Printing techniques
All of our products are printed using the following methods. We can advise on the best print techniques to achieve your desired effect.
Pad printing
A fast and popular method of printing that can be used on many different surfaces. Most items pictured in our catalogue have been printed by this method and can be printed in up to two colours. If you would like additional colours please contact us as this is often possible but it is subject to sight of artwork. Pad printing is effective on both plastic and metal although we cannot guarantee ink adhesion on all metal surfaces.
Laser engraving
The design is burnt into the surface of the item to ensure an accurate representation of the artwork and a permanent high quality finish. Our engraving uses a unique technique which engraves each line from edge to edge to maintain the integrity of the design. The colour of the engraving is determined by the colour of the material under the surface.
Embossing
The design is stamped into the material using a special metal block resulting in a permanent indentation and a smoothing of the grain to create the logo. Embossing is used on leather or PU. Not all products are suitable for embossing due to their shape or size.
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Full colour process print
Inks are mixed to create new colours using cyan, magenta, yellow and black. The advantages are that many different colours and gradients can be achieved. It is also referred to as four colour process. Full colour process print is available on bespoke items may be possible on additional items but it is subject to sight of artwork and quantities.
In order to achieve the best possible finish on your product we request that you supply artwork to the following specifications. If you have any problems regarding artwork please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Artwork should be supplied with specific pantone reference numbers. Where possible please let us know the fonts used and forward them along with your artwork.
Digital artwork is to be supplied in Adobe Illustrator Version 11 or Adobe Photoshop. Where possible please supply vectorised EPS files. Other formats may be acceptable, subject to sight of artwork; however these may incur an artwork charge.
You will receive accurate on-line proofs with all orders. If required, we can produce additional pre-production samples of all items once printed. Pre-production samples incur an extra charge.
