#flame treating

In case you were wondering why it is important to have your plastic containers flame treated before they are labeled this article is for you. Flame treating alters the surface of the plastic so that it may accept the ink and not peel off when it is being handled. Sometimes you may come across a package that you touch and the printing on the container falls off when you grab it or rub it. This container was probably not flame treated or if it was the treatment wore off before the printing occurred. Once the printing is on a flame treated bottle it will last for the life of the bottle. However, flame treating will only last 60-90 days so the printing must occur within that time period. A bottle can be flame treated multiple times with no negative consequences. For this reason you will find printers that can flame treat the bottles they receive in their printing process even if the bottle has been treated in the last 60 days. When it comes to the brand image of your bottle it is better to be safe than sorry. If you are unsure whether or not your containers have been flame treated or you are concerned the treatment has worn off, there is a test that can be performed to check the condition of the container.