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Are there reliability issues with flexihex flap boxes, and does the supplier matter?
Most members report flexihex flap boxes work reliably, but occasional issues do occur—typically depending on where you source them. Since the design was sold, not all boxes are equal in quality. **Sourcing recommendations:** - **Buy direct from the manufacturer** — members who source directly report the most reliable performance and no issues - **Kite** — reported as working fine with no problems - **Rajapack** — some members have had success, but others report their boxes occasionally need reinforcement; if sourcing here, consider adding tape as backup **Risk mitigation:** Members recommend using tape on flexihex boxes as a safety measure, even if you haven't experienced failures. Several note they add tape "just to be safe" regardless of source, and some suspect occasional "dud batches" may occur. The added tape cost is minimal compared to the risk of flaps opening in transit or on shelf.
Where can members source bespoke flexible hexagon packaging for multi-bottle configurations?
Members have successfully sourced flexihex packaging through a small number of established suppliers. **Forms Plus** is the primary recommendation — they offer bespoke flexihex packaging solutions and can produce custom configurations for 1, 2, and 3-bottle setups. They operate both in the US and UK (Forms Plus UK). **Herti UK** is also mentioned as a reliable supplier that members have used. Both suppliers appear capable of handling custom design work for multi-bottle flexible hexagon packaging. No specific lead times, pricing, or minimum order quantities were discussed in the available excerpts.