Buyer specification tool
Custom Label Specification Planner
Turn a product idea into a production brief. Enter what you know, keep the unknowns visible, then send the brief with your artwork or a package photo.
Last reviewed: September 26, 2026 Units: mm and pieces
Build your brief
One Clear Starting Point for a Custom Quote
This tool prepares an inquiry. It does not calculate a price or confirm manufacturing limits.
Measurement reference
What the Factory Needs to Check
These are inquiry fields and measurement methods, not guaranteed production specifications. Confirm tolerances, materials and test results for the actual job.
| Input | Unit or format | What to measure or clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Finished width | mm | Measure the intended front-to-back label width at final size. |
| Finished height | mm | Measure the usable straight or gently curved panel, away from shoulders and seams. |
| Container diameter | mm | Measure at the exact height where the label sits; a tapered bottle needs a physical wrap test. |
| Label gap or seam | mm | Show the desired gap between wrap ends or the required overlap. |
| Total quantity | pieces | State the total finished units, not only the number of sheets or rolls. |
| Artwork versions | count | List each SKU and the quantity required for that design. |
| Sheet dimensions | mm x mm | Give the overall backing size as well as the individual sticker sizes. |
| Roll core | inner diameter in mm | Read the applicator specification or measure a sample core, including unit. |
| Roll outer diameter | maximum mm | Ask the applicator owner for the largest roll it can accept. |
| Unwind direction | diagram or photo | Show whether labels face inward or outward and which edge leads. |
| Application method | hand / applicator | Machine application needs the applicator model and setup details. |
| Surface material | material name | Name the actual glass, plastic, coated paper or other contact surface. |
| Application condition | temperature / moisture | Report whether the surface is cold, wet, oily or recently filled when the label is applied. |
| Storage condition | temperature / duration | Describe refrigeration, freezing, sunlight, abrasion or squeezing after application. |
| Ink and finish | artwork note | Mark white ink, clear areas, foil or special effects on the proof. |
| Packing | pieces per pack | State how pieces are counted, bagged, carded, sheeted or wound. |
| Destination | country / market | List any buyer-requested material, chemical, food-contact or child-market documents. |
FAQ
Specification Questions
Does this planner calculate a sticker price?
No. It organizes project inputs for a quote. Final pricing depends on reviewed artwork, material, size, quantity, finish, packing and delivery terms.
Which dimensions should I enter?
Enter finished sticker width and height in millimeters. For bottles and jars, measure the usable flat or gently curved label panel on the actual container.
Can I request a quote without every field?
Yes. Leave unknown fields blank and mark them for review. Send a package photo or artwork reference with the brief when available.