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Label Stock and Adhesion: Why Labels Fall Off in the Cold
A label is an adhesive system, not a printed sheet. Face stock, adhesive and surface energy decide whether it survives a…
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A label is an adhesive system, not a printed sheet. Face stock, adhesive and surface energy decide whether it survives a…
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Silicone sheet is used for reusable mask covers, patches and applicators. Its inertness is the advantage and its recycla…
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Bio-cellulose is grown by bacteria, not woven. The nanofibre structure is why it conforms so well and costs so much.
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PET, HDPE and PP behave differently with solvents, heat and squeeze. Choosing the resin is a chemical decision before a …
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Glass signals premium and offers the best barrier; plastic offers weight, safety and cost. The choice is usually about c…
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