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EnglishSoft Touch Aesthetic Powder Coating
Industrial-grade protective coating solutions: environmentally friendly, durable, and cost-effective.
Intro to Soft Touch Aesthetic Powder Coating
Soft Touch Aesthetic Powder Coatings are innovative finishes designed to provide a durable, protective layer while simultaneously imparting a unique rubbery, velvety, or leather-like tactile sensation. Unlike hard, traditional coatings, Soft Touch is formulated to feel warm and appealing to the touch, improving the user experience of consumer products. These coatings utilize specialized Polyurethane or Hybrid resins combined with matting agents and surface modifiers to achieve their low-gloss, highly desirable tactile finish, balancing aesthetics with functional durability.
Tactile Sensation and User Experience
The soft-touch effect is achieved by manipulating the cured film's surface topography and glass transition temperature (Tg). The formulation creates a surface that is not perfectly smooth at the micro-level, scattering light to give a low-gloss, matte appearance, and creating a cushion-like feel that gives way slightly under pressure. This sensory experience is highly valued in the consumer goods market, often conveying a sense of quality and comfort. Functionally, the soft touch reduces the noise from metal-on-metal contact and provides a comfortable grip for handles and enclosures. While offering a unique feel, the coating retains good resistance to fingerprints, scuffing, and general household chemicals. They are most commonly used in interior or low-UV applications due to the complexity of maintaining the specialized matte surface finish in long-term exterior conditions.
Specifications
| Property | Standard Soft Touch Value |
| Tactile Sensation | Velvety, Rubber-like, Warm to the touch |
| Chemical Base (Common) | Specialty Polyurethane or Hybrid |
| Gloss Level (60∘) | Low to Ultra-Matte (≤15 units) |
| Aesthetic Function | Enhanced tactile comfort, Low-Glare finish |
| Hardness/Durability | Good (Maintains protective function) |
| Fingerprint Resistance | Good (Matte surface hides marks) |
| Application Focus | Consumer Goods, High-Contact Surfaces |
| Abrasion Resistance | Moderate (Care must be taken not to polish the finish) |
Application Fields
- Consumer Electronics: Housings and enclosures for speakers, remote controls, and gaming peripherals.
- Handles and Grips: On tools, sports equipment, and appliance controls.
- Office Furniture and Accessories: Metal chair bases, monitor stands, and desk elements.
- Medical Devices: Handheld or patient contact surfaces requiring a comfortable, cleanable feel.
- Interior Automotive Trim: Non-wear interior parts seeking a premium finish.
Key Characteristics
- Unique Tactile Feel: Provides a premium, warm, and comfortable touch that enhances user experience.
- Ultra-Matte Aesthetic: Delivers a sophisticated, low-glare appearance that hides surface imperfections.
- Improved Grip: The subtle surface texture offers a better, warmer hold than smooth metal.
- Durable Finish: Maintains the protective benefits of powder coating while delivering a soft feel.
- Premium Market Appeal: Adds perceived value to consumer and electronic products.
Comparison: Soft Touch vs. Standard Matte Finish
| Feature | Soft Touch Aesthetic Powder | Standard Matte Powder |
| Tactile Sensation | Soft, velvety, non-plastic feel | Hard, smooth/slightly textured feel |
| Polymer System | Specialized, low-Tg Polyurethane/Hybrid | Standard Polyester/Epoxy with matting agent |
| Perceived Value | High (Premium Consumer Feel) | Standard |
| Fingerprint Hiding | Excellent | Good |
| Cost | Premium (Specialty resins and additives) | Standard |
Why choose us
Customization: We have a strong R&D team,and we can develop and produce products according to different requirement of customers.
Cost: We have our own raw material production center.So we can offer the most favourable price and good-quality products directly.
Quality: We have our own testing lab and the most advanced and complete inspection equipment, which can ensure the quality of our products.
Capacity: Our annual production capacity is over 30000 tons, we can meet the needs of different customers with diverse purchase quantity.
Service: We focus on developing high-quality products for top-end markets. Our products are in line with international standards, and are mainly exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia, South America and other destinations around the world.
Shipment: We are only 200 kilometers away from the Shanghai Port and 230 kilometers to Ningbo port, it is very convenient and efficient to ship goods to any other countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Does the soft touch finish show fingerprints easily?
- A: Generally, no. The ultra-matte, low-gloss nature of the soft touch finish is excellent at diffusing light and hiding minor imperfections and oil/fingerprint marks better than glossy surfaces.
- Q: Is the soft touch coating as durable as regular powder coating?
- A: It provides comparable chemical and corrosion resistance but may have slightly lower scratch/mar resistance than a high-hardness, high-gloss coating, as the surface is intentionally softer for the tactile effect.
- Q: Can this coating be cleaned with standard household cleaners?
- A: Yes. It is resistant to mild household cleaners, but abrasive cleaners should be avoided as they can polish the surface and destroy the matte, soft-touch effect.
Selection Guide: Soft Touch Aesthetic
Select Soft Touch Aesthetic Powder Coating when:
- The product is a consumer good, electronic device, or handle where the tactile user experience is critical.
- The requirement is for a premium, low-gloss, velvety finish that conveys a sense of high quality.
- The component is for interior use where UV degradation is not a concern.
- The application needs a finish that resists fingerprints and glare while offering a comfortable grip.
- The aesthetic goal is to add perceived value to the finished product through sensory appeal.
