Metallic inks are the most effective way to achieve a luxury, premium look in printing. Gold, silver, and special metallic effects create a distinctive aesthetic in packaging, labels, invitations, and corporate printing.
01What is EVAcolor Metallic Ink?
EVAcolor is the registered brand of SIM Printing Supplies. Our metallic inks, formulated with high-quality aluminum and bronze pigments, are designed for seamless operation in offset printing presses.
02Our Production Process
Metallic ink production is a precision process. Pigment particle size, binder system, and viscosity balance determine final brilliance and coverage. Each batch in our EVAcolor production line is digitally controlled using L-A-B values.
The EVAcolor Gold series is produced in PANTONE 873, 874, 875, and 876 reference shades, each offering different warmth and brilliance levels.
03Applications
Packaging (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals), labels and stickers, invitations and specialty prints, corporate identity materials, book and magazine covers.
04Printing Tips
When working with metallic inks, film thickness directly affects brilliance. Coated papers provide the best metallic effect. Dispersion varnish application is important for surface protection and enhanced gloss.
At SIM Printing Supplies, we combine our EVAcolor metallic inks with SCHLENK German pigments to deliver top-tier metallic print quality. Contact our team for sample requests and technical consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What pigments are used in metallic ink production?
- Bronze or brass-alloy aluminum pigments are used for gold tones; pure aluminum pigments for silver. SCHLENK metallic pigments with their lamellar structure provide maximum brilliance and opacity. Pigment particle size directly affects gloss and flow properties.
- Which printing systems are EVAcolor metallic inks compatible with?
- EVAcolor Gold and Silver series are compatible with conventional offset, UV offset, and hybrid UV offset systems. Special UV-cure metallic formulations are required for UV systems. SIM provides technical support for both systems.
- How does metallic ink film thickness affect brilliance?
- As metallic ink film thickness increases, opacity and brilliance rise, but excessive thickness can lead to drying problems and bleeding. A film thickness of 1.5-2 µm on glossy coated paper gives optimal results. UV varnish application significantly enhances brilliance.
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