Why Supplier Sample Packs Are Incredibly Useful!

Supplier sample packs are incredibly useful especially when making decisions about materials, products, or services.

Here’s why they’re valuable and you should request some from your key suppliers:

1. Hands-On Evaluation

Sample packs let you physically examine the product’s quality, texture, durability, and other characteristics that are hard to assess from a description or photo.

2. Cost-Effective Testing

They save you from committing to a bulk order that might not meet your needs. Instead, you can test small quantities at little or no cost.

3. Informed Decision-Making

By comparing samples from multiple suppliers, you can make better decisions about which product aligns with your quality standards, design preferences, or functional requirements.

4. Creative Experimentation

For designers, printers, or product developers, sample packs enable experimentation with different materials or finishes to find the perfect match for a project.

5. Customisation Insights

Some suppliers offer customisable options within their sample packs, allowing you to test specific configurations or features that meet your needs.

6. Confidence in Communication

Having a sample in hand allows you to communicate more clearly with stakeholders (e.g., team members or clients), demonstrating exactly what you’re proposing.

7. Risk Mitigation

Sample packs reduce the risk of unpleasant surprises (e.g., mismatched colours, poor-quality materials) by allowing you to verify products before committing to a full order.

8. Building Relationships with Suppliers

Requesting samples can open a line of communication with suppliers, giving you insight into their customer service, responsiveness, and willingness to accommodate your needs.

9. Time-Saving

Sampling reduces the back-and-forth of trial and error by ensuring you know what you’re ordering right from the start.

10. Compliance Checks

For businesses needing to meet specific standards (e.g., eco-friendliness, certifications), sample packs allow you to confirm that the supplier’s claims align with your requirements.

Whether you’re choosing paper for a print job, materials for signage, pull up banners, or products for retail, sample packs are a smart step in ensuring quality and satisfaction. EPM are proud to supply and offer sample packs to ensure our clients needs are met and personal choices honoured.

EPM Print Group, as a long term, local Queensland business and market leading print solutions agency, can assist with brand management and growth right across Australia. With our own online management portal, you can take charge of all your printing needs from the comfort of your desk or mobile phone. If your business would like to be supported by a professional, reliable, cost effective business solution, reach out to our team at sales@epmprint.com.au