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
26th Jul–28th Jul
27th Jul–28th Jul
28th Jul
31st Jul
2nd Aug
2nd Aug
2nd Aug
Outer Metro
27th Jul
28th Jul–31st Jul
31st Jul
31st Jul
2nd Aug
3rd Aug
2nd Aug
Regional
31st Jul
1st Aug
31st Jul
1st Aug
2nd Aug
7th Aug
3rd Aug
Country
31st Jul
2nd Aug
31st Jul
1st Aug
2nd Aug
7th Aug
10th Aug
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
12th Jul–14th Jul
13th Jul–14th Jul
14th Jul
15th Jul
19th Jul
19th Jul
19th Jul
Outer Metro
13th Jul
14th Jul–15th Jul
15th Jul
15th Jul
19th Jul
20th Jul
19th Jul
Regional
15th Jul
18th Jul
15th Jul
18th Jul
19th Jul
22nd Jul
20th Jul
Country
15th Jul
19th Jul
15th Jul
18th Jul
19th Jul
22nd Jul
27th Jul
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