Better surfaces, with a cleaner process

A focused exploration of water-based printing, performance verification and responsible manufacturing.

A PRACTICAL TRANSITION

From solvent reliance to water-based printing

Water-based ink systems use water as the primary dispersion carrier, helping reduce reliance on organic solvents and related sources of VOC emissions. This is not a simple “zero-emission” claim: formulation, drying energy, wastewater management and chemical compliance all remain part of the system.

From 2019 to 2020, Four Corners focused on developing water-based ink printing for PVC colour film. After repeated trials and process improvements, the dedicated production line entered operation in September 2021.

Water-based ink decorative film technology

ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE

Cleaner is a system, not a slogan

We consider the whole path from formulation and printing to use and supply-chain communication.

Lower solvent reliance

Water as the main carrier helps reduce organic-solvent use and associated emission sources.

Production environment

Process design considers ventilation, drying, handling and workshop exposure together.

Brighter, clearer surfaces

Company comparisons show brighter colour retention after pressing and clearer pattern layers than solvent-based ink film.

Verified chemistry

The supplied reports record REACH SVHC screening and environmental-label test results for water-based ink film.

PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

Environmental progress must stand up to use

The supplied test materials compare water-based and solvent-based colour films after 300 hours of UV exposure. Both recorded colour differences below 8, while the water-based samples had a lower average value.

300hUV exposure duration

1.98Average ΔE, water-based

6.56ΔE, solvent-based sample

2g/LVOC test result

TEST DATA & COMPARISON

Let the samples and reports speak

The following figures come from the technical material supplied by Four Corners. Values should be read together with the test method, sample and report scope.