SoftSuede Clear

Polymeric has developed a one-part water based soft touch clear for both screen printing and roller coat applications. The coating was specifically designed for book covers, posters and POP applications, making it an excellent alternative to the more costly conventional UV overprint matte coatings. SoftSuede is able to withstand most post-printing operations such as die-cutting, scoring, folding, foil stamping, embossing and thermoforming. The coating has excellent water and chemical resistance and adheres to most rigid plastics, board and coated paper stocks. It is compatible over many solvent and UV inks. When properly applied, SoftSuede exhibits an extremely low gloss, supple finish. Testing is underway to determine the coating's suitability for inkjet receptivity. For a sample or technical information on the SoftSuede Clear, please call Customer Service at 800-746-5567.

INTRODUCING....

Polymeric Imaging's blogspot where we will showcase specialty products, provide technical tips and answer customer questions! Please feel free to leave comments and/or questions for our technical and research staff in the comment section under each article. To the right of the main blog is a link that will take you to our Family page. We will be updating it periodically with staff bios and stuff you need to know about Polymeric Imaging. The blog below is our first showcase product. Please feel free to call us with any questions or to request samples at 800-746-5567.

SCRATCH OFF SILVER & PRIMER COAT

Polymeric Imaging has developed a brilliant, one-part silver for scratch off applications. The silver can be used in combination with our UV Primer Coat to provide excellent scratchability and opacity. The silver can be applied in one pass using a 280 plain weave mesh screen and cured using a 300 watts/inch medium pressure mercury vapor lamp. By eliminating multiple passes of silver, time and expense can be reduced compared to other scratch off inks. The silver has also been shown to work with some soy and water-based primer coats. Please call Polymeric Imaging's Technical Service Department for print samples.