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Une modification récente de la directive européenne relative à la limitation de l’utilisation de certaines substances dangereuses dans les équipements électriques et électroniques annulera, d’ici le 24 février 2025, l’exemption actuelle concernant l’utilisation du mercure dans un certain nombre de types de lampes fluorescentes à des fins spécifiques. Ces ampoules sont définies dans la clause 2(b)(4)-I d...

L’empreinte écologique de la mode est hors de contrôle. Selon le Conseil de défense des ressources naturelles (Natural Resources Defense Council - NRDC), “les usines textiles génèrent un cinquième de la pollution industrielle de l’eau dans le monde et utilisent 20 000 produits chimiques, dont beaucoup sont cancérigènes, pour fabriquer leurs vêtements". Teinture de tissu en usine. Image de NRDC.org.   Un ...

If ensuring color consistency is part of your job description, you’ll want to learn more about PantoneLIVE. Our customers report that it helps them get products to market an average of four times faster! PantoneLIVE is an end-to-end, digital color communication ecosystem that helps everyone involved in a packaging workflow visualize and communicate color. It shows which colors are achievable, and which are not, across everything from flexible packaging to corrugated board. And, since the digital...

When all of final production packaging comes together on the store shelf, it’s a brand’s moment of truth. Do the stand-up pouches, overwraps, and corrugated POP displays match? How close is the color to its standard? We know you spend so much time and money designing, proofing, sampling, printing, and shipping… so where does the color go wrong? Is it an issue with accuracy, consistency, or both? Package designs come together on the shelf. Here you see pouches, labels, cartons, and corrugated wit...

Comment gérer plus de 2 000 couleurs de marque dans une chaîne d’approvisionnement mondiale complexe ? Les choses se compliquent ! Bien qu’il puisse sembler plus facile de créer une nouvelle couleur plutôt que de fouiller dans des bases de données ou des classeurs de drawdowns pour trouver la correspondance la plus proche, le problème survient plus tard, lorsque vous êtes confronté à une immense bibliothèque, impossi...

Does your quality control program include visual evaluation? If not, it should. Using the SpectraLight QC as part of a color evaluation workflow. No matter your industry, judging color is more than just measuring samples with a color measurement device. Just because a spectrophotometer says your color is within tolerance, doesn’t necessarily mean it will look right to the human eye. To minimize customer rejects, your color control process needs to include visual evaluation in a light boo...

Comme pour vous, la numérisation et la durabilité sont au cœur de nos préoccupations. Cependant, la couleur est souvent négligée lorsqu’il s’agit de développer des produits textiles. La numérisation de la chaîne d’approvisionnement textile et l’application de la gestion des couleurs à chaque étape seront finalement rentabilisées grâce à des couleurs plus précises, une pro...

Que vous deviez choisir des couleurs pour une enseigne, créer des palettes chromatiques pour une nouvelle gamme de produits ou concevoir un emballage éphémère, l’inspiration est une étape clé dans l’approche de sélection. L’inspiration peut surgir des situations du quotidien, par exemple : En soirée. Au supermarché. Lors d’une rencontre sportive. Et bien sûr, en plein air. La nature a le don de cré...

Vous affirmez que la couleur est importante, mais savez-vous pourquoi ? En réalité, la couleur est un élément essentiel du processus de fabrication. Malheureusement, de nombreux fabricants réalisent qu’il est aujourd’hui beaucoup plus compliqué d’obtenir une couleur correcte, alors que les marques qu’ils accompagnent leur exigent de respecter des tolérances toujours plus strictes. En voici les raisons. Si les progrè...

There are many things that affect our ability to see color. In some cases, it doesn’t matter if the red you see is the same shade I see. A barn is a barn, right? But for those who work in an industry where color evaluation is part of the job, it IS important… VERY important. In our color perception series, we’re discussing the many factors that affect how we see color and what colorists can do to ensure that the color they see is the color they are supposed to see. Today we’ll take a closer look...

As the temperature of light changes, so does our perception of color. As I mentioned in our last post, light plays a huge role in the way we perceive color. Today we’ll look at the science of color in manufacturing and photography; specifically how an object’s reflective and absorptive properties and viewing technology can impact the colors we perceive. To reflect or not to reflect… that is the question. The colors an object absorbs and reflects is determined by its material – is it metal, plas...

L&E International, Ltd est un fournisseur international de solutions d’emballages durables et innovantes. En tant que fournisseur d’emballages certifié pour Adidas, Verizon, Amazon (fournisseur APASS en Asie), Target et de nombreuses autres marques et enseignes, L&E applique et respecte les standards stricts des couleurs de marque dans plusieurs pays et sites de fabrication. L’année dernière, L&E a choisi les solutions de flux de production c...

