Printing & Marking
UV Printing
UV-curable ink is jetted directly onto the surface and cured instantly with UV light. Because there are no screens or plates, artwork changes and multi-version runs cost nothing extra in set-up.
Why brands use it
- Photographic images and smooth gradients
- No plate cost, so short runs and versioning are economical
- Fast turnaround for launches and market tests
Process
- 01File preparationArtwork prepared with correct colour profile and white underbase where needed.
- 02Fixture set-upContainer jig aligned for accurate placement on curved surfaces.
- 03Printing and curingInk jetted and UV cured in line.
- 04TestingAdhesion and scratch resistance checked; primer added where required.
Available materials
Typical applications
- Limited editions
- Multi-SKU ranges
- Gradient artwork
- Sample and test runs
MOQ considerations
Among the lowest minimums of any decoration method, because there is no screen or plate to amortise.
Lead time
Samples 5–8 days; adds 3–7 days to production.
Other services
Often specified together
UV Printing FAQ
Well-cured UV print with the correct primer performs well, but heavy screen ink still has the edge on abrasion resistance for products handled daily in a bathroom. We test both when durability is critical.
Yes, using a white underbase layer. Expect a slightly different texture from screen-printed white, which we will show you on a sample.
Yes — standard samples, decoration samples and pre-production samples. Standard samples are usually available quickly; customised samples are quoted with the project because they require set-up.
Yes, through masterbatch resin colour, spray coating on glass or plastic, or printed colour on cartons. Coating gives full Pantone freedom at a lower minimum; masterbatch is more durable but needs a larger volume.
Yes — silk screen printing, UV printing, hot stamping, embossing and labelling. We will advise which method suits your artwork, substrate and quantity, including minimum legible sizes.
Next step
Tell us what you are packing. We will send a specification and a price.
Share the product type, capacity, quantity and any decoration you have in mind. Qualified RFQs are answered within one business day.