Our water-based printing inks have become the preferred choice for many customers, thanks to their versatility and suitability for a wide range of applications. Their popularity stems from their exceptional product quality, offering brilliant colors and superior print performance. These inks enable high production efficiency while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Moreover, they are highly eco-friendly. At Follmann, we believe that only through sustainable and responsible actions can we build a successful and secure future together. This commitment has driven the growing demand for environmentally friendly printing inks.
Our water-based printing inks are the top choice for many customers due to their versatility and exceptional product quality.
They provide brilliant color and superior quality, enabling high production performance with excellent cost efficiency. Moreover, they are environmentally friendly. By embracing sustainable and responsible practices, we can create a successful and secure future together. As a result of these benefits, the demand for eco-friendly inks continues to rise.
What are chromatic colors for printing?
Chromatic printing inks are known for their vibrant intensity and versatility. Our water-based chromatic inks contain pigments, polymers or resins, water, and specialized additives tailored to specific requirements. These inks are ideal for use on paper, cardboard, and films, making them perfect for applications such as gift wrap, tissue paper, decorative paper, and wallpaper. The drying process is achieved either through water evaporation or physical dewatering.
Effect pigments are special pigments added to printing inks to alter color or gloss, depending on the viewing angle. They can also create distinctive textures. Due to their reflective properties, these pigments are often called gloss pigments and typically contain plate-like particles. Inks with effect pigments are also referred to as special or decorative inks.
Whether it's fluorescent colors, silver, gold, or pearlescent finishes, our effect inks create striking special effects that enhance your product's uniqueness and visual appeal. These effect inks are available for Gravure printing, Flexographic printing, and Screen printing.
Looking to achieve visible and tactile 3D structures in your prints?
Our water-based textured printing inks are the perfect solution. These inks are suitable for gravure, flexographic, and screen printing applications.
Applications of Textured Inks
Our water-based textured printing inks are ideal for rotary screen printing and gravure printing on paper, nonwovens, and films. They create striking 3D effects, both visible and tactile, on wallpapers, decorative films, gift wrap, and more.
Key benefits include:
- Distinct 3D visual and tactile effects
- Lightfast and temperature-resistant
- Washable and abrasion-resistant
- Suitable for rotary screen and gravure printing
- Environmentally friendly
- Available as thermally foaming or compact ink systems
Thermally Foaming Textured Inks
Our thermally foaming textured inks are highly eco-friendly with excellent recovery properties. Using our foam concentrates, you can precisely adjust the foam height to meet your specific needs. Additionally, benefit from our expert services: Our specialists provide support with analytics, colorimetry, and on-site process optimization. We also offer solutions and cost-saving opportunities for reusing leftover inks.
Our water-based specialty coatings are specifically developed for flexible packaging, gift wrap, paper and cardboard packaging, as well as napkins and table décor products. They comply with all regulatory standards while delivering premium print quality.
Key advantages of our water-based specialty coatings:
- Enhanced resistance to abrasion, scratches, scuffing, and heat
- Improved barrier protection against water and grease
- Available in glossy, matte, satin, or pearlescent finishes
- Surface properties ranging from ultra-smooth to maximum anti-slip
Our Eco-Friendly Cleaner Completes the Product Range
To ensure optimal performance with our printing inks, we recommend our specially formulated, eco-friendly cleaner for printing machines and ink-carrying components. Designed for effective yet gentle cleaning, it minimizes environmental impact while ensuring a thorough clean.
Key benefits of our eco-friendly printing machine cleaner:
- Safe and environmentally friendly: Made from ingredients that are gentle on the environment and improve workplace safety.
- Highly concentrated formula: Delivers efficient cleaning with minimal product use.
- Specifically designed for water-based inks: Engineered to work seamlessly with our specialty inks.
- Removes tough residues: Effectively dissolves buildup on gravure cylinders and anilox rollers.
- Easy and efficient: Especially effective at removing dried ink from printing plates.
- Biodegradable ingredients: Reduces environmental impact and supports sustainability efforts.
- ISEGA-certified: Certified safe for use in the printing industry.
Our Product Range
Our FOLCO CLEANER is a versatile cleaner, perfect for the thorough cleaning of printing cylinders, printing plates, ink trays, ink-carrying parts, ink containers, tools, floors, and surfaces. Thanks to its highly effective formula, it reliably removes ink residues and contaminants, ensuring clean working conditions throughout the printing environment.
The Smarter Choice: Sustainable Water-Based Inks and Bio-Based Materials
At Follmann, sustainability represents the balance between economic, environmental, and social responsibility in our business practices. We view sustainability as a commitment to both current and future generations. That’s why we set ambitious goals to develop resource-efficient and eco-friendly product solutions.
In the development of our products, we prioritize renewable and resource-saving raw materials, including bio-based components. By implementing the mass balance system, we support the European Green Deal and aim for the goal of a fully circular economy.
Protecting the Environment and Health: Print Without the need for Exhaust Air Filtration
Our water-based printing inks offer numerous benefits: without the need for solvent combustion, complex exhaust air treatment is unnecessary, and VOC emissions are significantly lower compared to conventional solvent-based printing inks. This minimizes the need for fire and occupational safety measures, reducing risks during printing, transport, and storage.
Additionally, your employees benefit from improved air quality in the workplace, as our water-based inks have no negative impact on indoor air quality.
With their environmentally friendly formulation, our water-based printing inks make a significant contribution to sustainability while promoting the health and safety of your employees.
