Our glossy surface finishes get their impressive designs from an aluminum layer only 0.02 µm thin and a minimal amount of coating material (~ 2.4 g/m²). This makes them 6,000 times thinner than a human hair!
Transfer coatings from LEONHARD KURZ are proven to contain only raw materials that are free of volatile, ozone-depleting halogenated hydrocarbons, cadmium, lead, mercury or hexavalent chromium. This means that no special requirements or restrictions need to be taken into account for processing.
The minimal decorative layer (≤ 1% by weight) of our transfer finishes has been shown to have no effect on the composting of recyclable printed products. Using our LUXOR® MTS 220 as an example, we were able to prove that embellished cartons with such a coating are still compostable.
Products with a KURZ decoration can be recycled without difficulty. Sorting systems assign decorated papers and cartons (up to 100 g/m²) to the high-quality deinking grade. Hot stamping and cold transfer decorations are almost completely separated from cellulose fibers in the deinking process and receive top marks from INGEDE.
Under the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the following will apply starting in 2030: Packaging must, as a general rule, be recyclable and meet the applicable requirements. Many users are now uncertain: What will packaging still be allowed to do in the future? Will it stand out and captivate, or will it fade into the background at the point of sale in the name of sustainability? Our answer is clear: While the PPWR changes the rules of the game, it doesn’t take the spotlight away from your brand. That’s because KURZ surface finishes are already designed to meet high sustainability standards, enabling us to support our customers in aligning their packaging designs with PPWR requirements – depending on the specific packaging concept, material composition, and recycling process.
With KURZ’s innovative finishing technologies, you’ll retain creative freedom and stay at the cutting edge – even under the new regulations. Our ultra-thin decoration does not negatively impact material recycling. On the contrary: We demonstrate how a strong brand aesthetic and sustainable circularity can be perfectly combined – with design expertise, material know-how, and technologies that meet current recycling standards.
In our upcoming webinar series, you'll learn all about PPWR, design options, innovative technologies, and best practices.
Webinar for processors (10/2026)
Webinar for designers (10/2026)
PET carriers are used to precisely transfer the wafer-thin layers of varnish to the end product. After the KURZ finish has been applied, the PET carrier is removed and further processed thanks to our innovative RECOSYS® 2.0 recycling system. This is how high-quality rPET is produced, which can be used for numerous applications, such as technical textiles. This is how you shape the future of your products in an environmentally conscious, resource-saving and innovative way!
Work with us to harness the potential of your production waste and make a real contribution to the circular economy.
