Print

Print method follows volume and material; finishing follows the impression the packaging should give. The right combination matters more than more colours.

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Print and finishing samples showing matt, gloss, spot UV, foil and emboss

Print methods

Offset: the most even result and best price at larger runs.
Digital: low setup cost, good for small volumes and variants.
Flexo: used directly on corrugated for simpler graphics.
Litho lamination: an offset sheet laminated to corrugated for photo quality.

Finishing

Soft-touch matt lamination: velvety surface, muted colour.
Gloss lamination: the whole surface gains gloss and colour gains depth.
Spot UV: gloss applied selectively to chosen areas, unlike full-surface gloss lamination.
Foil: a metallic surface in gold, silver or colour; needs a clean area and clearance.
Emboss and blind emboss: relief that is felt by hand.

What affects the result

The material surface drives how print looks: uncoated absorbs ink, coated gives saturated tone. Dark solids show scuffing and fingerprints, especially without varnish. Creases should not run through foil or dense emboss. We always keep clearance between details and edges so normal registration variance stays invisible.

Proofs and approval

Colour and finish are judged against a physical proof, not a screen. Where spot colour is used, a Pantone reference applies. Small variations between runs are normal in print production and are stated as tolerance in the specification before production starts.

Macro of a spot UV varnish edge against a matt printed deep green surface

Material, structure and finish in detail

We review board quality, thickness, fit, print technique and finishing with you and turn it into a specification a supplier can produce against.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Offset or digital?: Digital for low volumes and many variants, offset when volume is larger and colour must stay even.
What is the difference between spot UV and gloss lamination?: Gloss lamination adds gloss across the whole surface. Spot UV applies gloss selectively to chosen areas, often against a matt background.
Can foil and emboss be combined?: Yes, as embossed foil. It requires a combined tool and a shape that is not too detailed.
Why does the colour differ from the screen?: Screens show emitted light; print shows light reflected off paper. That is why colour is always judged against a physical proof.

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