Procurement Guides & Industry Insights
Materials, printing finishes, packaging formats and sourcing best practices
Printing & Finishing
Colour Management for Packaging Print: Spot Colours, Process Builds and Brand Consistency
Spot colours, CMYK process builds and brand consistency: how to specify colour so printed packaging matches the brand.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 24, 2026
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Printing & Finishing
Artwork and Dieline File Preparation: A Buyer's Checklist
Most packaging delays begin with artwork files. Here is what to prepare and check before sending print-ready files to a supplier.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 23, 2026
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Printing & Finishing
A Practical Guide to Printing Finishes (Matte, Gloss, Soft-Touch)
Matte, gloss, soft-touch and spot UV compared, with guidance on how each finish affects feel, durability and cost.
By pkgoutside Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 22, 2026
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