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Pad Print
Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
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Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
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PAD PRINTROTARY SCREEN PRINT
ONE COLOUR SHOWNROTARY DIGITAL PRINT
ONE COLOUR SHOWNROTARY DIGITAL PRINT
| Consideration | Pad Print | Rotary Screen Print | Rotary Digital Print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branding area | Logo in one position | Large wraparound area | Near-full wrap |
| Colour | Up to 6 spot colours, depending on product | Selected bottles: one colour; others up to 4 colours plus white | Full colour |
| Finish | Standard ink | Standard ink | High-gloss varnish for fine detail |
| Gradients | No | No | Yes |
| Best suited to | Curved or uneven surfaces | Cylindrical products with straight sides | Cylindrical and selected tapered products; exclusions apply |
Guide only. Product suitability, print areas and colour options vary; we’ll confirm these for your selected item.
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Good artwork makes
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We’ll check the product, available branding area and your artwork before production.
Artwork requirements
- Artwork must be supplied in a vector editable format.
- Fonts are advised to be converted to outlines/objects to avoid font conflicts.
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