The Stacks
Pigments, etc.
This week we'll be discussing pigments, dyes, luminescence, and structural color. A pigment is the substance that imparts color to other materials. In practice, a pigment typically refers to a …
Material Profile: Color Shifting Film
MC-1232801 This is a polyester film coating embedded with liquid photonic crystals, resulting in a color-shifting film with brand protection and anti-counterfeiting functionalities. Whereas …
Carrier Fluid
A carrier fluid mixes and delivers a coding to a sub street via some variation of dipping, spraying, or wiping. Once a coating is applied, the carrier fluid then evaporates away leaving only the …
Water vs. Solvent
This week we're going to talk about the difference between water and solvent coatings. Coatings typically contain four components. Resin that provides body Additives that lend performance …
Safe Chemistry: PFC-, PFOA-, PFOS-, PFAS-free Coatings
Join Andrew Dent as he goes over durable water-resistant coatings based around safe chemistry. …
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Powder vs. Liquid Coatings
This weekend word, Jennifer Gumbert compares powder and liquid coatings along with the pros and cons of each. …
Thin and Thick Coatings
Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
Material Profile: SAS Self Healing Coating
MC 1020401 / SAS Self Healing Coating A smart, self-healing anti-corrosive coating. …
Sustainable, water-free solution for high-performance finishing
Gayatri Keskar talks with April of APJeT, a Plasma technology company to discuss specialized textile coatings and finishes. …
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Non-PFC coatings for textiles
If you’ve ever worn a waterproof jacket or a pair of softshell trousers then you've probably already interacted with PFCs without even knowing it. PFC stands for ‘perfluorinated compound or …
Substrate
A substrate is the surface upon which a process is conducted such as painting. It is important in the design of a product. The substrate’s base chemistry and surface properties dictates which post …
Challenges and Opportunities for Powder vs. Liquid Coatings
In this Ask an Expert, Jessica Brenner gives a quick breakdown of both powder and liquid coatings and compares the two materials in order for you to make the best decision for your company's needs. …
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