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A free, fillable specification template that captures every detail your packaging partner needs, so the container that shows up is the one you actually need.
Most packaging problems start with an incomplete spec.
A missing material grade. An unstated fill weight. A closure left to assumption. Each one seems minor, until the container arrives not quite right, the filling line rejects it, or a compliance check fails. Then the small gap becomes a real cost in time, rework, and production you can’t afford to lose.
A clear, complete specification prevents all of it. It tells your supplier exactly what you need, leaves no room for the wrong assumption, and gives you a documented standard to hold the result against. This template makes building one straightforward.
How to write a packaging specification
WHAT’S INSIDE
What the template covers.
- Container type, format, and dimensionsShape, capacity, neck finish, and tolerances.
- Material and barrierResin or metal type, grade, gauge, and any fluorination or barrier treatment.
- Closures and dispensingClosure type and size, fitment, liner or gasket, and how the product is applied.
- Color and decorationColor standards, decoration method, artwork, and durability.
- Product and compatibilityThe chemistry going in the container, fill weight, and temperature.
- Regulatory requirementsDOT, UN certification, food-contact, and other compliance.
- Performance and testingDrop, stack, leak, and the certifications you need.
- Quantity, packout, and logisticsOrder volume, pallet configuration, and lead time.
- Labeling and traceabilityRequired content, lot and date coding, and marking.
HOW TO USE IT
From download to a documented spec.
- Download itDownload the template and open it. Download the template
- Fill in what appliesComplete the fields that apply to your product. Fill in what you know, and flag what you don’t.
- Make it your referenceUse it as the single reference for your packaging requirement. Bring it to your next packaging conversation, hand it to a supplier for an accurate quote, or standardize how your team documents packaging across SKUs. It’s a starting point you adapt to your situation, not a form you have to fight.
Not sure how to answer every field?
That’s normal, and it’s exactly where a packaging partner earns their keep. Specifying the right material for your chemistry, confirming compatibility, rating the container for your product’s weight, and getting the compliance details right are decisions worth talking through. At ILLING, we’ve helped industrial manufacturers spec packaging that works the first time for nearly 100 years, and we’ll work through the questions with you rather than just quoting whatever you ask for.
That’s the difference between an order-taker and a partner, and it’s worth understanding before you choose either.
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