Custom printing across all party supply categories with six printing methods matched to your product, artwork, quantity, and budget — Pantone color matching, sampling, and consistent quality across multi-SKU programs.
1–4 spot colors on latex balloons and fabric. Solid, vibrant, cost-effective for volume. Best for logos and simple graphics.
1–6 spot colors on paper cups, plates, napkins, and kraft bags. Lowest per-unit cost at high volumes. Standard for disposable paper products.
Full-color photo-quality on coated paper gift bags, backdrops, and premium packaging. Highest print quality for complex designs.
Full CMYK, no plates needed. Viable for samples, prototypes, and very short runs (1–500 units). Emerging in Chinese factories.
Full-color dye transfer into polyester fabric. Photo-realistic, permanent, fabric stays soft. Best for fabric bunting and backdrops.
Metallic foil pressed onto paper. Gold, silver, rose gold, holographic. Premium accent for logos on gift bags and packaging.
Each product category has an optimal printing method. We match the method to your product and artwork — not the other way around. Complex multi-product programs may use different methods per product, coordinated to one color standard.
| Product compatibility | Latex balloons → screen print; Foil balloons → heat transfer; Paper cups/plates → flexo or offset; Gift bags → flexo, offset, or hot stamp; Fabric → dye-sub; Bunting → offset or digital |
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| Color matching | Pantone (PMS) for spot colors; CMYK for process color; physical swatch approval before bulk |
| Artwork formats | Vector (AI/EPS/PDF) preferred for all methods; 300 dpi raster accepted for offset/digital |
| Print placement | One side, two sides, full-wrap 360° (balloons); full-surface, rim-only (cups); full bag panel (gift bags) |
| Method selection | We recommend the best method per product, artwork, quantity, and budget during quotation |
| MOQ by method | Screen: from 3,000; Flexo: from 10,000; Offset: from 3,000–5,000; Digital: from 100; Dye-sub: from 500; Hot stamp: add-on to existing print |
| Sample lead time | 7–14 days after artwork approval |
| Bulk lead time | 15–35 days depending on printing method and quantity |
| Ink safety | Food-safe inks available for food-contact products; REACH-compliant inks for EU market |
| Quality control | Print registration check, color accuracy vs. approved sample, rub/scratch test |
Plain polybags or cartons — lowest cost for products where packaging is not customer-facing.
Printed header cards, boxes, or bands showing the print quality of the product inside.
Small-quantity packaging for trade show samples and buyer evaluation sets.
Buyer-specified carton labels and packing lists for import.
Figures below are indicative and confirmed per final specification during quotation.
| MOQ | Varies by printing method and product — confirmed per quotation |
|---|---|
| Sample | 7–14 days; sample fee refundable on bulk order |
| Bulk lead time | 15–35 days by printing method and quantity |
| Payment | 30% deposit, 70% balance before shipment (T/T) |
| Shipping | FOB Ningbo / Shanghai; sea, air, or express |
Clear input shortens quotation time and avoids sample rework. Use this checklist when sending a new program.
Type, size, material, print area, color count, target quantity per SKU.
AI/EPS/PDF files, Pantone colors, barcode files, and reference photos.
Bulk carton, retail box, header card, polybag, insert, or mixed-SKU set.
Destination country, safety standard, food-contact needs, and labeling language.
Target ship date, FOB/CIF/DDP terms, forwarder details, and carton limits.
Who signs off artwork, sample, pre-production proof, and final packing.
We prepare packaging details that buyers need after the product leaves the factory — not only the product itself.
| Barcode / SKU | UPC/EAN barcode printing or label application; SKU codes on retail pack and master carton. |
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| Shelf display | Hang holes, header cards, window boxes, PDQ display trays, and shelf-ready cartons. |
| Language & warnings | Multi-language labels, choking hazard warnings, age grading, food-contact statements. |
| Packing photos | Pre-shipment packing photos showing retail pack, inner carton, master carton, and marks. |
| Repeat order file | Approved sample photos, artwork version, materials, print colors, and carton specs recorded. |
Importers and retailers need clear files for internal approval, customs, warehouse receiving, and repeat orders.
| Before production | Quotation sheet, proforma invoice, artwork proof, material confirmation, sample invoice. |
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| During production | Production status photos, first-article print review, packing plan confirmation. |
| Before shipment | Packing list, commercial invoice, carton mark sheet, pre-shipment photos, test reports if ordered. |
| For repeat orders | Last approved sample reference, artwork version, color standard, carton dimensions, loading notes. |
We arrange third-party testing for destination markets on request. Test reports and material compliance documents are provided per buyer requirements.
| Standard | Scope | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| EN 71-1/2/3 | Toy safety (EU) | Testing reports available upon request |
| ASTM F963 | Toy safety (US) | Testing reports available upon request |
| REACH | Chemical substances (EU) | Declaration available upon request |
| FDA Food Contact | Paper tableware (US) | Material compliance docs upon request |
| CA Prop 65 | Chemical warnings (California) | Compliance statement upon request |
It depends on your product, artwork complexity, color count, and quantity. Send your artwork and specs — we'll recommend the best method during quotation. Generally: screen print for balloons and simple logos, flexo for paper products, offset for full-color premium designs.
Yes. We use the same Pantone references across all products and printing methods. Physical swatch approval before bulk production ensures color consistency across your entire program.
Flexographic printing has the lowest per-unit cost at high volumes for paper products. Screen printing is cheapest for latex balloons. But 'cheapest' isn't always 'best' — the right method balances cost, quality, and your design requirements.
Yes. Multi-design orders are standard. Each design has its own print setup (plate, screen, or die), which affects cost. Bundling multiple designs in one PO can reduce effective per-design MOQ.
Yes. Food-safe inks are available for all food-contact products. Specify food-contact requirements in your RFQ and we'll confirm ink compliance for your target market.
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) with fonts converted to outlines are preferred for all methods. For full-color offset or digital, 300 dpi raster files (PNG, TIFF) are acceptable. Include Pantone references for spot colors.
Attach artwork or describe the target product, quantity, package format, and destination market for a detailed quotation.