Materials
Cast and Cure (holographic effects)
Cast and Cure is another key component of our Green Chic™ packaging model, which delivers "Beauty without Compromise" by capturing the essence of luxury brands while communicating an environmentally-friendly image and awareness.
Our new Cast and Cure technology is a cost effective, inline process that produces high-gloss, holographic finishes through the use of UV coatings and specialty film.
The Cast and Cure process utilizes a specialty film with a micro-embossed holographic pattern. Once the UV coating is applied, the film is laid over the top of the sheet. With the film still applied, the sheet runs through the UV dryer and is cured. The film is rewound, leaving the holographic effect on the sheet. Because there is no actual transfer of a foil or material onto the substrate, the film can be reused several times before new film is needed.
Cast and Cure enhances the brilliance of your printed surface while delivering more sustainable benefits:
- Cost effective, inline decorative process
- Produces high-gloss, holographic finishes through the use of UV coatings and specialty film
- Economical alternative to holographic foil stamping
- Can be more efficient than holographic foil stamping, depending on design (less material and energy usage compared to an off-line foil stamping process)
- Spot or overall coating options
- No film or laminate is left on the sheets
- UV coating process emits no VOCs
- Casting film is reusable
- Casting film is recyclable
Discover the cure for ordinary folding cartons. Discover Cast and Cure. Contact us for more details or to request samples.