Abstract: A flexographic printing roll comprising a rigid base tube having perforations in the form of a plurality of small apertures and a circumferentially stretchable, elastomeric, seamless printing sleeve on said tube strained to grip the tube to retain the sleeve securely on the tube; in which there is provided means on the tube to aid the sliding of the sleeve on the tube. The said means may comprise a circumferential seal which can be pressurized to press on the sleeve and expand it. The said means may comprise an expandable metal segment seal. The said means may comprise a tapering sleeve through which means are provided for applying reducing pressures at points along the surface of the tapering sleeve.