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Standard test for print adhesion on polyethylene film

I am trying to test the ink adhesion printed on PE film. There are many methods but which method is suitable. My customer have raised the standard test of color fastness for cloth to be applied for ink adhesion test, but I think this kind of test is not an actual test for treated PE film. Can someone explain what the suitable method is, or which standard can be applied.

Supalerk Rugsombat
Thai Plastic Bags Industries Co.,Ltd - Thailand
2002

Try contacting TAPPI. It is a paper industry resource. I think the test you need is either a Lodcel or IGT test per TAPPI methods.

Bob Forrest
- Maine, USA
2003

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