Red Envelope
- Multiple standard sizes are offered, including mini, regular and large specifications, alongside bespoke sizes, rounded corners and special die-cut shapes.
- Selectable paper options cover coated art paper, matte cardstock, textured specialty paper and waterproof paper. All materials feature good opacity to hide cash inside. CMYK full-color and Pantone spot color printing are supported for custom logos, festive greetings, zodiac graphics and wedding text. Popular premium upgrades include gold/silver foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, lamination, transparent PVC windows and sequential numbering.
- These red envelopes fit Lunar New Year lucky money, wedding gifts, birthday favors, corporate bonuses and promotional lucky draws.
Customization options
- Customized logo
- Customized packaging
- Graphic customization
Description
Key Features:
Standard Sizes
Multiple mature mainstream dimensions are available for different usage scenarios:
- Mini pocket size: 90mm×170mm, fit small cash gifts, lucky money for kids and festival giveaways
- Regular universal size: 110mm×190mm, the most common option for daily wedding gifts, holiday red packets and corporate bonuses
- Large oversized size: 130mm×220mm, suitable for thick cash stacks, business gifts and grand ceremony gifting
- Custom tailored sizes: Bespoke length, width and opening styles for brand exclusive packaging. Custom die-cut outlines including rounded corners, special window shapes are also supported.
Material Options
- 128gsm–300gsm red coated art paper: Smooth surface, high color saturation, ideal for colorful printing and foil decoration, the most widely used red envelope stock
- Thick matte red cardstock: Low-gloss elegant texture, perfect for minimalist premium styles and traditional festive designs
- Premium textured art paper (linen, grain finish): Adds delicate tactile texture for high-end wedding red envelopes and corporate customized gifts
- Water-resistant coated red paper: Anti-fouling and moisture-proof, suitable for long-term storage and humid environment use
- All paper is thick enough to avoid light transmission, hiding internal cash content effectively.
Functional & Custom Upgrade Options
- Custom full-surface printing: Print brand logos, festive greetings, wedding names, company slogans, zodiac patterns and cultural illustrations across the envelope front, back and flap
- Transparent PVC window die-cut: Reserved window area to partially display internal decorations or money edges
- Variable serial number printing: Consecutive numbering for corporate activity lotteries, employee benefit management and anti-counterfeiting tracking
- Custom flap designs: Traditional straight flap, triangular flap, sealed lock flap and easy-tear perforated flap for convenient opening
- Inner lining printing: Custom printed inner patterns and text for upscale customized red packets
Printing Colors
- Full CMYK Color Printing: Supports colorful gradient patterns, multi-color cartoon and festive artwork for lively holiday styles
- Pantone (PMS) Spot Color Printing: Ensures uniform bright red base color with zero chromatic aberration across bulk batches; stable for fixed brand red tones
- Hot foil stamping: Gold, silver, rose gold, red and black metallic foil for highlighting Chinese characters, logos and border lines, matching traditional luxury aesthetics
- Single-sided and double-sided printing are both available; food-safe, odorless soy ink is adopted for all printing
Special Finishes & Techniques
- Matte / Gloss Lamination: Boosts scratch resistance, stain resistance and durability, protecting printed patterns from wear during repeated handling
- Spot UV Coating: Creates glossy raised contrast on matte envelopes to emphasize key words and decorative patterns
- Embossing & Debossing: Creates concave-convex tactile texture on patterns and text without ink, delivering premium subtle texture
- Precision die-cutting, creasing and folding: Clean edges, accurate folding lines for neat manual folding and assembly
- Anti-fade surface treatment: Prevents red background discoloration after long storage
Typical Use：Spring Festival lucky money, wedding wedding gift red envelopes, birthday celebration gifts, baby full-month favors, corporate annual meeting bonuses, holiday employee benefits, mall lucky draw activities, business client holiday gifts, housewarming gifts and various traditional Chinese festive gifting scenarios.
Turnaround：Standard production turnaround is 3–5 business days after digital proof approval. Expedited rush service is available for urgent festivals and wedding orders. Red envelopes with foil stamping, embossing, variable numbering and special die-cutting require extended production time.
Packaging：Finished red envelopes are sorted and packed with dustproof shrink wrap in bulk. Custom branded outer cartons are available for large corporate orders to prevent extrusion deformation during transportation.
