Perfect for Startups and Seasonal Products
The best solution for small run printing
Digitally printing provides flexible packaging manufacturers and brands with more possibilities, enabling them to efficiently respond to the rapidly market changing demands of shorter run orders, multiple SKUs, faster delivery and dynamic personalized customization needs.
The printing process of digital printed pouches is simple and eco-friendly, it does not require cylinder plates, can be printed on demand and immediately.
They are perfect for:
- Small batch (low MOQ) orders
- Short run printing
- Frequent design changes
- New product launches
- Multiple SKUs
With no plate cost, fast delivery, and premium color quality, digital printed pouches are ideal for growing brands.
Why Digital Printing for Packaging?
Digital pouch printing without cylinder have obvious advantages for small batches
No MOQ Required
Perfect for small orders, seasonal products, and sample runs.
Fast Turnaround (5–7 days)
Accelerate your product launch or packaging update
No Plate Costs
without cylinder plates, print on demand, saving setup cost
High-Resolution Full-Color Printing
Vibrant colors and sharp details, suitable for premium branding
Multiple SKUs Friendly
Print different designs in a single batch without added cost
Flexible & Cost-Effective
Launch quickly with low inventory risk
Optional Addons you can choose
The additional options that you can added on the pouches, which make it very delicate, beautiful and unique
Zipper
Reused to maintain the tightness of the bag, could be child-resistant zipper, slider zipper
Spout
It can be used repeatedly, it is convenient to pour out liquids or particles, which is very convenient
Valve
The gas can only be discharged in one direction, and is generally used for the packaging of coffee beans
Window
Could see the packaged items inside from this window, so you can feel it more intuitively
Handle
The handle makes it easier to carry the goods, not easy to get tired, can be external or built-in
Spot Shining
By not printing the white ink, the color of the aluminum foil is leaked out to achieve a hot stamping effect
Laser Tear Line
The bag can be easily torn along this tear line without breaking it, and not affect the barrier properties
Inside Printed
Printed on the inner layer of the pouch, highlighting the product characteristics
No MOQ Required 1 PCS to Get Started
Digital Printing Vs Gravure Printing
Each has its own strengths and is suitable for different stages of product development
Items | Digital Printing | Gravure Printing |
|---|---|---|
Plate Cost | No need, 0 cost | Needed, USD 65-220/color |
Production Time |
5-7 days
| 13 days + |
MOQ |
1 pcs
| 5,000-30,000 pcs |
Total Cost | Lower | Higher |
Multiple SKUs | print together, no extra cost | Each sku print seperately |
Context | Small batch, trial samples | Mass production |
Digital Printing = Small Batch, Fast, Flexible
Rotogravure = Large Volume, Long-Term, Cost-Efficient
Cost difference
In order to more intuitively understand the cost difference, here is a common case for reference
Specifications of Case
- Pouch style: Stand Up Pouch with Zipper
- Size: 160×260+40×2mm
- Thickness: 120 microns
- Materials: Matte OPP/VMPET/PE
- Print: full printing, 8 colors
- SKUs: 10
- Quantity: 500 pcs each SKU, total 5,000
Cost Overview
Items | Digital Printing | Gravure Printing | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Unit Price | $ 0.27/pcs | $ 0.08/pcs | |
Cylinders | none | 80 pcs | 1 color 1 cylinder |
Cylinder fee | none | US$ 6,800 | $85 per cylinder |
MOQ | 200 pcs | 20,000 pcs | for each SKU |
Quantity | 5,000 pcs | 200,000 pcs | for all SKUs |
Lead Time | 5 days | 20 days | working days |
TOC | $ 1,500 | $ 22,800 | EXW cost |
Cases of digital flexible packaging
Small batch customization, high-precision printing patterns, help you develop new business flexibly
FAQs
Personalized small batch customization, ultra-low MOQ, low overall cost, fast delivery, fast response, diverse patterns, no need cylinder plates, accurate color registration, and multiple types of the same series can be mixed together for printing
There are many factors that affect the price, such as size, material and thickness, bag type and technological requirements, quantity and SKU number, etc. Normally, the bag is larger, thicker, more complex working process, rarer material, then the cost is higher. Series SKU numbers printed together to reduce cost overall, these all can be customized according to customer requirements, and the overall cost advantage of digital printing small batch customization is obvious.
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