Pad printing uses a silicone pad to transfer an image to a product from a laser etched printing plate. It is one of the most popular and affordable ways of branding promotional products due to its ability to reproduce images on uneven or curved products and print multiple colours in a single pass.
Advantages
Ideal for printing on curved or uneven products.
Close PMS matches are possible on white or light coloured products.
Metallic gold and silver is available.
Limitations
Halftones cannot be consistently reproduced.
The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
Unable to print variable data.
Close PMS matches are more difficult on darker products and will only be approximate.
Minor print distortion may occur on uneven or curved surfaces.
Pad print inks require a curing period before the product can be shipped.
A set up charge is required for each colour to be printed.
Laser engraving produces a permanent natural finish using a laser to mark the product. Different materials produce different effects when engraved so to avoid uncertainty pre-production samples are recommended.
Advantages
Higher perceived value than other forms of branding.
The branding becomes part of the surface and is permanent.
Gives a similar finish to etching on glassware at a much lower cost.
Can mark curved or uneven products.
Can produce variable data including individual names.
The product can be shipped as soon as marking is finished.
Limitations
The size of branding areas is limited on curved surfaces.
Fine detail can be lost on smaller products like pens.
Artwork Requirements
Artwork should be supplied in vector format.
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Leadtimes
Approximate Delivery Dates for Branded products…
…assuming artwork approval and payment receipt is tomorrow (or the next working day), and that product is in-stock. These are estimates only, and may vary at peak times, so check with us if your deadline is crucial.
We also have an express freight service to metropolitan locations at an additional cost. Please ask us about this, if required.
NSW
QLD
Vic
SA
Tas
WA
NT
Metro
13th May–15th May
14th May–15th May
15th May
18th May
20th May
20th May
20th May
Outer Metro
14th May
15th May–18th May
18th May
18th May
20th May
21st May
20th May
Regional
18th May
19th May
18th May
19th May
20th May
25th May
21st May
Country
18th May
20th May
18th May
19th May
20th May
25th May
28th May
Approximate Delivery Dates for Unbranded products, i.e., no artwork is on products…
…assuming payment receipt is tomorrow (or the nxt working day), and that product is in-stock. These are estimates only, and may vary at peak times, so check with us if your deadline is crucial.
NSW
QLD
Vic
SA
Tas
WA
NT
Metro
29th Apr–1st May
30th Apr–1st May
1st May
2nd May
6th May
6th May
6th May
Outer Metro
30th Apr
1st May–2nd May
2nd May
2nd May
6th May
7th May
6th May
Regional
2nd May
5th May
2nd May
5th May
6th May
9th May
7th May
Country
2nd May
6th May
2nd May
5th May
6th May
9th May
14th May
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