Selection of Printing Materials
Paper Characteristics: Amazon black kraft paper usually has the features of dense blackness and uniformity, no white spots on the surface, fine texture, good stiffness, stable color without fading, and high physical strength, which can well present the printing effect and adapt to various processing and usage environments.
Grammage Selection: Common grammages of kraft paper include 80g, 150g, 250g, etc. Kraft paper of different grammages is suitable for different printed products. For example, 80g kraft paper is relatively thin and suitable for making lightweight packaging paper bags, envelopes, etc. 250g kraft paper is thicker and can be used for making high-grade gift boxes, hardcover book covers, etc.
Printing Equipment and Processes
Printing Equipment
High-speed Digital Printing Machine: It has the characteristics of high efficiency and high precision, and can complete a large number of black kraft paper printing tasks in a short time. Moreover, the printing quality is high, and the color reduction degree is good, which is suitable for large-scale printing.
Flexographic Printing Machine: It has strong flexibility and is suitable for small-batch and personalized printing production. For black kraft paper products with special sizes, shapes, or special printing requirements, the flexographic printing machine can better meet the needs.
Printing Processes
UV Printing: Through ultraviolet irradiation, the ink is quickly dried and cured, which can present a high-gloss and colorful printing effect on black kraft paper. At the same time, it has the advantages of wear resistance and scratch resistance, and is often used for printing patterns and texts that need to highlight the visual effect.
Hot Stamping: It can add metallic luster decorations such as gold, silver, or other colors on black kraft paper, improving the grade and texture of printed products. It is often used to highlight brand logos, titles, important information, etc.
Screen Printing: It can print a relatively thick ink layer, presenting a three-dimensional and unique texture, and is suitable for printing patterns with special effects, such as frosted effects, fluorescent effects, etc.
Printing Design and Layout
Simple Style: The black kraft paper itself has a rustic and natural texture. The simple design style can better highlight its material characteristics, and also conforms to the modern consumers' aesthetic needs for simplicity and generosity. Simple lines, large-sized texts, and a small number of patterns can be used to convey information, making the printed products look clean and neat.
Highlight Brand Image: In the design, attention should be paid to highlighting the brand logo, color, and core values, allowing consumers to quickly identify and remember the brand. For example, print the brand logo in a prominent position on the black kraft paper, and use the brand's unique color matching and font style, etc.
Printing Process
Design Draft Confirmation: Communicate with customers about their needs. According to the information or creativity provided by customers, design printing patterns, texts, etc. that meet the requirements, and make them into high-precision design drafts. Confirm with customers and finalize the design after approval.
Plate Making: Make printing plates according to the design draft. The plate-making methods are different for different printing methods. For example, digital printing does not require plate making, while flexographic printing, gravure printing, etc. need to make corresponding printing plates.
Printing: Put the black kraft paper into the printing equipment, and carry out printing according to the set parameters and processes to ensure that the ink is evenly and accurately transferred onto the paper.
Post-processing: After printing is completed, carry out post-processing according to the needs of the products, such as cutting, folding, binding, die-cutting, embossing, etc., to make the printed products reach the final finished product effect.
