Gravure vs Digital Printing for Flexible Packaging

Группа технической проверки Huasheng Packaging · Опубликовано: 2026-04-14 · Обновлено: 2026-05-21

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Compare gravure and digital printing for custom flexible packaging. Learn about cylinder cost, MOQ and lead time.

Краткий ответ

Compare gravure and digital printing to choose the right method for your order.

What Is Gravure Printing

Mainstream method for medium to large volume. Uses engraved cylinders, consistent color, cost-effective at volume.

What Is Digital Printing

Market option for short runs and samples; not provided by Huasheng Packaging. Higher unit cost at volume.

Comparison

Gravure: medium-large orders, cylinder cost, low unit cost, stable color. Digital: market option for small orders; not provided by Huasheng Packaging.

Cylinder Cost

One-time per design. Each color = one cylinder. Reusable for repeats. Amortized over volume.

Printing Process

Artwork check, cylinder making, material prep, printing, lamination, curing, slitting/bag making, QC and handover packing.

Сопутствующие товары

Связанные руководства по упаковке

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Gravure for food packaging?

Yes, widely used with food-grade inks and materials.

Why cylinder cost?

Each color needs engraved cylinder. One-time, reusable for repeats.

Cylinder reused?

Yes, stored and reused for same design repeat orders.

Do you provide digital printing?

No. Huasheng Packaging focuses on gravure printing. Very small digital runs should be confirmed with a dedicated supplier.

Better for bulk?

Gravure — unit cost decreases with volume, color is stable.

File format?

AI, PDF, CDR with dieline, bleed, CMYK, outlined fonts.

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