UV/EB curable special effect coatings from Northwest Coatings

Northwest Coatings has introduced UV/EB curable special effects coatings including; pearlescent, glitter and color changing effects to enhance the appearance of printed materials for commercial and consumer product packaging.

One color changing effects known as Phantavision produces different effects depending on the viewing angle. High contrast color shifts appear with sharp changes in the viewing angles, while smooth changes occur with gradual curves. Phantavision coatings may be tailored to produce a variety of different colors and appearances.

Northwest’s special effect coatings are designed for both web and sheet-fed applications and may be applied in-line or off-line over most inks, primers, and substrates. These coatings have a variety of end-use characteristics such as: hot stamping, scratch resistance, high flexibility, water and chemical resistance, etc.