The materials required for printing mainly include the following categories:
Paper Materials
Coated paper: smooth surface and bright colors, suitable for albums, calendars, etc.
Double offset paper: small elasticity, uniform ink absorption, suitable for book covers, etc.
Whiteboard paper: hard and thick texture, suitable for packaging boxes, liners, etc.
Kraft paper: tough and water-resistant, suitable for wrapping paper, envelopes, etc.
Gold and silver cardboard: smooth surface, suitable for high-grade packaging and printing.
Specialty paper materials
Pearlescent paper: smooth surface, suitable for high-end albums, books, etc.
Sulfuric acid paper: high transparency, suitable for binding title pages, clothing tags, etc.
Plastic Materials :
It is used to make plastic bags, packaging boxes, etc., and is suitable for screen printing and flexographic printing.
Fabric Material :
It is used for printing T-shirts, flags, etc.
Common printing methods include:
Offset printing: suitable for large-volume color or monochrome printing, such as books, magazines, etc.
Digital printing: suitable for small batches or personalized printing, with high cost but fast shipment.
Silk screen printing: suitable for special materials and large area printing.
Flexographic printing: suitable for flexible packaging materials, such as plastic bags, labels, etc.
The basic process of printing includes steps such as design, plate making, printing, and post-processing. In the design stage, it is necessary to design the layout of the printed matter according to the customer's needs; Plate making is to make the design draft into a printed version; Printing is the transfer of ink to paper or other materials; Post-processing includes cutting, binding, glazing and other steps.