Custom Designs：All personalized layouts, patterns, sizes and shapes are acceptable. Print-ready AI and PDF vector files with fully embedded fonts are strongly recommended. All images and graphics need a minimum resolution of 300 DPI to ensure sharp printing details. A 3mm bleed is required on all four sides of artwork, and key design elements must stay within the 3mm inner safe zone to avoid being trimmed off.
MOQ：Standard solid red printed red envelopes have flexible minimum order quantities fit for small family batches and large corporate wholesale. Orders with foil stamping, special textured paper, variable data and custom die-cut shapes require a higher MOQ. Large bulk orders enjoy tiered volume discounts to lower unit cost.
FAQs
What are custom printed red envelopes?
Custom red envelopes, also known as red packets or hongbao, are festive paper pouches mainly used to hold cash for gifting. We provide fully personalized printing services for
festivals, weddings, corporate events and celebrations. You can customize patterns, words and logos to match holiday themes, brand styles or private ceremonies.
What standard sizes are available?
We offer three mainstream sizes plus fully customizable dimensions:
Mini size (90mm×170mm): For kid’s New Year lucky money, small gifts and event giveaways
Regular size (110mm×190mm): Most popular for weddings, daily festivals and corporate bonuses
Large size (130mm×220mm): Fits thick cash bundles for important gifts and grand occasions
Custom measurements, rounded corners and special die-cut shapes are supported.
What paper materials can I choose?
157gsm–300gsm coated art paper: Smooth surface, vibrant colors, highly compatible with foil stamping
Matte thick cardstock: Low-shine elegant texture for minimalist high-end designs
Textured specialty paper (linen, grain): Tactile surface for premium wedding and business red envelopes
Waterproof coated paper: Anti-moisture and anti-smudge, ideal for damp climates
All paper is opaque enough to block light, so cash inside cannot be seen through the envelope.
Which color modes work for red envelope artwork?
CMYK full-color printing suits colorful illustrations, cartoon patterns and multi-hued festive designs. Pantone (PMS) spot color printing guarantees consistent bright red base color with
no color difference across all batches. Solid black printing is cost-effective for simple text-only designs. Single-sided and double-sided printing are both available. All RGB files need
conversion to CMYK before submission to avoid color distortion.
What bleed and safe zone rules apply to design files?
A minimum 3mm bleed is required on all four edges of designs for trimming. All vital elements including greetings, logos and decorative borders must sit within a 3mm inner safe zone.
Creasing, die-cutting and folding may cause minor position shifts; the safe zone prevents important content from being trimmed or covered by folds.
What file formats are acceptable for printing?
AI and PDF vector files with all fonts embedded are highly recommended. All pictures and graphics must be 300 DPI or higher at actual size. Low-resolution files lead to blurry text and fuzzy patterns.
What custom finishing options can be added?
Hot foil stamping: Gold, silver, rose gold foil for shiny words and decorative outlines
Spot UV coating: Gloss accents on matte paper to highlight key patterns and characters
Embossing/debossing: Raised or indented texture for luxury tactile effects
Matte/gloss lamination: Anti-scratch, anti-stain and wear-resistant
Perforated tear strips, custom flaps, PVC transparent windows and printed inner lining
Sequential numbering for lottery tracking and corporate record management
What occasions are red envelopes commonly used for?
Chinese Lunar New Year lucky money, wedding cash gifts, baby shower and birthday presents, housewarming favors, corporate year-end bonuses, employee holiday benefits, mall lucky draws, client holiday gifts and various celebration activities.
Are custom flap styles available?
Yes. Common options include straight flap, triangular flap, lock seal flap. We can also tailor exclusive flap structures and opening methods according to your needs.
What is the MOQ and production lead time?
Basic red envelopes with plain printing have flexible minimum order quantity for small personal batches and large wholesale orders. Foil stamping, textured paper, variable numbering
and special die-cut designs require a higher MOQ. Large bulk orders get tiered volume discounts. Standard production takes 3–5 business days after digital proof confirmation. Rush
service is available for urgent holiday and wedding orders. Complex customized orders require longer production time.
How are finished red envelopes packed?
Standard bulk shrink wrapping keeps products dustproof and clean. Custom kraft carton packaging is available for big orders to avoid extrusion and creasing during shipping and storage.
