Specs
Bottle Print specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Bottle Print.
Bottle sizes and print areas
Bottle Print covers the key print and product details before sign-off. Check bottle styles, branding positions, artwork requirements and quantity planning before sign-off.
Check the bottle variant first, because a 500 ml sports bottle, a stainless flask, and a shaker each carry artwork differently. The usable print area changes with the curve of the body, the lid style, and whether the surface is coated, frosted, or bare metal. For event kits in South Africa, this matters when stock is packed for outdoor races, expo tables, and office handouts where branding must stay legible at arm's length.
Artwork should be supplied at the final print size with fonts outlined and colours called up clearly. Small details that look crisp on screen can close up on a curved bottle wall, especially near the grip line or the seam position. A quick check against the visual template helps avoid logos sitting too high under the cap or too low near the base radius.
Artwork file requirements
Vector artwork is usually the safest route for one colour and spot colour bottle branding. If a full colour wrap or label is part of the brief, image resolution and bleed need to match the selected bottle format. Brand teams should also note whether white ink is required on dark bottles, because that affects how colour strength is read on the finished item.
Quantity planning should match the use case, not only the guest list. Conference registration desks may need a tighter count, while campus activations, gym promotions, and wellness days often run through extra bottles once staff and crew are included. If you use the contact form, include the bottle type, print position needed, and target quantity so the spec check lines up with the artwork and packing plan.
- Wrap print or single-side logo
- Spot colours listed to brand standard
- Cap style and bottle finish noted
SA handling and venue conditions
Bottles headed for Gauteng roadshows, Durban beachfront events, or Cape Town conference venues should be checked for transport scuffing and condensation handling. Stainless units can show fingerprints during setup, while clear bottles reveal any crooked label application straight away under bright venue lighting. Carton counts also matter when kits are split across more than one site or collection point.
Heat and sun exposure can affect how printed bottles present during outdoor activations, especially with dark inks on lighter plastic stock. Coastal moisture may influence label adhesion, while dusty inland setups can make shrink-wrapped units the better packing choice before handout. Where hydration stations or sporting events are involved, the spec sheet should distinguish between giveaway display stock and reserve stock kept sealed in the vehicle or storeroom.
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Sign-off checks before print
Confirm the logo orientation, print position, bottle colour, and lid colour on the same brief. It also helps to state whether the bottle is meant for left-hand or right-hand presentation on a table photo, because that changes where branding should face.
Before approval, compare the artwork proof with the actual bottle spec rather than a generic mock-up. Record the final quantity split, any overpack for crew use, and the exact branding method so the item can be matched correctly when event kits are packed or reordered later.
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