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Paint on PETE

Paint on PETE

Paint on PETE

(OP)
Does anyone know of a good paint process for pad printing / hot stamping PETE that will hold up to dishwasher use?

RE: Paint on PETE

I'm guessing "no".

How about using mold inserts to carry the information you would stamp if it were possible?

 

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: Paint on PETE

I'd call tech support of a screen/pad printing ink company (we use Nazdar) they have some inks that will adhere to polyester/polyethylene...

RE: Paint on PETE

Corona treatment is often required just prior to printing on plastics.

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