Artwork intentionally extended beyond a trim or boundary so small production variation does not leave an unintended unprinted edge.
Why buyers encounter it
Bleed requirements come from the approved artwork template and production process; do not guess them from a screen image.
Buyer diagramReference diagram for bleed.
Use the term carefully
This definition helps interpret a packaging conversation. It does not establish a complete film structure, machine setting, regulatory conclusion, shelf-life result, or approval for a particular application.
Research source: PC-074. Application-specific details remain subject to manufacturer and technical review.
