Faq – printing on plastic packaging
Two technologies are most commonly used in the production of printed plastic packaging:
- screen printing on plastic packaging;
- Heat Transfer packaging.
Screen printing involves applying ink directly to the surface of the packaging and ensures high print durability.
Heat Transfer allows you to transfer a finished design onto packaging and achieve a ‘no-label look’, i.e. a print that looks as though there is no label.
The choice of technology depends on the design and the desired visual and functional effect.
Yes. We print on plastic bottles supplied by the customer, as well as on packaging produced by us.
We offer:
- custom printing on plastic packaging;
- decorating plastic packaging supplied by the customer.
This solution is often used by companies that have their own packaging but are looking for a partner to provide professional labelling services.
Yes. Printing on plastic packaging using screen printing and heat transfer technologies is characterised by:
- high resistance to abrasion;
- resistance to chemicals;
- durability throughout the product’s life cycle.
For this reason, printing on plastic packaging is used in sectors requiring high durability, such as the cosmetics, chemicals and industrial sectors.
Screen printing on plastic packaging:
- direct application of ink;
- very high print durability;
- ideal for simple graphics (e.g. logos);
- consistency in mass production.
Heat Transfer packaging:
- transfer of graphics from film;
- capability to produce multiple colours;
- very high level of detail;
- premium effects (metallic, pearlescent, holographic).
Screen printing on plastic packaging is a good choice when:
- the design is simple (logo, markings);
- the durability of the print is key;
- production is carried out in batches.
Heat Transfer packaging is ideal when:
- the design features lots of colours and details;
- you’re looking for a premium look;
- the packaging needs to stand out on the shelf.
The choice of printing technology for plastic packaging always depends on the product and its market positioning.
Printing on plastic packaging can be carried out on many types of products:
- PET, HDPE and LDPE plastic bottles ;
- plastic cosmetic packaging;
- technical and industrial containers;
- caps and components.
Technologies such as screen printing and heat transfer allow for the decoration of various shapes and surfaces.
Yes. Direct printing onto plastic packaging can, in many cases, completely replace a label.
Heat Transfer packaging technology enables the following effect: the ‘no-label look’
Benefits:
- no risk of the label peeling off;
- improved product aesthetics;
- greater durability of the labelling.
This solution is particularly popular in the cosmetics and premium sectors.
Yes. Multi-colour printing on plastic packaging is possible:
- using heat transfer technology – a full colour palette and high detail ;
- using screen printing – for simpler designs.
Heat transfer offers the greatest visual possibilities and works best for premium designs.
Yes. The printing on plastic packaging for the cosmetics and chemicals industries is resistant to a wide range of substances.
We provide solutions for the following sectors:
- cosmetics packaging manufacturer;
- packaging for household chemicals;
- technical and industrial packaging.
As a result, the prints remain durable even under demanding conditions of use.
Yes. We manufacture and print on custom-made plastic packaging, tailored to the customer’s design.
We offer:
- technical consultancy;
- selection of printing methods;
- production implementation;
- quality control.
This ensures the customer receives a comprehensive service – from design to the finished packaging.
Would you like to have plastic packaging printed?
Request a quote for printing on plastic packaging and find out which technology is best suited to your product.