McDowell Label: HDUV-4.0 shrink sleeve label

McDowell Label’s High Definition UV 4.0 shrink sleeve label is an all-encompassing printing process based on an entirely digital work flow.

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HDUV 4.0 uses state-of-the-art printing technologies to provide accurate graphic reproduction of the intended design.  Pre-press solutions provided by a partnership with EskoArtwork deliver a significantly extended tonal range, smooth vignettes and exceptional highlights with eye-catching detail.  A new HDUV 4.0 shrink sleeve package, produced in partnership with Envirocon Technologies for dishwasher additive Lemi Shine, is in production and currently shipping to major retailers across the US.
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