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Is printing possible?

Yes, many of our buckets and cups can be individually customised. For customer-specific decoration, we now primarily use In-Mould Labelling (IML).

With In-Mould Labelling (IML), a pre-printed label is placed directly into the injection mould during the production of the bucket or cup and bonded with the packaging body. The decoration therefore becomes an integral part of the packaging during the manufacturing process.

IML offers a wide range of design possibilities. Depending on the product and design, multicolour, high-resolution and photorealistic graphics as well as large-area decoration are possible. This makes the process particularly suitable for branded products and packaging where high-quality product presentation is important.

The available IML options depend on the specific product, manufacturer, desired design and required quantity. Individually decorated packaging is therefore subject to product-specific minimum order quantities.

We support you in selecting a suitable product and provide assistance with questions regarding the printable area, artwork and technical feasibility. Before series production begins, the required artwork and approvals are coordinated according to the specific project.

Would you like to customise a bucket or cup with your own design? Ideally, send us the desired product, required quantity and – if already available – your design or artwork files. We will then check the available IML options for the specific product.

IML – Custom Decoration of Buckets, Cups and Lids

Topic IML – in Brief What It Means for Your Project
Process A pre-printed label is placed in the injection mould during production and bonded to the packaging. Decoration and production of the packaging take place within the same manufacturing process.
Design Depending on the product, multi-colour, detailed and photorealistic designs are possible. Logos, product images, text and individual designs can be integrated into the packaging design.
IML Area The available decoration area depends on the geometry and design of the respective bucket, cup or lid. We check the available IML area for the product you require.
Product Selection Not every product in our range is available with customised IML decoration. We check which buckets, cups or lids are suitable and available for your specific IML project.
Minimum Quantity The required minimum quantity is product-specific and depends on factors including the product, manufacturer and IML specification. We determine the technically and economically feasible production quantity for your project.
Print Data Dimensions, print area and print-data requirements are specified for the respective product. The required files, templates and approvals are agreed with you before production.
Integration The IML label is bonded to the packaging during the manufacturing process. No subsequent application of a conventional adhesive label is required for the IML decoration.
Recycling The materials and construction of both the packaging and IML label should be considered together when assessing recyclability. Actual recyclability depends on the complete packaging design as well as the respective collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure.

What Do We Need for an IML Enquiry?

For an initial assessment, please provide the product you require, the planned quantity and a brief description of the desired design. If you already have a draft design, logo or finished print files, you are also welcome to send these to us.

Minimum quantities, available IML areas, print-data requirements and technical possibilities vary depending on the product and manufacturer. We therefore assess each IML project individually.