A logo that will print well on a design proof does not necessarily hold up when it comes to a hot, greasy sandwich. Smearing ink, fading, or bleeding when actual food comes into contact with the paper makes a branding investment a smear when it gets to the customer, which is the last thing you want to do when you have custom-printed wax paper ordered in the first place.

What Does Branded Wax Paper Hold Up?

Custom Wax Paper Printing relies on the print method and type of ink used, and the coating underneath it must be compatible, as not all ink will bond identically to a coated surface of wax or food-safe coating as it does to plain paper. Deli paper printed without considering that difference can appear fine when it gets to the recipient, but will deteriorate rapidly when hot and greasy food is placed directly against it.

Benefits for Businesses

In the case of restaurants and cafes, wax paper printed with logos that are constructed to resist grease and heat means the branding does not appear messy by the time the customer unwraps their order, but rather when it comes out of the kitchen. Wax Paper with Logo with the appropriate ink and process retains color and detail throughout the entire life of the wrap, during packing up to pickup or delivery. This permanence is more important than what most companies can imagine until they have worked with a batch of custom wax paper where the logo was smeared after a few minutes of exposure to a hot sandwich, a result that not only wasted the print budget but the branding opportunity as well.

Features & Specifications

Flexographic printing on custom wax paper is done with food-safe inks that have been developed to bond correctly with the base stock, which is a wax material, unlike the usual paper printing methods. Ink formulations that have been tested on hot or oily food are useful in creating custom food paper that needs to be exposed to heat or oil, rather than on a flat proof where appearance is the only criterion. The weight of the sheet and the type of coating used also have an influence on the quality of the print stand-up, with heavier coating types occasionally compromising a bit of the print sharpness in favor of reduced smearing in use.

How to Choose Wax Paper That Holds Up?

Insist on a sample drawn against the real food it will be wrapping, not a print-out that will be looked at on a desk, as real-life exposure to grease and heat will tell the truths that a two-dimensional sample cannot. The general error here is that the design is accepted as it appears on paper and paperboard when it is dry, but this does not test how the design will work when it is actually rubbing against hot, greasy food.

The Reasons to Select The Deli Paper.

Custom Deli Paper is a process that custom prints on wax paper with inks and processes that are designed to meet real food contact, and not the visual acceptance on a flat proof. All print runs are shipped through quality control, and sample testing is offered prior to a full order commitment; expedited US shipping ensures restaurants receive packaging that works under real kitchen scenarios.

FAQs

Q: Is normal printing satisfactory on wax-coated paper? 

A: Print that has been formulated for the coating type is not always more dependable in grease and heat than generic ink.

Q: Is it possible to test a sample prior to a full order? 

A: Yes, the best method to validate durability is to ask them to test it under real food conditions.

Q: Is there any difference in print quality with heavier coating of the wax? 

A: Depending upon the coating and ink used, it can sacrifice some sharpness for higher smearing resistance.

Q: Is the coating edible irrespective of printing technique? 

A: No, it is an FDA-compliant coating that is standardized on all custom printed wax paper.

Get Wholesale Branded Wax Paper.

Ask for a free quote and a real-life sample to make sure that your branding does stand outphone 832-900-9245 or sales@thedelipaper.com.  Thedelipaper.com has up-to-date wholesale options.