Buckets printed with In Mould Labeling (IML)
The art of being seen!
What is In Mould Labelling (IML)?
The term IML is derived from the technique: a pre-printed polypropylene (PP) label is placed in a mould. This mould has the shape of the packaging. Molten PP is then added to the mould. The PP fuses with the label and, during hardening, takes the shape of the mould. Result: label and packaging are one and the same! It is an extensive process in which attention to the end result is paramount.
What are the possibilities when it comes to IML?
Wall paints, sauces, fertilisers and many other applications are packaged in our buckets. From small 0.6 litre trays with fish to large 61 litre buckets for horse feed: Dijkstra Plastics supplies and prints these packaging buckets.
Advantages of IML
- Scratch-resistant and high-quality printing;
- photo-realistic possibilities;
- cost-efficient through automation;
- environmentally friendly: packaging and label consist of the same material and are fully recyclable;
- various options with lacquers and materials.
Note! There are some graphic guidelines that the IML must comply with!
Go for sustainability with In Mould Labelling
Dijkstra Plastics’ 100% recycled buckets are only available in a dark colour. However, if you choose to have them printed with IML, you can give these sustainable buckets a fresh look! This way, you are doing something sustainable and you have a bucket with a high-quality look that matches the corporate identity of your brand. On the right, you can see an example of 100% recycled buckets with IML printing.
Are you interested in our buckets with IML printing?
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