1. How do I get a dieline template?

- What is a dieline in packaging?
A dieline acts as the foundational template for your packaging structure, serving three critical functions:

Precision Alignment Guide
Ensures flawless artwork placement across all packaging surfaces, regardless of material type.

Production Roadmap
Provides exact cutting paths for manufacturing equipment, guaranteeing millimeter-accurate results.

Structural Blueprint
Specifies folds, perforations, and critical dimensions for proper assembly of your final packaging.

At CINDERUN, our dielines incorporate industry-standard bleed lines and safety margins to prevent printing errors. These technical schematics are essential for transforming 2D designs into functional 3D packaging solutions.

- What Does a Dieline Include?

Fold Guides

Precision-engineered markings specifying exact folding points for structural assembly of custom packaging boxes.

Die-Cut Lines

Definitive contours for industrial cutting machines to ensure flawless shape execution in packaging production.

Print Alignment Margins

3-5mm buffer zones compensating for minor trimming shifts during printing, guaranteeing full-edge artwork integrity.

Brand Safety Zones

Critical boundaries to safeguard logos, text, and graphics from edge proximity, preventing trimming/folding interference.

Tear-Open Perforations

Engineered micro-perf strips enabling clean, controlled package access while enhancing unboxing satisfaction.

Functional Perf Lines

Dual-purpose scored guides for seamless material separation or precision folding during assembly.

2. Can you create the design for my packaging?

Custom Dieline Solutions & Artwork Integration 

For simple packaging concepts (basic boxes, pouches, or bags), our team provides complimentary dieline template creation as part of our service. Submit your high-resolution brand assets (logos, graphics, or artwork), and we’ll handle precise placement on the dieline for print-ready accuracy.

Complex packaging projects (multi-panel structures, embossed elements, or custom shapes) require collaboration with a certified packaging designer. They will develop the design directly on the dieline file, which you then return to us for production.

No design team? We partner with vetted packaging design specialists who understand our production standards and have delivered successful projects for clients worldwide.

3. How Can I Preview My Final Packaging Design?

To ensure you’re completely satisfied with the final product, we provide both flat lay and 3D digital proofs before moving forward with mass production. These proofs help you visualize your packaging, giving you confidence in the final outcome.

For large volume orders, we work closely with you to match your expectations. If you have any concerns about how the product will look when mass-produced, we can provide production-grade samples at an additional cost. This allows you to review the exact appearance before full production begins.

Here’s how we help you visualize your product:

3D View: A digital 3D model of your packaging.

Dummy: A physical mock-up to show the structure.

Digital Sample: A digital proof of the design.

Printed Sample: A sample of the final printed product.

4. Do you provide samples?

Absolutely! We prioritize real-world testing to ensure your packaging performs flawlessly. Explore our tailored sampling options:

- Dimensional Mockups

Purpose: Validate size accuracy and material behavior with physical replicas of your packaging.
Key Use: Material compatibility testing and spatial design verification.

- Structural Validation Prototypes

Purpose: Test unprinted packaging mechanics using CNC-cut blanks to confirm folding tolerances and load-bearing capacity.
Key Use: Functional stress-testing and ergonomic optimization.

- Rapid Visualization Models

Purpose: Cost-efficient digital plotter samples for preliminary layout checks (minor surface variations may occur).
Key Use: Design alignment audits and fast iteration cycles.

- Production-Ready Prototypes

Purpose: Full-process replicas using final materials and manufacturing techniques for last-stage quality assurance.
Key Use: Final sign-off validation and defect prevention in mass production.

- Color Accuracy Guarantees

Purpose: Advanced color management solutions to bridge digital-to-physical discrepancies:

• Digital Color Match Proof: 85%+ accuracy preview for layout/color balance (ideal for initial approvals).

• Press-Calibrated Proof: Output from ISO-certified presses mirroring bulk production conditions.

• Pantone Spot Color Proof: Brand-specific chromatic precision for regulated color systems.

5. What are your guarantees?

We are committed to delivering the highest quality in every aspect of production. Our processes strictly follow ISO-certified standards and are supported by rigorous internal quality control measures. This ensures that your products are printed with exceptional detail and delivered on time and within budget.

Quality Assurance Tests:

Strength Test: Ensures the durability of the packaging.

Smoothness Tester: Verifies the finish and texture quality.

High Temperature Test: Confirms that the packaging can withstand high temperatures.

Crease & Stiffness Tester: Checks the structural integrity of the packaging.

Before your products are shipped, we will send you a sample or photos of the bulk order to ensure they meet your specifications, including color, design placement, and printing quality. While we guarantee the quality of our products, please note that we cannot control the condition in which they arrive due to handling by courier companies.