Capabilities

Surface Modification

Processes to Create Additional Functionality

Capabilities

Films can be texturized to create additional functionality, ranging from visual aesthetics such as prismatic or iridescent to microscopic functionality for purposes of micro-fluidic or biomimetic properties. 

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Surface Modification - Think of the Possibilities

We can marry your existing technology with our equipment to create the modification you desire, and then pair it with an adhesive and liner, if appropriate, to create a full product construction. Talk to us. 

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Brushing

Modification of metalized films to impart a brushed texture

From stainless steel to silk, a unique surface texture can be imparted onto films.

Visual aesthetics: Get the look of brushed metal with a metalized film. Available colors are:

  • silver
  • gold
  • stainless steel
  • platinum
  • copper

Durability: The rougher surface of a brushed film aids durability.

The possibilities for how microstructures can be useful.

Microstructures

Unique, microscopic texturization of film to achieve specific functionality, such as biomimetic properties

Whether you’ve already created a microstructure pattern, or you only have a concept for one, Flexcon is ready to help you reach the next step in development. From biomimetic to microfluidic patterns, your brainchild is just a step away from becoming reality.

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Holography

Specialized processing to achieve optically variable images

Films go through a specialized process to achieve optically variable images. Flexcon's micro-embossing capabilities include 2D, 2D/3D and 3D kinetic with distinctive graphic patterns that may be geometric, prismatic, and/or iridescent.

Custom patterns available

Custom patterns can be created for security labeling to help identify knock-offs, or to achieve desired aesthetics on labels, P-O-P displays, and more. A pattern that contains an image, such as a logo, can even be created.

Think of the possibilities!


Embossing

Texturization of the film surface to create additional functionality

Embossing is the process by a texture or pattern imparted onto the surface of a film to create additional functionality. Embossing patterns range from very light texturization to extreme.

Here’s what you can gain from using an embossed base film or overlaminate.

Visual Aesthetics

  • Elimination of Glare. Embossing a film’s surface can produce a matte appearance which can increase readability of large format graphics by eliminating glare.
  • Tactile Interest. Texture can increase the appeal of graphics that will be touched, such as promotional graphics on tabletops, counters, walls, labels, and P-O-P displays.
  • Visual Appeal. Texture can also make graphics look more realistic by giving a 3D appearance to 2D images of textured surfaces, such as bricks or sand.

Performance Functionality

  • Slip-Resistance. Graphics for floors and carpets must pass slip-resistance testing pursuant to UL 410 standards. One way to accomplish the necessary results is by embossing the overlaminate, so that dry feet won’t catch and wet feet won’t slip.
  • Outdoor Durability. Embossed films degrade more slowly than smooth films, providing greater resistance to weather and UV rays.
  • Biomimicry. Use microscopic patterns that mimic nature to achieve specific results. For example, a shark skin pattern mimics the texture of shark skin, causing it to be resistant to bacterial growth. A Motheye pattern can be used to refract light through a film with eye-catching effects.

Custom Patterns

Flexcon works as a technology partner with a variety of companies to achieve specific performance results on high-tech products.

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