Sourcing guides. Technical references.

Practical information for brands sourcing OEM pre-rolled cones and packaging: specs, compliance, and process, explained in the detail a buyer actually needs.

Tier 1: Start Here
Sourcing Guide
Pre-Rolled Cone Sizes Explained: 109mm, 98mm, 84mm and Custom
Every QBI size with its paper length, filter, and fill capacity, plus how to choose between them by target weight, filling equipment, and market format.
7 min read→
Sourcing Guide
How to Evaluate a Pre-Rolled Cone Manufacturer Before Placing Your First Order
What to verify before any order is placed: certifications, dimensional tolerance, lead times, QC process, and compliance. Each one, and why it matters.
8 min read→
Product Guide
Pre-Rolled Cone Substrates Compared: Hemp, Bamboo, Unbleached and More
Unbleached, white, hemp, bamboo, and tea leaf, side by side. The differences that show up in burn rate, flavour, and brand positioning.
7 min read→
Technical Guide
What Does Machine-Compatible Mean for Pre-Rolled Cones?
Dimensional tolerance, filling machine requirements, and how to verify compatibility ahead of a volume order.
6 min read→
Compliance Guide
Child-Resistant Pre-Roll Packaging: US, EU and Canada Requirements Explained
What CPSC, CLP, and CCPSA actually require, and which formats comply. Plus the questions worth putting to a packaging manufacturer early.
7 min read→
More coming

Tier 2 guides are in production, covering cone sizes, GSM and burn rate, OEM versus private label, and specialty papers. Specific sourcing question in the meantime? Send it directly to the team.

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