Metallic Gloss IML

YZY manufactures this Metallic Gloss IML. After injection molding, the container surface presents a transparent and high-reflective silver metallic effect. It can be overlaid with graphic printing, balancing the advanced metal appearance with the inherent characteristics of in-mold sticking that is scratch-resistant and water-resistant.

This process can be applied to plastic water cups, storage containers, and gift packaging shells, helping ordinary plastic parts break free from the visual limitations of conventional color printing and create a light luxury metal look.

Company Strengths

YZY is a membrane packaging manufacturing enterprise that integrates R&D, production, and sales. Its business covers in-mold labels, aluminum foil sealing films, and heat shrink labels on multiple product lines.

The company has its own built R&D laboratory and a dedicated technical team, holding 48 related patents, and has successively passed ISO, BRC, etc. certifications.

From raw material selection, pre-pressing layout, printing processing, post-processing to shipment and transportation, the entire chain is internally controlled without relying on external outsourcing.

It can adapt and improve the metal coating film material to solve process problems such as oxidation of the metal coating during injection molding, cracking of the coating, and loss of mirror-like reflection. It has the ability to provide stable large-scale delivery.

Practical Experience

We have long been collaborating with multiple categories of brands overseas and domestically. We have accumulated a large number of practical cases of Metallic Gloss IML in the fields of home and daily necessities, gift culture, food packaging, and cosmetic containers.

We have served many international well-known brands and handled the development of metal labels on various curved and arc-shaped plastic parts, familiar with the performance changes of metal-coated films in the high-temperature and high-pressure environment of injection molding.

We can adjust the coating structure and printing process in advance according to the curvature of the customer's product and the parameters of the injection molding equipment to avoid production risks. We can achieve full mirror-like metal effect or support a combination scheme of local metal base color and colored graphics, suitable for packaging projects that comply with food-grade requirements.

Problem Solving

Ordinary metal films are prone to cracking, darkening, and losing mirror-like reflection during injection molding under high temperature and pressure. Our modified Metallic Gloss IML special metal IML film material ensures the integrity of the mirror-like gloss after molding.

FAQ

Q1: After the metallic gloss IML is formed, will the metal coating fade and turn black?

A: By using custom IML metal film materials and with proper process matching, the coating is encapsulated and will not turn black or fade under normal use.

Q2: Can the metal IML only have a local metallic effect and the remaining areas have color printing?

A: Yes, it is supported. A combination design of local mirror metal and colored graphics can be achieved.

Q3: For food containers, can relevant compliance certificates be provided?

A: Food-grade configurations can provide corresponding test reports, and the factory has BRC and ISO system qualifications.

Q4: Without modifying the existing molds, can the metal-gloss IML labels be directly used?

A: Provide product drawings, we will assess the curved surface structure and determine the feasibility of the existing molds.

Q5: How long does the metal IML sampling cycle take?

A: After confirming the design files, the accurate sampling cycle will be provided, and the injection molded finished sample can be delivered.

Q6: How many technical patents do you have in the field of metal-in-mold labels?

A: The company has a total of 48 packaging-related patents, including several special IML film process patents.

Q7: Compared to ordinary colored IML, is the yield rate of large-scale production of metal IML significantly different?

A: Metal films are more sensitive to injection molding parameters. After the initial process confirmation is completed, stable yield rates can be achieved.