touchguard™ applications
touchguard™ coatings are transparent and unidentifiable by smell or taste. It does not affect the appearance of the product unless required to do so. Finishes can be both matt and gloss to accentuate print effects.
touchguard™ print compatibility
touchguard™ is the only effective coating and method of applying antimicrobial protection for the print and packaging industry. It is reassuringly patent protected in Great Britain, Europe and USA respectively against GB 2480275, EU 2569165 and US 13697366.
- Flexographic
- Screen
- Gravure
- Digital
- Offset
touchguard™ substrate suitability
- Film
- Board
- Paper
- Foil
- Rigid Plastics
- Treated Metal
- Cellulose Substrates
touchguard™ market applications
Developed for markets ranging from e-commerce to fast-moving consumer goods, retail to industrial applications, primary to secondary packaging, security to consumable products.
- Packaging
- Business & Communication Print
- Newspapers
- Publications
- Graphics
- Labels
- Security Documents & Products
touchguard™ safe and sustainable solution
- 100% recyclable
- Silver ion technology does not wash out, migrate or leach
- Passes strict WRAS drinking water approval
- Suitable for ovenable cooking applications
- Safe for direct food contact BfR36
touchguard™ bespoke solutions
Developed with the entire print, packaging and conversion process front of mind, the touchguard™ team collaborates with customers to offer customised print, packaging and conversion solutions.
touchguard™ as a standard is available in different volumes and can incorporate a taggant for quality control identification and for market testing purposes.
Interested in touchguard™
Register an interest in the touchguard™ range for your print requirements or to understand opportunities to distribute the proven antimicrobial surface technology.