Orimia chooses Lintec Graphics Films

Based in Switzerland, label manufacturer Orimia has chosen Durafol, a highly chemically resistant polyester film, from Lintec Graphics Films for a specialist project at an independent, market-leading Swiss research laboratory.

Hans Keller, managing director at Orimia, explained: ‘Due to the nature of the work carried out by the research laboratory, the required labelstock for identifying medical bottles had to offer superior chemical resistance as the labels would be exposed to a variety of harsh chemicals including Acetone. Following discussions with Lintec’s Swiss supplier, Alpha Papier, they suggested to trial Lintec Graphic Films’ Durafol label product which has been specifically designed for this type of application.’

The laboratory organized a trial period to test the performance of labelstocks from different manufacturers to ensure the final product would meet the required adhesion strength. ‘Lintec’s Durafol product won the laboratory’s vote of confidence as it excelled under extreme conditions due to its superb high performance coating with outstanding resistance to chemicals, humidity, elevated temperatures and UV,’ continued Keller. ‘We’ve now been asked to supply 100,000 labels to the laboratory which will be printed with their thermal transfer printer in-house.’

Andy Voss, managing director at Lintec Graphic Films, added: ‘Durafol is a thermal transfer printable polyester which enables the production of on-demand high performance variably printed labels. The extremely tough product is ideal for use in scientific research and medical facilities as it can resist repeated harsh chemical exposure without compromising adhesion, topcoating or print.’

Durafol polyester is available in matt white, matt silver and matt clear.

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