Dieline

A dieline is a guide used in printing and packaging to show where a design should be cut, folded, or perforated. 

It helps manufacturers make precise and quality products like boxes, labels, and brochures. Dielines help make sure all design parts align and fit together correctly when printed and cut.

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Parts of a Dieline

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1. Cut Lines: These lines show where the material will be trimmed to create the final shape.
2. Fold Lines: These indicate where the material should be folded to form the correct structure, like the flaps of a box.
3. Crease Lines: These are scored or pressed areas on thicker materials, like cardboard, to make folding easier and prevent cracking. Crease lines help ensure a clean and professional fold.
4. Perforation Lines: These are tiny, dotted cuts that help people tear parts of the material easily. You can find them on things like coupons or packaging that customers need to open.
5. Bleed Area: This is extra space beyond the cut lines. It ensures the design prints to the edges, avoiding unwanted white borders.

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Dielines are key in packaging and printing. They help avoid mistakes, ensure designs look professional, and let manufacturers produce many items quickly.

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Without a proper dieline, a package or printed piece may not fold correctly, fit together properly, or look the way it was intended.

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