METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TENSILE IML LABEL FROM A SPECIAL FILM FOR IML
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602017087118
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2016-11-16
- Filing Date
- 2017-11-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2037-11-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing IML label production methods fail to create a tactile effect with geometric shapes on plastic containers, as the labels are typically smooth and lack a raised or textured surface.
A method involving a polypropylene film subjected to intaglio engraving or anilox/cliché processes with tactile effect varnish, followed by a protective varnish application, to create a tactile effect that translates into raised or hollow patterns on the packaging during injection or thermoforming.
The method successfully produces IML labels with a tactile effect, such as a raised paper effect, by applying tactile varnish to specific areas of the film, resulting in a textured surface that is retained during integration into packaging, enhancing the container's visual and tactile appeal.