Tigergloss is our range of water-based coatings for application by roller coat, flood coat, in-line coating units and many other application methods. This generic name, Tigergloss, covers a wide range of products, within this group we have gloss and matt varnishes, coloured coatings, high slip, anti-slip and special effect coatings, ie; thermochromic, heat and product resistant coatings and barrier coatings amongst others.
The basic function of all Tigergloss coatings is to provide an environmentally friendly method of protecting and finishing print. These coatings have become more and more sophisticated and we can now offer alternatives to just about every solvent-based and UV curing based coating that we manufacture.
We keep in close contact with our suppliers and ensure that we have access to all the major new developments in water-based technology, allowing us to constantly update our product profile.
Tigergloss coatings have been used in the following applications;
| Print finishing |
Providing a gloss, satin or matt finish. Application by Roller-coat, Flexographic printing, Gravure printing and In-line dedicated coating unit on lithographic presses. The coatings may be applied through a damper unit if a dedicated coating unit is not available. |
| Product resistance |
Product resistance to materials such as butter, milk and many others can be formulated into the coatings. |
| Slip / Anti-slip |
The slip properties of the coatings can be specifically formulated. Anti-slip coatings are also available. |
| Coloured coatings |
Coloured Tigergloss coatings have been used in the production of coloured boards and papers, as flood coats for labels, and as special finishes for greetings cards. |
| Barrier coatings |
Tigergloss coatings have been used to provide a barrier coating to water and moisture. |
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Special coatings |
Special effects such as metallic finishes and thermocromic finishes. |