We mainly use this process when a low quantity of labels are ordered. These get printed directly from a computer to a digital printer and thus there are no additional setup or get ready charges. We use this process with low quantities (for example; 2000 or less for a sticker of 90x50mm). Because the same machine that does the printing also cuts the sticker, simply by adding a cut line into the artwork before printing, making almost any shape is easy. This process has the advantage of being cost effective on low quantities and it is a relatively fast process. However the disadvantage lies with the stickers being expensive when ordering large quantities as the price doesn’t drop in relation to the quantity ordered. We also use this process when clients have large orders, but who are pressed for time and need their order in a day or two.

This process is recommended when larger quantities of stickers are ordered (for example 2 000 or more stickers of around 90 x 50mm) This process uses a method of preparing positives and plates for every colour that is used, which is quite different from digital printing. With this process the amount of colours in the artwork plays a huge roll. An order for litho printed stickers takes about 10 to 15 working days to complete. With regards to this process the client is also limited to the mould sizes available, unless they are willing to pay a very high price (around R3800 excl + 3 additional working days) to have a mould made to their specifications.

This process was widely and very poplar about 10 years ago, until the digital printing industry started blooming. Screen printing is the process also used for T-shirt and corri board printing. Very much like in the litho printing process, one also needs to prepare individual positives and screens for each colour used. This makes screen printing a time consuming process, but very cost effective in large quantities. Lower quantities this process will be the most expensive one, especially when more than 1 colour is being used. This process would usually only be recommend when the client requires the stickers to last longer, especially in direct sunlight.