Kala: Digital printing with premium white ink

Kala launches Premium White options on its digital press platform. The opaque white Electro Ink can achieve a wide range of opacity levels and brightness in a single print process, giving near-silkscreen white opacity and top quality for labels and flexible packaging.

Kala Packaging LLC
May 23rd, 2018
Example of digital printing with premium white ink
Example of digital printing with premium white ink

The new white options give brands an edge with the ability to dial in the perfect amount of “pop” to engage consumers.

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