255 × 19 mm paper wristband
A paper wristband is a 255 × 19 mm band. The finished face is 255 × 19 mm, the die cut is 255 × 19 mm, and the safe zone is 217 × 16 mm because the clasp covers both ends.
The die cut is 255 × 19 mm. There is no wrap bleed, because the die cut and the finished face are both 255 × 19 mm. The safe margin is 19 mm on the left and right and 1.5 mm on the top and bottom, so names and faces stay inside the 217 × 16 mm safe zone. The wide side margin is where the clasp covers the band.
| Line | Size | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Die cut | 255 × 19 mm | The machine cuts the paper on this line. |
| Finished face | 255 × 19 mm | What a person sees after the piece is pressed. |
| Bleed | None | The cut and the face are the same size. There is nothing to wrap. |
| Safe margin | 19 mm on the ends, 1.5 mm top and bottom | Names and faces stay inside the 217 × 16 mm safe zone. |
Bad example. The name is cut off because it crosses the 217 × 16 mm safe zone.
Good example. The name is kept inside the 217 × 16 mm safe zone.
- Format: Paper wristband
- Die cut: 255 × 19 mm
- Finished face: 255 × 19 mm
- Safe zone: 217 × 16 mm
- Studio: Abhishek Design Studio, free in the browser after a free account
What fits
A name in the middle. Leave both ends empty for the clasp.
How to design a paper wristband
- Open Design Studio on this size.
- Place the name or the photo inside the safe zone. A name in the middle. Leave both ends empty for the clasp.
- Extend the background to the die cut so the edge is not white.
- Export a PDF at 100% scale. Do not choose Fit to page.
Paper wristband die cut, bleed, and safe margin
| Line | Size | What goes there |
|---|---|---|
| Die cut | 255 × 19 mm | The machine cuts the paper on this line. |
| Finished face | 255 × 19 mm | What a person sees after the piece is pressed. |
| Bleed | None | The cut and the face are the same size. There is nothing to wrap. |
| Safe margin | 19 mm on the ends, 1.5 mm top and bottom | A name in the middle. Leave both ends empty for the clasp. Names and faces stay inside the 217 × 16 mm safe zone. |
Common print problems
- The name is cut off. Move it inside the safe zone and export again.
- A white edge shows. Extend the background to the die cut.
- The print is the wrong size. Choose actual size, 100% scale.
Questions
What is a paper wristband?
A paper wristband is a 255 × 19 mm band. The finished face is 255 × 19 mm, the die cut is 255 × 19 mm, and the safe zone is 217 × 16 mm because the clasp covers both ends.
What should I put on a paper wristband?
A name in the middle. Leave both ends empty for the clasp. Names and faces stay inside the safe zone.
Pin-back circles are on the 58 mm page. This page is the band.
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