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Specialty Printing Techniques
Including specialty inks, techniques or processes on your packaging printing elevates the tactile and visual appeal of your product.
Features and Benefits
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Texture
Raised images and patterns can be used with graphics to create a tactile effect. The raised image also provides a good grip for products such as shampoos and shower gels. Textures options include: smooth, gritty, low or high profile.
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Metallization
Foil, Metalure, metallic inks are available in a variety of colors and holographic patterns. Dependent on application the effect can range in “shine” from dull to high sheen.
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Foil Tints
Standard silver foil can be overprinted with transparent pigmented color/ink to offer a brand specific foil color – without a high cost or minimum.
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Holographic Effects
QAL has a proprietary technique we call Prysmatic™. This is a low cost alternative with endless options to specialty holographic looks. Prysmatic™ effects can be a great security feature.
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Glitter
Glitter inks contain reflective flakes that are suspended in clear or pigmented transparent ink. Available in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.
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Pearlescent
Pearl luster can be applied to packaging as a stand alone color, or integrated into process artwork. Available in many natural and light color tints.
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Thermo- and photo-chromatic
Activated by temperature or UV and sunlight, these inks change color when activated. State of color change can be temporary or permanent. Consider as a security feature.
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Glowing inks
Glow in the Dark and Day Glow inks are available in a variety of colors, offering a fun visual pop.