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EVF92020

Retail Bag Topper and Header Card

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Folds 180 degrees over bags or pouches
Aligned euro-style hanger holes for retail pegs
Secured with staples, tape, or heat sealing

About this product

This bi-fold paperboard header card folds directly over the top of a bag or pouch, providing a clean branding surface and an aligned euro-style hole for retail pegboard displays.

Delivered flat, it relies on an external fastener, such as staples, double-sided tape, or a heat seal, to secure the product and complete the package.

Common uses

Apparel poly bags
Lightweight hardware pouches
Craft and accessory packaging

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Retail Display and Bag Hanging

Poly Bag and Pouch Toppers

The card folds over the open end of a bag, sealing the contents while creating a rigid header. This is a common approach for lightweight retail goods that need to hang on pegboards.

Branded Hardware and Accessory Packs

For small parts, craft supplies, or accessories, the header card provides the primary billboard for branding and barcodes, leaving the clear bag below to showcase the product.

Apparel and Textile Bagging

Lightweight clothing items packed in clear poly bags often use these toppers to provide a rigid hanging point that keeps the presentation neat on retail racks.

Craft and Hobby Supply Packaging

Small craft items benefit from the wide branding area above the bag, allowing for clear product identification while keeping the items visible.

Product Types and Retail Environments

Retail Store Environments

Designed specifically for peg hooks, the euro-style hole accommodates both single-prong and double-prong retail fixtures. The board stiffness keeps the presentation upright on the shelf.

Manual and Automated Bagging

These cards can be applied by hand using simple staplers or pre-applied tape, or they can be integrated into automated bagging lines if specified with a heat-seal coating.

Short-Run Promotional Packaging

Because the flat blank is a simple rectangle, it is easy to produce in short runs, making it a practical choice for seasonal promotions or limited-edition bagged items.

Alternative Hanging and Display Choices

Heavy or Bulky Products

Paperboard hanger holes can tear under heavy loads. If the product is heavy, consider a fully enclosed folding carton with a reinforced hanger tab or a corrugated display tray.

Products Requiring Native Locks

If you need a package that seals itself without staples or tape, look at snap-lock or tuck-end cartons with built-in hang tabs.

Attachment, Board, and Print Choices

Attachment Method

Decide how the card will grip the bag. Staples are fast and secure for manual packing. Double-sided tape offers a cleaner look, while heat-seal coatings work well for higher-volume automated lines.

Board Caliper and Grain Direction

The board must be thick enough to support the hanging weight without drooping or tearing at the hole. The grain direction should run parallel to the top fold to ensure a clean crease without cracking the printed surface.

Print Surface and Coating

Decide if you need a glossy finish to resist scuffing on the pegboard, or an uncoated surface for a natural look. The finish choice can also affect how well adhesive tape sticks to the board.

Hole Shape and Retail Fixtures

Verify the exact peg hook style used in your target retail stores to ensure the euro hole provides the right clearance and prevents the product from swinging.

Hole Placement and Sizing

Hanger Hole Position

The vertical placement of the hole can be adjusted. However, moving the cutout too close to the top fold reduces the amount of paperboard carrying the weight, increasing the risk of tearing.

Overall Width and Height

The flat blank can be widened to match the exact opening of your bag, or lengthened to provide more branding space above the fold.

Hole Shape Modification

The euro-style cutout can be swapped for a standard round hole or a delta hole depending on the retail display requirements.

Packing details

Print Surface and Inner Faces

Because the card folds completely in half, the inside face is hidden against the bag. Most applications only require printing on one side of the flat blank, which keeps production simple and reduces material waste.

Hanger Hole Variants

Round Hole Variants

If the retail environment uses simple single-prong pegs, the template can be adjusted or swapped for a variant with a standard round hole instead of the wider euro-style cutout.

Additional notes

Staples versus tape for retail presentation

Staples provide a strong mechanical grip but puncture the bag and interrupt the graphics. Tape or heat sealing offers a cleaner retail appearance but requires different packing steps.

FAQs

How much weight can this header card hold?

Weight capacity depends entirely on the board thickness and the attachment method. Heavy items may tear the paperboard above the hole. Physical testing with the actual product and bag is strongly recommended.

Does the card come with adhesive?

By default, it is a plain paperboard blank. If you need adhesive, discuss pre-applied double-sided tape or a heat-seal coating during the quoting process.

Can this be applied by hand?

Manual fulfillment is very common. Packers simply fold the card over the bag and secure it with staples or manual taping.

Do I need to print both sides of the card?

The card folds 180 degrees, meaning the entire back of the flat blank becomes the hidden inside of the header. Printing is typically only needed on the outward-facing side.

How are these delivered?

They are delivered completely flat. Because they are simple rectangles before folding, they pack extremely densely on pallets.

Can the hanger hole shape be changed?

While this specific layout uses a euro-style hole, the cutout can be modified to a simple round hole or a delta hole to match specific retail pegboard requirements.

What is the best way to prevent the fold from cracking?

Aligning the paperboard grain direction parallel to the fold line helps create a clean crease. Discussing the grain direction and board grade before production ensures a smooth top edge.

Will this fit standard double-prong peg hooks?

The euro-style hole is designed to accommodate both single-prong and double-prong retail fixtures, but you should verify the exact hook dimensions used in your target stores.