/sourcing-gifts/category/money-packet-printing/https://onlinepremiumgifts.com/sourcing-gifts/category/money-packet-printing/During Chinese New Year, it is a long-standing tradition to give money in red envelopes, commonly known as Angpow or Hong Bao (红包). These red packets are known by different names across communities—Mandarin and Cantonese speakers often call them “Hong Bao,” while Hokkien and even Malay communities may refer to them as “Angpow” or “Angpao.” Among younger generations, the term “red packet” is also widely used. Despite the different names, they all refer to the same meaningful tradition.
Giving money in these red envelopes is a symbolic gesture that represents good fortune, happiness, and blessings for the year ahead. It is an essential part of the celebration, commonly shared among family members, friends, and even business associates.
Traditionally, money is given to children as a way of wishing them luck, protection, and success. At the same time, red packets are also exchanged as a sign of respect for elders and as a gesture of care and appreciation within the family.
The money placed inside, known as ya sui qian (压岁钱), is often interpreted as “lucky money,” carrying wishes for a safe and prosperous year.
With this cultural background in mind, we would like to share more about the different finishing options available for creating a well-designed and meaningful money packet.
Angpow Material
Paper Type: 140gm Simili Paper
Printing: CMYK Full Colour 1 side
A commonly used option is 157gsm Matt Art Paper, printed in full colour on one side. This material provides a smooth surface that supports vibrant designs while maintaining a professional look.
For those looking for something slightly more distinctive, textured paper such as eggshell emboss material offers a more tactile experience. Even without additional finishing, this type of money packet already feels premium while remaining cost-effective—making it ideal for large-scale distribution.
In fact, the cost is low and highly recommend for people who are looking for cheaper solution and yet want a premium look money packet.
Angpow Finishing
Here, we showcase how a blind emboss adds a subtle yet intricate texture to the back of the money packet, creating a refined and premium tactile experience.
Texture embossing and logo embossing
Finishing: Texture embossing
Texture embossing adds subtle patterns across the surface, creating depth and a unique tactile feel. A lightly embossed angpao packet can instantly appear more refined without being overly flashy.
Hot Stamping
The above picture is added with blind emboss and hot stamping.
Blind embossing raises specific areas—usually logos or key elements—without using ink or foil. This gives your angpow packet a clean and sophisticated look, especially suitable for corporate branding.
Hot stamping applies metallic foil (such as gold or silver) onto selected areas. When combined with embossing, it transforms a simple red packet into a striking, premium piece that stands out immediately.
Now, it looks totally awesome with the hot stamping effects.
Other Finishing
For this project, our client selected two different material options. The left design features a textured embossed finish, while the right design uses a soft-touch coating. Although the difference may not be very obvious in photos, the soft-touch version feels noticeably more premium when held in hand. It offers a smooth, velvety texture that enhances the overall impression, making it a great choice for those looking for a more refined money packet.
In terms of specifications, the left design is printed on 140gsm simili paper with 4-colour printing, combined with hot stamping, texture embossing, and logo embossing (eggshell-like effect). The right design is produced on 157gsm matt art paper with 4-colour printing, finished with soft-touch lamination, hot stamping, and logo embossing.
Both designs are packed in sets of 10 pieces per packet, consisting of 5 turquoise angpow packet and 5 red red packet for a balanced and visually appealing presentation.
We hope this sharing has given you a clearer understanding of the different materials, finishing options, and design considerations when creating a money packet for Chinese New Year. From texture embossing to soft-touch finishes, each detail plays a role in shaping how your angpow packet is perceived—especially in corporate gifting where presentation matters.
If you’re planning ahead for the festive season, choosing the right supplier for your red packet is just as important as the design itself. With experience in both production and creative execution, we provide reliable money packet printing in Malaysia with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and competitive pricing.
Beyond printing, our team also supports red packet design and realistic mockups to help you visualise your final product before production. Whether you have a custom concept in mind or need a quick solution, we offer a range of ready-made templates for your angpao packet—ideal for businesses working within tighter timelines or budgets.
If you’re looking to create a meaningful and well-crafted money packet for your next Chinese New Year campaign, feel free to reach out. We would be glad to support your project and bring your ideas to life.
If you’re looking to create custom money packets for bulk corporate orders, our design team is here to help bring your ideas to life. Whether it’s for Chinese New Year or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, we can support you from initial concept all the way to final artwork. From corporate branding to festive themes, we ensure your angpow packet or sampul duit raya delivers the right visual impact.
We offer a wide range of customisation options, including custom sizes, and a broad selection of paper materials such as matt art paper, texture emboss paper, metallic paper, Old Mill paper, fancy paper, recycled paper, and FSC-certified paper—ideal for creating both standard and premium money packets that align with your brand values.
In addition, you can enhance your design with various finishing techniques, including hot stamping, raised foil, laser cut, spot UV, texture emboss, and more. These finishing touches help elevate the overall look and feel of your angpow packet, making it stand out during festive gifting.
To achieve the best results, early planning is highly recommended—especially for custom designs that require revisions and approval. Production time typically takes around 3 to 4 weeks after final confirmation, so starting early helps avoid peak-season delays and ensures smooth delivery.
Even if you’re unsure where to begin, we can guide you with ready templates or fully customised designs to match your timeline, budget, and branding needs.
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