Your brand identity in the badminton market is communicated through two physical touchpoints: the shuttlecock itself (via cork stamping) and the tube packaging (via tube printing). Getting both right — and consistent — is what separates a professional brand from a generic import.
Cork Stamping: Your Logo on Every Shuttlecock
Hot foil stamping — Metallic foil (gold, silver, custom colors) applied to the cork. Premium. Setup: $100–$200 per die.
Ink pad stamping — Traditional rubber stamp. Setup: $30–$80.
Pad printing (tampography) — Most common for mass production. Setup: $80–$150 per plate.
Maximum 1–2 colors per stamp. Logo size limited to ~15mm × 15mm. Pantone color matching ensures production consistency.
Tube Printing: Your Logo on the Packaging
| Method | Best For | Setup Cost | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset printing | High volume, complex designs | $150–$250/color | Excellent |
| Wrap label | Short runs, frequent updates | Minimal | Very good |
| Flexographic | Simple designs, high speed | $100–$200/color | Good |
Finishes available: matte lamination, gloss lamination, spot UV, hot foil stamping, embossing.
The Consistency Challenge
The most common quality issue is color inconsistency between the cork stamp and the tube print. This happens when two different factories produce each item.
The solution: produce both at the same factory with the same Pantone reference and QC process. At Kuzo Packing, we run cork stamping and tube printing on the same production line. See how our complete OEM service handles unified branding →
Practical Tips
- Keep the cork stamp simple — one color is sufficient on a 15mm surface
- Use the tube for detailed branding — barcodes, product info, complex artwork
- Design tube artwork at actual size
- Request a physical proof before production
Request a Free Design Mockup
See your logo on a shuttlecock and tube before you commit.