Silk Screen Printing

Silk screening is one of the printing methods used for labeling and direct printing on bottles and containers. The printing offers a lustrous and glossy finish that allows for color clarity and adds to the appeal of the packaging. And packaging is the first thing consumers see – it has to be attractive and eye-catching enough for the consumer to pick up the product and check it out, which is the first step in sales.

How silk screening scores over other printing methods

There are many different techniques and technologies that are used for printing either directly on containers or on labels and each one has its advantages. Silk screen printing can:

· Be printed raised to resemble embossing.

· Work on glass, plastics and metal.

· Be used on closures as well.

· Use various patterns, graphics and decorating ideas.

· Can decorate the container all over and all round.

· Be printed using single colors or multiple colors.

· Give the containers a very vibrant and classy effect.

· Be more durable and stay fade resistant even when exposed to adverse weather and sunlight.

· Afford high opacity.

· Be abrasion resistant.

· Be done by hand or machines.

Another positive of silk screening is that there is a large range of inks available. You can opt for

· U.V. gloss

· Matt finish

· Textured varnishes

· Luminescent inks that glow in the dark

· Metallic inks

· Glitter effects

· Mirror finish inks

· Special inks for medical, electronic and automotive exteriors and interiors

You can also select large numbers or smaller units to be printed as screen are not very expensive to make.

At M. Jacob & Sons we can guide you through the silk screening process, provide you with the designs and color schemes. We offer one-stop packaging solutions, so you can get your containers through us and the required quantities and also advice on printing and labeling. With our global supply chain in place, you are assured of timely deliveries at competitive prices.