The creation of packaging with increased recyclability (such as a 100% recyclable stand up pouch) necessitates the enabling of Surface Print on a monolayer PE stand up pouch to replace PET/PE laminates.

It was important that the packaging could be recycled within well-established PE recycling streams, and that while enabling recyclability, manufacturing efficiency & economy was still delivered through:

• lower material cost
• less conversion cost
• faster conversion process

Solutions would have to match reverse print performance by adding scratch resistant gloss or matt varnishes.

The solution?

• Combining market proven ink systems with high performance 2K varnish solutions
• Friction optimized varnish with high thermal resistance compatible with fast packaging lines
• Outstanding scuff and scratch resistance to withstand rough transport conditions
• Optical appearance and tactile impression adjustable: gloss, mat, soft, rough – you decide!
• Inks for Gravure and also Flexo printing available for high speed printing of thin PE film
• PVC free inks for seamless recyclability within the given PE recycling stream