Offset Printing and Colour Management
Colour is the first thing a brand notices and the hardest thing to argue about after delivery, so we make it measurable before the run starts.
At a glance
- CMYK process plus Pantone spot colours
- Coated, uncoated, textured and kraft stocks
- Digital option for short and variable-data runs
- Inside and outside printing
Overview
Colour is the first thing a brand notices and the hardest thing to argue about after delivery, so we make it measurable before the run starts. A signed proof under standard lighting becomes the contractual reference for both the first order and every reorder.
If your brief differs, tell us the constraint and we will propose the closest workable build.
Print Methods
Offset lithography handles CMYK process work and Pantone spot colours on coated, uncoated, textured and kraft stocks. For very short runs or variable data, digital printing is used with the same proofing workflow.
- CMYK process plus Pantone spot colours
- Coated, uncoated, textured and kraft stocks
- Digital option for short and variable-data runs
- Inside and outside printing
All of this is confirmed in writing before a deposit is requested.
Proofing and Approval
A digital or wet proof is issued under D50 lighting with the Pantone references called out, and is signed by both sides. The approved proof, plates and ink formulation are archived against your SKU so a reorder is not a fresh colour negotiation.
- Signed D50 colour proof
- Pantone bridge references declared
- Archived plates and ink formulation
- Spectrophotometric in-run checks
All of this is confirmed in writing before a deposit is requested.
Special Substrates
Printing on kraft, metallic or dark stock changes colour behaviour; we show a substrate proof rather than assuming a coated-paper result. White underprint, metallic ink and foil combinations are quoted with the extra pass made explicit.
- Substrate-specific proofs for kraft and metallic board
- White underprint for dark stocks
- Metallic ink and foil combinations
- Rub-resistance testing on finished units
If your brief differs, tell us the constraint and we will propose the closest workable build.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you match our brand Pantone?
- Yes. Provide the Pantone reference and we produce a signed proof before the production run.
- Will a reorder match the first batch?
- Yes. Approved proofs, plates and ink formulations are archived against your SKU.
- Do you print inside the box?
- Yes, including inside covers, tray surfaces and hidden message panels.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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