Basic Printing Terminologies

CMYK is a four-colour printing process used for producing full-colour packaging designs.

A dieline shows cut lines, folds, and safe areas to design packaging correctly.

Bleed is extra artwork beyond the trim line to prevent unwanted white edges.

Spot UV adds glossy highlights to specific areas for visual contrast and shine.

Resolution refers to image clarity; 300 dpi ensures crisp, high-quality printing.

Pantone ensures consistent, specific colours across different print materials and batches.

Gloss gives shine and vibrancy, while matte offers a softer, non-reflective finish.

Embossing creates raised elements for tactile texture and premium branding detail.

Vector files scale without losing clarity, making them ideal for packaging graphics.

Offset printing delivers high-quality results for medium to large packaging quantities.