Starleaton launches new Seal water-based adhesive protection films

Solvent-based adhesives used to anchor laminates and protection films to printed signage, posters and displays are being phased out with the introduction of a new water-based adhesive from Seal named PrintShield Premium. This eco-friendly initiative follows years of research at parent company Neschen AG’s Bückeburg, Germany laboratories. Film laminates to protect outdoor signage need to withstand up to five years of weathering and sunlight. In the past, only solvent-based adhesives have been able to provide the strong adhesion and longevity needed.

This new Seal water-based adhesive protection films offer improved water-resistance in the finished product and virtually eliminate the ‘silvering’ effect commonly experience when laminating UV cured prints with dark areas. Until now, water-based adhesive films have performed poorly when laminating UV cured inks, due to the coarse structure of the inks. According to Seal, this is now a thing of the past – the breakthrough has been achieved with PrintShield Premium. The films are compatible with aqueous, eco-solvent and latex printing is also assured.