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Card sleeves for discs - product details
Card sleeves for discs - Card sleeves are flat, light packs for CDs and DVDs that we print with your artwork. The range includes basic versions, models with a thumb notch that makes taking the disc out easier, decorative K01 and K02 die-cuts, natural Kraftliner, and MediPack designed for medical facilities. If you need finished sets, we can also put the discs into the sleeves on our side.
Card disc sleeves - the simplest pack with your own print
A card sleeve has a simple construction: printed board is folded and glued, and the disc slides straight inside. There is no plastic tray, no clips and no hinges.
That is exactly why the finished pack is thin and light. It fits without trouble into a larger envelope, a folder, a binder or a parcel alongside another product. For post and courier shipping, low thickness and weight can matter in practice.
At the same time the whole surface of the sleeve can be part of the design. You can place a logo, information about the contents, graphics, a photograph or contact details on it.
Where a sleeve works best
Most often when the disc is part of a larger set. It can go with documents, technical documentation, training material or a parcel containing an ordered product.
The sleeve then does two jobs. It protects the surface of the disc from scratching and immediately says what is on the disc and who it belongs to.
The second common scenario is handing discs directly to recipients. The third is larger mailing runs, where every extra millimetre of thickness and every gram of parcel weight counts.
Type of sleeve - ten variants
The first option in the calculator is the type of sleeve. Every version holds one disc and can be printed with your artwork, but they differ in material and in the shape of the die-cut.
- Card sleeves - the basic version with a simple die-cut and a surface for custom print.
- Card sleeves with a thumb notch - a similar construction, but with a semicircular cut that makes taking the disc out easier.
- Eco Kraftliner card sleeves - the basic variant made of unbleached board in a natural brown.
- Eco Kraftliner card sleeves with a thumb notch - the kraft version with the extra cut that makes sliding the disc out easier.
- Decorative K01 sleeves - a sleeve with a decorative die-cut and a more distinctive cutting line.
- Decorative K01 sleeves, eco Kraftliner - the same die-cut made on natural kraft board.
- Decorative K02 sleeves - a second decorative die-cut with a different edge shape.
- Decorative K02 sleeves, eco Kraftliner - the K02 pattern made on brown Kraftliner.
- Sleeves with an extended flap - a longer flap reaches deeper over the pack, so the disc is held more securely inside.
- MediPack sleeves - a variant designed for medical facilities issuing patients with discs from imaging examinations.
The thumb notch - a small cut that makes the sleeve easier to use
The thumb notch is a semicircular cut exposing part of the edge of the disc. You press the disc with a finger and slide it gently out. There is no need to shake the sleeve or try to pull the disc out by its surface.
The difference looks small on the artwork, but in daily use it quickly becomes noticeable. If several dozen discs are handed out during a day, easier removal really does help.
There is a second practical benefit. The less the surface of the disc is touched, the lower the risk of fingerprints and accidental scratches.
Eco Kraftliner versions - natural brown instead of white
Kraftliner is unbleached board in a natural brown. It has a slightly rough surface with visible fibre structure.
Print looks different on it than on white board. The brown substrate affects the printed inks, so colours become more subdued and warmer. We do not use a white underprint, so particularly light elements have to be thought through at the design stage.
Kraft suits restrained graphics, stronger typography and darker colours. The natural brown of the material can be one of the elements of the composition.
MediPack - sleeves for medical facilities
MediPack is a variant designed for issuing patients with discs from imaging examinations.
It can be used in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres, where X-ray, CT or MRI departments hand the patient a disc with the results of an examination.
The sleeve helps keep documentation in order. The artwork can carry the facility's logo and details, along with fields for the patient's name, the type of examination and its description.
The patient receives the disc in packaging that visually matches the rest of their medical documents, and the disc itself is protected on the way home or to the treating doctor.
Finishing - gloss or matt film
Depending on the type of sleeve chosen, three options are available: no finishing, gloss film or matt film.
