Where cone bags work best:<\/p>\n
- \n
- \n
cut flowers (tulips, roses, seasonal mixes);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
large bouquets and arrangements with delicate petals;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
packaging for potted flowers<\/strong> (especially with a sealed bottom for cleaner logistics).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Which film to choose: BOPP or CPP (simple explanation)<\/h2>\n
BOPP for flowers<\/h3>\n
If you need a \u201cshowcase effect\u201d for retail, BOPP film for flowers<\/strong> is the most common choice. It is transparent, glossy, strong, and holds shape well \u2014 bouquets look neat even after transport. Typical BOPP variants include: clear, white, pearl, metallized, matte. A common material thickness range is 15\u201340 microns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Important wholesale nuance:<\/strong> cone sleeves are typically produced from BOPP without a heat-seal layer<\/strong> \u2014 this is a standard solution for making cone bags for flowers, because it keeps the attractive stiffness and clarity while remaining easy to form into a cone.<\/p>\n
CPP as an alternative
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/artha-s.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tapered-sleeves-for-flowers-0-300x300.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/h3>\nCPP is a more elastic and \u201csofter\u201d film. It\u2019s chosen when you need extra flexibility or a different tactile feel. The common thickness range is also 15\u201340 microns<\/strong>.
A practical advantage of CPP is that it can support microperforation \u2014 useful when the pack may face higher moisture and you want mild ventilation (in floristry \u2014 selectively and only when needed).<\/p>\nHow to choose film thickness for your bouquets<\/h2>\n
The key rule is simple: the larger the bouquet and the tougher the logistics, the higher the thickness<\/strong>. But bigger is not always better: overly thick film increases cost and can slow down packing.<\/p>\n
A practical benchmark often used in floristry is 30\u201340 microns<\/strong> \u2014 a balance of strength and flexibility for transport and retail display.<\/p>\n
Recommended guidance table (best-practice ranges, not rigid \u201cstandards\u201d):<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n
\n \nScenario<\/th>\n Recommended thickness<\/th>\n Why it works<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Tulips (dense bunch, fast turnover)<\/td>\n 25\u201335 \u00b5m<\/td>\n Strong enough, quick packing, great shelf look<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roses (long stems, higher petal damage risk)<\/td>\n 30\u201340 \u00b5m<\/td>\n Holds shape better, fewer creases during logistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mixed bouquets with voluminous blooms<\/td>\n 35\u201340 \u00b5m<\/td>\n Larger volume + delicate petals \u2192 extra strength<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Potted flowers (gift plants)<\/td>\n 35\u201340 \u00b5m<\/td>\n Stability, fewer tears, cone keeps shape<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Cone bag format: how to choose dimensions (top\/bottom\/height)<\/h2>\n
Cone sleeves are not chosen \u201cby eye\u201d \u2014 they are defined by four parameters: top width, bottom width, height, and film thickness<\/strong>.
Typical custom ranges used in the market and in Artha-S practice:<\/p>\n- \n
- \n
bottom width: 50\u2013200 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
top width: 170\u2013700 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
height: 200\u20131000 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
materials: BOPP\/CPP<\/strong>, thickness typically 25\u2013100 \u00b5m<\/strong> (for flowers, extreme values are rarely needed; 30\u201340 \u00b5m is the common working range)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Examples (as practical references):<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- \n
Packaging for tulips:<\/strong> narrower bottom + medium top width, so bunches stay compact and straight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Packaging for roses:<\/strong> greater height and wider top width to protect petals and leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Mixed bouquets:<\/strong> wider top width (for volume) + medium\/narrow bottom (for stems).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
Potted plants:<\/strong> cone sleeve + sealed bottom option for clean transport and display.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For the most accurate sizing, the best practice is to request samples<\/strong> before mass production \u2014 it\u2019s cheaper than correcting a large batch later.<\/p>\n
Options that truly help in sales and logistics<\/h2>\n
Sealed bottom (for pots)<\/h3>\n
For potted flowers and plants, a sealed bottom is often essential: the cone stands more stable, and moisture\/soil stays inside.
Common sealing widths: 8\/10\/15 cm<\/strong> (and sometimes 2.5\/8\/10\/15 cm<\/strong> depending on your task).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/artha-s.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/img_9366-kopiya-200x300.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
“Breathable” packaging for flowers<\/p><\/div>\n
Ventilation: perforation and technical holes<\/h3>\n
Flowers are \u201cliving\u201d and moisture can build up during transport. If you see fogging or excess humidity inside the sleeve, ventilation can help.<\/p>\n
- \n
- \n
perforation 1 mm<\/strong> (hot perforation) \u2014 neat and almost invisible;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
perforation 4\u20135 mm<\/strong> (euro \/ cold) \u2014 stronger local ventilation;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n
technical holes 8 mm<\/strong> \u2014 for enhanced airflow and moisture release. In a cone bag: up to 4 holes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This is especially relevant for wholesale, where bouquets travel in boxes\/racks through longer supply chains.<\/p>\n
Flap \/ notch on flap (for wholesale speed)<\/h3>\n
A flap helps when working with stacks of sleeves: it\u2019s easier to fasten, sort, and handle packs. In wholesale operations this saves seconds per bouquet \u2014 which becomes hours over a shift.<\/p>\n
Printing on cone sleeves: when it pays off<\/h2>\n
Branding on flower packaging often delivers fast ROI: customers remember the store\/studio and come back. Artha-S offers flexographic printing up to 8 colors<\/strong> (printing usually requires a surface activation\/corona treatment).<\/p>\n
What florists should print:<\/p>\n
- \n
- \n
- \n
- \n