Flexo Ink Print
Our Flexo Ink Print process offers fast production times and affordable prices on small or large quantities. This process uses a “flexible” photopolymer plate placed on a rotating drum to make imprints on the bags. We use a solvent-based ink for printing and can mix inks to match other colors you may need. We now also offer a variety of metallic inks. Flexo Ink Print is available on paper or plastic bags.
If you are interested in intricate multi-color and 4-color Flexo Ink Print, we suggest contacting our Design Centre custom team for more information. View color choices here.
Ordering
We sell our products through a national network of promotional marketing distributorships that specialize in creative marketing and custom-imprinted merchandise. Please consult the internet or phone directory for a promotional products consultant near you. Please refer to the order information page for more details.
Charges
Plate charges apply to all new orders and re-orders with changes. A plate is required for each color and each unique design. Refer to the individual product page for the applicable plate charge.
Please see the individual product pages for more information on additional charges.
Production
Production time begins after approval of your artwork and credit. Orders that request larger-than-catalog quantities or multiple print locations/colors will require extra production time. Please call for additional production times. During peak production periods, BAG MAKERS may require extended production times due to production capacity. BAG MAKERS will notify customers if submitted orders require additional production times.
Current Production Times
| New Orders | Reorders | |
|---|---|---|
| General | 4 days | 3 days |
| Preprinted | 1 days | 1 days |
Art Specifications
We will need to pre-approve your artwork as color registration requirements exist and vary per bag style. Some movement between colors will occur due to the printing method required for post-converted bags. Colors must be separated by at least 1/4” of surrounding clear space to allow for color movement. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Two-color imprinting is not available on some bags.
Programs and Formats
Vector art is preferred. Vector images can be resized without any loss of quality. Please note that placing or importing photographs, bitmap, or raster images into a drawing program does not convert them into vector artwork. We accept the following programs and formats:
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR—Preferred Vector Art Program
Save as native Illustrator .ai file, Illustrator Default PDF with the "Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities" box check-marked, or Windows metafile exported as .wmf.
Fonts and Line Rules
If we do not have the exact font you used, the text in your art will default to a less attractive font changing the look of your design. Converting your fonts to outlines, paths, or curves eliminates this hazard by changing your fonts into vector shapes. This ensures that your artwork will print exactly how you expect it to look.
Minimum Sizes
10 point fonts. Thin serif font styles are not recommended. Please convert all fonts to outlines/paths/curves.
1 point lines
Halftones
For best results, artwork containing halftones must be pre-approved and is available on select bag styles. Halftones are printed with a 30-line screen. Color percentages for art containing halftones should range from 20% to 60%. Areas less than 20% may not print and areas greater than 60% may fill-in and become a solid color. Designs that contain gradients or blends may need alterations for optimum print quality and will require a final, signed proof approval.
