What is BOPP roll printing?
Your design is printed on BOPP rolls (transparent/matte/metallized). If needed, reverse printing + lamination is applied, followed by pouch converting.
Industries Served: Snacks and dried fruits, confectionery/biscuits, coffee and powders, detergents, and exports.
Why BOPP? Professional appearance, consistent colors, cost-effective for real market volumes.
Surface vs. Reverse Printing: Most professional packaging uses reverse printing (for higher durability under lamination).
MOQ & Lead Time: Typically 5–10,000 meters per design | 7–12 working days after file/plate approval.
Pricing Factors: Number of colors and plates + roll width/length + film type + additional services (lamination/sealing).
Common Thickness & Width:
12–20µm (laminated) | 20–30µm (single-layer economy) | Across layout = less waste.
Quick Film Selection:
- Want product visibility → Transparent BOPP + reverse print + CPP lamination
- Premium look with clear text → Matte/Pearl BOPP + reverse + CPP
- Shelf appeal → Met-BOPP + reverse + CPP
3-Point Quotation Checklist:
1) BOPP type (transparent/matte/metallized + thickness)
2) Roll width or pouch size × total length
3) Number of colors (+ lamination/sealing needs)
What exactly is BOPP roll printing?
BOPP is a packaging film printed roll-to-roll with your design. It can then be laminated with another film and converted into different pouches (stand-up, zipper, three-side seal, etc.). Result: professional look, consistent colors, and fast turnaround for bulk orders.
Surface or Reverse Printing?
- Reverse printing (recommended): artwork under lamination ⇒ durable, scratch-resistant, glossy/uniform look.
- Surface printing: for short-term single-layer packs (usually with varnish protection).
Summary: Export & premium packs → reverse. Short-term economy → surface.
How is pricing calculated?
Formula: Total Price ≈ Setup (prepress + plates) + cost per meter × length + materials/add-ons.
Key Factors:
- Colors & plates: each color = one plate; more impact on small runs.
- Roll width & length: higher length and optimized across layout = lower unit cost.
- Film type: metallized is more expensive than transparent/matte.
- Add-ons: lamination, sealing, zippers, windows, handles, etc.
3 Ways to Lower Unit Price:
- Merge similar colors or use CMYK instead of multiple spots.
- Smarter Across layout (5–10 mm change in pouch width can add a row).
- Combine SKUs with similar sizes to share setup cost.
MOQ & Delivery Time:
- MOQ: 5–10,000 meters per design (~300–500 kg).
- Lead Time: 7–12 working days after file/plate approval.
File check & plate making: 1–3 days | Printing: 1 day | Lamination: 1 day + 1–2 curing | Sealing: 1–2 days.
Thickness & Width Guidelines:
- 12–15µm → print layer for lamination (economical & clear; ideal for reverse + lamination)
- 18–20µm → snacks/biscuits (balanced strength/cost; most common)
- 25–30µm → single-layer economy (heavier, costlier; better for friction contact)
Lamination Needed?
- Yes: for durable print, uniform glossy/matte finish, multilayer structures.
- Optional: for single-layer short-term packs (usually varnished).
Common Structures:
- BOPP/CPP → economical, sealable, glossy
- Matte BOPP/CPP → premium look, readable text
- Met-BOPP/CPP → shelf appeal, premium finish
Frequent Applications:
- Snacks/dried fruits: show product → Transparent BOPP + reverse + CPP | eye-catching → Met-BOPP + reverse + CPP
- Confectionery/biscuits: premium look → Matte BOPP + reverse + CPP
- Coffee/powders: durable export → Matte/Met-BOPP + reverse + CPP
- Detergents: economy → mid-thickness BOPP + surface (with varnish) | premium → reverse + laminate
File Preparation Checklist (8 points):
- PDF/X-1a, CMYK, fonts embedded/outlined
- 2–3 mm bleed, 3–5 mm safe area
- Images 300 dpi at final size
- Barcode on simple, high-contrast background
- Technical layers (cut/fold/zip/window) as non-print
- Standard naming (Brand_SKU_Size_Colors_Date)
- Avoid heavy solid backgrounds
- Include JPG preview for quick approval
FAQ
- MOQ? 5–10k meters per design
- Delivery? 7–12 working days post-approval
- Reverse or surface? Reverse recommended for most projects
- Proof/sample? Possible depending on schedule
- Without lamination? Yes, for short-term economy jobs with varnish
- What to send? BOPP type + width/length + color count (+ preview if available)
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