Four processes to consider when printing on a container or lid

In addition to silk screen printing, pad printing, hot stamping and custom labels are other ways to decorate a package.

1. Pad Printing. In this process a flexible, rubber pad pulls ink off a preformed template and applies the template design to a container or package. Typically, pad printing is used for printing lids or flat, ovular bottles. Also, pad printing is used to do many custom, promotional jobs.
2. Hot Stamping. In this process, a metal foil is melted onto a container’s plastic surface, leaving a metalic impression of your logo or artwork on the bottle. Typically, a gold foil is used, giving the package, a shiny golden design. Often containers are both silk-screened and hot stamped, providing a general package design enhanced by a golden or metallic gleam.
3. Custom Labels. Custom labels are perhaps as common a form of decoration as silk screening. We have a local label supplier that can print and supply your labels. We have the capabilities of applying your label here in our print shop, or, if you are cost-conscious, you may apply your own labels. Labeling is recommended if you are interested in a multiple color design. Silk screening is very effective for one and two color designs. Beyond that, silk screening becomes very difficult and expensive. If you are looking at multiple colors, definitely contact us for a quote for labels.