Pad printing — Italy
Pad printing is the only method that wraps a logo onto small curved 3D shapes: pens, highlighters, lighters, lip balms, USB sticks, golf balls, lanyard hardware and technical promotional items at MOQ 100+.
What is Pad printing
A silicone pad transfers ink from a steel cliché onto small curved surfaces. MOQ 100 pieces, 1-4 spot Pantone colours per pass. Substrates: pens, lighters, USB sticks, lip balms, golf balls, lanyard buckles, technical promotional products.
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Pad printing is the only method that wraps a logo onto small curved 3D shapes: pens, highlighters, lighters, lip balms, USB sticks, golf balls, lanyard hardware and technical promotional items at MOQ 100+.
Pricing, MOQ and lead times — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio). Bonifico SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on method (see below). Standard lead time 5-8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3-5 days. Milano production hub. Couriers: BRT, SDA and DHL Express Italia.
Pantone color matching
Pantone matching to Delta-E ≤ 2.5 standard tolerance, ≤ 1.5 on critical brand reds and blues. Strike-off proofs 35-80 EUR each, credited back on production orders of 200+ units.
FAQ — Pad printing / Italy
Minimum order?
MOQ 100 pieces per item per colour. The setup cost requires volume to amortise.
Color count limit?
1-4 spot Pantone colours per pass, wet-on-wet on a single pad cycle.
Durability?
Solvent-based inks bond permanently on most plastics and metals after thermal cure.
VAT / e-invoice?
Yes — electronic invoice issued through SdI at the time of the invoice.
Rush production?
+35%, 3-5 days. Rush slot subject to printer availability — confirm at quote stage.