Product Specification – Custom Cigar Bands

1. Product Overview

Core Advantages

1. Full customization support: size, material, artwork, printing craft, adhesive, and compliance marks

2. Luxury multi-layer finishing for high-end brand texture

3. Die-cut precision to fit all standard ring gauges 42–64

4. Low residue food-safe adhesive, no scratch damage to cigar wrapper leaves

5. Stable bulk color consistency, optional anti-counterfeit features

6. Flexible MOQ for small boutique batches & mass commercial orders

2. Standard Technical Parameters

2.1 Standard Sizes (Custom dimensions available)

2.2 Base Paper Material Options

1. Matte Coated Art Paper (120–180gsm): Classic daily production, soft texture, cost-effective

2. High-Gloss Cast Coated Paper (150–200gsm): Bright color reproduction, retail shelf display

3. Imported Textured Specialty Paper: Linen, grain, laid, ivory antique stock; vintage luxury touch

4. Synthetic Waterproof PP Paper: Humidor moisture resistance, no ink fading in high humidity

5. Metallic Base Paper (gold/silver substrate): Pre-metalized base to reduce foil cost

2.3 Adhesive Grade

• Standard: Water-based removable acrylic adhesive (low residue, no stain on tobacco wrappers)

• Upgrade: Cold-temperature stable adhesive for cold storage cigar warehouses

• Adhesive layout: Single narrow strip on rear edge, full back adhesive optional upon request

3. Premium Printing & Finishing Crafts

1. Offset Full-Color Printing

   CMYK 4-color / Pantone spot color matching; precise reproduction of complex logos, vintage illustrations, gradient patterns; color difference controlled within ΔE ≤2.0 for batch consistency.

   
   

2. Hot Foil Stamping

   Metallic foil: gold, silver, rose gold, bronze, holographic rainbow foil; solid text, border emblems, brand crests.

   
   

3. Blind Emboss / Deboss

   Raised concave-convex texture without ink; tactile vintage relief for brand badges and borders.

   
   

4. Spot UV Varnish

   Gloss/matte partial UV; highlight logo areas, anti-scratch, enhance three-dimensional sense.

   
   

5. Holographic Anti-Counterfeit Layer

   Micro-text hologram, latent image, laser traceability QR code; exclusive for limited & high-value lines.

   
   

6. Die-Cutting & Rounded Corners

   Auto sharp die-cut, 2mm rounded corners optional to avoid tearing during wrapping.

   
   

7. Matte / Gloss Overall Lamination: Anti-fingerprint, humidor moisture protection.

4. Customization Service Process

1. Artwork Submission: Provide vector AI / PDF high-res files (300DPI minimum); text converted to outline

2. Free Digital Mock-Up: Confirm size, color, craft layout before mass production

3. Physical Sample (Optional): Hard copy sample for texture & color verification

4. Mass Production Lead Time

   • Standard order: 5–7 working days

   • Rush service: 2–3 working days (extra rush fee applies)

   
   

5. Packing: Bulk loose packing / sheeted on release liner rolls; export carton with moisture-proof PE bag

5. Application Instructions

1. Wrap the band around the cigar head, align the two rear ends with reserved overlap adhesive strip.

2. Press the overlapping section gently for 2–3 seconds to ensure tight attachment.

3. Do not over-tighten wrapping, especially for soft handmade cigar wrappers, to prevent leaf creasing or tearing.

4. For long-term humidor storage, synthetic PP paper bands are recommended to avoid ink bleed under high humidity.

5. Removal tip: Peel slowly from the adhesive edge; no sticky residue left on tobacco surface.

6. Compliance & Optional Markings

• Brand name, origin country, tobacco batch serial number

• QR traceability code, barcode, limited edition serial number

• Health warning text / graphic labels (EU / US / Latin America compliant versions)

• Production date, storage reminder print

7. Storage & Shelf Life

• Storage environment: 18–25℃, relative humidity 40–60%, avoid direct sunlight

• Shelf life unopened: 12 months from production date

• Avoid contact with strong solvent chemicals to prevent ink discoloration

8. FAQ

Q1: What ring gauges do your bands fit?

Q2: Can I combine multiple crafts (foil + emboss + spot UV)?

Q3: Minimum order quantity?

Q4: Are bands safe to contact tobacco leaves?