Comparison |
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Subject of comparison |
IML |
Shrink- Sleeve |
Printing |
1. |
Eviroment friendly-Easy to Recycle |
Yes |
No - Requires second oeration to separate sleeve from container |
Yes |
2. |
Scope for Exports |
Very High-as visually more appealing & easily recyclable, hence better scope for export to developed contries. |
Almost Nil-though it has visual appeal, requires 2nd operation for recycling & has high chances of microbial contamination. |
Limited scope-as visual appeal is limited due to limitations of dry of dry offset printing process. |
3. |
Visual appeal |
Excellent |
Moderate |
Good- Depending on design. |
4. |
Mold-Decoration |
No limitations- All type of printing can be achieved, on all surfaces of the container |
Limitations-minimal due to Roto-Gravier Printing process |
Limitations-due to unavailability of half-tone printing |
5. |
Production Quantity |
High |
Low-due to manual operations |
High |