Are printing plate costs always charged separately?

No, for categories such as Apparel, Gadgets, standard Paper Bags (excluding Custom, Elite, Luxury and Pop-up ranges), and Adhesive Labels, the printing plate cost is already included in the product price.

When should I select the 'NEW JOB' option?

Select 'NEW JOB' only when placing your first order for a product that requires a new printing plate. The cost will be added automatically to your basket.

Can I reuse a previously created printing plate?

Yes, if you're using the same artwork on the same or similarly sized product, you can select the 'REPRINT' option (where available) to avoid additional costs.

Do printing plate costs vary by printing method?

Yes, each printing method (offset, screen printing, letterpress, pad printing, hot foil stamping) has its own cost structure. Prices typically depend on format and number of colours.

Printing Systems

Printing Plate Costs for Customised Promotional Products

Important note on customisation: At Shop for Shop, printing plate costs (also known as blocks or dies) are only applied for the initial production setup, unless specified otherwise depending on the product category.

When Printing Plates Are Included

The cost of printing plates is included in the product price for the following categories:

Apparel: screen printing is included for designs up to A4 size (210 × 297 mm).
Promotional gadgets: printed using either screen printing or pad printing.
Paper bags: all series except Custom, Elite, Luxury, and Pop-up ranges.
Adhesive labels: printed using either letterpress or hot foil stamping, depending on the model. In both cases, the plate cost is included.

When Plate Costs Apply

For all other categories, a printing plate charge is applied only for the first production. The amount depends on the printing technique used and the size of the item.

The charge is automatically added to your basket when selecting the "NEW JOB" option, and includes the necessary artwork adaptation.

Reprints and Plate Reuse

If you are reusing the same artwork on identical or similarly sized products, you can select the "REPRINT" option (where available) to avoid paying for a new plate.

Note: if the same artwork is applied using a different printing technique, the "NEW JOB" option must be selected again if a plate cost is applicable.

Technical Details by Product Category

Paper and plastic bags, boxes, wrapping paper

Printed using flexographic plates (one per colour). The plate cost is applied only for the first run and includes artwork preparation.

Elite paper bags and cartonboard products

Offset printing: the lithographic plate cost is based on the format and number of colours. Plates cannot be reused across different formats.

Hot foil stamping: plates are specific to the product format. Reuse is possible for items of similar size by selecting the "REPRINT" option.

Adhesive labels

Printed using letterpress or hot foil stamping, depending on the product. In both cases, the plate cost is already included.

Apparel and promotional gadgets

Screen printing: included in the price for designs up to A4 (210 × 297 mm). For larger formats, please contact us for a custom quote.

Pad printing: mainly used for gadgets. The plate cost is included in the product price.

If you have any questions or need help choosing the most suitable printing technique, feel free to contact our customer support team. We’re happy to assist with your customised order setup.