As a common stationery item in daily life, envelopes carry important letters and documents and are an important tool for people to convey information. Although envelopes may seem simple, they are a small and delicate work of art in the printing industry. This article will introduce the printing equipment, printing technology, printing design and layout of envelopes, as well as the current printing market, taking you to understand the charm of envelopes together.

1、 Printing equipment: the precise way of envelope printing

Envelope printing equipment mainly includes offset printing machines, gravure printing machines, and screen printing machines. Offset printing press is the most commonly used equipment, which can achieve high-speed and high-quality printing effects. The gravure printer is suitable for printing high-end envelopes, and its strong concave convex printing effect gives people a sense of nobility. Screen printing machines are suitable for printing envelopes made of special materials, such as plastic envelopes. The use of these printing equipment makes the printing of envelopes more precise and aesthetically pleasing.

2、 Printing process: Details determine the quality of envelopes

The envelope printing process mainly includes printing, hot stamping, embossing, and laminating. Printing is the basic process of envelopes, through which text, patterns, and other contents can be printed on the envelope. Hot stamping is a common decorative technique that uses hot pressing to print metal foil onto envelopes, making them more luxurious. Embossing is the process of creating a textured appearance on an envelope through embossing, enhancing its overall texture. Film coating is the process of covering the surface of an envelope with a thin film to increase its glossiness and durability. The use of these techniques makes the envelope more visually and tactilely outstanding.

3、 Printing design layout: the perfect combination of creativity and practicality

The design and layout of envelope printing is an indispensable part of envelope printing. A good design layout can make the envelope more attractive and increase the effectiveness of information transmission. In designing layout, it is necessary to consider the size and shape of the envelope, as well as the layout of elements such as text and patterns on the envelope. At the same time, attention should also be paid to font selection, color matching, and overall style. The perfect combination of creativity and practicality makes the printing design and layout of envelopes more artistic and practical.

4、 Printing market: Development trend of envelope market

With the popularity of email, people’s demand for envelopes has decreased. However, as a traditional stationery item, envelopes still have their unique market. At present, the envelope market is showing a trend of personalized and customized development. People’s requirements for envelopes are no longer just about conveying information, but more about pursuing personalized and unique experiences. Therefore, the printing industry needs to constantly innovate and provide more diverse and high-quality envelope products to meet market demand.