Packtastic delivers custom‑printed flexible packaging that turns your brand vision into reality. Whether you need printed pouches, bags, or rollstock film, our printing expertise ensures every design element – from logos and product information to intricate patterns – is reproduced with exceptional clarity and colour fidelity. We understand that packaging is often the first physical touchpoint with your customer, so we treat each print job with precision and care. With a wide choice of printing technologies, substrates, and finishing effects, we offer the flexibility to match your specific requirements, regardless of order size. From initial artwork review to final delivery, Packtastic makes custom printing straightforward, reliable, and cost‑effective.
Gravure Printing – Ideal for long‑run orders requiring consistent colour, fine detail, and high ink coverage. Supports up to 10 colours with registration accuracy of ≤0.15 mm.
Flexographic Printing – A cost‑effective option for medium runs, offering good print quality on a variety of films. Quicker plate‑making and lower tooling costs.
Digital Printing – Plate‑less technology suitable for very short runs, prototypes, and personalised packaging. No plate fees, fast turnaround (samples in 48 hours).
Hybrid Options – We can combine gravure and digital to create customised variable elements (like batch codes or QR codes) while maintaining a consistent base design.
We print on a broad spectrum of flexible materials, all treated to ensure optimal ink adhesion:
Clear Films – PET, BOPP, PE, CPP, NY – for transparent packaging that shows the product.
Metallised Films – VMPET, VMCPP – offer a metallic sheen with moderate barrier properties.
Foil Laminates – Aluminium foil (AL) – complete light and oxygen barrier.
Paper Laminates – Kraft paper, glassine, and other paper‑plastic combinations for a natural look.
Bio‑based Films – PLA, PBAT, and other compostable materials – printable with suitable inks.
Mono‑Materials – All‑PE and all‑PP structures designed for recyclability, now fully printable.
Colour Matching – ΔE < 2 across batches, using spectrophotometric analysis. Pantone matching available.
Surface Finishes – Matte, gloss, high‑gloss, and soft‑touch tactile coatings.
Special Effects – Spot UV varnish, cold/hot foil stamping (gold, silver, holographic), pearlescent and iridescent inks, and textured embossing.
Anti‑Counterfeiting – Micro‑text, hidden images, and fluorescent inks for brand protection.
Variable Data – Print expiry dates, lot numbers, QR codes, and promotional offers inline – with no additional post‑processing.
Directional Features – Register marks, print orientation, and tear‑notch placement can be customised to suit automated filling equipment.
Free Pre‑Press Check – We review your artwork for bleed, resolution, font embedding, and colour space, providing correction advice at no charge.
Mock‑up Service – Digital 3D mock‑ups within 24 hours for approval before printing.
Plate‑Making – Engraved cylinders (gravure) or photopolymer plates (flexo) produced in‑house; digital jobs require no plates.
Low Plate Cost for Small Orders – For flexo and digital, plate charges are significantly lower or waived entirely.
In‑Process Monitoring – Online camera systems check for defects (hickeys, streaks, registration errors) in real time.
Colour Consistency – Automated ink viscosity control and colour measurement at intervals.
Adhesion Testing – Cross‑cut and tape tests ensure ink stays bonded even under filling, transport, and storage.
Lightfastness – Inks rated for lightfastness ≥4 (Blue Wool Scale) to prevent fading on shelf.
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Digital mock‑up | 24 hours |
| Physical sample (flexo/digital) | 2–3 working days |
| Physical sample (gravure) | 5–7 working days |
| Plate‑making (new plates) | 3–5 days (flexo) / 5–7 days (gravure) |
| Production – pouches | 7–15 working days (depending on quantity) |
| Production – rollstock | 10–18 working days |
| MOQ – printed pouches | 500 pieces (flexo/digital) / 1,000 pieces (gravure) |
| MOQ – printed rollstock | 300 m² (flexo/digital) / 500 m² (gravure) |
Eco‑Inks – Water‑based, solvent‑free, and UV‑curable inks available, all compliant with food‑contact regulations.
Sustainable Substrates – We can print on recyclable mono‑materials and compostable films.
Waste Reduction – Our automated systems minimise setup waste, and we recycle scrap films where possible.
Food (snacks, confectionery, coffee, tea, frozen meals, pet treats)
Personal care (shampoo sachets, wet wipes, masks)
Household (detergent pods, cleaning refills)
Industrial (powders, granules, hardware)
Promotional and limited‑edition runs