Send the bottle brief through the form
The enquiry form is the cleanest way to open a job with Bottle Printing Co. Add what you need printed, whether it is wine bottles, gin bottles, water bottles or drinkware, plus the number of pieces and the delivery area. If artwork is ready, attach the clearest file version you have available.
- Item type and bottle size
- Estimated quantity and repeat quantity if relevant
- Printing method you are considering
- Artwork files, logos and text
- Delivery town such as Paarl, Cape Town or Johannesburg
What details help the artwork team
Clear notes save back and forth later in the process. Mention whether the label must sit high or low on the bottle, if the glass is clear or coloured, and whether white ink is needed under a dark print. If your job needs a tasting bottle, gift set or event pack, say so in the brief.
- Colour references for logos and wording
- Wording that still needs to read clearly when printed small
- Any barcodes, batch notes or legal wording
- Preferred proof format for checking layout
Printing methods and bottle types we work with
The team handles UV direct print, screen printing, ceramic enamel and labels for short runs and later bottle runs. That covers a broad range of glassware, from standard wine bottles and spirit bottles to water bottles, tumblers and branded serving pieces. Different surfaces need different setup, and the method shapes the look, feel and durability.
Artwork checks matter on all of them. A label that works on a straight-sided bottle may need adjustment for a shoulder curve or a narrow neck. White ink layers help on dark glass and tinted drinkware, while ceramic enamel suits fired decoration on glass that needs a more permanent finish.
Proofs, mock-ups and production notes
Before any run moves forward, the layout is checked and a proof is prepared for approval. That step helps with colour placement, logo size, bottle wrap position and label edge spacing. If the job has several bottle shapes in one order, each variation can be mapped separately.
- Mock-up visuals for layout review
- Proof approvals before production
- Print area planning for curved surfaces
- Minimum run advice for smaller jobs
Where deliveries go from Paarl
Work moves out from Paarl across the Cape Winelands and to major centres in South Africa. Delivery runs cover Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Somerset West, Constantia, Johannesburg and Durban. That suits winery orders, distillery packs, corporate gifting and event work that needs branded bottles in more than one location.
If the order is for a launch, trade tasting or year-end pack, include the delivery town and any timing notes in the form. The packing brief can also specify carton counts, fragile handling and label protection for transit.
For wineries, distilleries and event organisers
Short runs can be useful when the same bottle needs to work for different clients, venues or seasonal ranges. Some jobs call for print on the glass itself, others need labelled bottles for flexible stock control. The team can help with bottle decoration choices, artwork setup and packing notes for mixed consignments.
Need branded bottles, drinkware or help with a fresh artwork file? Start here. The clearer the brief, the simpler it is to plan the print and match the right process to the bottle.