METALIZED IN MOLD LABEL AND MOLDED ARTICLES HAVING SAME

摘要

A printed metalized in mold label (IML) or insert for use in manufacturing injection molded or blow molded drinkware or containers. The labels generally include a metalized film assembly that comprises a base substrate and a metalized layer applied thereon. One or more image or graphic layers are then either printed directly onto the metalized film assembly or laminated thereto. Protective substrates, films, or coatings are applied to the assembly to protect by sandwiching the one or more ink or printed layers between the protective layer and the metalized layer.