Money Packet Printing Malaysia Guide: Standard, Textured, Laminated or Metallic?

Quick answer: Choose Standard Money Packet (130gsm gloss art paper) for the most economical option for bulk festive giveaways. Choose Textured Money Packet (140gsm linen) if you want a premium paper feel for corporate gifting. Choose Laminated Money Packet (157gsm art paper with lamination) if you want waterproof finishing, vibrant colour and a thicker packet. Choose Metallic Money Packet (150gsm metallic paper) if you want a premium metallic shimmer, or if you need a smaller quantity — it is the only option with a minimum order from 100 pcs, while Standard, Textured and Laminated start from 600 pcs per design.

This guide is written for companies, retail brands, restaurants, property agencies, schools and associations that print custom money packets in Malaysia — for CNY ang pow (ang pao / red packets), Hari Raya duit raya packets, Deepavali festive packets and corporate gifting. If you are deciding which material to print on, this page compares all four options side by side.

Who Is This Guide For?

Custom money packet printing is usually ordered in bulk by:

• Companies giving festive packets to staff, clients and business partners
• Retail brands and shopping outlets running festive campaigns
• Restaurants, cafes and F&B chains
• Property agencies, banks, insurance and financial services
• Schools, associations and community organisations

Standard, Textured and Laminated money packets start from 600 pcs per design, so this guide focuses on business and corporate orders rather than small personal quantities. If you need a smaller quantity, the Metallic Money Packet starts from 100 pcs per design.

Money Packet Printing for CNY, Raya, Deepavali & Corporate Gifting

The same money packet format is used across different festive seasons in Malaysia:

• Chinese New Year — ang pow, ang pao or red packets
• Hari Raya — duit raya packets, also known as sampul duit raya
• Deepavali — festive money packets
• Corporate gifting — branded packets with your company logo and details

We have ready design collections for CNY, Raya and Deepavali themes, so the material choice below applies no matter which festive season you are printing for.

Material Comparison Table

All lead times are counted upon artwork confirmation.

Standard vs Textured vs Laminated vs Metallic

Standard Money Packet (Gloss Art Paper 130gsm)

The most economical option for bulk festive giveaways. Colours print vibrant and true to your design, which makes it a safe choice when you are printing large quantities for staff and customers.

Textured Money Packet (Linen 140gsm)

Linen paper has a visible texture that looks and feels more premium in hand, which suits corporate gifting and client-facing packets. Note that the paper texture can make printed colours appear slightly darker than your screen preview.

Laminated Money Packet (Art Paper 157gsm with Lamination)

The thickest option of the four. Lamination makes the packet waterproof and gives a more durable, premium finish while keeping colours vibrant.

Metallic Money Packet (Metallic 150gsm)

Printed digitally on metallic paper with a subtle shimmer. It is the only option with a minimum order from 100 pcs, which makes it suitable for smaller premium batches such as VIP clients or limited runs.

Ready Design or Your Own Artwork?

There are two ways to order:

1. Choose from our ready design collection — available for CNY, Raya and Deepavali themes. We help add your logo and basic company details for free.

2. Provide your own artwork — request our template and follow the artwork guideline before preparing your design.

We do not provide a full custom design service for money packets, so please choose a ready design or prepare your own artwork using our template.

Want to see the ready design collection? Contact our sales representative to request the latest CNY, Raya and Deepavali designs: WhatsApp Sales (中文 / EN) or WhatsApp Sales (BM / EN).

Artwork & Hot Stamping Notes

Artwork should be prepared using our money packet template, with 2mm bleed and important text or logos kept inside the safe zone.

If you choose hot stamping, keep the stamping artwork simple, solid and vector-based. Avoid very fine or dense details, and keep hot stamping away from folding lines. Screen colours are for reference only and may differ slightly from the printed result.

Detailed artwork and hot stamping notes are shown on each product page before ordering.

Packing, Design Quantity & Mix Design

Important: both the price and the minimum order quantity are calculated per design, not per total order.

• The price shown on each product page is the price per design.
• The minimum order is 600 pcs per design for Standard, Textured and Laminated, and 100 pcs per design for Metallic. For example, ordering 600 pcs split into two designs (300 pcs + 300 pcs) does not meet the minimum — each design needs to reach its own minimum quantity.
• Default packing is 5pcs per pack. If you need 10pcs per pack, please inform our sales representative before ordering. Other pack sizes such as 3pcs or 6pcs are not available.

Need something different? If you require more than one design, mix design packing (for example 2 or 5 designs in one pack), or any other special arrangement, contact our sales representative for a custom quote: WhatsApp Sales (中文 / EN) or WhatsApp Sales (BM / EN).

When Should You Order?

Money packet printing is seasonal, and enquiries usually start building up months before each festive season. Production slots fill up closer to the peak period, so we recommend confirming your design and artwork early rather than close to the festive date.

Production lead times are 7–9 working days for standard printing (10–12 working days with hot stamping), 11–13 working days for laminated packets and 5–8 working days for metallic packets, all counted upon artwork confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which money packet is most economical for a bulk corporate giveaway?

The Standard Money Packet on 130gsm gloss art paper is the most economical option for bulk quantities.

Which money packet has a lower minimum order?

The Metallic Money Packet starts from 100 pcs per design. The other materials start from 600 pcs per design.

Which one feels the most premium?

Textured (linen) and Metallic both give a more premium impression — linen through its paper texture, metallic through its shimmer finish. Laminated is the thickest and most durable of the four.

Can I print the same design for CNY, Raya and Deepavali?

Yes. Money packets are used across all three festive seasons, and we have ready design collections for each. Price is per design, so each different design is quoted separately.

Can I mix different designs in one order?

Price is based on one design. To mix multiple designs, please contact our sales representative for a custom quote.

Do you provide a design service?

We do not provide a full custom design service. You can choose from our ready design collection (we add your logo and details for free) or provide your own artwork using our template.

Why do printed colours look different from my screen?

Screen colours are for reference only. Linen paper texture can make colours appear darker, lamination may slightly affect the final colour, and metallic paper affects how colours appear on the shimmer base.

Order the Right Money Packet

Choose Standard Money Packet if you need the most economical option for bulk corporate festive giveaways.

Choose Textured Money Packet if you want a premium linen paper feel and can accept colours appearing slightly darker.

Choose Laminated Money Packet if you want waterproof finishing, vibrant colour and a thicker premium packet.

Choose Metallic Money Packet if you need premium metallic paper with a lower minimum order from 100 pcs.

Not sure which material suits your budget and quantity? Contact our sales representative with your quantity, festive season and design, and we will recommend a suitable option.