Q: What is a job jacket?

A: A job jacket is just one of many names given to the same basic product used all over the world, and is a pouch or pocket to protect and keep documents together.  Some of the many names they are referred to are as follows: job folder, shop ticket holder, job ticket holder, job holder, job bags, job pouches, vinyl holder, and vinyl job holder.

Q: Are the colored job jackets transparent enough for my bar codes to be read by a bar code reader?

A: Absolutely.

Our customers regularly use our colored job jackets for manufacturing applications where the jacket contents are a packet of job pertinent information such as:  bar coded shop travelers or process routing sheets, technical drawings, and any other paperwork.  The machine operators must quickly identify which bar coded process to scan by reading the printed traveler through the job jacket, and the bar code scanner must be able to repeatedly recognize the correct bar coded data.

We do recommend laser bar coding technology, with or without purchasing our job jackets.  The speed and repeatable nature of this technology automatically discourages hand keying of data. 

Q: How quickly will my product be shipped?

A: In most cases, your product will be shipped on the same or next day.  We stock our standard size job jackets, style 10, in the most popular colors to maintain quick shipping.

Q: Can I get a custom product?

A: We can work with you to design a custom jacket that fits your needs.  We can offer additional sizes, additional pockets, add zip lock features, mixed colors, and optional hanging holes.  Typical lead time on custom product is typically about four-six weeks, depending on production back log and how quickly custom samples are approved.  Certainly lead times can be expedited somewhat with next day proofing and prompt decision making.  Custom orders have a minimum order value of $300.00.

Q: How can I have a sample of the standard style 10 job jacket sent to me for testing before I purchase a box of many?

A: Yes!  Every purchase is easier when you can touch and see the merchandise right in your own hands before you decide what to buy.  You can order our sample pack and get to see all of the standard colors in person for only $9.99.

Q: Why do you offer so many color options?

A: There are several reasons customers choose colored job jackets instead of the plain clear color.  For some customers it is simply a company color theme, just like logos and wall colors.  However, we have found that in today’s fast paced job shops such as machine shops and precision sheet metal fabricating shops our customers are using the job jacket color to give a quick visual significance to each job traveler.  Some have a color for company divisions, such as machining jobs or sheet metal jobs.  Others will use a red folder for jobs with tight deliveries, while many match a color with large customers or large projects.  They find it helps organize the plant floor better.

Q: What is your return policy?

A: Any unused product can be returned to us within 30 days for a refund, less a 15% handling fee.  You will be responsible for any and all shipping costs.