GL BARRIER becomes the world's first clear barrier film that can be digitally printed on steamed packaging where high barrier properties are required.
In collaboration with HP, Toppan GL BARRIER meets the requirements for digital printing and is compatible with HP's latest HP Indigo digital presses for steamed packaging.
At the end of September 2017, the product has been rolled out for sale in Japan and overseas markets for steamed pouches, such as spaghetti sauce and beans.
Uses
GL FILM digital printing grade is the world's first barrier film capable of digital printing for a wide range of bag types in small batches while maintaining the same oxygen and water vapor barrier properties as conventional films.
The use of this film will also help distributors and manufacturers to be able to offer high value-added products that meet the diverse needs of consumers.
The product is reported to have been exhibited at PACK EXPO Las Vegas from September 25 to 27 in Las Vegas, USA.
GL FILM digital printing grade sample
Example of use
Development Background
Measures to reduce food loss and achieve sustainability have become critical in today's society. Reducing food waste with packaging is a very good option, which also means an increased demand for barrier films, and high-barrier packaging helps solve social issues related to food waste and environmental protection.
In recent years, the diversification of consumer lifestyles and the increase in the number of foreign visitors has meant that packaging is playing an increasingly important role as the "face" of the product.
To meet this challenge, Toppan Printing launched Toppan FP digital solutions in 2016. The service, which offers the best flexible variable packaging for small production runs of a wide range of products, has been adopted in large numbers for snacks, food, gifts and some novelty items.
GL BARRIER, is compatible with HP Indigo Pack Ready Coating conversion technology. This makes it the world's first clear barrier film capable of digital printing on steamed packaging, something that is difficult to achieve with conventional films.
Features of GL FILM digital printing grades
Digital printing is possible
By combining the vapor deposition vapor deposition and material design technologies of letterpress printing with the HP Indigo Pack Ready post-coating printing solution, a clear barrier film for digitally printable steamed packaging was developed.
Same barrier performance as conventional products
Using letterpress vapor deposition and coating technology, it is possible to maintain the same heat, oxygen and water vapor barrier properties as Toppan's conventional GL BARRIER films with steaming grades.
Can be used for personalized printing, as engraved printing cylinders are not required
The application of information processing technology gives it the same quality as gravure printing
By applying information processing technology honed over the years, digital printing can produce eye-catching graphics of the same quality as gravure printing.
Future Goals
Toppan plans to expand GL FILM digital printing grade applications to food products that require resistance to high temperatures and humidity, such as medical, pharmaceutical and industrial materials.
Toppan will also drive the development of products with higher barrier performance and long-term reliability, with the goal of achieving $130 billion in sales of transparent barrier films by 2020.
【Terms 】
GL BARRIER
GL BARRIER is a comprehensive term for Toppan's range of transparent barrier films that offer the highest level of barrier performance in the world. Consistent barrier performance is achieved through a multilayer structure that combines an original coating with a high-quality vapor deposition layer.
GL BARRIER's many outstanding features have earned it an excellent reputation and are used in a wide range of applications in food, pharmaceuticals, medicines and industrial materials.
Toppan FP digital solution
The solution offers not only a fixed design but also flexible packaging-based product packaging for items including snacks, food and cosmetics.
For example, the design can vary depending on the region or season, or multiple different messages can be displayed. This can provide a high value-added product that meets the diverse needs of consumers.
HP Indigo Pack Ready coating
HP Indigo Pack Ready is a suite of post-print conversion solutions for high-performance applications. Developed and patented by HP, Pack Ready is designed to maximise the value of Indigo digital printing for labels and packaging. One solution, Pack Ready Coating, is an extension of digitally printed flexible packaging to high performance flexible packaging applications (e.g. in the steamed packaging sector).
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