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Offset printing is a high-quality and efficient method that involves transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then onto the printing surface, usually paper. It is widely used for producing large print runs for magazines, brochures, books and various other products due to its high image quality and effective cost.

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PMS (Pantone Matching System) is a standardized color system used in the printing industry. Pantone provides a variety of color options with unique codes that allow designers and printers to precisely specify and reproduce the exact same colors in print materials, ensuring accurate color every time. The execution of pantone printing is done through offset print and is best chosen for large quantities.

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Foil hot stamping print is a printing technique that involves applying a thin, metallic or colored foil to a surface using heat and pressure through a typographic cliche. This process creates a decorative shiny, reflective, and often textured design on various materials. This technique is commonly used for adding a luxurious and eye-catching element on products that can be printed.

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Debossing is a printing/stamping technique that involves pressing an image, design, or text through a typographic cliche into a material’s surface, creating a depressed or sunken effect.

Embossing is a printing/stamping technique that raises a specific image, design, or text above the surface of a material. It creates a raised, three-dimensional effect that can be felt and seen, adding a tactile and visually appealing element to printed or textured surfaces.

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Laser engraving is a precision technology that uses a laser beam to etch, mark, or engrave designs, patterns, or text onto a wide range of materials with high accuracy and detail.

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Silkscreen, also known as screen printing, is a printing technique that involves transferring ink or paint through a fine mesh screen onto a surface to create images, designs, or patterns. The ink is transfered through the open areas of the stencil onto the underlying material, such as fabric, paper, plastic, or other substrates, to create the final artwork. This process is commonly used in apparel, textiles, signage, and various forms of artwork.

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Sublimation printing is a digital printing technique used to transfer vibrant and high-quality images, graphics, or designs onto materials, primarily textiles and hard surfaces. The ink is converted into a gas without passing through the liquid stage, creating vibrant, full-color and durable prints that become part of the material itself.

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Pad printing, also known as tampon printing, is a versatile and indirect offset printing technique used to transfer ink from an engraved metal or silicone pad onto a variety of surfaces. An etched plate, typically made of metal or silicone, is used to create a customized image or design. It is favored for its ability to achieve high-resolution prints on complex and uneven surfaces. Pad printing is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, promotional product decoration, and product branding.

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Embroidery is an imprint method that involves creating decorative designs, patterns, or logos on fabric or other materials using colored thread and a needle. The thread is stitched directly into the material’s surface, creating textured and durable embellishments with high-quality results.