Behind the Scene of 360° Digital Sublimation

From first conversation to finished bottle. Every ATIU project follows the same path — designed to reduce uncertainty, protect timelines and deliver exactly the result the brand intended.

Consultation

You tell us about the product, the occasion, the brand values, the quantities and the launch idea. Together, we evaluate design intent alongside technical constraints — glass geometry, surface finish, end-use conditions, filling compatibility. We define a timeline based on current production availability. No assumptions. No generic proposals. Every brief is different.

Discovery Set

We prepare a curated set of physical samples — the discovery set. Different primers, different coverage levels, different effects. The goal is to see and hold the options before committing. In this phase, we can also mix different artworks on the same primer to explore visual directions side by side. This is where the bottle starts to become real.

Refinement

One primer. One artwork. Now we refine the details — seam alignment, colour accuracy, text legibility at actual scale. Technical parameters are locked: coverage zones, registration tolerances, curing profile. You sign off the print proof. Everything after this point is production-ready.

Production

Your bottles enter the sublimation line. The artwork is digitally printed and transferred onto the primed glass surface under controlled heat and pressure. The ink bonds permanently with the primer — no adhesives, no separate material layers. The result is seamless 360-degree decoration at HD resolution. MOQ: 5,000 pieces, up to three artworks on the same primer. Maximum capacity: 30 million pieces per plant per year.

Quality Control

Every bottle is inspected for colour accuracy, registration, adhesion and surface integrity. ISO 9001 processes govern acceptance criteria. Bottles that do not meet specification are rejected before packing. Approved bottles ship directly to your filling line or distribution centre from our Verona plants.

Typical Timeline

Consultation Call
Discovery Set ~15 days
Refinement ~15 days
Approval → Production ~30 days

Timelines are indicative and depend on glass availability, artwork complexity and production scheduling.

This process applies equally to perfume bottles and flacons, spirits bottles, wine bottles, candle jars and caps in glass, aluminium, zamac or ceramic.

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Case Studies

About ATIU

ATIU is an Italian B2B specialist in digital sublimation and premium packaging decoration, with two production plants in Verona, Italy. The company decorates glass, aluminium, zamac and ceramic components — perfume bottles, flacons, spirits bottles, caps and candle jars — for premium perfumery, wines, spirits, olive oil and home fragrance brands, including groups such as Pernod Ricard, PUIG and LVMH. ATIU works with glass supplied by leading manufacturers including Saverglass, Heinz-Glas, Verescence, Bormioli Luigi, Stoelzle, Vetreria Etrusca and Vetro Elite. Core technology: a proprietary digital sublimation methodology, awarded Pentawards Gold 2025 (Sustainability). ISO 9001 certified. EcoVadis Committed. Zero-net CO₂ since 2023.

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How long does the sublimation process take per bottle?

The thermal transfer itself takes a matter of seconds per bottle. Total production time depends on the run size and glass format. ATIU's industrial-scale equipment handles high volumes with consistent quality across every unit.

What quality checks does ATIU perform on decorated bottles?

Every bottle is inspected for colour accuracy, registration alignment, adhesion strength and surface defects. ATIU follows ISO 9001-certified quality processes with defined acceptance criteria. Bottles that do not meet specification are rejected before shipping.