MetalFX® Explained

MetalFX® Technology is revolutionary printing process that can be use to produce hundreds of metallic colours in one pass of a five-colour press. This enables an unlimited choice of metallic colours, without the expense of multiple spot inks.

The MetalFX® process metallic colour system requires only one extra link. The MetalFX® Base silver ink is the first colour to be used on the press, with CMYK values then overprinted in the usual manner. Transparency of the CMYK allows the high lustre MetalFX® Base silver ink to shine through, creating a whole new spectrum of vibrant metallics.

MetalFX® colours encompass the entire colour spectrum, creating 104 million metallics
MetalFX® is integrated throughout the production process, making the Technology inspiring to designers and economical for brand owners. Metallics are no longer a high-end luxury, they are an integral part of the print world.With MetalFX® and D2 Printing Limited, metallics are going mainstream.

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