Printing process

Litho and screen. Cristal Plus has a very fine emboss on one side giving anti-blocking properties. <br>The surface is corona treated both sides to enhance good ink key. The treatment is guaranteed for 6 months for conventional screen printing, and 3 months for UV screen printing, UV litho and UV ink jet. <br>The user must check the date on the label and not print the Priplak if the guaranteed treatment time has expired. <br>Flat Bed Digital - Priplak has been successfully printed on all leading manufacturers flat bed printing machines, however trials are recommended before use.

Printing inks

Litho UV/screen - use inks for polypropylene (ink suppliers can advise)

Hot foil blocking

Brass or steel block is preferred

Creasing

Allow Priplak to acclimatise to room temperature. Crease on a flat bed without channels. The creasing process lengthens the material.

Cutting & trimming

A double cut procedure should be adopted when guillotining to minimise splitting/chipping at the edges. Die cutting is recommended for 800µ and above. Handle with care to avoid risk of scratching.

Food contact

This grade of Priplak is suitable for direct food contact under EEC Directive 2002/72/EC. For colours check for confirmation.

Toy safety

Yes, complies to EN71/3 Toy Safety standards

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