Option · OP044
Soy / Vegetable-Based Inks
Soy or vegetable oil + pigment. Vivid color, renewable carrier, eco packaging choice.
- Renewable plant carrier
- Vivid, saturated color
- Recycling-friendly profile
Overview
Soy and vegetable-based inks replace much of the petroleum oil carrier with soy or other plant oils. Color brilliance is high, and they are often favored for deinking in recycling streams. A common eco alternative in offset packaging. Together with water-based systems they strengthen sustainability claims; food packaging still needs the right formula and certificates.
Key benefits
- Renewable plant carrier
- Vivid, saturated color
- Recycling-friendly profile
Best used with
- Sustainable brand packaging
- Food / gourmet boxes
- Kraft wrap
- Eco retail series
Technical specifications
- Carrier
- Soy or vegetable oil + pigment
- Eco
- Renewable, lower petroleum content
- Color
- High saturation / brilliance
- Method
- Offset packaging print
Related options
Water-Based Inks
Water and pigment inks. Low VOC, high-quality color and an eco-friendly choice.
Oil-Based Inks
Oil and pigment. Classic high-quality offset color. Less eco-friendly than water or soy systems.
Natural Brown Kraft
Natural brown kraft wrap with an organic look. A white undercoat is recommended for vivid color.
Aqueous Coating
Popular for being fast-drying and soft to the touch, aqueous coatings are water-based and a great eco-friendly alternative across packaging materials.
Frequently asked questions
What you want to know about the ordering process
Vivid eco color with plant-based inks
We’ll plan soy / vegetable formulas around your volume and compliance needs.