Solutions for printing and marking on barrier laminated materials
Industrial applications for barrier laminated materials
Barrier laminated materials are composite substrates widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic packaging, where product preservation and information readability are essential requirements. Printing and marking on these surfaces require technologies capable of ensuring strong adhesion, abrasion resistance, and sharp print quality, even when metallized or multilayer plastic structures are involved. Available solutions range from continuous inkjet (CIJ), to laser marking, and thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), each optimized for specific substrate characteristics. Technology selection depends on the laminate structure, line speed, and the type of code required—such as expiry date, batch number, QR code, or barcode. Explore also solutions for flexible films and laminates.
Recommended technologies for barrier laminated materials
For high-speed production lines using barrier laminates, TIJ printers are now a strong alternative to thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), as they deliver comparable code quality and readability while offering significantly lower acquisition and operating costs, as well as maintenance-free operation. CIJ inkjet systems complement the portfolio by providing flexible coding solutions across multiple formats and production needs. Regardless of the chosen technology, preliminary sample testing is essential to verify ink adhesion or marking performance on the specific laminate in use. Read more about our marking and printing sampling service.
