Specialty inks for package printing

By Missy Smith

But looks aren’t everything. Tactile varnishes and specialty coatings can give a package a soft touch, easy-to-grip, or heat-resistant surface, says Rick Gloeckler, VP director of sales, Environmental Inks & Coatings, North America. “Shampoo and cosmetic packaging utilize the ‘printable foil’ specialty inks that are currently available in UV, solvent, and water systems.”