Glitter Coatings & Security Feature Coatings for Printing and Packaging

Glitter coatings are decorative finishes that embed fine glitter particles into a clear or tinted medium, creating a sparkling, eye-catching effect. They are widely used to elevate the visual appeal of printed packaging and promotional materials, especially in segments like cosmetics, luxury goods, festive packaging, and FMCG.

Key Benefits

• High Aesthetic Appeal
Creates a luxurious, sparkling finish that attracts attention and enhances brand perception.
• Customizable Finish
Available in various particle sizes and a wide range of colors—silver, gold, multicolor—to match specific branding needs.
• Printable Compatibility
Compatible with various printing processes, including offset, flexographic (flexo), and gravure printing.
• Durable Finish
Provides excellent adhesion and rub resistance, ensuring the glitter effect endures through handling and transportation.
• Enhanced Product Security
Effectively deters counterfeiting and tampering, protecting brand reputation and building consumer trust.
• Multi-Layered Protection
Can be integrated with additional security features like holograms, QR codes, or serial numbers for layered protection.
• Custom Solutions
Formulated to meet specific product security needs, from mass-market goods to high-value items.

Coatings for Security Features

Security feature coatings are specialized formulations designed to prevent counterfeiting and enhance authenticity in printed packaging and documents. These coatings integrate optical, chemical, or tactile properties, providing either visible or covert security measures.

Types of Security Coatings
• UV-Fluorescent Coatings
Invisible under normal lighting, but fluoresce vividly under UV light for discreet authentication.
• Color-Shift Coatings
Exhibit a visible color change depending on the viewing angle, making replication extremely difficult.
• Tamper-Evident Coatings
Break or reveal visual cues upon tampering, ensuring the packaging’s integrity is easily verifiable.
• Scratch-Off Coatings
Used for secure PIN reveals, lottery tickets, and hidden codes, offering an interactive layer of security.
• Thermochromic Coatings
Change color with temperature variations, offering a dynamic and innovative authentication marker.

Applications

• Gift boxes and festive packaging
• Cosmetic and personal care product packaging
• Premium food and beverage packaging
• Promotional materials and labels
• Tobacco and pan masala packaging
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging
• FMCG and premium consumer goods
• Government-issued certificates, IDs, and legal documents
• Scratch cards, lottery tickets, and promotional materials

Why Choose Our Coatings?

• Aesthetic & Functional Excellence: Combines stunning visual appeal with reliable functional performance.
• Custom Formulations: Tailored for specific substrates, products, and printing methods.
• Reliable Security: Proven solutions to safeguard products against counterfeiting and tampering.
• Sustainability Options: Available in water-based and low-VOC formulations, supporting greener manufacturing practices.