Unilustre® DI
“The world’s first, and only, metalized substrate to be certified for both HP Indigo, dry toner and Inkjet digital presses.”
Unilustre®DI is an exciting new range of metallized paperboard substrates that have been specifically developed and OEM certified for the HP Indigo, Dry Toner and UV Inkjet digital print markets.
Using our proprietary manufacturing and optimization process, Unilustre®DI is unrivalled in the market and offers a product that is not only of the highest quality but is also plastic free, solvent free and certified 100% repulpable and recyclable.
Our Unilustre product has been tried, tested and trusted by some of the world’s largest brands for over 20 years and now with the addition of our digital range, the Unilustre product truly becomes the world’s only sustainable metallized substrate available for flexo, offset and digital print production.
- The world’s first, and only, metallised substate to be certified for both HP Indigo, Dry toner and Inkjet digital presses
- Enables any size PSP to produce foil embellished products in a single pass through their existing digital press
- Can be purchased in very low MOQ’s via our exclusive North American distribution network
- All 19×13” products come packaged in sustainable, plastic free boxes allowing for re-storage of unused media
- Is available for quick shipment across North America via our exclusive distribution network
- Is certified, qualified and tested on a large range of digital presses
- Fully supported by both Unifoil and our digital OEM partners
- Press settings, technical support and troubleshooting is provided by both Unifoil and our digital OEM partners
- Plastic, film and solvent free
- Being plastic free ensures; no static build up when being run, no risk of ESD to the operator and far greater print quality due to a more durable surface coating
- 100% recyclable, de-inkable and re-pulpable
- Enables ZERO waste production
- Allows unlimited foil embellishment
- Available in cut sheet sizes and web reels
- Offers lower production costs vs all direct competitors
- 100% Recyclable & Repulpable — the proprietary vapor deposition of aluminum is practically insignificant so the substrate is not contaminated
- Eye Catching Brilliance — with no film layer to see through — it is a first-generation embossing Reusable, regrindable, recyclable: compatible with recyclable and regrindable IML and IMD applications
- Security — High Refraction Image (HRI), Hidden Image (H/I) and Pin Strip
- Gauge & Weight Efficiency — the absence of film eliminates film weight, allowing better yields for printers and shipping cost reduction
- Recyclability & Regrindability — the proprietary vapor deposition of aluminum is practically insignificant so the substrate is not contaminated
- Reduction of Ink — selective application of Unilustre® to the substrate eliminates most of the white ink, which is sometimes double bumped for coverage
- Glueability — selective Unilustre® adhesive to pull fiber, bond strength
- Source Reduction — the absence of laminated film means larger yields per carton and roll
- Excellent Dead Fold — metallized board scores, folds and embosses better than film, without the tendency to curl or metal particles to flake off
- Non-Laminated — paperboard is balanced and eliminates the possibility of delamination
- Eliminates labels and direct printing
- Curl Free — with a non-laminated balanced sheet, the process does not utilize heat or re-moisturizing, which could cause imbalance (curl)
- Unilustre® is a lower-cost alternative to hot-stamping and some metallized applications, and promises increased printing speeds compared to foil or film laminates
- Security can be incorporated to insure security and authenticity
- Cosmetic Packaging
- Personal Care Packaging
- Spirits Packaging
- Beverage Packaging
- Retail Goods Packaging
- Folding Cartons
- Lottery Tickets
- CD and DVD Packaging
- Metro Cards
- Music & Gift Cards
- Signage
- POP Display
- Labeling
- Large Format Digital Printing