Inkcups aims to be the industry standard for sustainable products. As a company, we provide practical solutions for eliminating waste and offering safe products for our consumers and their environment. We have an in-house compliance team to oversee changes to environmental standards and the implication our products may have.
The health of our customers and the environment is paramount. Inkcups is continuously improving our practices to go above and beyond strict environmental policies. We take the time to thoroughly test all of our products through independent lab testing.
All Sapphire® ink products are non-toxic and compliant with all current US regulations, European toy safety (EN-71), and RoHS.
All Sapphire® inks have certificates from independent laboratories, such as Bureau Veritas, confirming the absence of lead, phthalates, carcinogenic, and dangerous substances as demanded by The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (also known as CPSIA) and The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (also known as California Proposition 65).
The MB and J3 series are Class VI certified, meeting strict medical safety standards and can be applied to devices in direct contact with the human body.
In addition, the Sapphire® SB series ink is certified by Oeko-Tex and Bureau Veritas to not contain Azo dyes, restricted heavy metals and PVC. SB ink is certified by NAMSA to not cause skin irritation.
New to the Sapphire® Ink line-up is the SB Eco series ink. Formulated for the environment to reduce potentially harmful chemicals. The SB Eco series is free of Naphtha, PAH, and Cyclohexanone.
The SB Eco Series satisfies the strictest compliance testing including: Eco-Passport, CLP/GHS (EC 1272/2008), EN 71-3, Reach (EC 1907/2006), RoHS, and ISO DIS 6330.
We create less waste for the environment because our ink cup does not use plastic inserts that need to be discarded after each use.
Our patented VersaCup® is developed with a proprietary ink resistant coating to quickly and easily remove dried ink. Eliminate the need for excess cleaning solvents and inserts.
Laser etching plates not only provides superior image quality and repeatability, but it also eliminates a variety of waste used in the process. The alternative to laser plate-making is photopolymer plate-making, a multi-step process that requires the use of film, screen-film, and plate developer. For each plate made using the photopolymer process, waste is created.
In addition, the composition of the plate materials allows it to be recycled rather than discarded.
Our 1000HNX hardener is Xylene and VOC free. Hardener is a standard component to the pad printing process. It promotes abrasion resistance. Hardener is used in most pad printing jobs, therefore we’ve made it safer to work with.
We offer a water-based primer for glass and metal. No harsh chemicals, just simple, eco-friendly, solutions that work.
We develop our “consumables” to last longer to reduce waste and product turn-over.
Our Everflex® pads last longer than any other pad on the market due to the chemical composition of the material.
Our plates withstand more impressions. Our thick-steel plates withstand up to 1,000,000 impressions!
By directly printing a part whether it is tagless garment labeling or digital printing, direct to object printing saves on consumables and waste. Eliminate paper and plastic sleeves, shrink labels, and paper waste from sublimation.
In a recent interview conducted by Print & Promo Marketing, Jessica Makrinos, the marketing manager at Inkcups, provided insights for a compelling article focused on the year 2024. Delving into the dynamic shifts experienced by the print and promotional industries annually, the article examines the impact of various factors such as the economy, elections, legislation, and more on the market.
Read: 2024 State of the Industry: Buyer Habits, The Election, and What’s to Come
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