Some Cosmetic Packaging Materials Surface Treatment Process

There are a variety of surface treatment processes for cosmetic packaging materials, and different processes can give the packaging materials a unique appearance and texture. Here are some common surface treatment processes:

Vacuum Plating

Process: In a vacuum environment, through high temperature evaporation of metal (such as aluminum, chromium, etc.), so that it is uniformly deposited on the surface of the packaging material, forming a metallic luster layer.

Features:

High gloss, strong metallic texture.

Wear resistance, corrosion resistance, improve product grade.

Application: lipstick tube, eyeshadow tray, compact, etc.

Common effects: mirror plating, wire drawing plating, color plating, etc.

Spray Coating

Process: Use the spray gun to evenly spray the coating on the surface of the packaging material, and form the coating after drying and curing.

Features:

Rich color, can be customized matte, bright, pearlescent effect.

Protect the surface of the packaging material, enhance wear resistance and chemical resistance.

Application: Foundation box, eyeshadow tray, makeup brush tube, etc.

Common effects: matte spray, bright spray, rubber paint spray (soft touch).

Flocking

Process: By electrostatic adsorption or adhesive, the short fiber (such as nylon, polyester) is vertically fixed on the surface of the packaging material to form a suede effect.

Features:

Soft to the touch, high quality.

Anti-slip, anti-fingerprint, improve user experience.

Applications: lipstick tube, powder cartridge, makeup bag, etc.

Common effects: monochrome flocking, gradient flocking, patterned flocking.

Leather Wrapping

Process: The leather or artificial leather is cut and wrapped on the surface of the packaging material, usually using glue or hot pressing.

Features:

High-end luxury, comfortable to touch.

Upgrade the product grade, suitable for limited edition or high-end series.

Application: Powder box, makeup mirror, makeup bag, etc.

Common effects: embossed leather, smooth leather, alligator leather, etc.

Printing 

Process: Through screen printing, thermal transfer, digital printing and other technologies, the pattern, text or logo printed on the surface of the packaging material.

Features:

The pattern is clear and the colors are rich.

Customizable design, suitable for brand promotion.

Application: lipstick tube, eyeshadow tray, compact, etc.

Common effects:

Screen printing: suitable for simple patterns, full colors.

Heat transfer: Suitable for complex patterns, gradient effect.

UV printing: High precision, suitable for detailed designs.

Hot Stamping

Process: Through heating and pressure, the metal foil is transferred to the surface of the packaging material to form a metallic glossy pattern or text.

Features:

Strong metal texture, improve product quality.

Wear resistance, corrosion resistance, suitable for high-end products.

Application: lipstick tube, compact, eyeshadow tray, etc.

Common effects: gold, silver, rose gold, etc

Laser Engraving

Process: Use a laser to carve a pattern or text on the surface of the packaging material to form a convex or translucent effect.

Features:

High precision, fine pattern.

Strong security, suitable for high-end customization.

Application: lipstick tube, powder cartridge, makeup mirror, etc.

Common effects: hollow carving, gradient carving, 3D stereo effect.

Hydrographic Printing

Process: The pattern is printed on a water-soluble film, and the pattern is transferred to the surface of the packaging material by water pressure.

Features:

Complex pattern, suitable for curved bread ingredients.

The color is bright and the effect is realistic.

Application: makeup mirror, powder cartridge, makeup brush cylinder, etc.

Common effects: marble grain, wood grain, camouflage grain, etc.

UV Coating

Process: Coating the surface of the package material with UV light curing coating, curing by ultraviolet irradiation.

Features:

High gloss, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance.

Enhance product texture and protect printing patterns.

Application: lipstick tube, compact, eyeshadow tray, etc.

Common effects: high light UV, matte UV, local UV (convex effect).

We can realize all the above processes and look forward to cooperating with you!