Printing Terminology

7. Small marks placed on the design to ensure that the die-line and artwork are aligned correctly.
8. The main structure of the package design, usually rectangular in shape.
9. The process of using a die to cut a specific shape out of a material, typically paper or cardboard, to create a package design.
13. A line of perforations used to create an easy opening feature on the package.
15. A label that wraps around the entire package, usually used for branding.
17. A special coating applied to specific areas of the package to create a glossy, shiny effect.
19. A die-cut hole in the material used to reveal the product inside the package.
20. A section of the design that is folded to create the final package.
21. The panels on the sides of the box, usually perpendicular to the top and bottom panels.
22. A process of creating a raised design on the material by pressing it with a die.

1. A line on the design that indicates where the material should be folded.
2. Tabs used to hold the package together and prevent it from opening during shipping and handling.
3. The space between two panels of the design, usually used for folding.
4. A type of folding that creates a zigzag pattern on the material.
5. A series of small, evenly spaced cuts in the material that allows for easy opening or tearing of the package.
6. A small extension of the material used to create a locking mechanism.
10. A pre-designed layout that can be used to create a package design.
11. An extension of the material used to create the tabs that are folded to hold the package together.
12. The space between the edge of the design and the cut line.
14. The outline of the shape to be cut out of the material. This is usually represented by a vector file that is used to guide the die-cutting machine.
16. An extra margin of the design that extends beyond the die-line to ensure that there is no white space around the edges of the finished product.
17. A partially cut line used to create a fold in the material.
18. area The area of the design where glue is applied to hold the package together.