FAQ

Who is ATIU?

ATIU is a company driven by technology and innovation in glass bottle decoration, offering a portfolio of proprietary technologies to bring brand visions to life. We provide eco-friendly solutions that do not alter the recyclability of decorated glass bottles, making them ideal for the wine, spirits, perfumery, and home fragrance industries.

With vibrant colors, flawless gradients, and precise details, ATIU brings even the most complex designs to life, with no limits on size or complexity. Our mission is to turn each glass bottle into a statement of design, using our expertise and technology to support creatives in crafting distinctive, sustainable packaging.

What services are available?

A range of innovative glass bottle decoration services is offered to bring unique designs to life. These include:

  • Digital Sublimation: High-definition, 360° printing with endless possibilities in color and shape.
  • Lacquering & Coating: Adds protective or decorative finishes in any color or opacity, using eco-friendly water-based options.
  • Pad Printing: Ideal for decorating curved or irregular surfaces, achieving precise details and logos.
  • Screen Printing on Glass: For vibrant and durable designs applied directly onto glass bottles.
  • High-Foil Stamping: Luxury metallic foils applied with precision, perfect for creating raised prints and adding an extra dimension.
  • Sampling and Prototyping: An interactive sampling booth allows clients to collaborate with technicians to define custom colors and finishes in real time.

Additionally, support services include glass procurement, logistics for pick-up and shipping, and packing and repacking to ensure a seamless experience from design to delivery. Each service is designed to elevate decorated glass bottles with sophistication and quality.

What technologies are available?

An extensive range of advanced technologies is offered to bring any glass bottle design to life, no matter how intricate. Through digital sublimation, high-definition, 360° designs with unlimited colors and shapes are made possible. Eco-friendly lacquering and coating provide vibrant, customizable finishes in any color or opacity, while pad printing ensures precision for logos and details on curved surfaces. Screen printing offers bold, lasting designs applied directly on glass, and high-foil stamping adds metallic elegance with dimensional effects that elevate every bottle. With such a comprehensive portfolio of glass bottle decoration services, even the most elaborate concepts can be realized, creating customized, high-quality glass packaging that reflects the brand's unique vision.

What is sublimation?

Sublimation technology provides glass bottle decoration in ultra-high definition, wrapping designs seamlessly around the entire surface with 360° precision. It allows for limitless creativity in colors, gradients, and shapes, making even the most complex visuals achievable on glass. This process applies both text and full decoration in a single pass, eliminating extra steps and keeping production streamlined. For brands, it means a luxurious, impactful design on decorated glass bottles without the need for plastic, ensuring an eco-friendly approach to customization.

How should I prepare a file?

The ideal file for print is a .tiff or .ai format with a minimum of 300 dpi, layered for perfect adjustments during the creative process.

What glass bottle sizes can be decorated?

Glass bottle decoration services cover a wide range of sizes and shapes, from compact 10ml bottles to large 7-liter formats. Customization options extend to any form, allowing even the most complex designs to be applied flawlessly. This flexibility enables brands to achieve standout decorations across their entire product line, regardless of size and shape.

How many colors can be used in a glass bottle design?

There are no limits on color options for glass bottle decoration. From vibrant hues to subtle gradients, any number of colors can be incorporated seamlessly into a design. This flexibility allows for intricate, high-impact visuals that reflect the brand’s unique vision, ensuring each bottle makes a lasting impression.

What is lacquering or coating for glass bottles?

Lacquering or coating adds a protective or decorative layer to glass bottles, bringing a touch of color and sophistication to each piece. This process allows for virtually any color, opacity, or level of coverage, making it possible to achieve a colored glass effect without the need for large production runs from glass manufacturers. The eco-friendly, water-based coatings used ensure a sustainable approach. Plus, clients can work directly with technicians in our sampling area to define their ideal shade, creating a personalized finish that aligns perfectly with their brand vision.

What is pad printing for glass bottles?

Pad printing is a precise technique for applying fine details, logos, and intricate designs to glass bottles, even on curved or irregular surfaces. This method ensures high accuracy and detail, allowing brands to achieve sharp, clean visuals on any part of the bottle. Ideal for adding branding elements and complex decorations, pad printing enhances each bottle with professional, customized touches that stand out.

What is "High Foil"?

Digital foil stamping brings a luxurious, reflective finish to decorated glass bottles, with metallic foils applied precisely for added elegance. High-foil technology enables foil application over reliefs and raised prints, adding depth and dimension to glass bottle decoration.

How many glass bottles can be decorated per day?

With a production capacity of up to 3,500 decorated glass bottles per hour, high-volume orders are efficiently handled without compromising quality. This capacity allows for rapid turnaround times, enabling brands to meet market demands and maintain consistency across their entire product line.