Comparison of Printing Methods
  Flexography
Printing
Engraving Braille
ADA Appliqué
Screen
Printing
Offset
Printing
Anodized Thermal
Printing
Digital
Printing
Outdoor Durable limited
Outdoor signs available
 
Low Cost
(short runs)
Require Plates/Screen
Chemical Resistance Good with laminate excellent Fair Good with laminate Good with laminate
Colors Available limited sometimes
One-of-a-kind
Typical Run Size 2,000+ labels 1 sign or plate 1 sign 250+ labels 1,000+ labels 50+ labels 10+ labels 10+ labels
Flexography | Engraving | Braille ADA Appliqué | Screen Printing | Offset Printing | Anodized | Thermal | Digital | Compare Techniques