Plastic and paper sleeves for discs
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Plastic and paper sleeves for discs - product details
Plastic and paper sleeves for discs - Simple sleeves for CDs and DVDs: paper ones with a clear window, and plastic ones with a flap, also in a version with an adhesive strip. They protect the disc from scratching and at the same time let you see the print on it straight away. If you wish, we can also put the discs into the sleeves on our side.
Plastic and paper disc sleeves - protection without unnecessary packaging
Not every disc needs elaborate publishing packaging. Sometimes what matters most is simply that the disc does not get scratched in transit and that you can tell what is inside without taking it out.
These sleeves are above all functional. We do not print custom artwork on them, because all the graphics and information needed are already on the disc itself.
In classic publishing packaging the board carries the graphics and the disc is hidden inside. Here the roles are reversed. The print is on the disc and the sleeve only protects it and lets the description be seen. That is why this product is most often ordered together with CD printing or DVD.
When a sleeve should stay in the background
There are situations where good packaging should mainly stay out of the way.
The disc goes into a documentation folder, is added to a parcel with an invoice, is handed over at reception with a report on an examination, is filed away in an archive, or is given to training participants. In such uses nobody expects elaborate presentation. What counts is protecting the disc and being able to check its contents quickly.
The sleeve separates the surface of the disc from documents, paper clips and other media, while not covering the description. The print on the disc stays visible through the window or the clear plastic.
Type of sleeve - three variants
In the calculator you can choose one of three types of sleeve.
Paper sleeves with a window - made of paper, with a clear window showing part of the disc. Paper is stiffer than plastic, so the sleeve holds its shape better in a binder, folder or stack of documents.
Plastic sleeves with a flap - clear plastic sleeves closed with a flap and no glue. The disc is visible from both sides, and the sleeve can be opened and closed many times.
Plastic sleeves with a flap and an adhesive strip - a similar plastic sleeve, but with an adhesive strip under the flap. Once the backing is removed and the flap pressed down, the sleeve is closed, so the disc will not slip out in transit.
Window and transparency
Transparency here is not decorative. It simply allows quick reading of the information already printed on the disc.
If the disc carries a title, a date, a case number or a company name, there is no need to repeat the same information on the packaging. The window in a paper sleeve and the clear plastic sleeve both let you see the print without taking the disc out.
This is particularly convenient in documentation and archives. When many discs sit side by side, it is easier to find the right one without pulling out one after another. The surface of the disc is also touched less often.
It is therefore worth planning the print so that the key information is legible straight away: title, number, date, company or facility name. We describe how to prepare the file in our file preparation guide.
Flap with or without an adhesive strip
The choice depends mainly on what will happen to the disc afterwards.
Without glue is worth choosing when the disc will be taken out and put back many times - working documentation, an archive, or material circulating inside a company. The sleeve can then be opened repeatedly and reused.
With an adhesive strip works better where the sleeve should stay closed until it is handed to the recipient. That can be post or courier shipping, a disc added to a larger parcel, a set given to a patient, or conference material. A sealed flap reduces the risk of the disc slipping out.
Paper or plastic
Both variants protect the disc, but their properties differ slightly.
- Paper with a window is stiffer and holds its shape better. It stores comfortably in a binder or archive box, and looks tidier when handed over. It is often chosen for documentation and discs given to clients or patients.
- Plastic is thinner and lighter, so it takes up less space and weighs less in a parcel. It does not absorb moisture, which can matter during storage and transport. On larger runs it is also the more economical variant.
In practice, if the disc is to be handed directly to the recipient, a paper sleeve is often chosen. For shipping and storing larger numbers of copies, plastic can be more convenient.
Putting discs into sleeves
The second option in the calculator is assembly, that is putting the discs into the sleeves on our side.
No, without assembly - you receive the sleeves alone and put the discs in yourself. A good solution when the discs come from elsewhere, when you add other material alongside the disc, or when the sets are put together at your end together with the documentation anyway.
Yes, discs put into sleeves - we put the discs into the sleeves and hand over finished sets. On larger quantities this saves time, and the discs are handled and moved fewer times.
A printed disc plus a sleeve
The most frequently chosen set is printed discs, matching sleeves and assembly.
You then receive finished sets that can be handed out straight away or put into larger parcels. There is no need to prepare separate packaging artwork or deal with its corrections. What remains is the design of the print on the disc itself and the choice of sleeve.
Such a set is quite enough for many practical uses: training material, company presentations, technical documentation, imaging studies or data archiving.
When to reach for publishing packaging
If the disc is to be a product in its own right, not just an addition to documents or other material, a fuller pack is worth considering.
- Card disc sleeves can be printed with custom artwork. Decorative die-cuts and EKO variants are available too. A better choice if the packaging itself is to be part of the release graphics.
- Digipack 4P is card packaging with a plastic disc tray and a surface for a cover. It suits albums and other releases meant for a shelf.
Standard plastic and paper sleeves mainly protect the disc and let its print be seen. Publishing packaging additionally presents the whole as a finished product.
Runs and ordering
Sleeves are ordered in runs of 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces.
The lowest runs suit a single training course, a batch of documentation, a series of examinations or one mailing campaign, while the higher ones handle regular mailings and larger releases.
