As your business grows and production volume increases, the way you source labels has to change too. Moving from retail to wholesale buying isn't just about larger quantities; it means lower unit costs and a more professional operation.
In this guide, we've gathered the questions our business customers ask most about wholesale label orders and the steps to follow.
Why Order Wholesale?
Print production runs on economies of scale. The main difference between a small run and a large run is the machine setup cost. As quantities grow, that fixed cost is spread over more labels and your unit price drops significantly.
If you know your annual usage, ordering a larger quantity at once lets you lock in your label cost and avoid running out of stock. Not sure whether rolls or sheets suit your volume? See roll labels vs. sheet labels.
What to Decide Before You Order
Having these details ready before asking for a quote speeds everything up:
- Label size: Width and height (in mm or cm).
- Material: Where will your product be stored? (Coated paper, opaque PP, clear, etc.) If you're unsure, browse our label types.
- Total quantity: How many labels you need.
- Roll unwind direction: If you use a labelling machine, the direction the label comes off the roll is critical.
- Roll core diameter: Must fit your machine's spindle (commonly 40 mm or 76 mm).
| Feature | Retail Purchase | Wholesale Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Unit price | Standard | Discounted (lower) |
| Print method | Usually digital | Digital or flexo |
| Colour consistency | May vary between batches | Consistent, printed in one run |
The Order and Production Process
A wholesale order with Otiket follows these steps:
- Quote: You send us your requirements and we prepare the best-value offer.
- Approval: Our graphics team prepares your design for print and sends it for your approval (colour profiles and bleed are checked).
- Production: The approved job is scheduled on our high-capacity machines.
- Quality control and shipping: Printed labels are checked, packed and shipped to you.
Get a Quote
To source the right labels for your products at the best cost, get in touch. Our team is ready to offer solutions tailored to your project.
For a fast quote, visit our contact page.
