May 4, 2007, Newsletter Issue #89: Flexography

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A form of letterpress printing on a web press that uses flexible, wraparound rubber plates and fast-drying inks. Flexography produces brilliant color and is commonly used to print packaging, gift-wraps and shopping bags. This process is practical only for large runs and designs with few details because of its tendency to shift during printing.

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