Built to Last: Outdoor Decals for Emporio Coffee
Emporio Coffee a much-loved Wellington roastery known for fuelling good people doing good stuff, asked for our help bring their new café clients signage to life. The challenge? Create a set of decals bold enough to grab attention—and tough enough to survive Wellington’s wild south coast.
Emporio needed durability, so we produced weather-resistant decals printed onto premium self-adhesive vinyl and over-laminated for added protection against UV, salt spray, and wear. Each decal was kiss-cut into a clean 330mm circle, perfectly sized for their custom powder-coated steel signs.
Printed using our Roland XR-640, the decals feature vibrant graphics that won’t fade or peel—no matter the conditions. The combination of eco-solvent inks and Avery Dennison 2904 vinyl, finished with a gloss DOL 2000 laminate, ensures exceptional resilience while maintaining colour brilliance.
These signs were distributed to Emporio’s café clients across Aotearoa—letting coffee lovers know they’re in good hands. We’re proud to support a Wellington brand that, like us, believes in quality, craft, and doing things properly.
At Colourcraft, we deliver print that performs—on the street, across the country, and in the elements.
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Specifications
Finished size:
330mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Permanent self-adhesive vinyl.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Over laminated and kiss cut to shape.
Other Projects for Emporio Coffee
Bringing Te Reo Māori to Life: Printed Paylite Panels for the Māori Language Commission
At Colourcraft, we were privileged to work with Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission to produce a series of A2 and A3 Paylite panels for their office. Using graphics provided by the client, we created 14 high-quality panels in sizes ranging from A3 to A2.
Each panel was printed in full colour on premium Avery Dennison vinyl, ensuring rich, vibrant tones. The prints were mounted on 6mm thick Paylite and finished with a matt lamination, sealing the graphics and enhancing durability. This finishing touch creates a refined, non-reflective surface, ideal for high-traffic areas.
To achieve these vibrant and long-lasting results, we used our Roland XR-640 printer, known for its exceptional print quality. Equipped with eco-solvent ink technology, the XR-640 produces vivid, resilient prints that are water, wear, and UV-resistant – the perfect solution for durable and eye-catching displays like those created for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
If your business requires durable, vibrant Paylite panels for office displays, promotional materials, or trade-show signage, we’d be delighted to help bring your vision to life. At Colourcraft, we pride ourselves on delivering premium results tailored to your needs. Contact us today for a quote, and let’s create something together.
Specifications
Finished size:
A3 (297 x 420mm) & A2 (420 x 594mm)
Stock:
Avery Dennison MPI 2904 vinyl, DOL-2100 matt laminate and 6mm paylite
Colours:
Printed in CMYK
Finishing:
Overlaminate with matt laminate, mount vinyl to Paylite panel and trim to size.
Other Projects for Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Uniting Weeds & Knitting: Printing A Remarkable Book
At Colourcraft, we take pride in delivering premium service and quality for all our printing projects. A recent endeavour that showcases our expertise is the creation of ‘Invasive Hats and How To Knit Them,’ a perfect bound book that combines knitting patterns with insights into the world of weeds.
Our client, Pat from Hyve Books, approached us with the vision for this unique book. With in 56 pages ‘Invasive Hats and How To Knit Them’ is a delightful exploration of eight knitting patterns inspired by weeds. The book aims to raise awareness about the detrimental impact of weeds on our native ecosystems while offering beautiful alternatives in the form of charming hats.
The book was printed in colour on 135gsm Eco-100 paper, a fully recycled Chlorine Free option that aligns with the author’s commitment to sustainability. The cover received a matte lamination, resulting in a scuff-resistant finish with a soft-touch feel and improved long-term durability. The book was then perfect bound.
‘Invasive Hats and How To Knit Them’ was crafted by a talented team. Janet Velvin and Kate Jordan, the book's authors, bring their unique perspectives — a passion for gardening and knitting, and a deep knowledge of plant history and ecosystems — to create an engaging and informative read. The book's design was expertly handled by our long-time collaborator, Pat Velvin, a skilled graphic designer with whom we have had the pleasure of working for nearly a decade.
We take pride in having played a role in bringing ‘Invasive Hats and How To Knit Them’ to life as an example of what we can achieve in print. At Colourcraft, we strive to deliver the highest quality printing projects, showcasing our expertise, creativity and dedication to our craft.
Specifications
Finished size:
200 x 270mm
Stock:
Cover: 300gsm Advance Laser
Pages: 135gsm Eco-100
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate covers, perfect bind and trim to size.
Premium Client Gift: Custom Playing Cards and Branded Packaging for Springload
Wellington-based digital agency Springload came to us with a bold idea: create a high-end custom gift that would showcase their creativity and leave a lasting impression on clients and partners. The solution? A full, bespoke deck of playing cards — every face uniquely designed, fully branded and packaged in an understated but premium black-on-black carton. The goal was to match the sophistication of their design work with a physical product that delivered the same attention to detail.
Built for quality, finished for impact
We printed 200 decks on a thick 300gsm silk matt stock, laminated both sides for a soft-touch finish and built-in scuff resistance — ideal for a product designed to be handled. Then each card was die-cut to a rounded-corner rectangle. For the packaging, we designed a custom two-piece carton structure using 320gsm Popset Black — a rich, uncoated stock that holds shape beautifully. The lid was screen printed in clear spot UV varnish to deliver an elegant black-on-black finish, subtle until the light catches it.
Practical guidance upfront
During quoting, we helped Springload explore a range of options — including various order volumes and packaging formats — to make sure the final outcome balanced impact and budget Including a more cost-effective tuck-in carton option
Client feedback
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
"The Colourcraft team always go above and beyond to deliver the Christmas gifts and cards we create for our team and clients at Springload. Every print is high-quality and it's a joy seeing our designs and brand come to life with such a quick turnaround." – Ella Price, Springload
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. Whether you're designing a one-of-a-kind gift, a standout promo item, or just want to bring your brand to life in print — we’ll help you figure out what works, what it costs, and how to make it happen. with a quick, obligation-free quote.
Specifications
Finished size:
Carton: 212 x 235mm folded to 93(W) x 39(H) x 22.5mm(D)
Cards: 63 x 88mm
Stock:
Carton: 320gsm Popset Black
Cards: 300gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Carton: Varnished with spot UV gloss.
Cards: CMYK both sides
Finishing:
Diecut to shape and assembled.
Other Projects for Springload
Printing Spot UV Varnished Business Cards for SecureAZ
Colourcraft has a long-standing relationship with the guys behind SecureAZ, so when they approached us to print their business cards, we knew we had to create something remarkable.
To achieve this, we printed 500 business cards on a premium 350gsm satin matt board and to further enhance their durability, we laminated both sides of the cards with a scuff-resistant, durable matt lamination, ensuring that they would stand up well over time. Then to make these business cards truly stand out and catch the eye, we applied a screen printed spot UV varnish on the type 'Cyber Security Awareness'.
Specifications
Finished size:
90 x 55mm
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Digitally printed in CMYK both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminated both sides with spot gloss UV varnish applied to one side.
