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Lifocolor in the trend report "Colour & Design" of the trade journal "Plastic Insights"

In the latest issue of the trade journal "Kunststoffe" and the soon to be published "Plastic Insights", Marco Meixner - Head of Research and Development - and Jessica Knoch, - Head of Marketing - at Lifocolor Farben, provide insights into the most important trends in the colouring of polymers alongside other industry experts.

Important trends in the article summed up:

  • Mid tones and neutrals: Blue, green, orange and muted colours convey resilience.
  • Neon and metallic: Neon colours and metallic effects are popular in the lifestyle sector.
  • Authentic imitations: Imitations of natural materials such as stone and wood are in demand.
  • Bright colours: Young consumers prefer eye-catching colours such as purple, red and pink.

Sustainability:

  • Recycling: designs emphasise recycling, with visible elements such as fibres and flakes.              
  • Black polymers: Alternatives for hard-to-recycle black carbon are in demand                                    

Market developments:

  • Recyclate use: growing demand for recycled materials with specific colourings.
  • Packaging: Trend towards less intense colours, but interest in colour variety remains high

Click here for the complete, licensed online PDF of the Colour & Design trend report from ‘Plastics Insights’ 7/2024

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