Since 1943, Polytex Environmental Inks, Inc. has operated as a leading worldwide supplier of environmentally safe water-based inks/coatings. We have manufacturing locations in the United States and the Netherlands which allow us to provide sales, technical assistance throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Warehouse location enables our reach into China and Japan.
We formulate inks/coatings for use with virtually all printing/coating methods, including gravure, flexography, surface print, flat-screen, rotary-screen, wash coating, nip roll, slot, air knife. Each of these methods requires custom-engineered formulations to provide the full range of performance benefits. Ink/Coating customization is our core competency.
We manufacture two different types of gloss primers:
- Gloss Indigo Primer
- Gloss Inkjet Primer
Gloss Indigo Primer
Gloss Indigo Primer specifically developed to function with HP Indigo digital printing presses. It features excellent adhesion to numerous material types, including PVC, BOPP, PET, PA, and paper. Printing Indigo Inks on primer results in early tape adhesion and rub resistance.
Notable performance features for this product include:
- Outstanding receptivity to Indigo inks
- Gravure, Flexo application
- Excellent Indigo Ink resolution
- Adhesion to numerous paper and film grades
- High gloss
- Transparency
- Excellent water/moisture resistance
Gloss Inkjet Primer
Gloss Indigo Primer is a special cationic waterborne primer specifically developed to function with Digital Inkjet Inks. It features excellent adhesion to numerous material types, including PVC, BOPP, PET, PA, and paper.
Notable performance features for this product include:
- Outstanding receptivity to pigment and dye inkjet inks
- Gravure, Flexo application
- Excellent Inkjet Ink resolution
- Adhesion to numerous paper and film grades
- Semi-Transparent
- Excellent water/moisture resistance
About Polytex Environmental Inks, Inc.
Rising concern about environmental issues worldwide has driven an increased need for replacing solvent-based solutions to reduce the use and release of products containing hazardous substances and volatile organic compounds. Water-based inks have proven to be a sustainable and high-performance alternative to solvent-based inks. Polytex products offer print fidelity, color uniformity, and consistency during production for an expansive range of printing processes.
Our staff at Polytex Environmental Inks, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to work with you to explore the advantages of aqueous inks and coatings for your application. Please contact us to discuss your needs.