As the range of substrates, inks, and printing technologies has expanded, so has the challenge of maintaining color quality for brands and printers. A workflow based on digital standards is the easiest way to achieve accuracy and consistency across shifts and sites, regardless of production requirements. Adding a quality control solution like ColorCert® to your workflow can boost your bottom line even more. What is ColorCert? ColorCert is a modular, job-based solution that streamlines color ...

Light booths provide a controlled environment for judging color under different lighting conditions. They can help visually evaluate how different types of light will affect the perception of color, evaluate the color of raw materials before and after production, and ensure different components will remain uniform once they’re assembled.   But not all light booths are the same. With NIST traceability and ISO 17025 accreditation, X-Rite offers worldwide competence in calibration, cert...

Une cabine de lumière de qualité est la meilleure façon de visualiser la réponse des couleurs dans des conditions d’éclairage réelles. Les cabines de lumière traditionnelles proposent des illuminants courants tels que la lumière du jour, la lumière incandescente et la lumière fluorescente afin de reproduire l’aspect des couleurs dans les magasins et après achat, sous les éclairages d’exté...

Impression à gamut élargi Une variation accrue des produits et les exigences de la fabrication « lean » contraignent les transformateurs à travailler plus rapidement et de façon plus économique. La mise en œuvre de l’impression à gamut élargi, également baptisée impression à palette de couleur fixe, constitue une excellente façon pour les designers et donneurs d’ordre de ré...

Pour mesurer la couleur, un dispositif de colorimétrie éclaire un échantillon, capture la quantité de lumière transmise ou reflétée dans la plage de longueurs d’onde de 380 à 780 nm et la quantifie en mesure spectrale. La colorimétrie est nécessaire pour spécifier, quantifier, communiquer, formuler et vérifier la qualité des couleurs pour des travaux dans lesquels celles-ci constituent un critè...

Learn about light, reflection curves, optical brighteners, and more.     Illuminants Electro magnetic radiation in the wavelength range from 380 nm to 730 nm is seen as light by our eyes. Low wavelengths show as blue light, then the spectrum continues from green to yellow, orange, and red. UV radiation is located in the range below 380 nm; the range above 730 nm is called infrared radiation. The visual impression of a colored body changes by the composition of the incoming light. ...

La pandémie de COVID-19 a obligé de nombreuses entreprises à repenser leur façon de communiquer, d’approuver et de produire la couleur. Pour certaines, cela implique d’essayer de poursuivre leurs activités habituelles à distance. Pour d’autres, il s’agit de trouver des moyens de gérer la couleur sans se déplacer. Quoi qu’il en soit, nous savons que nos clients font tout leur possible pour maintenir leur activi...

The Pantone Color of the Year announcement is always exciting. Not only does it set the stage for upcoming trends, it also provides brand owners and designers critical guidance for marketing and product development. However, those who are charged with manufacturing products and packaging with trending colors (like 2021's Ultimate Gray and Illuminating) know it doesn’t “just happen.” It takes time and effort to incorporate new colors. Whether you work in paints, plasti...

The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the Pantone Color of the Year 2021. According to the Pantone Color Institute, PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, a marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. Ultimate Gray is emblematic of...

Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Laura Guido-Clark, a consumer products designer of color, material, and texture. She has been dubbed an “Experience Consultant,” which reflects her interest and study of human reactions to the look and feel of new products.   Photo by Laura Flippen. We asked Guido-Clark to speak with us because we also appreciate the importance of color in our lives.   Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in color? A. When I wa...

As the industrial plastics market grows increasingly competitive and demands more sustainable practices, manufacturers need new ways to formulate and produce accurate color faster, with less waste. Digital color standards are one of the most effective tools to bridge this gap. They also enable color work and communication from remote locations.   With digital color standards, brands and designers can set clear expectations with supply chains. In turn, suppliers can achieve color goals wit...

Dans un marché très concurrentiel, les marques et les concepteurs d’emballages cherchent le moyen de différencier leurs produits dans les rayons. Cela dépasse de plus en plus souvent la couleur pour inclure des options d’ennoblissement telles que les films, les vernis spéciaux, les finitions douces, etc. Les concepteurs utilisent également des couleurs unies plus intenses, ainsi que des teintes fluorescentes et irisées, et pas seulement avec une impression classique. Les solutions numériques per...

No matter the industry, our customers are all working toward the same goal: Achieve accurate color and keep production moving. Even in the best conditions, color data can be a challenge to capture and share. COVID-19-related travel bans and social distancing guidelines are making it harder than ever.    Today we’ll share three easy ways to remotely share color data so you can achieve your color goals without shipping physical samples or making onsite visits. The Benefits of Digit...

