Printing Methods
Flexographic printing, or flexo, is a high-speed process built for long, consistent production runs, delivering crisp detail and precise colour matching at scale on papers, films, metallics and foils.
Flexographic printing uses flexible polymer plates wrapped around rotating cylinders, each transferring a single colour as the label passes through the press. Because the plates are reused throughout a run, flexo becomes more cost-effective as volumes increase, the natural choice for long, repeat orders.
Unit costs fall as run length increases, making flexo the most economical choice for high-volume orders.
Multiple print stations apply accurate Pantone colours for consistent, on-brand results.
Thick, robust ink coverage withstands handling, moisture and demanding environments.
Prints cleanly on papers, films, metallics and foils for both standard and specialist applications.
Producing a large, established product line? Our team can confirm whether flexo is the most cost-effective route, or whether your run length points toward digital instead.
Best for high-volume production, long repeat runs, lower unit costs at higher quantities and established product lines.
Best for short-run production, frequent design or artwork changes, variable data printing and new product launches.
FAQs
Yes. Once plates are made, unit costs drop significantly as run length increases, making flexo the most economical choice for large orders.
Flexo adapts to a wide range of substrates, including papers, films, metallics and foils, suiting both everyday and specialist applications.
Multiple print stations allow precise Pantone colour matching, so results stay consistent across every label in a run.
Flexo suits high-volume, established product lines at a lower unit cost, while digital suits short runs, frequent changes and variable data.
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