The Amazing Shrink Inks

Shrink substrates are popular for packaging, but they wouldn't be anywhere without the high-performance powers of shrink inks.

by Kate Sharon, Associate Editor

INKS USED FOR shrink applications have to be capable of going above and beyond the call of ordinary ink duties. Shrink inks have to adhere well to film substrates, hold color despite heat, maintain a certain coefficient of friction (COF), and—most importantly—shrink.