Branding method · in-house
UV print
Ink jetted onto the product and cured instantly under UV light. Full colour with no colour-count penalty, and a faint raised edge where the ink sets.
- Minimum order
- From 50 pieces
- Lead time
- 5–7 days
- Run in-house
- Our own studio
- Quoted
- Per position
What it suits — and what it does not
Suits
- Steel and aluminium bottles
- Powerbanks and tech
- Ceramic and bamboo
- Acrylic awards
We would not use it for
- Flexible fabric — the cured ink cracks
- Deep textures that the head cannot reach
- Anything going through industrial laundry
Artwork requirements
| File format | Vector preferred, or 300dpi raster at final size |
|---|---|
| Colours | Full CMYK, unlimited |
| White ink | Available as an underbase on dark products |
| Setup | No screens, no per-colour charge |
What drives the cost
Cost is driven by print area and whether a white underbase is needed. Full colour costs the same as one colour, which is why it wins below 250 pieces.
See it on the product
The mockup maker renders uv print the way it actually behaves on each substrate, and refuses the combinations that will not work — so unquotable artwork never reaches the studio.
Preview uv printFrequently asked questions
Does UV print work on dark products?
Yes, with a white underbase printed first. It adds a small cost and is essential for colour accuracy.
Can you print photographs?
Yes. UV is the only method here that reproduces photographic artwork accurately.
Will it scratch off?
The cured ink bonds to the surface. It resists normal handling but can be abraded with deliberate force.
Other branding methods
Need uv print? Send the brief.
Quantity, size and a delivery date is enough. A costed proposal comes back in four working hours.