Skins(r) Sandy is the newest addition to Royal DSM Skins(r) range of haptic coating resins. The new resin will enable print and packaging manufacturers to add sand-like textures to a wide range of materials, including food packaging.
To respond to the growing demand for tactile elements that allow to differentiate products and brands by providing a sensory experience, DSM has developed Skins®coating resins range, which allows to obtain different textures in a range of print and packaging materials.
The latest addition to the range is Skins® Sandy, a coating resin which offers sandy-feel textures from fine to coarse, and which is particularly suitable for overprint varnishes, paper & board, and flexible packaging, and a wide range of printing processes, including flexographic and gravure.
"With Skins® Sandy, we're continuing to meet the print and packaging industry's need for more brand differentiation options. In particular, Skins® Sandy addresses the growing demand for sandy-feel coatings that are sustainable and easier to apply at industrial scale. We'll continue to expand the Skins® family to offer more options for haptic differentiation. And above all, we'll show that these options can be delivered sustainably, creating a brighter, more textured world for all", says Adri van der Waals, Product Launch Director, DSM Coating Resins.
Features and benefits of Skins® Sandy
With Skins® Sandy the sandpaper texture can be obtained with a
single coating without fillers or additives, making application easier, especially for mono-material packaging that can be easily recycled.
Skins® Sandy is compatible with one-component waterborne systems, avoiding the need for potentially harmul solvents.
The new resin also offers high shelf stability and production yield, delivering competitive cost-in-use. Its lightweight allows manufacturers to reduce energy and material usage.