How to Request a Sample Kit from Your Display Manufacturer

Q: Do we keep the samples for future reference?

Yes. Spray panels, logo proofs, and lighting references are useful for reorders and seasonal campaigns.

6 5 月, 2025

What to Include, How to Evaluate, and When to Use It
By Yan Luo | Samtop Display

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A sample kit isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a critical tool for aligning brand teams, validating quality, and preventing production surprises. Whether you need to approve spray panels, LED lighting tones, or logo applications, the right sample kit sets the tone for successful execution.

You approved a display design. But when the first sample arrives — the gold tone is wrong, the acrylic looks dull, and the LED light is too cold.

POP display production process from design to mass manufacturing — POP display material swatch

Once mass production starts, redoing color, finish, or materials is expensive and often impossible. Without real-world validation, campaigns suffer from in-store disappointment.

A professional sample kit, sent before production, ensures your team approves what matters: color, texture, fit, lighting, and packaging. It’s your last-mile insurance — delivered early.

📦 What Is a Sample Kit?

A sample kit is a curated box of display materials, finishes, components, and packaging elements sent for pre-production approval. It allows teams to:

Confirm color accuracy under real lighting
Compare material swatches and edge treatments
Approve logo application methods (print, foil, etch)
Test lighting temperature and diffusion
Simulate unboxing and packaging fit

🧩 What to Include in Your Sample Kit Request

1. Spray Panels (Color Matching)

Pantone-matched color chips
Gloss, matte, satin finishes
Metallic paint or special coating options
📌 Use to align with brand guidelines and packaging tones.

2. Material Swatches

Acrylic (clear, frosted, smoked)
MDF or plywood with PU / laminate finishes
Anodized or powder-coated metal
Fabric for back panels or soft touch zones
📌 Helpful for texture, weight, edge finish comparisons.

3. Logo Application Samples

UV digital print
Silk screen
Laser etch or engraved chrome
Raised or flat vinyl
📌 Ensures brand tone, legibility, and surface compatibility.

4. Lighting Modules

Warm white vs. daylight LED
Integrated vs. exposed strip
Battery-powered vs. plug-in
📌 Review how the lighting affects packaging, testers, or hero SKUs.

5. Structural Mini-Components

Magnetic fasteners
Snap joints
Brackets / risers / threaded holes
📌 Use to test assembly logic and modularity.

6. Packaging & Unboxing

Foam insert shape + hardness
Edge crush rating of carton (ECT rating)
Label, QR, or sticker test samples
Optional: Unboxing video or photo sequence
📌 Validates how the display arrives — not just how it looks.

📝 Sample Kit Request Template

textCopyEditSubject: Sample Kit Request for [Project Name]

Hi [Supplier Name],

As we move forward with our display project, we’d like to request a sample kit for internal review. Please include:

- Pantone spray panels (glossy & matte)
- Clear acrylic swatch for riser front
- Logo samples in brushed aluminum & chrome foil
- LED lighting module (warm white, plug-in)
- Packaging insert sample with photo label mockup

Please ship to:
[Full Address]

Let us know estimated lead time and sample cost (if any). Looking forward to reviewing!

Best regards,  
[Your Name / Brand Name]

✅ How to Evaluate the Sample Kit

Component	Evaluation Criteria
Color Spray Panel	Accurate Pantone match under warm/store lighting?
Texture Swatch	Smooth, premium, consistent finish?
Logo Print Sample	Sharp, aligned, no fading or bleeding?
LED Demo	Natural-looking light? No blue hue or harsh glare?
Edge Finishing	Clean acrylic/metal edges? No chips or uneven cuts?
Packaging Insert	Protects display snugly? Easy for store staff to unpack and repack?
Structural Part	Fits as intended? No looseness, visible glue, or cracking sounds?