pad printing

Pad/tampon Printing:In pad printing, also known as tampon printing, an inked image is transferred from a photo-etched plate to a thick, soft silicone pad. The pad is then pressed against flat, curved, or tapered surfaces leaving single or multi-colour images. The pad can wrap itself as much as 180?around an object. Pad printing inks, specifically formulated to adhere to various substrates, are used to decorate metals and ceramics as well as a wide range of plastics.