WHY IS THERE A GAP AT THE TOP OF MY CAN?

A 4mm ink-free zone is applied to the top of every can — and it’s there for good reason. This space is reserved for two things: the seaming process, where the lid is attached to the can body, and PakTech carrier application, which is how multipack holders clip onto your cans.

It’s a small but important detail to factor into your artwork from the start. Anything designed too close to the top of the can risks being obscured or affected during production — so the earlier your designer accounts for it, the smoother your artwork approval process will be.

For everything you need to know about setting up your print files correctly, head to our Prepress Guidelines