Madico launches destructible labelstock for security applications

Madico Graphic Films, a UK-based supplier of specialist pressure sensitive, coated film products for durable label applications, has introduced a destructible polyolefin labelstock – claimed as both low-cost and environmentally friendly – which is designed to offer improved benefits in security marking applications such as asset tracking labels and security seals.
 
Once applied, the non-PVC, 70 micron, matt-white label is extremely difficult to peel off and offers excellent tamper-evident qualities, even when applied to low energy surfaces. Upon attempted removal, the material fractures easily, preventing subsequent re-application. The destructible polyolefin label delivers additional security thanks to a coating of pigmented adhesive, which adds opacity and ensures additional contamination of the surface layer, if label removal is attempted. 
 
Madico’s destructible polyolefin is pen writable and features a superior matt topcoating to enable high-resolution conventional and variable data printing via thermal transfer. The hard-wearing top-coat offers high levels of abrasion and chemical resistance, thereby preventing variable data manipulation. 
 
Andy Voss, managing director of Madico Graphic Films, said: ‘Madico remains committed to supplying high-quality labelstocks that are designed to meet the specific requirements of their intended application. This particular labelstock provides the strength, durability and performance of other products used for the same purpose, but is less expensive, more environmentally-friendly and easier to manage. We therefore anticipate it being of interest to any label printer or converter wishing to broaden their service offering and increase margins.’

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