CMYK printing
Full-color process printing for most custom packaging artwork.
Best use cases: Product images, patterns, colorful brand designsPrinting & Finishes
Printing methods and surface finishes for premium packaging
Compare CMYK / Pantone printing, lamination, foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and spot UV — and the combinations that match different brand tiers and shelf positions.
Printing
Color and proofing options
Pantone color printing
Spot color matching for more consistent brand colors.
Best use cases: Brand logos, signature colors, premium cartons
Offset printing
High-quality production printing for sharp color and detail.
Best use cases: Folding cartons, sleeves, rigid box wraps
Digital sample printing
Fast proofing for sample review before mass production.
Best use cases: Prototype samples and launch validationFinishes
Surface treatments and tactile details
Matte lamination
Smooth low-glare protection for clean retail packaging.
Best use cases: Skincare cartons, gift boxes, retail sleeves
Gloss film
Glossy protective film for bright colors and strong product shelf presence.
Best use cases: Food packaging, labels, promotional retail boxes
Soft touch film
Velvety surface that gives boxes a premium hand feel.
Best use cases: Cosmetics, fragrance, gift packaging
Anti scratch film
Protective film for dark colors and premium retail boxes.
Best use cases: Black cartons, rigid boxes, luxury kits
Hot foil stamping
Metallic logo or detail for a high-contrast brand mark.
Best use cases: Logos, labels, gift boxes, beauty packs
Embossing
Raised logo or pattern for a tactile brand detail.
Best use cases: Rigid boxes, sleeves, specialty paper
Debossing
Pressed-in detail for refined, minimal packaging.
Best use cases: Gift boxes, cosmetic cartons, labels
Spot UV
Gloss highlight applied to selected artwork areas.
Best use cases: Logo highlights, patterns, product names
Reverse UV
Contrasting matte and raised gloss texture for strong shelf impact.
Best use cases: Premium cosmetic and retail packaging
Textured surface
Tactile paper or coating that gives packaging a distinctive hand feel.
Best use cases: Specialty paper wraps, gift boxes, brand launch packagingNeed the underlying paper or board first? See paper and board materials for substrate options. For combined material + finish recommendations, mention both on the inquiry form.
Combine printing and finishes