Last year Marking Systems installed their very own clean room for domed labels. We are one of a hand full of companies that does the entire doming process in house. This includes all of the printing, the die cut, and the final doming process.
The doming process is rather simple but unknown to many people. A domed label is constructed of a basic polyester or vinyl label. The excess material is then picked and peeled away leaving only the label and the liner that it comes on. The labels then are given a coat of polyurethane. The amount of polyurethane is measured according to the size of the label, and comes out the consistency of syrup. After it has been poured it runs to the edges of the label and the surface tension keeps it from running over the edges.
There are several benefits to using a domed label on your product. The most obvious is that it adds a 3D look to the label and truly works as a decorative piece. Another benefit is that domed labels are very tolerant to UV and also to chemicals making them good in outdoor or harsh environments. The Polyurethane that Marking Systems uses is automotive grade and is air dried. This prevents the yellowing seen with heat or UV cured doming.
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