PLA Pen · Product Code: DMA121634

A PLA pen for conference packs with a clearer material story

Name: PLA Pen
SKU: DMA121634

Add a writing item to education events, staff onboarding and conference packs with a more specific material base. The PLA Pen is a retractable ballpoint made from polylactic acid components, with contoured matte barrel, colour-matched trim, standard refill, loose packed or optional pen sleeve presentation and multiple barrel branding areas.

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A retractable ballpoint pen made from PLA, with contoured matte barrel, colour-matched trim, 1mm nib and 500m of blue writing ink. It suits education, conference and sustainability-focused packs where the pen material matters.

FormatWriting product FinishFinish confirmed at quote stage BrandingPad Print, Rotary Screen Print and Direct Digital

Why this product works

The PLA construction gives the pen a traceable plant-derived material story, while the retractable mechanism and blue ink keep it practical for everyday writing.

Best for

Sustainability campaigns, conference packs, education events, staff onboarding and eco writing programmes.

Quote checks

Confirm quantity, pen colour, artwork position, optional sleeve needs and whether pad print, rotary screen print or direct digital branding suits the barrel.

Branding guidance

Use pad print, rotary screen print, direct digital or packaging print once the final marking area is confirmed with DMA. Keep artwork clear on the contoured matte barrel and match contrast to the selected pen colour.

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Product details

Retractable ballpoint pen made from polylactic acid, with PLA barrel, grip, clip, tip and end cap, plus tungsten carbide ball. PLA is a thermoplastic derived from corn starch and sugar cane. The pen has a contoured matte barrel, colour-matched trim, standard ballpoint refill, 1mm nib and 500m of blue writing ink. Colour options include white, green, light blue and blue. It measures Dia 11mm x L 143mm x W 14mm including clip and can be loose packed or paired with an optional pen sleeve.

Specifications

Writing Distance	500m
Pen Type	Ball
Refill Style	Standard Ballpoint Refill
Refill Colour	Blue
Mechanism	Retractable
Barrel Finish	Matte
Trim	Colour Matched
Nib Size	1mm
Country of Origin	China
Printing & Branding	New Zealand

Dimensions and materials

Dimensions	Dia 11mm x L 143mm x W 14mm (includes clip)
Barrel	Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Grip	Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Clip	Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Tip	Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Ball	Tungsten Carbide
End Cap	Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Key product facts

PLA construction
Retractable mechanism
500m blue ink
Optional pen sleeve

Branding methods and areas

Pad Print

Pen - 60mm x 7mm.

Rotary Screen Print

Pen - 55mm x 12mm.

Direct Digital

Pen - 60mm x 6mm.

Pad Print

Cardboard Pen Sleeve - 55mm x 20mm

Digital Packaging Print

Cardboard Pen Sleeve - 80mm x 25mm (Natural only)

Colours and options

Use colour choice, artwork contrast and required quantity together when shortlisting this product.

White Green Light Blue Blue.

Packaging

Presentation	Loose packed or an optional pen sleeve.
Carton Weight	8.50 kg
Carton Quantity	1000 pieces
Carton Dimensions	51 x 32 x 21 cm

Good uses

Use this pen for education packs, sustainability-themed events, conference delegate bags, staff onboarding and everyday office stationery where the material story matters. The PLA construction, matte contoured barrel, colour-matched trim and optional sleeve make it a useful alternative to standard plastic pens.

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