AkzoNobel has developed breakthrough coatings technology that enables soft, tactile finishes to be applied to consumer electronics using lighter shades such as white and silver. Known as DuraSilk UV, the soft-feel coating solves a long-standing stain resistance issue associated with soft-feel coatings, which has so far restricted the use of such tactile finishes to only darker colors. The new technology also cures at lower temperatures, resulting in less energy use.
“Traditional soft coatings have a rough surface that picks up stains such as coffee, so they can only be used on darker-colored basecoats,” explains Ted Rhee, Sales Manager at AkzoNobel’s Specialty Finishes business.