How it works
How we bring your designs to life.
Every design deserves to be printed in the best possible way. That is why we have perfected two printing techniques: UV printing for crisp, detailed prints, and sublimation printing for vibrant, full-wrap designs. Together they let us create products that look exceptional and last.
UV printing
Crisp, detailed direct printing.
The majority of our cases are printed using UV printers, chosen for their exceptional print quality. UV printing is a direct technique, and we use several printer models, each suited to specific types of case.
The process
Your image is prepared in our system for the right phone model. Our purpose-built tray station then sets up a batch of cases for printing, mixing different devices in one batch. The print head moves evenly over the cases while UV lamps dry the ink immediately. A white layer goes down first to make the colours bright, then the colours are printed on top. This lets us print on many surfaces, from hard transparent cases to artificial-leather wallet cases.
- Printers
- Mimaki UJF-7151 Plus, Roland LEF-200 and Roland MO-240
- Inks
- CMYK and white on every printer; a glossy finish on our Mimaki printers
- Batch printing
- A process built to produce large batches efficiently and at low cost
Sublimation printing
Vibrant, full-wrap finishes.
Sublimation is a transfer technique for high-quality, visually stunning products. It takes more labour, but it prints the entire visible surface for a glossy, vibrant finish. Because the ink is absorbed into the case material, the prints are scratch-proof.
The process
We print the design on special film paper with sublimation inks. The jigs that act as moulds are heated and the cases placed on them, so the print stays even, including around the edges. The film is laid over the cases and heated to 135 °C in an oven, while a vacuum pump applies pressure so the inks cover the whole surface. As the film fits to the shape of the case, the print wraps fully around.
- Full-wrap, shiny prints
- Special materials absorb the ink well for a bright, almost photo-paper look
- Baked at 135 °C
- Heat and vacuum pressure bond the ink across the entire case
- Scratch-proof
- The ink is absorbed into the material, so the print cannot scratch off
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