DSM expands textured coating resin range with sandy-feel resin

DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health, and sustainable living, announced the release of Skins Sandy, the newest addition to its Skins range of haptic coating resins. Like the other Skins resins, Sandy will enable brand owners and converters to differentiate their products by adding an extra layer of sensory experience. Specifically, the new resin will enable print and packaging manufacturers to add sand-like textures to a wide range of materials, including food packaging. Tactile elements in print and packaging are increasingly used to differentiate brands by offering a sensory experience that reflects their products. DSM’s Skins coating resins range aims to meet this need by enabling different textures in a range of print and packaging materials. Skins Sandy will offer sandyfeel textures ranging from fine to coarse and is particularly suitable for overprint varnishes, paper and board, and flexible packaging. In particular, its broad food contact compliance will open new possibilities for textured food packaging. It will be compatible with a wide range of printing processes, including flexographic and gravure. Skins Sandy will…

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