VPF develops wine papers for water-based inkjet

German labelstock manufacturer VPF has launched proprietary inkjet wine papers exclusively available for water-based inkjet printing systems, which can be used with permanent or water-washable adhesives.

The company claims that, until now, no satisfactory technology has been available on the market for customizing label printing on high-quality embossed uncoated papers or wine papers using water-based inkjet printing systems.

Following the intensive development stage, VPF can now coat embossed papers with an inkjet coating that significantly improves colour brilliance and drying speed compared to uncoated papers.

The new product range includes the VPF 13885 (inkjet paper Martelé white 90g, 40 percent recycled content), the VPF 10600 (inkjet paper Vergé cream 80g), the VPF 13426 (inkjet paper Bagasse white 90g, 60 percent sugar cane fiber content) and the VPF 13825 (inkjet paper Laid White 90g, 100 percent recycled content).

These papers can be printed using dye and pigment inks while retaining the tactile qualities of uncoated paper. Despite the inkjet coating, the embossing on the paper is still clearly visible and can still be felt.

VPF said the new range opens up new possibilities for many manufacturers of high-quality products in decorating small and medium-sized runs, which are often characterized by numerous variety changes or individual imprints.

The company has paid particular attention to ensuring compatibility with permanent adhesives already used in the wine industry. It has also focused on coating with wash-off adhesives that enable labels to be cleanly separated from reusable products in washing lines (with or without lye).

All papers are now available with adhesives 951 (for permanent labels) and 605 Wash Off (washable at a minimum temperature of 70°C and with 1 percent lye). Specialized adhesives (opaque, hot melt, removable, cold-washable, etc.) are also available.

Following technical testing and at the customer's request, the VPF inkjet coating can also be applied to other specially embossed papers, creating unique and customised adhesive materials.