Printing method

Rotary screen printing for bottles and cylindrical merchandise.

Rotary screen printing pushes ink through a fine mesh screen onto cylindrical products. It is a practical choice for bold spot-colour branding that needs a larger wraparound area.

Method guide

Advantages, limitations and artwork requirements.

Best when the artwork is bold, repeatable and does not require photographic detail or individual names.

Why choose it

Advantages

  • Large print areas are possible on compatible cylindrical products
  • Close PMS matches are possible on white and light products
  • Most inks dry quickly
  • Metallic gold and silver may be available
  • Selected products can support up to five colours including white

Before choosing

Limitations

  • PMS matches on dark products are approximate and may need a white underbase
  • Variable data is not supported
  • Each print colour requires a separate setup
  • Product shape and print area determine the available wrap coverage

Production ready

Artwork requirements

  • Supply editable vector artwork
  • Convert fonts to outlines or objects
  • Use solid spot colours and clean shapes
  • Greatrex will check colour separations and registration before quoting

How ordering works

Start with the product, then choose the decoration.

The right print method depends on the product material, shape, print area, logo detail, number of colours, quantity and deadline.

  • Choose the product or send Greatrex the product type you need.
  • Share your logo, quantity, required date and delivery location.
  • Greatrex checks the decoration method and prepares the quote path.
Quote details that help

Product, quantity, logo file, colours, branding position, deadline, delivery location and any special packaging or kitting needs.

Bulk order support

Need help with branding, quantities or deadlines?

Send the product, logo and deadline. Greatrex can help choose the right decoration method and quote the job correctly.

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Is Rotary screen printing suitable for every product?

No. The product material, shape and print area decide whether rotary screen printing is suitable. Greatrex can check this before quoting.

What artwork file should I send?

A vector logo file is best where available. PDF, EPS, AI or SVG files usually give the cleanest result, but Greatrex can review what you have.

Can Greatrex help choose between print methods?

Yes. Send the product, quantity, logo and deadline, and Greatrex can recommend the branding method that best fits the product and budget.