--- title: Information About Flexographic Printing | Flexo sleeve (2) description: Flexo sleeve | (2) --- [![Luminite Logo High Res](https://blog.luminite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Luminite-Assets/Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg?width=1500&height=228&name=Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg "Luminite Logo High Res")](https://luminite.com/) [![Luminite Logo High Res](https://blog.luminite.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Luminite-Assets/Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg?width=1500&height=228&name=Luminite%20Logo%20%20High%20Res.jpg "Luminite Logo High Res")](https://luminite.com/) - [About](https://luminite.com/customer-service/) - [Meet The Team](https://luminite.com/meet-the-team) - [Products](https://luminite.com/products/) - [Print Sleeves](https://luminite.com/services/elastomer-sleeves/) - [Print Cylinders](https://luminite.com/services/elastomer-covered-cylinders/) - [Load-N-Lok](https://luminite.com/services/load-n-lok/) - [Services](https://luminite.com/services/) - [Digital Laser Engraving](https://luminite.com/services/digital-laser-engraving-technology/) - [Graphic Services](https://luminite.com/graphics/) - [Markets Served](https://luminite.com/flexo-printing-solutions-industries-and-markets-served/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.luminite.com/blog) - [Flexo Vs. 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Flexo rolls](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-950301340.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Flexographic Printing Materials 101: Choosing the Right Materials for Success May 28, 2021, 9:45:00 AM 4 min read [How to Print on Plastic Film Substrates With Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/how-to-print-on-plastic-film-substrates-with-flexo-printing) ![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1290656718.jpg) [Flexo sleeve](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexo-sleeve) ### How to Print on Plastic Film Substrates With Flexo Printing Apr 21, 2021, 1:00:35 PM 3 min read [6 Practical Uses for Wide Web Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/6-practical-uses-for-wide-web-flexo-printing) ![wide web flexo printing ](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1092011344%20(1).jpg) [Flexo sleeve](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexo-sleeve) ### 6 Practical Uses for Wide Web Flexo Printing Apr 14, 2021, 3:18:22 PM 3 min read [Defining Wide Web Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/defining-wide-web-flexo-printing) ![wide web flexo printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/wide%20web%20flexo%20printing.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Defining Wide Web Flexo Printing Mar 15, 2021, 7:15:00 AM 3 min read [Oil Based vs Water Based Flexo Inks: Optimize Your Materials](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/oil-based-vs-water-based-flexo-inks-optimize-your-materials) ![oil vs water based flexo inks](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-152952021.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### Oil Based vs Water Based Flexo Inks: Optimize Your Materials Dec 2, 2020, 8:00:00 AM 3 min read [CHECKLIST: FDA-Compliant Packaging Materials](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/checklist-fda-compliant-packaging-materials) ![FDA-compliant packaging materials - pretzels ](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-11-20%20at%203.46.17%20PM.png) [Image Carrier](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/image-carrier) ### CHECKLIST: FDA-Compliant Packaging Materials Nov 23, 2020, 12:30:00 PM 2 min read [Top 4 List of Sustainable Packaging Materials for Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/top-4-list-of-sustainable-packaging-materials-for-flexo-printing) ![list of sustainable packaging materials](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/list%20of%20sustainable%20printing%20materials.jpg) [Anilox](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/anilox) ### Top 4 List of Sustainable Packaging Materials for Flexo Printing Aug 19, 2020, 10:47:13 AM 4 min read [5 Ways to Improve Flexo Packaging Printing Speeds](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-flexo-packaging-printing-speeds) ![improving flexo printing speeds](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/improving%20flexo%20printing%20speeds.jpg) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### 5 Ways to Improve Flexo Packaging Printing Speeds Jul 21, 2020, 9:31:56 AM 3 min read [How Load-N-Lok Revolutionized Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/how-load-n-lok-revolutionized-flexographic-printing) ![how load n lok revolutionized flexographic printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/loadnlokgraphic-01.png) [Flexographic Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexographic-printing) ### How Load-N-Lok Revolutionized Flexographic Printing Apr 20, 2020, 11:03:08 AM 2 min read [Digital Flexo Printing: What Components Do You Need?](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/digital-flexo-printing-what-components-do-you-need) ![digital flexo printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-528585323.jpg) [flexo printing defects](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/topic/flexo-printing-defects) ### Digital Flexo Printing: What Components Do You Need? Jul 18, 2019, 10:17:56 AM 2 min read ## Flexographic Printing Blog # Luminite Main Blog listing page [![Flexographic Printing Materials - Flexo rolls](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-950301340.