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Thermochromic in-mold labels (temperature-sensitive IML) change color at a precise trigger temperature — fused permanently into PP cups. YZY supplies thermochromic IML from -15°C to 70°C, with 15+ base colors and the option to layer thermochromic + standard inks. Perfect for hot drink warnings, cold drink indicators, kids' products, limited editions, and interactive marketing.

UV fluorescent surface-printed in-mold labels (UV-reactive IML) deliver instant vivid glow under blacklight. YZY's surface-printed UV IML is the right choice for single-use and short-cycle applications: Halloween parties, glow parties, blacklight bars, escape rooms, music festivals, and limited-edition beverage launches.

Discover how rainbow holographic in-mold labels (IML) react differently to various beverages and light conditions. Learn the science behind iridescent film with YZY.

Ice cream is a high-impulse, premium-priced product. Your packaging has about 3 seconds to convince a shopper to pick it up off the freezer shelf. That's why every major ice cream brand—from Häagen-Dazs to Magnum to Yili—uses IML (In-Mold Labeling) for their tubs.

Food packaging is one of the most demanding label applications. The label must survive freezing, microwaving, dishwashing, and constant contact with food acids—all while looking great on the shelf. IML (In-Mold Labeling) is the gold standard for plastic food packaging, used by brands like Starbucks, Yili, Mengniu, Nestlé, and Oreo. Here's why.

If you're packaging plastic containers, you've likely considered both IML (In-Mold Labeling) and shrink sleeve labels. They look similar at first glance, but the underlying processes and end results are very different.