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Printing Types in Custom Packaging Boxes

Types in Custom Packaging Boxes

By Sophia MaureenPublished 11 months ago 3 min read

Custom packaging is specially designed according to your product. Custom packaging is designed for your product from scratch rather than choosing stock boxes in which the product may get fit.

The design of packaging boxes like material, structure, color should match with the product so it will be more suitable for marketing.

Make your product unique through 5 different ways

1. Select unique printing (Flexographic printing, Lithographic printing, Digital printing, Silkscreen printing)

2. Make the unboxing unique and special

3. Choose the color and style that suits your brand

4. Choose the stylish packaging material

5. Neatly pack the product

Custom printed packaging boxes is one of the major investments that you can do. It will help you in making more customer loyalty, better brand awareness, and much more.

In this blog, we will discuss the most demanding printing options that you can choose for your custom packaging boxes.

Flexographic printing:

Flexographic printing can be used on many materials like cardboard, cellphones, and corrugated.

It is also named relief printing. In this printing, the ink cost and material cost are comparatively low as compared to other printing options. No extra coating is required.

The flexible printing plate is used in this process which is mounted to a large rotating cylinder. As this is a cost-effective method so it is recommended for those projects who have a large number of productions.

Flexographic printing is a high-speed, cost-effective printing method widely used for printing on flexible and corrugated materials, including cardboard boxes.

It uses flexible rubber or polymer plates to transfer ink onto the substrate, making it ideal for large-scale production. This technique supports a wide range of inks and materials, providing durability and consistent quality.

Lithographic Printing:

This type of printing will give you retail quality printing. In these printing options, you have the option to use more than four colors. It will produce smooth color gradients.

It is also known as offset printing. This printing method operates differently from other methods of printing. If you want high-resolution and detailed graphics then you should use this printing method. This method will give you tons of choices in imagery, colors.

On other hand, the main drawback is that this is the most costly printing method.

Digital Printing:

In digital printing, you can easily prepare the file by using the different digital options for printing the design directly on a corrugated board or cardboard boxes.

In this printing option, the full spectrum of CMYK is used. Using digital printing on a large scale may create many issues, like white lines appearing on the final product.

In digital printing, you can easily prepare the file by using the different digital options for printing the design directly on a corrugated board or cardboard boxes.

In this printing option, the full spectrum of CMYK is used. Using digital printing on a large scale may create many issues, like white lines appearing on the final product.

Digital printing is more preferable in the short run. In digital printing, the cost per unit will be very high.

Silkscreen printing:

Silkscreen printing is also known as squeegee printing. Through this printing, you will get high-quality printing.

Silkscreen printing is a traditional printing method that involves pushing ink through a mesh screen onto the surface of materials like fabric, paper, or cardboard boxes. This technique is known for its durability and vibrant color output.

The labor used for silkscreen is intensive. This packaging method is expensive than other printing methods. This printing is mostly used by fashion houses and artists.

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Sophia Maureen

I'm Business Development leader with a particular expertise in market expansion. With background in international business development, I excels in identifying new markets and adapting business strategies to capture opportunities in regions

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