In the calculator you choose the type of sleeve, decide on assembly and set the run. The price and lead time are shown for the configuration you select.
The calculator offers only variants that can be combined correctly. The dimensions and material of the sleeves are given in the product parameters table on this page.
Plastic and paper sleeves for discs - questions and answers
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Can my own artwork be printed on these sleeves?
No. These are ready-made functional packs whose job is to protect the disc and show the print on the disc itself.
If you need packaging with your own graphics, look at card disc sleeves. They can be printed with custom artwork, and the range also includes variants with decorative die-cuts and EKO versions.
These sleeves are meant for uses where the packaging should stay as discreet as possible and all the necessary information is already on the disc print.
How does a paper sleeve with a window differ from a plastic one?
A paper sleeve is stiffer and holds its shape better in a binder, folder or archive box. Handed directly to a recipient, it also looks more formal.
A plastic one is thinner and lighter, does not absorb moisture and takes up less space in storage and shipping.
In both cases the print on the disc stays visible. In a paper sleeve you see it through the window, in a plastic one across the whole clear surface.
When should I choose a flap without glue, and when with an adhesive strip?
A flap without glue is better when the disc will be taken out and put back many times - working documentation, an archive or material used inside a company.
An adhesive strip is worth choosing when the set should stay closed until it is handed to the recipient. It works for post or courier shipping, discs given to patients, or conference material.
A sealed flap additionally stops the disc slipping out in transit.
What exactly does putting discs into sleeves cover?
Assembly means we put the discs into the sleeves on our side and hand over finished sets.
On larger quantities this saves a good deal of manual work. The discs are also handled fewer times during the whole process.
If you choose the variant without assembly, you receive the sleeves alone and put the discs in yourself. That can be more convenient if you add your own material to each set.
What runs can I order?
Runs of 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 pieces are available.
The lowest runs suit a single training course, a batch of documentation, a given period of issuing examination results, or one mailing campaign, while the higher ones handle regular mailings.
The price for your chosen run is shown in the calculator.
Do the sleeves fit both CDs and DVDs?
Yes. CDs and DVDs have the same standard disc size, so the same type of sleeve can be used for both.
The differences between CD and DVD concern capacity and the way data is written, among other things, not the diameter of the disc.
If you order sleeves together with discs, you choose the type of disc when ordering the print. The packaging stays the same.
Can you really see the print on the disc through the window?
Yes. That is one of the main advantages of these sleeves.
Through the window in the paper version, or through the clear plastic, you can see the information printed on the disc. There is no need to label the packaging as well.
It is just worth planning the print properly. The title, number, date and company or facility name should be legible enough to be recognised easily when browsing an archive or handing discs over.
Is a sleeve enough for sending by post?
A sleeve protects the disc mainly from scratching and dirt. The version with an adhesive strip additionally guards against the disc slipping out by accident.
It does not, however, protect the disc from breaking. For post or courier shipping it is best to place it inside a stiffer outer pack as well.
In practice such sleeves often go into larger parcels together with documents, instructions or training material.
Which variant works in an archive?
Most often a paper sleeve with a window, or a plastic one with a flap and no glue.
Paper holds its shape well in a binder and an archive box. The version without glue lets you take the disc out and put it back many times.
A window or clear plastic makes it easier to find the right disc without removing it. The surface of the disc is therefore touched less often too.
Which variant works when handing discs to patients or clients?
When a disc is handed over directly, a paper sleeve with a window is often chosen. It is stiffer and looks tidier.
If the set should be closed before being handed over, a plastic sleeve with an adhesive strip can be chosen.
The decision depends mainly on whether the recipient is to open the sleeve straight away or receive it closed and open it later.
Can I order two different types of sleeve on one order?
Yes. Just add two separate items, each with its own sleeve type and run.
This can be useful when, for example, some of the discs go out to clients in sealed sleeves and the rest stay in the company in sleeves without glue.
Assembly is also chosen separately for each item. One batch can therefore arrive with the discs already in the sleeves and the other as packs alone.
Can sleeves be ordered without discs?
Yes. If you choose the option without assembly, you receive the sleeves alone.
That is convenient when you already have the discs, record them yourself, or plan to put other material into the sleeves as well.
If you also order printed discs from us, you can additionally choose assembly and receive finished sets.
How do I prepare the file for printing on a disc that will go into a sleeve?
Prepare the disc print artwork as a square in CMYK. The background should run smoothly beyond the print area, so that no white edges appear after production.
Prepare photographs at 300 dpi, and fine elements preferably at 600 dpi.
We accept files as a PDF with fonts converted to outlines, or as a TIF. Detailed information is in our file preparation guide.
When is publishing packaging a better choice than a sleeve?
When the disc is to be a product in its own right, not just an attachment to documents or other material.
If the packaging itself is to carry graphics, shape the look of the whole release and present well on a shelf, printed card sleeves or a digipak with a tray and printed cover are the better solution.
A standard paper or plastic sleeve is there above all to protect the disc and let its print be seen. Publishing packaging also has a presentation role.
How do I check the price and lead time?
In the calculator, choose the type of sleeve, decide whether you need assembly and set the run.
The price and lead time are calculated for exactly that configuration.
The calculator shows only combinations of options that are available. The dimensions and material of the sleeves are given in the product parameters table on this page.