Screen print
Clean, simple designs on suitable molded surfaces.
What to confirmConfirm curved-area limits, ink adhesion and setup cost.
XUYI / LOGO AND IDENTITY
Custom Logo Printing & Private Label Bottle Branding
Choose an appropriate way to put a brand on a curved plastic bottle — with confirmed print area, color and abrasion performance.
WHAT THIS SERVICE COVERS
From Idea to an Approved Specification
A logo that looks perfect on a flat PDF can distort on a tapered sports bottle or lose contrast on a translucent wall. We work from the actual bottle surface, resin grade, desired artwork and quantity to review suitable print or decoration options. Screen, pad, compatible transfers or other methods are considered case by case rather than promised for every polymer.
BUYER KNOWLEDGE
Key Decisions Before Production
Map the real logo area first
Request a printing-layout drawing or a photograph annotated with maximum width, height and distance from handles, ribs or seams. Fix the orientation of the logo relative to the spout and lid. A curved surface changes perceived proportions and may constrain multi-color registration. Separate bottle-body artwork from cap and retail-box artwork.
Buyer checkpoints
- Provide a vector logo in AI, EPS or PDF
- Specify the viewing position relative to the lid
- Confirm minimum line widths and safe margins
Compare the process instead of chasing buzzwords
Screen printing is useful for some single or limited-color designs; pad printing can address smaller or irregular areas where technically feasible. Transfer or digital processes may enable more complex artwork but demand compatible plastic, inks and curing. Laser processes developed for stainless tumblers are not automatically suitable for PP, Tritan, PC or PETG.
Buyer checkpoints
- Confirm ink compatibility with the exact resin
- Ask about color count and registration
- Request a physical printed sample
Color management, white underprint and transparency
Brand colors appear different against opaque black, translucent pastel and transparent bodies. White ink backing or adjusted color separation may be necessary. Define Pantone or other references with a tolerance agreement, and evaluate the print on the actual molded-color sample under normal light rather than relying on monitor mockups.
Buyer checkpoints
- Provide artwork and preferred color values
- Test contrast on every important body color
- Approve a realistic decorated physical sample
Print durability and food-contact boundaries
Normal handling, cleaning and rubbing can damage some decorations. Agree on an appropriate adhesion, rub and cleaning test and inspect the printed sample after testing. Confirm where printing sits relative to drinking-contact areas and retailer packaging claims. Do not advertise permanent, scratchproof or dishwasher-safe printing without evidence tied to the chosen process.
Buyer checkpoints
- Keep decoration away from undesired contact areas
- Agree test method and pass criteria
- Control ink/process changes on repeat orders
Make the purchase order precise
Quote and approve logo size, print locations, ink colors, setup charges, unit print cost and packaging artwork as separate fields. Complex graphics and each SKU/color variation can change the minimum order. Keep revision IDs and a physical golden sample so a reorder does not drift from the original approved mark.
Buyer checkpoints
- Record artwork revision and position
- Ask MOQ per design/color combination
- Approve packaging copy separately
WORKFLOW
Five Steps from Brief to Production
Each stage has an approval point, so production does not rely on assumptions.
- 01
Submit brand assets
Send vector artwork, logo dimensions, Pantone reference and intended SKU.
- 02
Artwork mapping
Agree printable area, print orientation and proposed method.
- 03
Decoration proof
Check digital proof, then physical printed sample where needed.
- 04
Quality sign-off
Inspect placement, color, registration and handling resistance.
- 05
Repeat-order control
Lock artwork version, setup and color specification for production.
QUOTE CHECKLIST
Information to Send with Your RFQ
Providing the correct details helps evaluate materials, prices, MOQ, samples and tooling without premature promises.
Request Project Quote →- Exact product model and body/lid material
- Vector AI/EPS/PDF file and usage rules
- Logo width, height, position and orientation
- 1-color, multi-color or full-color target
- Expected volume and color variants
- Appropriate cleaning/abrasion requirements
REAL PRINT SURFACES
The Same Logo Behaves Differently on Two Bottles
Artwork width and placement must be approved on each surface—not copied from a computer mockup.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Four Print-Production Questions Worth Settling Early
01
Can I print full-color artwork on any plastic bottle?
Not universally. Feasibility depends on curved geometry, plastic resin, surface treatment, production method and run size.
02
Should my logo be supplied as a PNG?
PNG can show the intended visual result, but editable vector artwork generally provides more reliable production dimensions and separations.
03
Can the same printed artwork fit different bottle sizes?
Usually the design must be mapped separately to each printable area; size and curvature changes may require a new proof.
04
Is laser engraving standard for plastic bottles?
No. It is not a universal plastic decoration method and must be reviewed for the exact resin and part. Do not assume metal-bottle techniques transfer directly.
BEYOND THE LOGO FILE
One Brand, Two Further Approvals
A logo proof does not approve the bottle color or the retail pack. Keep those as separate sign-off points so product and carton revisions remain traceable.
TECHNICAL READING
Artwork and Decoration Resources
DISCUSS THE NEXT STEP
Request a Logo Feasibility Review →Check Your Artwork on a Real Plastic Surface
Send a vector logo, selected bottle SKU, brand colors and proposed print locations.