White ink printing, sometimes called white underprint, is a game-changer for creating labels that stand out. It gives your design vibrant colors and sharp, easy-to-read text. Whether you\u2019re designing your own labels or working with a graphic designer, understanding how to use white ink will help you create packaging that grabs attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is white ink printing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
White ink printing adds an opaque layer of white behind all or parts of your design. This layer keeps your text and graphics from looking washed out or transparent, which is especially important for materials like clear film, metallics, or kraft brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think of white ink as a base coat for your colors. It helps maintain accurate color, improves legibility, and makes your design look professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why use white ink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
White ink makes your designs look crisp and vibrant on specialty materials. Here\u2019s how it works for different label types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clear labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Without white ink, clear labels let everything behind them show through, making text and graphics hard to read. Adding white underprint gives your design a solid base so colors stay bold and legible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Metallic labels have a reflective finish that can distort color. Adding white ink keeps whites bright and colors accurate, but it removes the metallic effect where applied. Leave some areas without white if you want the metallic shine to show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kraft materials naturally give inks an earthy tone. If you want bright colors, add white ink under your design to keep the hues vibrant while still letting the kraft texture show in unprinted spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMetallic Labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kraft Brown Labels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where can you get white ink printing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n