Print Method
Gravure, flexographic, digital, offset or another suitable path may be evaluated against material, artwork, quantity and package format.
Capabilities
Packaging Printing & Finishing
Printing and finishing should support the material, package geometry, production quantity, brand system and performance requirements. P&M evaluates the suitable print and converting route for each approved project.
Color & White Ink
Process color, spot colors, color references, opacity and selective white ink are planned during prepress.
Surface Effects
Matte, gloss, soft touch, spot effects, metallic, foil and holographic-oriented finishes can be reviewed where applicable.
Structural Finishing
Windows, embossing, debossing, die cutting, varnish, lamination and related operations are matched to the substrate and structure.
Choose the print path by project
Run size alone does not decide the process. Package format, substrate, artwork, color target, repeat or sheet size, variable information, lead time, finish and future scale all influence the production route.
Flexible packaging effects
Finish is developed with the film structure and print protection, not added as an isolated decoration.
- Matte and gloss
- Soft-touch effects
- Spot UV or spot effects
- Hot foil and metallic effects
- Holographic or laser-oriented effects
- Clear windows and selective white ink
Paperboard, label and sleeve finishing
Cartons, labels and sleeves have different substrates and converting requirements. Lamination, varnish, foil, embossing or debossing, die-cut windows, tactile effects and specialty constructions are reviewed against material, geometry, application and quantity.
Proofing and approval
A proof may confirm layout and content without reproducing every production material or finish. P&M identifies what the selected proof demonstrates, what still requires a physical sample or production target, and the approval points before manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
Which printing method is best for custom packaging?
It depends on the package format, substrate, artwork, colors, quantity, repeat or sheet size, finish, timing and expected future volume. The suitable route is confirmed after specification review.
Can flexible pouches combine matte and glossy areas?
Spot or combination effects may be possible. The artwork layers, film structure, print path, finish process, registration and quantity must be reviewed together.
Will a digital proof show the exact foil, texture or transparent effect?
Usually not. A digital proof is useful for content and layout, but physical materials, opacity, texture, metallic effects, windows and production color may require a material sample, mockup or production reference.