Screen Printing vs Digital Printing: Which Is Better for Balloons

NiuN® in balloon customization for many years, support screen printing, digital printing two kinds of process balloon mass customization, welcome to consult to obtain customized quotation and exclusive custom program!

Basic principles of two balloon printing processes

Screen printing balloon

Screen printing balloon belongs to the traditional hole plate printing process. Through the customized screen plate, the ink penetrates into the balloon latex surface through the screen graphic area to form patterns or characters.

When printing, a screen plate with corresponding patterns should be made separately, with strong ink coverage and suitable for mainstream balloon materials such as latex balloons and foil balloons.

It is a classic and mature printing method in the balloon industry.

Digital printing balloon

Digital printing is no version of the digital printing process, without the need to make a screen, through the digital printing equipment directly print the pattern on the surface of the balloon, similar to the upgrade of the industrial version of the home printer.

Relying on digital documents can be printed directly, without the need for pre-plate making process, with higher flexibility, suitable for small batch, multi-style balloon customization needs.

What kind of process should I choose for different needs

Screen printing

Suitable for custom latex balloons, can be no more than 5 color LOGO printing customization, can be customized single-sided, double-sided and 5-sided full flower printing. Suitable for small batch balloon customization, even for family parties. 

Acceptable small batch custom printing latex balloons, brand logo balloons, corporate activities promotional balloons, outdoor party layout balloons, can give priority to screen printing. 

Screen printing ink thick, strong, outdoor use of sun-resistant wear-resistant, and large quantities of procurement when the unit price is more cost-effective, can effectively control the overall procurement costs.

Digital Printing

Digital printing is a better choice for custom holiday limited balloons, themed balloons with high-definition illustrations or photos of people.

Digital printing does not require plate making, can quickly land complex patterns, meet personalized and differentiated procurement needs, and flexibly adapt to diversified customer orders.

Customized printing service

For customized balloons, we support color matching, add brand LOGO, batch purchase printing balloon and delivery are stable, and online and offline platform sales can accurately match the needs. 

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FAQ

Can you customize balloons with gradient and photo patterns?

Only digitally printed balloons are available. Screen printing is spot color printing, which cannot restore the details of gradient, shadow and high-definition photos. Digital printing supports full-color restoration, can accurately present every detail of complex design, and is suitable for personalized creative balloon customization.

Which printing balloon process is more cost-effective when purchasing in large quantities?

Screen printing balloons are more cost-effective. Although there is a pre-screen printing fee for screen printing, the printing cost of a single balloon is greatly reduced after mass production. Digital printing has no plate making fee, but the cost of single printing is fixed, and the total cost of mass orders will be higher than that of screen printing.

Small batch printing balloon emergency orders, which process should be selected?

Both processes can be used, and it needs to be determined according to the complexity of the printed pattern. At the same time, the cost of screen printing is low, and the cost of digital printing is higher.

Digital printing balloon can do double-sided printing?

Yes, it's possible. Digital printing supports double-sided full-color printing, positive and negative patterns can be designed independently, and the details are consistent.

Two kinds of printing process of balloons, safety and environmental protection standards are different?

No difference. NiuN® Both processes use environmentally friendly inks that meet EN71 compliance standards, have no peculiar smell, are non-toxic, and are suitable for children's parties, mother and child activities.