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Flexography

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, flexography means: A printing process that transfers ink from flexible relief plates.

In Turkish: fleksografi, flekso baskı

How it is used

Use when discussing packaging production and artwork suited to flexible plates.

Example sentences

  1. The label supplier prints this pouch design using flexography.

    Flexible raised plates transfer the design to the material.

  2. We reviewed the fine lettering with the flexography specialist.

    Artwork detail must suit the capabilities of the production process.

Common collocations

  • flexography press
  • flexographic plate
  • print-readyDescribes a final file that meets the printer's requirements and can go straight to press, with correct size, bleed, colour mode, image resolution and fonts.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

More terms: Print Production

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