Custom Melamine Decal Paper & Decorative Patterns
The melamine paper combines the pattern with the melamine product through the processes of pattern design, printing, dipping or gluing, drying, cutting and positioning, secondary hot pressing applique and overpainting. SHALL handles decal design, production and sample development in-house.
The decal plan must be designed in conjunction with the type of surface, pattern location, pressing process and end-use requirements. The pattern suitable for flat artwork may not be directly suitable for curved surfaces, deep bowl or multi-surface type.
What does melamine decal customization include?
Pattern and Layout Design
Adjust pattern proportions, repetition, borders and colors according to brand vision, product type, decal paper location and printing conditions.
decal paper production
Finish printing, dipping or gluing, drying and cutting to prepare for subsequent positioning and secondary hot pressing.
Positioning and secondary hot pressing
According to the product and design requirements of positioning paper, through the second hot pressing to make the pattern and product surface combination.
Surface finishing and sample inspection
Complete the surface finishing according to product requirements, and check the pattern position, color, surface and overall visual effect.
What decal positions and layouts are supported?
According to the type and production feasibility, inner decals, outer decals, inner and outer double-sided decals, multi-sided decals, full-plate decals, side flowers and local decals can be selected. Deep bowls, cambered surfaces, corners or shaped products need to be evaluated separately for pattern stretching, splicing and positioning effects.
Logo can be directly integrated into the decal paper pattern and presented by secondary hot pressing together with the decorative pattern. If laser engraving, mold bottom mark or UV DTF transfer label of non-food contact surface is required, it should be transferred to the corresponding Logo process for confirmation.
What pattern information does the customer need to provide?
Editable Logo, pattern or complete design document;
The product type, the position of the decal paper and the proportion desired to be presented;
Pantone/PMS color number, physical color sample or approved reference color;
Brand specifications, text language and packaging visual requirements;
When IP is involved, provide information on the source of rights, authorized area, channel, product range and expiration date.
In the absence of a complete design, the customer can provide brand direction, reference pictures or flat elements, which Shall will assist in adjusting to a decal paper solution suitable for a specific product.
What does the decal paper sample mainly confirm?
The pattern position is adapted to the product shape.
Confirm the orientation, proportions, seams, and visual center of gravity of the body pattern, border, logo, and text on the actual product.
Color and Batch Executability
The sample is used to confirm the color performance under the actual material and process. There may be differences between the screen effect, paper manuscript and finished product, which should be based on the physical sample confirmed by both parties.
Surface and Appearance
Inspect for incomplete decal coverage, ghosting, wrinkles, bubbles, positional deviations, surface irregularities and other conditions affecting appearance, and define acceptance criteria prior to mass production.
decal paper and Decals FAQ
Can I change only the color of the existing model?
Yes, this is a common way to customize paper. The MOQ and samples still need to be confirmed according to the type, pattern area, pattern layout, quantity and production arrangement.
Can the pattern cover both the inside and outside of the product?
Internal and external double-sided or multi-sided decals can be used depending on the type and process, but positioning, appearance and cost need to be evaluated separately.
How do decal logos differ from UV DTF transfer labels?
decal paper Logo is presented by secondary hot pressing in the production process, which is suitable for long-term brand expression. UV DTF crystal label belongs to the decoration scheme attached to the non-food contact surface and is not used as a permanent Logo scheme.
Submit decal paper or pattern customization requirements
Please provide product image or item number, logo or pattern file, target color, decal location, estimated quantity and sales market. We will first evaluate the product shape adaptation, sample and production conditions.
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