Inks That Shrink

Although ink suppliers can offer an array of products that are designed for each particular substrate, there is a definite trend towards ink systems that can handle multiple shrink-film substrates. “Traditionally, many inks have been substrate specific, but newer ink series offer more versatility on a variety of films,” reports John Kalkowski, North American marketing manager for Sun Chemical. “This helps reduce press wash-ups, cross contamination, and helps to control ink usage.”