In Mould Decoration Film — IMD, IML and OMD
The in-mould family decorates parts during or after moulding: in-mold decoration for formed surfaces, in-mold labelling for defined graphic areas, and out-of-mold decoration applied to finished parts. Stone, silk filament, weathered wood, fluid art and canvas patterns serve automotive interiors, appliance panels, electronics and cosmetics.
In Mould Decoration Film — IMD, IML and OMD: the range in this family
IMD Film for In-Mold Decoration
IMD film decorates a part as it is moulded, so the pattern follows the part's own geometry: stone textures, gilded silk filaments, weathered woods, fluid art and canvas weaves for automotive interiors, appliance panels, electronic devices and cosmetics..
IML Film for In-Mould Labelling
IML film places a defined graphic area into the mould, where it bonds with the part during moulding..
OMD Film for Out-of-Mold Decoration
OMD film decorates parts after moulding: gilded cracked stone, gold thread oak, flash point grit, colourful fine sand and retro rust patterns, including the antique copper rust finish developed for a tea-bar machine panel..
In Mould Decoration Film — IMD, IML and OMD: where this family is applied
| Form | Application notes |
|---|---|
| Flat boards and panels | Wood grain, stone and fabric patterns at full panel scale |
| Profiles and mouldings | Patterns in register along long lengths |
| Sheets and parts | Finishes matched to the end product and its daily use |
In Mould Decoration Film: ordering and samples
Custom development follows the same path as the standard range: a design brief or a sample, a pattern developed or matched, a proof on film, a trial on your substrate, and then production. Yearly colour card collections keep the standard range moving, so a pattern family you like can usually be refreshed rather than reinvented.
The choice between in-mold decoration, in-mold labelling and out-of-mold application follows the part: its geometry, its moulding route and where the decorated surface must sit. Flat or gently curved parts, deep parts and parts decorated after moulding each point to a different member of this family.
Out-of-mold patterns here include gilded cracked stone, gold thread oak, flash point grit, colourful fine sand, retro rust looks and antique copper rust, including a tea-bar machine panel application that shows how a domestic appliance face can carry an aged-metal character.
In Mould Decoration Film: care, storage and repeat orders
Storage decides how a film performs months after delivery. Keep rolls in a ventilated, shaded, cool place, protected from pressure, dampness, heat and direct sunshine, and keep each roll in its wrapping until it reaches the machine.
Automotive interiors reward patterns that read as materials — wood, stone, woven fabric — at arm's length and under changing light. Appliance panels reward clarity and wipe-clean surfaces. Cosmetics and small electronics reward fine detail. Naming the product category in your inquiry routes the pattern shortlist correctly from the start.
Development for molded parts always starts from the part itself. Send drawings or samples of the part, the resin you mould and the surface area to be decorated, and the film structure can be developed against the real geometry instead of a generic flat sample.
What to send with your inquiry
Ask about this film family: send the substrate, the finish you want and the quantity per design.