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.