Premium Cigar Band
Product Specification Sheet: Premium Cigar Band
1. Product Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Premium Custom Cigar Ring / Cigar Band |
| Material | High-density cardstock (Eco-friendly / FSC Certified available) |
| Target Application | Hand-rolled premium cigars (Torpedo, Robusto, Churchill, etc.) |
| Adhesive Type | Food-grade, solvent-free adhesive (Non-toxic, safe for humidor storage) |
| Finish Options | Matte, Gloss, or Soft-Touch (Velvet) |
2. Technical Specifications & Dimensions
Precision is critical for automation. Standard tolerances are held to ±0.3mm.
| Parameter | Standard Value | Custom Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 180 mm (standard overlap) | 100mm – 250 mm |
| Width | 24 mm | 15mm – 40 mm (varies by ring gauge) |
| Thickness (Paper GSM) | 300 GSM | 250 – 400 GSM (for rigid embossing) |
| Die-cut Type | Stripping (Kiss-cut or Through-cut) | Round corners / Custom shape |
Measurement Note: Length must accommodate the circumference of the cigar (typically 45 to 60 Ring Gauge) plus a 15mm overlap for adhesive.
3. Printing & Color Standards
To ensure brand consistency across batches, we utilize the Pantone Matching System (PMS) rather than standard 4-color process (CMYK).
| Process | Specification | Quality Control |
|---|---|---|
| Color Standard | PMS (Solid Coated / Uncoated) | Spectrophotometer verification (Delta E < 2) |
| Offset Lithography | High-volume production (10,000+ units) | Registration tolerance: ±0.1mm |
| Digital Printing | Short-run / Prototyping (500-5,000 units) | Variable data available (e.g., serial numbers) |
4. Luxury Finishes & Embellishments
High-end bands require tactile and visual "pop." The following processes are available to achieve a luxury feel:
Hot Foil Stamping (Gold / Silver / Copper / Holographic): High-pressure heat transfer for metallic gloss. Quality check: Zero flaking, mirror-finish texture.
Blind & Registered Embossing/Debossing: 3D raised or recessed texture. Depth tolerance: 0.2mm – 0.5mm.
Screen Printing (Silk Screen): Thick ink application for tactile braille-like textures or raised lettering.
5. Safety & Compliance (Crucial for Cigars)
Since the band touches the lips and sits inside a humidor, materials must be inert.
Ink Migration Barrier: A specialized base coating is applied to prevent chemicals from leaching into the tobacco.
Humidor Resistance: The finish must withstand 70% relative humidity and 21°C (70°F) without fading, bleeding, or unsticking.
Low Odor: The adhesive and varnish must not transfer scent to the tobacco wrapper.
6. Quality Assurance (QA) Protocol
A professional factory uses automated systems to maintain consistency.
100% Automated Optical Inspection (AOI): High-speed cameras check every single band for:
Missing foil / Micro-scratches
Shifted embossing (misregistration)
Foreign particles trapped in varnish
Pull Strength Test: The adhesive seam must hold under tension without curling the wrapper leaf.
Light Booth Test: Visual verification under D50 (daylight) and TL84 (fluorescent) light sources.
7. Packaging & Logistics
| Packaging Level | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Pack | 100 – 250 pcs | Stacked flat, secured with paper belly-bands to prevent mixing |
| Master Carton | 5,000 – 10,000 pcs | Corrugated cardboard box, labeled with PO number and QC stamp |
| Palletization | By request | Shrink-wrapped on standard EUR/ISO pallets |
Lead Time: 10-15 working days (after prepress approval).
Sample Lead Time: 3-5 days (Digital mock-up) / 5-7 days (Actual production sample).
8. Application Notes for Factory (Production Tips)
Grain Direction: Paper grain must run parallel to the length of the band. If the grain runs the short way (width), the band will curl when wrapped around the cigar.
Scoring: Pre-scoring the fold line is highly recommended for bands with a width over 25mm to ensure a clean, circular fit without paper "spring-back."
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