Best Printing Methods for Packaging with Thumb Cut Design?

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been exploring different packaging styles recently, especially boxes with thumb cut designs since they’re quite practical for easy opening and product display.

One thing I’m trying to better understand is which printing method works best for these types of boxes. From what I’ve seen, offset printing gives great quality for bulk orders, while digital printing seems more flexible for shorter runs. But I’m not sure how each performs when it comes to precision around die-cut areas like thumb cuts.

I also came across some examples of custom thumb cut boxes that show how clean finishing and print alignment can really impact the final look:
Custom Thumb Cut Boxes Wholesale

For those with experience in packaging or box printing:

Which printing technique do you recommend for maintaining quality around die-cut sections?
Any tips to avoid misalignment or color inconsistency near the thumb cut area?

Would really appreciate your insights!

Thanks in advance.
 

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