Printing process

Litho, UV and screen. <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.

Food contact

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

Toy safety

Yes, complies to EN71/3 Toy Safety standards

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