Pad printing
Pad printing is a technique where silicone “stamps” are used to print a logo onto an object. This technique achieves sharp printing and perfect color matching (PMS). Pad printing is the most widely used printing technique, where the logo is etched onto a metal plate and then transferred to the object using a silicone carrier, as ink does not adhere to silicone. As with screen printing, each color must be printed separately.
About pad printing
Materials suitable for pad printing
- Plastics (ABS, PP, PE, etc.) – common promotional items and technical parts (adhesion / pretreatment is addressed for certain plastics).
- Metals (anodized, painted surfaces) – small markings, logos.
- Glass and ceramics – according to durability requirements and ink type.
- Rubber/silicone (if offered and verified) – specific colors and procedures.
Execution and processing options
- Printing on curved and complex shapes – the technology is ideal where other methods fail.
- Single-color and multi-color printing – logos, pictograms, simple graphics; multiple colors according to registration.
- Fine details and small areas – typical for pens, buttons, small parts.
- Repeatability in series – suitable for stable branding and industrial production.
Why pad printing
- Prints even on complex shapes – concave/convex surfaces, radii, intricate parts.
- Suitable for small products – where precision and legibility are required.
- Efficient for series – stable results for repeat orders.
- Wide range of materials – with the correct choice of ink and surface preparation.
Our Products
A wide range of print products for your pad printing business
- Pens and writing instruments – the most common application, suitable even for small areas and fine details.
- Lighters, openers, keychains – durable marking on small promotional products.
- Power banks, USBs, small electronics – logos and pictograms on plastic/metal parts (depending on the surface).
Where we use pad printing
Pad printing reaches where other technologies do not — small, rounded, and complex shapes. We use it mainly for printing promotional and gift items, typically on pens, keychains, and small plastic parts.
For flat surfaces and board materials, UV printing is better suited, while laser engraving is ideal for metal and wood.
Do you have an item you want to print? Write to info@i-reklamka.cz or call 469 811 991 — we will recommend the technology based on the shape and material.
References
View some of our projects