Cosmo Speciality Chemicals debuts CosmoFlex to boost printability in flexible packaging

In September 2026, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cosmo First Limited, launched CosmoFlex, an advanced printable coating system designed to improve printability and ink adhesion on films used in flexible packaging and label applications. The coating range addresses an important requirement for converters and printers: achieving strong, durable ink adhesion across different film substrates while maintaining print performance during storage, handling and use.

CosmoFlex is an eco-friendly primer designed to improve the printability and adhesion of water-based and UV-cured inks. The ready-to-use coating offers broad compatibility with multiple printing technologies, including water-based and UV flexographic printing, UV offset, thermal transfer, screen and letterpress printing. By supporting different ink systems and printing processes, CosmoFlex provides converters and printers with greater flexibility across packaging and labelling applications.

The product range includes two specialized solutions:

• CosmoFlex CB01 – developed for BOPP films
• CosmoFlex CP02 – developed for PET films

Both products have demonstrated strong performance in tests evaluating ink anchorage, rub resistance and print durability. The coatings have also been tested under cold-water and deep-freezer conditions, making them particularly relevant for applications where labels and printed films are exposed to challenging storage environments. The launch comes as the packaging and labelling industry increasingly demands coatings that can support diverse printing technologies while delivering consistent performance across different substrates and end-use conditions.

Impact on the Chemical Market

The flexible packaging and labelling industry increasingly requires coating solutions that can work with multiple printing technologies while delivering consistent performance across different substrates. CosmoFlex responds to this requirement by combining printability, ink adhesion, and durability in solutions designed for BOPP and PET films. The coatings can therefore support applications where printed surfaces need to maintain their performance under challenging conditions.

The printing and packaging ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with converters increasingly looking for solutions that can offer greater versatility without compromising on print performance. With CosmoFlex, the company is introducing a specialized coating solution that enhances printability and ink adhesion across BOPP and PET substrates while also delivering performance in demanding conditions such as cold and deep-freeze environments. The launch reflects our continued focus on developing application-led speciality coating solutions for the evolving needs of the packaging and label industry.

Impact on the Flexible Packaging Market

The global flexible packaging market size was valued at USD 239.61 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 253.99 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 424.05 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.87% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, various manufacturing companies that produce flexible packaging for various products offer a large range of options. Due to the increased efficiency of this type of packaging used in various industries, the market is expected to grow well during the forecast period. In order to manufacture the material that goes in the making of a flexible package the base used is less which helps in reducing the consumption of energy for the production of this packaging. As the packaging does not make use of any rigid material, the production time of such packaging is also lowered. All of these factors provide an upper hand and increase efficiency.

Flexible packaging is also expected to have a great demand in the coming years as it consumes very little energy and it happens to be a sustainable way. Laws and adoption of strict regulations by the government that ensure maximum use of sustainable solutions, even for the packaging of various products, will ensure a positive contribution to the growth of the market.