Ink Absorption Coatings For Solvent Based Inks
Roger Sigrist explains why ink absorption coatings are necessary and describes how they are designed.
Year
2009
Company
Sihl
Author
Roger Sigrist
Solvent-based inkjet inks were introduced for the printing of self-adhesive vinyl films and banners for the outdoor sector.
The composition of the inks allowed the polyvinyl chloride to swell, thus acting as a swellable coating.
For the first time, it was possible to produce weather resistant outdoor advertisements which were equal to traditional silk-screen printing.
The advantages of coating for solvent inks can be summarised as:
Ink Absorption Coatings For Solvent Based Inks
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