What is Pad Printing?

An etched plate is covered with ink and then wiped clean, leaving ink in the recessed areas. A silicone pad is then pressed against the plate, pulling the ink out of the recesses, and pressing it directly onto the product. Pad printing is most used on gifting products.

Advantages

  1. Can brand uneven/rounded surfaces
  2. Quick turn-around time

Limitations

  1. 4 Colours maximum, no shading (solid colours only)
  2. Minimum height for text in lowercase is 1mm high
  3. Only certain items may be branded this way (pens, bottles)

Preparing of ArtWork

Preparing the artwork in order for it to be used for pad printing

  1. Vector format only
  2. Colour separation
  3. Etched plate (Plates for each colour)