With Rotogravure printing, we build the bag to your specifications.
Gravure printing uses laser-engraved copper cylinders to transfer ink directly onto packaging films. Each color is precisely calibrated and registered to achieve high-quality printing results.
Supporting 8-10 colors, gravure printing is ideal for high-volume orders (10,000+ units) and brands with repeat production needs. Although it requires higher MOQs and longer lead times, it delivers excellent color accuracy and lower unit costs, making it a great choice for brands scaling production.
Digital Printing vs Traditional Gravure printing
Our digital printing solutions mean that more power is in your hands. You can choose from a wider range of high-quality materials, from paper and plastic sheet to plastic film and compostables, all of which have excellent durability and stand up or lay-flat characteristics. Our professional materials, combined with our digital printing technology, mean your bags will have better ink adhesion, UV resistant properties, scratch resistance, and fewer defects overall.
Getting your toes wet in fully custom printed bags can be easier with digital printing, than it is with plate printing. Because you’ll spend less time worrying about your bag printing project and more time focusing on what really matters: running your business and selling your product.
Digital Printing
Digital printing is the process of printing digital-based images directly onto your package. Artwork is separated into four ink colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK+W) This type of printing is best for small runs, or where you have a lot of different designs.
Pros:
- No setup costs.
- Shortest lead-times.
- Great for start-ups and seasonal SKUS.
- Great at printing raster images and photos.
- Perfect for short runs, some as low as 500 pouches.
- Physical proof available.
- Can be used with most material.
Cons:
- Higher costs.
- Not advised for higher quantities.
- Limited finish options and printing effects.
- Unable to exact color match PMS colors and some other ink limitations.
Gravure printing
Gravure printing（Plate printing） is commercial printing where the design of your bag is separated into multiple color plates. Plate printing yields the lowest per unit costs available. Brands you see in Walmart, Target, and so forth generally use plate printing. Most jobs can be completed with three to six plates. Use of metallic color may require additional plates. Use up to 9 colors.
Pros:
- Lower per-unit cost than digital printing.
- It is the most economical choice when scaling your business.
- All Finish options are available.
- Works with almost any material.
- Metalized colors available
- Full range of print effects, metalized, holographic, etc.
- Exceptional print durability and better ink opaqueness.
Cons:
- Minimum order quantity 10,000 pouches.
- One-Time Plate costs (typically $80-$150 each)
- Exceptional print durability and better ink opaqueness.
Experience the illusionpack difference…today
Illusionpack specializes in providing custom digital printing services for various industries, serving clients including cannabis wholesalers, food and beverage distributors, and more. Our professional customer service team ensures every order is completed with precision and quality.
illusionpack specializes in custom digital printing projects for a variety of industries, from cannabis wholesalers to food and beverage distributors. We have exceptional customer service reps who are committed to making sure your order is completed to absolute perfection.
With our process you can rest assured that your digital print project will be done right, no matter what. Ready to experience the illusionpack difference?