Film is a thin layer of laminate applied to the printed board. It strengthens the surface, limits wear and affects the look of the print.
Gloss film deepens colours and increases contrast. It suits photographs, intense colours and stronger designs.
Matt film limits reflections and gives a calmer, smooth surface. It works well with restrained graphics and more text.
Two dependencies are worth remembering.
The decorative K01 and K02 sleeves, the sleeves with an extended flap and MediPack are available only with film. These constructions have more edges and fold points, and laminate helps stiffen the board and protect the surface from faster wear. In MediPack the film also has a practical role, because the sleeve may pass between the facility, the patient and the doctor.
The eco Kraftliner variants, on the other hand, come only without film. The natural, slightly rough surface is one of the main reasons for choosing this material. Laminate would cover the texture of the board and take away that character.
Putting discs into sleeves
The third option is assembly, that is putting the discs into the finished sleeves on our side.
- No, without assembly - you receive the sleeves alone and put the discs in yourself. Worth choosing if the discs come from elsewhere, or if you want to add your own document or leaflet alongside the disc.
- Yes, discs put into sleeves - we put the discs into the sleeves and hand over finished sets ready for distributing or shipping. This saves time, especially on larger quantities, and the discs are handled fewer times.
Assembly is ordered together with CD printing or with DVD printing.
Runs and preparing the artwork
We produce card sleeves in runs of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces.
Such a wide range means the same product can be used for a single batch of documentation or a training course, and equally for a larger release or ongoing distribution.
Prepare the artwork on the spread, that is the whole unfolded form of the sleeve. Do not design each face separately.
Work in CMYK. Photographs should be at 300 dpi, and fine elements preferably 600 dpi. Add 3 mm bleed.
Keep logos, texts and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines. Do not place important information directly on the fold lines.
Send the finished artwork as a PDF with fonts converted to outlines, or a TIF. Detailed information is in our file preparation guide.
What to choose instead of a sleeve, and how to order
A card sleeve sits between the simplest protective pack and fuller publishing packaging.
- Plastic and paper sleeves are lighter still and more economical, but we do not print custom artwork on them. They work well for larger mailings and purely functional uses.
- Digipack 4P is fuller publishing packaging with a plastic tray holding the disc. Worth choosing for albums and products meant for sale and display.
- Ecopack 4P gives fuller presentation without a plastic tray. The disc goes into a slot or a pocket made of board.
In the calculator you choose the type of sleeve, the finishing, assembly and the run. The price and lead time are shown for the configuration you set.
The calculator offers only variants that can be combined correctly. Exact dimensions of the individual sleeves are in the technical specification on the product page.
Card sleeves for discs - questions and answers
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How does a card sleeve differ from a plastic or paper one?
A card sleeve is stiffer and we print your custom artwork on it. The pack can therefore carry graphics, a logo and all the necessary information, becoming part of a release or a company set.
Standard plastic and paper sleeves are lighter and more economical, but their role is above all protective. We do not print custom graphics on them, and information about the contents is on the disc itself.
A card sleeve is therefore worth choosing when the packaging should not only protect the disc but also communicate something.
What is the thumb notch and why choose it?
The thumb notch is a semicircular cut in the edge of the sleeve that exposes part of the disc.
It lets you slide the disc out easily with a finger, without shaking the sleeve or gripping the disc by its surface.
Where discs are handed out often, this makes work much easier. The disc is also touched less, so fewer fingerprints are left on it and the risk of accidental scratches falls.
What are the decorative K01 and K02 sleeves?
They are sleeves with a more decorative die-cut than the basic version.
K01 and K02 differ in the shape of the cutting line. You can choose them when the packaging is to be a visible element of the whole project, for example for music releases, corporate gifts or promotional material.
Both patterns are also available in versions made of natural Kraftliner.
Why are the decorative, extended-flap and MediPack sleeves only available with film?
It follows from their construction and the way they are used.
The decorative K01 and K02 die-cuts and the extended flap have more edges and points where the board flexes. Laminate helps stiffen the surface and limit wear at those places.
