What You Need to Know About Silk Screen Printing in Beauty Packaging

Silk screen is a kind of logo printing technology that is applied directly on the surface of cosmetic containers. This is a traditional method used for product labeling, and a prominent way to promote a brand with attractive print designs over the containers. This article is for the information of cosmetic manufacturers, who wish to know more about this logo printing technology in order to choose the right one, among different options.

Silk Screen Printing is an ancient art form that roots back to some ancient Chinese dynasty. It was used for textile printing mainly, eventually, it’s efficacy as a product labelling technology came into prominence around late 60s. Silk mesh was traditionally used before other types of woven mesh were developed, like high tension polyester mesh and nylon mesh.

The print usually comes out with a matt effect, that lays flat to the surface. This process is extremely versatile, given it’s simplicity and being low cost resource that works great with unique shapes of containers, it can be used singularly for cosmetic labelers, from lipstick tubes, to nail polish, perfume and compact, and whatnot!

Technically, one screen can be used for one color at a time, until and unless an opal-ish effect is needed, as though for design sake, or promotional messages. But that is usually not the goal for labelling, since it essentiates clarity.

Recent innovations of technologies have largely industrialised the process of silk screen printing. Today, screen printing machines can come in as many as 6 different screens in a single workstation. There doesn’t seem to be much of a limitation, when it comes to sizes of silk screens.

Why Is Silk Screen Used, Benefits

Silk screen is used widely by the cosmetic labelling, because these projects gets to be huge, with a truckload of containers to be printed. And big projects is what makes silk screen printing an extremely inexpensive resource, with high level of precision and quality. Which may not be the same for small projects.

The other most significant benefit about screen printing is that one can really have smooth sailing with this one when working with specially designed, cosmetic containers with rather peculiar shapes, and designs which may have elevated or dented areas, or some kind of engraved design. The color will transfer evenly, and in bold letters, or as is desired.