Flexo Print

Flexography - or Flexo - is a method of printing most commonly used for packaging: labels, tape, bags, boxes, banners, etc.

Flexo has an advantage over lithography as it can use a wider range of inks - water and biodegradable rather than oil based - and is good at printing on a variety of materials. Flexo inks, unlike those used in lithography, generally have a low viscosity enabling faster drying and hence faster production and lower costs.

Full colour printing is possible as well as spot colour processes, with individual plates being made to each required colour. It is worth noting that any full bleed image must be consistent on all edges due to movement and alignment issues that can be caused during the conversion process. The conversion process will require an 'eye mark' (a small block of colour) to be included as part of the design for registration on sealing.

Typical products printed using flexography include metallic and window envelopes, corrugated boxes, flexible packaging, food and hygiene bags, flexible plastics and self adhesive labels.