Flexographic Printing

Flexographic printing, a cornerstone of our company in the Toronto GTA area, is renowned for efficiently handling large orders of custom labels. This method utilizes flexible printing plates and fast-rotating cylinders, adeptly transferring ink onto various substrates. Flexography is known for speed and its broad spectrum of product adaptability, including pressure-sensitive and multi-ply labels. Our flexographic label printing services are tailored for businesses seeking high-volume, superior-quality label production, combining rapid output with extensive customization options.

materials Flexographic PrintingMaterials and Substrates in Flexographic Printing

Flexographic printing is notable for its ability to work with a wide array of materials. Our label printing company uses web-fed materials from large rolls, enabling efficient and high-speed printing. Capable of handling paper, film, and more, our flexographic printing presses are ideal for substantial commercial label projects, achieved at high speeds. This proficiency highlights why flexographic label printing is the method of choice for large-scale production, offering unparalleled speed and versatility in material selection.

How Flexographic Printing Plates Transform Your Designs into Prints

The workflow starts with a design art file made into a proof by prepress for approval according to the required print specifications. The approved art then gets converted into flexo plates. These polymer sheets, engraved with digital artwork, are pivotal in color accuracy. Each color printing on the job requires a distinct plate, ensuring vivid and precise color reproduction.

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Color Management: The 4-Color Process in Flexographic Printing

The 4-color CMYK process is essential in the flexographic printing process. This method, crucial for full-color labels, relies on cyan, magenta, yellow, and black for achieving photographic-quality prints. When working on labels, it’s important to use CMYK as this ensures consistency and accuracy in print. Our G7 Master color management certification indicates our dedication to precision in flexographic label printing, underlining the significance of accurate color representation in commercial label production.

Spot or Brand Colors in Flexographic Printing

In addition to 4-color CMYK printing, most labels print with additional colors, often PMS spots, that are integral to the brand logo.  Some printing methods involve extended color gamut (ECG) printing which uses Orange, Green, and Violet colors, also known as 7-color printing, that replace PMS spot and brand colors. ECG can achieve the same spot or brand colors in a much more economical print method.

How Flexographic Printing Plates Transform Your Designs into Prints

The workflow starts with a design art file made into a proof by prepress for approval according to the required print specifications. The approved art then gets converted into flexo plates. These polymer sheets, engraved with digital artwork, are pivotal in color accuracy. Each color printing on the job requires a distinct plate, ensuring vivid and precise color reproduction.

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Post-Printing Processes: Die Cutting and Shaping Labels

Labels can be finished as sheets or rolls. The inline post-print cutting process is a vital stage in flexographic printing. At Kwality Labels, we use cutting dies – metallic cylinders with precision blades – to accurately shape the labels to the desired size. Flexible or rotary cutting die, is crucial to the process of finishing the product, ensuring that labels meet our clients’ exact size and shape specifications.

Rewinding Flexographic PrintingRewinding in Flexo Printing

Flexographic printing offers labels finished on rolls that are rewound to the maximum diameter or number of labels/rolls as required by the client. This process can include label numbering inline if requested. Understanding label wind direction is key to the machine application of finished labels to the product.

Cold-Foil Flexographic PrintingCustomization and Special Features in Flexographic Printing

Flexographic printing stands out for its extensive customization capabilities. Our flexographic printing company offers unique options such as cold foiling for metallic accents, double-sided labels for extended content, and more. These specialized features in flexographic printing allow clients to create uniquely distinct eye-catching products in the market.

Kwality Labels: Your Partner in Flexographic Printing Excellence

At Kwality Labels, we don’t just provide flexographic printing services; we offer partnerships to create labels that elevate your brand. Our commitment to excellence in every aspect of flexographic printing – that flows from artwork to choosing the right materials, and inks, to precise die cutting, rewinding, and innovative customization – sets us apart. We are heavily invested in our processes and industry-accredited methodologies and invite you to experience the difference. Contact us today to discuss your label printing needs and discover how we can help your products stand out in the marketplace.