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexographic-printing-materials) ## [Flexographic Printing Materials 101: Choosing the Right Materials for Success](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/flexographic-printing-materials) Flexographic printing can give you numerous advantages in your commercial printing operation. The cost-effectiveness, speed, quality of prints, and versatility of flexographic printing[ can streamline an operation](https://info.luminite.com/flexo-vs-other-printing) and save investment in materials.... [![](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1290656718.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/how-to-print-on-plastic-film-substrates-with-flexo-printing) ## [How to Print on Plastic Film Substrates With Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/how-to-print-on-plastic-film-substrates-with-flexo-printing) The printing business uses many different substrates -- some better than others. Popular substrates today include rigid vinyl PVC, polypropylene and / or BOPP, and polyester (PET). The advantage of these plastic substrates over traditional ones is... [![wide web flexo printing ](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-1092011344%20(1).jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/6-practical-uses-for-wide-web-flexo-printing) ## [6 Practical Uses for Wide Web Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/6-practical-uses-for-wide-web-flexo-printing) [Wide web flexo printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/defining-wide-web-flexo-printing) is a popular choice when you’re looking for speed. Additionally, many printers opt to print wide web when they are printing on a large substrate or have an otherwise unconventional application. We wanted to take a closer look... [![wide web flexo printing](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/wide%20web%20flexo%20printing.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/defining-wide-web-flexo-printing) ## [Defining Wide Web Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/defining-wide-web-flexo-printing) [![oil vs water based flexo inks](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/iStock-152952021.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/oil-based-vs-water-based-flexo-inks-optimize-your-materials) ## [Oil Based vs Water Based Flexo Inks: Optimize Your Materials](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/oil-based-vs-water-based-flexo-inks-optimize-your-materials) Selecting ink for your flexographic printing projects isn't a decision to make without consideration. Additionally, ink selection should not be made considering cost alone.  The ink you choose should be selected based on a variety of factors, such... [![FDA-compliant packaging materials - pretzels ](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-11-20%20at%203.46.17%20PM.png) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/checklist-fda-compliant-packaging-materials) ## [CHECKLIST: FDA-Compliant Packaging Materials](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/checklist-fda-compliant-packaging-materials) When it comes to packaging food or medical devices, it’s crucial that everything that *needs* to be compliant *is* compliant.  [![list of sustainable packaging materials](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/list%20of%20sustainable%20printing%20materials.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/top-4-list-of-sustainable-packaging-materials-for-flexo-printing) ## [Top 4 List of Sustainable Packaging Materials for Flexo Printing](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/top-4-list-of-sustainable-packaging-materials-for-flexo-printing) Flexographic, or flexo, printing is among the most popular package printing methods, especially for medium-to-long print runs. But with so many consumers choosing to do business with brands that incorporate eco-friendly strategies into their... [![improving flexo printing speeds](https://blog.luminite.com/hubfs/improving%20flexo%20printing%20speeds.jpg) ](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-flexo-packaging-printing-speeds) ## [5 Ways to Improve Flexo Packaging Printing Speeds](https://blog.luminite.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-flexo-packaging-printing-speeds) You already know how important operational efficiency is, especially when it comes to optimizing your high-speed flexo press. The faster you can print, the more orders you can fulfill and the faster your customers can get their products on store... 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