Introduction to Toyobo

Toyobo is a leading Japanese company active in multiple industrial sectors, founded in 1882 under the name Osaka Boseki. Initially, the company operated as a textile manufacturer producing natural fibers such as cotton, but over time it expanded into chemical materials, polymer films, medical products, and environmental technologies. Toyobo’s headquarters are located in Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Toyobo’s Areas of Activity

• Synthetic fibers and textiles (e.g., polyester) and specialized fabrics
  • Applications in fashion, automotive, and industrial uses.
• Polyester polymer films
  • Applications in printing and packaging, electronic boards, and solar cells.

Printight and Cosmolight Plates

Toyobo became the first producer of letterpress printing plates under the Printight brand in 1977. These plates are widely used in the printing and packaging industry, especially for printing on films, food packaging, and cartons.

Later, Toyobo introduced the Cosmolight line for use in flexographic printing systems.
As printing technologies evolved, Toyobo developed additional products to meet the needs of modern printing.

Both Printight and Cosmolight plates:

• Can be washed easily with water
• Do not require special chemical solvents

Advanced Technology

• Digital CTP laser technology
• High-resolution image printing
• Printing fine details, such as small text and color gradients

Environmentally Friendly Materials

• Use of non-toxic and recyclable materials in plate production
• Compliance with global environmental standards REACH and RoHS
• Easy water-based cleaning without harmful chemical solvents

Main Applications

• Food printing and packaging: Plastic films, chip bags, confectionery packaging
• Labels: Cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and beverage products
• Cardboard and folding cartons: Printing on boxes and packaging

Key Advantages

• High production speed: Reduced plate preparation time compared to traditional methods
• Wear resistance: Longer plate life even for high-volume printing
• Compatibility: Works with various inks, including water-based and UV inks

Plate Types

Toyobo offers various Printight and Cosmolight plates with different thicknesses and applications.
For guidance on selecting the appropriate plate for your technical requirements, please contact us.