UV Ink Performance Comparison & Material Application Guide

Here is a comparison chart showing how the four types of UV ink perform across different material properties, followed by a detailed breakdown of their specific applications.

UV Ink Performance Comparison:

Material Application Guide:

• Best for: Rigid, non-bending surfaces.
• Materials: Glass, ceramic tiles, acrylic, metal, wood, hard plastics.
• Key Feature: Offers maximum scratch resistance and high surface gloss but will crack instantly if the material is bent or flexed.

• Best for: Semi-rigid materials or mixed-media print shops.
• Materials: Corrugated plastic, thick PVC boards, KT boards, PET sheets.
• Key Feature: Strikes a balance between hardness and pliability, allowing for slight bending without chipping or peeling.

• Best for: Flexible materials that bend but do not stretch excessively.
• Materials: Leather, canvas, soft PVC films, banners, wall coverings.
• Key Feature: Bends smoothly with the material and resists creasing, though it lacks the heavy scratch protection of hard ink.

• Best for: Highly stretchable or elastic substrates.
• Materials: TPU/rubber phone cases, elastic fabrics, vehicle wraps, thermoforming plastics.
• Key Feature: Formulated to elongate and stretch alongside the material without cracking, tearing, or peeling during deep-draw molding.