet FDA and EU Commission regulatory requirements for direct food contact. Interior food-grade coatings prevent metal interaction with tea oils and moisture, maintaining product safety throughout the shelf life. We provide Certificates of Conformance and Safety Data Sheets with every shipment to facilitate customs clearance in international markets. Our tins pass independent third-party laboratory testing for heavy metal content and migration limits according to FDA and EFSA guidelines. This documentation is typically required for retail accounts in North America, Europe, and most Asia-Pacific markets.
What payment terms do you offer for first-time bulk tea tin orders?
First orders require 50% deposit at time of production confirmation, with the balance due before shipping. Established accounts with three or more completed orders qualify for Net-30 terms upon credit approval—we have a simple credit application process that takes about one week for approval. Accepted payment methods include wire transfer for all order values, PayPal for orders under $5,000, and Letter of Credit for international clients who prefer documented payment protection. Annual retainer agreements that commit to quarterly reorders unlock 5-8% cumulative pricing discounts plus priority production scheduling.
If you're ready to explore what a personalized tea tin with window bulk order could look like for your tea brand, connect with our wholesale team to discuss your specific requirements. Whether you're launching a new line, refreshing packaging for an existing product, or scaling up from samples to full production, we'll help you find the right balance of quality, cost, and timeline that works for your business. Start with a quote, request your samples, and see the difference premium window packaging makes at retail.