#Pad Print

Pad printing - transferring spot-color logos onto curved, small, or irregular-shaped items.

Merch Field Guide

How merch is actually made

Straight explanations of print techniques, materials, finishes and production realities - so you can brief, budget and approve with confidence.

Printing Techniques

Pad Printing

Pad printing transfers a spot-color logo onto items that are curved, small, or otherwise hard to print on flat - pens, tools, bottle closures, tech parts. It uses a soft pad to pick the ink off a cliché and press it onto the surface, which is what lets it wrap around gentle curves. Low setup per color, great for the small logo on the object other techniques cannot reach.

15 June 2026