Soft-touch waterbase coating

[sarwar amin]

What are the things and challenges in Soft-touch coating application?

It tends to scratch shortly after printing. Do we need a considerable curing time after IR, Hot Air application?

 

[SteveSuffRIT]

Are you applying via coater roller or anilox?
Do you know your coat weight?
Are you stirring/agitating drum constantly (solids settle)?
Maybe do a fingernail scratch test every hour for 8 hrs after printing to see if drying time does have an effect?