G7® is a proof-to-print process control method that allows you to reliably and efficiently match the visual appearance of the output from multiple printing devices. It works by defining the gray balance and NPDC curves in conjunction with the traditional method of measuring tonal value increase (TVI/dot gain) for each color. G7 can be applied to any type of printing, regardless of the type of ink or printing method, including all types of digital, offset, flexo, gravure printing.   It&r...

Appearance is more than just color. It’s an all-inclusive look at everything inherent to an object, including texture, gloss, transparency, translucency, and special effects like sparkle and shimmer. When viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions, appearance effects can change our perception of color. That's why it’s important to control both color and appearance throughout design and development.  Durable goods brands use appearance effects to captur...

L’impression numérique est présente depuis de nombreuses années, mais le secteur traverse actuellement des mutations spectaculaires. Côté avantages, les technologies d’impression numérique utilisent des encres plus durables et offrent une plus grande fiabilité, une plus longue durée de vie de l’impression, ainsi que des économies globales et une meilleure efficacité. Mais ces changements signifient égal...

Nos yeux peuvent nous tromper dans notre perception des couleurs. C’est en partie dû à notre modeste cerveau, qui gère de vastes quantités d’informations et les traite de son mieux, mais c’est également imputable à la génétique et à l’environnement : nous voyons tous la couleur un peu différemment. C’est cependant la LUMIÈRE qui a le principal impact sur les couleurs que nous voyons.  S...

Over the last few years, we have heard a lot about the circular economy and omnichannel marketing. While each is a trend in their own right, they are quickly converging on the print industry. To be successful in 2020, commercial printers will need to offer a wide range of print capabilities while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing waste.   The Importance of Circular Economy and Omnichannel In a circular economy, the goal is to eliminate waste and maximize the con...

Virtual reality has re-imagined the art of apparel and footwear design. 3D design programs like MODO, KeyShot, CLO, Browzwear, Optitex, and Lectra augment the creativity of color and material designers to virtually construct patterns and render realistic 3D garments.  This is exciting technology for brands that want to reduce waste for a greener footprint and accelerate design to keep up with fast fashion. However, designers are notoriously tactile. They need to touch, feel, and gain a...

With so many requests for innovative bases, transparency, and special effects, formulating color for paint, coating, and plastic applications can be a challenge. To keep up, formulation software needs to be innovative, too. We recently launched version 10 of our Color iMatch formulation software, and it is our smartest version yet. It allows you to select cost-reducing parameters, such as lowest cost or fewest colorants, and will determine the best formula for your application. It work...

Like geographic coordinates – longitude, latitude, and altitude – L*a*b* color values give us a way to locate and communicate colors. What’s the history of L*a*b*? In the 1940’s, Richard Hunter introduced a tri-stimulus model, Lab, which is scaled to achieve near uniform spacing of perceived color differences. While Hunter’s Lab was adopted as the de facto model for plotting absolute color coordinates and differences between colors, it was never formally accepted as...

Avez-vous déjà acheté quelque chose dans un magasin avant de rentrer chez vous et de vous rendre compte que cela n’est assorti à rien ? Ce n’est pas la couleur qui a changé, mais bien votre perception de celle-ci. Pour contrôler la couleur, vous devez pouvoir comparer de très petites différences, déterminer leur impact et comprendre comment y faire face. Dans cette série en trois parties, nous nous intéressons aux éléments clés de la tolérance. Si vous avez manqué la première partie, l’histoire...

The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE® 18-3838 Ultra Violet as the Pantone Color of the Year 2018! This news is always exciting because it sets the stage for upcoming trends for everything from housewares to fashion to packaging design. In fact, we have already seen shades of Color of the Year used in packaging and graphic design by forward-looking brands in the CPG, luxury, and beauty worlds as well as by personalities and artists seeking to stand out. Part of butt...

If you work behind a paint counter, you know customers can surprise you with interesting and unique objects to color match. Many samples are relatively easy to measure, but when a customer shows up with a curved baseboard panel, a square of shag carpet, or a plush toy, things can get a little tricky. A few years ago, we learned just how challenging it was for our retail paint customers to color match unique samples. We took in a bag with textured and multi-colored items and asked the person behi...

Nous avons récemment écrit sur l’influence de l’apparence sur la couleur. Cet article porte sur certaines des caractéristiques qui influencent l’apparence d’un objet, telles que la texture, la brillance, la transparence et les effets spéciaux, et explique pourquoi il est essentiel de décrire l’apparence dès les premières étapes du flux de conception. Alors que les programmes 3D tentent depuis des années...

