A Study Conducted by the Van Dyk Technology Center and Commissioned by the Foil & Specialty Effects Association Editor’s note: The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) has been proactive in providing clear, supported evidence that transfer metallic decoration (hot stamp, cold transfer and digital transfer processes) is recyclable. The association’s latest … [Read more...] about Study: Recyclability of Plastic Containers with Metallic Transfer Decoration

By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating What started as a demo at K 2025 turned into a mainstream hit when iPB Printing introduced its durable cold foil IML reusable cup. Roots in the food industryiPB Printing was founded as a family-owned business in 1938 in the Netherlands. Originally active in the food industry, the growing importance of … [Read more...] about Cold Foil IML Achieves Rockstar Status with Reusable Cup

By Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, Plastics Decorating Choosing the correct ink and pad for a particular pad printing application is the first step in job preparation. What sometimes can be overlooked are the other consumables and components that must be analyzed carefully before beginning a new job. Plastics Decorating spoke with Brad Parker, vice president of Operations … [Read more...] about Pad Printing Consumables and Components

By Paul Uglum, president, Uglum Consulting, LLC The purpose of plastic decorating is to add value to the object being decorated. This value can take the form of appearance, improved function capability or increased durability. When thinking of appearance, color often is the first characteristic that comes to mind. There is, however, another very important characteristic, and … [Read more...] about The Value of Texture in Plastic Decorating