MediPack may pass repeatedly between the facility, the patient and the treating doctor, so the film also has a practical role.
For that reason these variants come only with gloss or matt film.
Why is there no eco Kraftliner version with film?
Kraftliner is chosen partly for its natural surface.
The board has a brown colour, visible fibre structure and a slight roughness. Covering it with laminate would smooth the surface and hide the texture of the material.
That is why the eco variants are available without film finishing.
How does print come out on kraft board?
Colours are more subdued and warmer than on white board.
The natural brown of Kraftliner affects the look of the printed ink, so colours will not be as vivid as on a white substrate. We do not use a white underprint either, so very light elements have to be planned carefully.
Kraft suits restrained designs, stronger typography, darker colours and simple graphics. It is worth allowing for the character of the substrate while designing, rather than trying to correct it later in production.
Who is the MediPack variant for?
MediPack is intended for hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres that issue patients with discs from imaging examinations such as X-ray, CT or MRI.
The sleeve can carry the facility's logo and details, along with suitable fields for the patient's data, the type of examination and its description.
The disc is therefore protected, and the whole visually matches the rest of the medical documentation.
Does MediPack have ready-made fields for patient data?
You prepare the layout of the fields in your own artwork, so it can be matched to the way examinations are described at a particular facility.
Most often there is space for the patient's name, the date and type of examination, a short description, and the logo and contact details of the hospital, clinic or diagnostic unit.
If you do not have finished artwork, write to us and describe what information should appear on the sleeve.
Gloss or matt film - which to choose?
Gloss film deepens colours and strengthens contrast, so it suits photographs, stronger graphics and dark backgrounds.
Matt film limits reflections and gives a calmer, smooth surface. It works well with restrained designs and more text.
Both films strengthen the board and protect it from wear. The choice therefore comes down mainly to the look of the finished pack.
What does the extended flap give me?
A longer flap reaches deeper over the sleeve and holds the disc inside more securely.
This can matter in shipping and in situations where the pack is handled repeatedly or put into larger parcels.
This variant comes only with gloss or matt film. Laminate additionally protects the flap from wear at the fold.
What does putting discs into sleeves mean?
Assembly means we put the discs into the finished sleeves on our side.
You then receive sets ready for handing out or shipping. On larger runs this saves a good deal of time, and the discs are handled less often.
If you choose the variant without assembly, you receive the sleeves alone and put the discs in yourself. That can be convenient if you want to add other material inside as well.
What runs can I order?
The available runs are 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces.
This means the sleeves can be used for a one-off batch of documentation or a training course, and equally for a larger release, regular distribution or a stock for a medical facility.
The price for your chosen run and configuration is shown directly in the calculator.
How do I prepare the print file for a sleeve?
Prepare the artwork as a complete sleeve spread, not as separate faces.
Work in CMYK. Prepare photographs at 300 dpi, and fine elements preferably at 600 dpi.
Add 3 mm bleed. Keep text, logos and other important elements at least 3 mm from the trim and fold lines. Do not place important information directly on the fold lines.
We accept files as a PDF with fonts converted to outlines, or as a TIF. Detailed rules are in our file preparation guide.
Does the sleeve fit both CDs and DVDs?
Yes. Standard CDs and DVDs have the same disc size, so the same type of sleeve can be used for both.
The difference between CD and DVD concerns capacity and the way data is written, not the diameter.
If you also order disc printing, you specify the type of disc when ordering the discs themselves.
When is a digipak or ecopak a better choice than a sleeve?
When the disc is to be a release in its own right, not just an addition to documents or a parcel.
A digipak has a plastic tray holding the disc firmly, and a larger surface for graphic treatment. It suits albums and products meant for a shelf.
An ecopak gives fuller presentation without a plastic tray. The disc goes straight into a slot or a card pocket.
A card sleeve remains the simplest of these solutions. It is thin, light and convenient to ship, so it works well when the disc is part of a larger set.