shrink sleeves

Shrink Sleeve Production: The Right Workflow Erases Intimidating Factors

There’s no denying demand for shrink sleeves is on the rise. While the label industry continues to see healthy year-over-year gains itself, the notable growth in shrink sleeves is something narrow web converters are finding difficult to ignore. Specifically: Leading shrink application researcher AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) reports shrink sleeve labels make up roughly 18 … Continued

A Look at FTA Printer Member Demographics & Prospects for 2018

Shorter runs, faster delivery times, expanded color gamuts, new materials, a wider array of applications, continuous calls for maximization of efficiencies, minimization of waste and consistent, predictable results—oh, to be a printer as 2018 dawns and a new decade is fast approaching. The subjects are familiar. Flexographers have been talking about grappling with and identifying … Continued