Guide to Decoration Methods

WHAT IS PAD PRINTING? Pad printing is a decoration technique in which ink is transferred from a silicone pad onto the desired surface. The pad printing process can be thought of as a more advanced version of stamping – a pad with ink is pressed onto the product and then left to air dry. • Superior image clarity. • Easier than screen printing for printing on unusually shaped objects. • Improved resolution on smaller fonts and designs over screen printing. • Pad printing is a gentle decoration technique, making it ideal for delicate materials and fabrics. • Low set-up costs and minimal equipment required. • Benefits • Pad printing is typically used for a one- or two-color design, limiting color options. • Ink adhesion, especially on certain materials like silicone or plastic, can wear or fade over time. • Printing irregularities or inconsistencies are more common with pad printing. Cons image source: deconetwork.com TOP PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS FOR PAD PRINTING: Popper Ball Item # T515 High Caliber Line | SAGE # 64740 Popper Silicone Phone Wallet Item # T517 High Caliber Line | SAGE # 64740 Aqua Pearls™ Hot/Cold Pack Item # WHF-HC11 Ariel Premium Supply Inc SAGE # 60462

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