FAQ

Contact our sales team to discuss any further questions or to place an order!

PRINT + PRODUCTION

Digital printing is the future of aluminum can decoration, offering brands an innovative, efficient, and sustainable alternative to paper labels and shrink sleeves. This cutting-edge technology prints directly onto the can, eliminating wasteful materials while unlocking endless creative possibilities to bring your brand story to life. With faster production times, no costly plate setup, and the ability to print dynamic, high-quality designs with precision, digital printing helps brands reduce their environmental impact and stand out on increasingly crowded shelves. For those who prioritize sustainability and want to make a bold visual statement, digital can printing is the ultimate packaging solution.

7.5oz Sleek

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)

8.4oz (250 ml) Sleek

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)

12oz Sleek

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)

12oz Standard

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)
- MCC (BPANI Gen 2)

16oz Standard

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)
- MCC (BPANI Gen 2)

19.2oz Standard

- Ball (BPANI Gen 2 Q11 Liner)

Yes, we can print on the neck of the can. However, this area, often called the “warp zone”, can cause fine details or small text to appear slightly distorted due to how ink is applied to the curved surface. To minimize this effect, we recommend keeping detailed graphics off the neck and maintaining at least a 4mm gap from the neck flange to help prevent chipping during seaming or when using can carriers like PakTech. Because of the shape of the neck, colors may also appear slightly lighter or less saturated compared to the body of the can. For full artwork guidance and layout recommendations, please review the following resources (Craft Can Templates – Best Practices – Video Tutorial).

Yes! We offer several finishes to help your cans stand out, including texture, spot gloss, full gloss,
matte, metallic, and satin effects.

Yes! We stock a variety of ends, trays, and paktechs! Find out more HERE.

No minimums here. Whether you need 5 cans for a marketing test, a few layers for a seasonal release, or 5 million for national distribution, CRAFT has a program built to fit your needs.

Pricing at Craft Canning is tailored to the unique needs of each project, factoring in design complexity, order volume, and additional services requested. We provide custom quotes to ensure you get the best value for your specific needs. For a personalized quote and to explore how we can bring your vision to life, contact Craft directly.

We require prepayment prior to printing. This is generally 7 – 14 days prior to production depending on the order.

No, you don’t have to provide your own cans! Craft Canning partners with all major can producers to secure the best pricing and ensure a consistent, high-quality supply for our customers. By sourcing the cans ourselves, we can carefully calibrate our digital printing process to match the exact specifications of our inventory, guaranteeing superior print quality and color consistency on every can. This seamless approach saves you time, reduces complexity, and ensures your brand looks its best from the first can to the last.

Craft always works to keep lead times as low as possible, but they may fluctuate due to market demand and supply chain constraints— please contact us directly for the most up-to-date timelines.

Yes! Craft sources quotes from multiple freight brokers and is happy to arrange your freight for a service fee, or your are always welcome to arrange your own freight with your preferred provider.

ART + DESIGN

Yes! We offer templates for each can size to make setup easy and ensure your artwork prints perfectly. Each template includes safe zones, warp guides, and preset swatches for white and varnish layers so you can design with confidence.

Absolutely. We want your artwork to look its best. You can use our best practices one-pager, tutorial video, and can templates to help you set up your file correctly. Need extra help? We also offer premium design services. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

Yes, you can! Whether you need a sample for a marketing test or final approval before production, we can provide photo, video, or physical samples. Request a quote to get started.

To ensure precise brand color reproduction, submit all creative in CMYK format. Our printers can match millions of tones, but colors built in RGB or Pantone may fall outside the CMYK gamut and can’t be guaranteed.

LOGISTICS + SALES

Standard Can Sizes
(12oz, 16oz, 19.2oz)
6 layers (2,334 cans) per SKU
Sleek Can Sizes
(7.5oz, 8.4oz (250ml), 12oz)
6 layers (3,036 cans) per SKU

Pricing at Craft Canning is tailored to the unique needs of each project, factoring in design complexity, order volume, and additional services requested. We provide custom quotes to ensure you get the best value for your specific needs. For a personalized quote and to explore how we can bring your vision to life, contact Craft directly.

We require prepayment prior to printing. This is generally 7 – 14 days prior to production depending on the order.

No, you don’t have to provide your own cans! Craft Canning partners with all major can producers to secure the best pricing and ensure a consistent, high-quality supply for our customers. By sourcing the cans ourselves, we can carefully calibrate our digital printing process to match the exact specifications of our inventory, guaranteeing superior print quality and color consistency on every can. This seamless approach saves you time, reduces complexity, and ensures your brand looks its best from the first can to the last.

Craft always works to keep lead times as low as possible, but they may fluctuate due to market demand and supply chain constraints— please contact us directly for the most up-to-date timelines.

DUNNAGE

To protect your order, we ship your cans with reusable plastic dunnage. You’re charged a deposit to cover the cost of dunnage, which is then reimbursed as a credit when it is returned back to CRAFT.

Please refer to our dunnage return policy which can be found by clicking here.