The design and image fidelity of packaging plays a key role in the decisions we all make as consumers, which in turn drives demand.
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Apex International | Sep 8, 2021 11:00:00 AM
The White Ink Dilemma
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Apex International | Sep 3, 2021 4:35:14 PM
Print quality in flexible packaging is heavily impacted by white ink.
When white ink is not sufficiently opaque or homogenous, the final printed graphics may appear dull or grey. Increasing the printed ink weight by increasing anilox volume can improve opacity; however, there are obvious trade-offs concerning bond strengths for lamination — not to mention ink usage. White ink typically accounts for 30% of a converter’s ink costs.
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