You think you’re doing everything right, but your color isn’t consistent. Why? Through the years, designers have used many tools to help them specify color. Color swatches, style guides and product prototypes have been effective, but with the advent of the digital world, these physical tools are no longer enough. To be efficient, designers need to be SPECIFIC. X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt recently published an article in MediaPost that explains why. To be effective, designers n...

Appearance is more than simply color. It’s a comprehensive look at everything inherent to each unique material we come in contact with, including texture, gloss, transparency, and special effects. Each of these characteristics plays a part and has an effect on overall appearance and understanding in relation to a single material. Objects may have several elements that affect appearance, such as the material’s surface texture, construction, overall geometry and micro-surface. The environ...

Color is our perception of reflected light across the visible spectrum. When light hits an object, it absorbs some rays and reflect others. The color of light that reflects back into our eyes is the color we perceive. The more light an object absorbs, the darker it appears. With black, very little light is reflected. Pure black in the presence of light wasn’t achieved until 2014 when Surrey NanoSystems announced the invention of Vantablack. This high-tech artificial substance absorbs 99....

Have you ever sent out a job that passed your inspection, only to have the customer reject it for out-of-tolerance color? You recheck the data and the instrument says the color passed the agreed tolerance… why is the customer saying it doesn’t? We get a LOT of these conflicting measurement calls in technical support. The solution is simple – document a color control program that clearly defines how to assess color, then make sure everyone (including your customer) follow...

I spent a few years working in Paris, where the Seine River has played a pivotal role in the shaping of the city’s personality. As I stayed longer and got to know the city and its people better, one of the things that became clear to me was that the Seine River physically separated two distinct cultures of the city. Image courtesy of www.aparisguide.com The left bank, including the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, and Sorbonne, is all about creativity, design and ideation. The right bank is more sop...

In an effort to better understand YOU, YOUR business, and YOUR color challenges, we’re inviting you to be a part of the new X-RITE LAB. Our research and design teams are asking for YOUR input as we look for new and exciting challenges to solve. The X-RITE LAB is a group of professionals who are interested in voicing their color challenges and emerging as thought leaders. Regardless of industry, role, or years of color knowledge, we’re looking for individuals whose professional goals resonate wit...

Did you read our blog: Are You Using The Right Tolerancing Method? If not, check it out. Today we’re taking the topic one step further to investigate how tolerances are chosen in different industries. A pass-fail tolerance is the amount of color variation that is considered commercially acceptable. In part, tolerances are driven by customer expectations. While color tolerances are very tight in the automotive, plastics, and paint & coatings worlds, they can be much less strict in other...

Consistent color is a journey. A few weeks ago I blogged about the most common pitfalls people run into when starting a color program… Wrong lighting Less-than-perfect color vision Inaccurate physical standards Inconsistent device color measurement …And introduced some inexpensive color tools to help overcome them.   But the journey doesn’t stop there. Even if you’ve been successfully managing color for years, advances in inks, dyes, and substrates are introducing new challen...

At X-Rite Pantone, we love color, and we’re passionate about helping you get yours right. That’s why we offer a full-service training program, staffed with Color Experts from many of the industries we serve. From beginner to advanced, lowest investment to highest return, we offer a variety of options to teach you everything you need to know to be successful. Are you new to color, wondering where it fits in your business objectives? Do you already have a color workflow, but ...

If you’re a commercial printer who wants to improve color quality and consistency and stay current on industry trends, you need to be aware of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 can mean different things to different people, but it generally refers to the fourth industrial revolution, which incorporates trends in automation, data exchange, smart systems, and the Internet of Things. Image courtesy of Christoph Roser at AllAboutLean.com. Today I’ll explain what Industry 4.0 means for co...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to reminisce… to celebrate our successes, and to explore areas that may need a little more attention in 2017. If color accuracy is on your list of things to improve, this article is for you. We’ve compiled a list of the blogs our readers found most helpful and interesting in 2016, so you can start working toward your goal of more accurate color in the New Year. Did your favorite blog make the list? Top 10 X-Rite Blogs of 2016 ...

If you’re a commercial printer who wants to improve color quality and consistency, this blog is for you. X-Rite color management solutions for print and packaging deliver excellence in quality control, formulation and automation. Ray Cheydleur is a printing industry veteran of more than 20 years, a standards guru, and our Portfolio Manager for Printing and Imaging Products. Passionate and very knowledgeable about color, he has a talent for helping printers improve their color quality and c...

K 2016 begins today in Düsseldorf and runs through October 26th. As the #1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, it’s a huge event featuring industry news, product demos, and networking. We’ll be in Hall 8b / Stand H65 showcasing our end-to-end X-Rite Pantone workflow solutions to help rubber manufacturers, compounders, masterbatchers, and converters get consistent color in a plastics workflow. Don’t miss your chance to speak with our color experts! (Here...