Understanding the difference between spot colour and CMYK printing helps you choose the right method for your branded tissue paper.
All our custom tissue paper is printed using flexographic printing — a high-speed, high-quality process that uses flexible relief plates and fast-drying inks. This method is specifically designed for thin substrates like tissue paper, ensuring sharp detail without tearing or bleeding.
We convert your design into printing plates — one plate per colour for spot printing, four plates (CMYK) for full colour.
Flexible polymer plates are mounted onto rotating cylinders. Ink is applied via an anilox roller for precise, consistent coverage.
Tissue paper passes through the press at speed. Fast-drying inks cure instantly, preventing smudging on delicate paper.
Single Pantone spot colour on white or black tissue paper. The most cost-effective option — ideal for logos, patterns and text-based designs.
Advantages
Best For
Simple logos, monochrome patterns, text-heavy designs
Your entire sheet is covered in a single colour, creating a bold, saturated look. The tissue base is completely hidden beneath a solid ink layer.
Advantages
Best For
Luxury brands, bold branding, gift wrapping
Two Pantone spot colours printed together. Perfect for brands with a primary and secondary colour — gives you far more design flexibility than single colour.
Advantages
Best For
Multi-colour logos, detailed patterns, seasonal designs
Full CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) process printing. Allows photographic-quality reproduction with virtually unlimited colours — gradients, images, and complex artwork.
Advantages
Best For
Photography, detailed illustrations, full-colour branding
| Factor | Spot Colour (Pantone) | CMYK (Full Colour) |
|---|---|---|
| Colour accuracy | Exact Pantone match every time | Very close but slight variation possible |
| Number of colours | 1-2 individual colours | Unlimited — full spectrum |
| Cost | Most affordable | Higher due to 4-plate process |
| Best for | Logos, text, simple patterns | Photos, gradients, complex art |
| Brand consistency | Identical across every print run | Consistent but dependent on calibration |
| Turnaround | Fastest | Same 7-day delivery |
Try our product builder to see your artwork on tissue paper in real time.