Full-surface or panel gold sand on gusseted stand-up formats.
Special Finish · Gold Sand
Gold Sand Finish Flexible Packaging.
Custom flexible packaging with gold sand surface finish — warm metallic shimmer, in-house application, FOB Xiamen.
50+
Years Manufacturing
10k
Min Order (Units)
In-House
Application
FINISH · GS-001
Gold Sand
Metallic Particle Coating · In-House
01 — Overview
Gold sand finish applies a fine metallic particle coating to flexible packaging film, creating a shimmering, sand-textured surface in warm gold tones. It is widely used in hygiene and personal care packaging to communicate premium quality and brand confidence at retail shelf level.
02 — Compatible Bag Formats
Six bag formats, one finish supplier.
Gold sand finish is applied in-house at our Quanzhou facility across all major flexible packaging formats, with shared QA and a single project manager from artwork to FOB.
Gold sand base with premium shelf presence for retail count packs.
Foil laminate base with gold sand overlay for maximum visual impact.
Resealable bags with gold sand for premium hygiene product lines.
European-style stand-up bags with gold sand surface treatment.
Large-format gusseted bags with gold sand for high unit count packs.
03 — Specifications
Built to your spec sheet, not ours.
The table below covers our standard finish window. Share your substrate, bag format and coverage requirement and we'll confirm compatibility and cost impact.
Finish Detail
REF · FIN-GS-2025
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Application MethodIn-line metallic particle coating, applied in-house at Tansox Quanzhou.
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Compatible SubstratesBOPP PET Foil Laminate Matte Film
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Coverage OptionsFull surface or defined spot area.
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EffectWarm gold shimmer with fine sand particle texture.
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MOQ10,000 units per SKU for custom-printed.
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Lead Time7–15 days printed sample · 3–5 days unprinted stock.
04 — Other Finishes
Five more finishes from the same production line.
05 — Markets We Serve
Built for hygiene, personal care & medical.
Tansox gold sand finish packaging ships globally for category leaders in baby care, feminine hygiene and disposable products. Click any category for material recommendations.
06 — Why Tansox
A half-century of flexible packaging, one factory floor.
50 Years Manufacturing Experience
Founded in 1976. Three generations of operators on the gravure presses, with a 220-person workforce in our Quanzhou plant.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Tansox operates ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems, issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Every production lot ships with COA, retain samples and gravure colour-match reports.
FOB Xiamen · FOB Quanzhou · EXW
Three Incoterms, two ports, one consolidated container per customer. Average ocean transit to US West Coast: 18 days.
07 — Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before quote.
Gold sand finish is a metallic surface treatment that creates a warm, shimmering texture resembling fine gold sand particles. It is applied in-house at Tansox's Quanzhou facility and is available on stand-up pouches, flat bottom bags, mylar bags, zipper bags and more.
Yes. Gold sand is commonly combined with hot stamp — the gold sand provides a base shimmer while hot stamp foil is applied to logo or accent areas. Spot UV can also be layered over gold sand for added gloss contrast. Confirm your combination at the pre-production stage.
The standard MOQ is 10,000 units per SKU for custom-printed flexible packaging with gold sand finish. Contact our sales team to confirm pricing and lead time.
