Patent ID: 9725624
Date: 2017-08-08
CPC Classifications: B32B,B41M,B44C,C09J,Y10T

Claim:
1. A process for the manufacture of polymer film graphics to eliminate waste film, the process comprising: providing a continuous substrate having a first and second surface, and having a first release layer on the first surface and a second silicone release layer on and in direct contact with the second surface, wherein the first release coating composition comprises a silicone release composition; applying an image layer as a reverse image with a digital printer, the image layer comprising a plastisol having a plasticizer in the shape of a graphic letter or design to the first release layer; applying an ink over part or as part of the image layer; depositing an adhesive layer onto the image layer, so that the adhesive layer overlies completely and conforms with the image layer and the adhesive layer has the same shape as the image layer graphic letter or design; curing the adhesive and image layers; and placing a release liner over the adhesive layer.