Print performance can be affected by the interaction between substrates, inks, coatings, adhesives, printing processes and environmental or end-use conditions. Smithers provides independent testing and technical investigation to help assess performance, compare materials and investigate print-related problems.
Testing can support product development, quality control, material or supplier changes and failure investigation, from assessing colour and appearance to evaluating resistance to abrasion, light, handling and environmental exposure.
Print quality and durability testing
Our capabilities include testing and assessment for:
- Colour and appearance – including spot colour measurement and assessment of colour change
- Durability and resistance – including abrasion, rub, scuff and light fastness testing
- Dimensional stability – including warping, curl and twist of paper and board.
- Printed information and identification – including Data Matrix testing
- Specialist applications – including books, archival materials, film lamination and durable labels
Where required, our specialists can combine standard testing with materials analysis and technical investigation to help identify the causes of poor or unexpected print performance.
Talk to an expert about your print testing requirements
Talk to our specialists about the printed material, packaging or product you need to evaluate and the performance or durability requirements you need to assess.