In-Mold Labeling (IML) and Decoration (IMD)

Sanwa specializes in designing and producing unique in-mold components and graphic overlays. Our one-stop-shop concept means we’re equipped to meet your demands for high quality, wear resistance and rapid delivery. We’re here to help give your product and business a competitive edge.

In-mold labeling—also known as in-mold decorating or in-mold graphics—is a process designed to outperform other post-production labeling alternatives.

By applying a label during the injection molding cycle, your design becomes a part of your product, rather than an adhesive or painted overlay.

The result? High-end graphic effects that are made to last. In-mold labels diminish the occurrence of variations and defects, reduce waste, and can be used to give your product a high-end and aesthetic edge.

In-Mold Labeling Products

Our decorated parts and components are produced entirely in-house so that you can achieve consistent quality.

Emblems, Badges and Decals

We offer the latest technology for the design and production of precision car emblems, badges and decals.

Dashboards, Control Panels, and Overlays

Applications range from automotive to consumer electronics, appliances, medical and consumer products, and more.

Decorative Trims and Injection Molded Parts

Our extensive capabilities (Included chrome plastic and wood grain plastic) make us the ideal one-stop manufacturer for your parts.

Benefits of In-Mold Labeling

Industries We Serve

At Sanwa, we value our partnerships in a range of industries. We strive to support our clients’ successes through state-of-the-art technology, extensive design knowledge, on-time performance, and innovative printing solutions.

Appliances
Automotive
Aviation & Aerospace
Consumer Products
Industrial & Agricultural
Medical & Healthcare

Benefits of In-Mold Labeling

Durability
Longevity
Printing On Complex Shapes
Production Efficiency
Customization
Aesthetic Excellence

Our company has been doing business with Sanwa for the past 10 years and are very satisfied with their ability to meet our quality requirements as well as the delivery schedule on the products that we need to support production.

— Randy R.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sanwa sell in-mold labeling film as a standalone product?

No, we create our own in-mold labeling (IML) film for the parts that we make, but we don't sell the film as a standalone product.

What is the largest size molded part you manufacture?

We can manufacture parts up to and including 750mm (29.53in) wide by 600mm (23.62in) tall.

May I see samples of your decorated and molded parts?

Yes, please contact us to request samples.

Does Sanwa have a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Depending on the size of the part you wish to make, the MOQ would be 50-100 pieces once an injection mold has been made.

Our Blog

An Inside Look at Our Factory in Guadalajara, Mexico

Since 1977, Sanwa has been a leading company worldwide in decorative techniques for applying screen printing and painting to molded materials. In 2014, we delivered another leading edge to customers with innovative solutions from a new factory in Zapopan, Mexico

Where You’ll Find IML in Everyday Life

For having a notable impact on our everyday lives, in-mold labeling (IML) is a relatively unknown term for the general public. Also referred to as “film insert molding” or “in-mold decorating,” IML is the process by which a design becomes part of a plastic product.

Complex Designs: Making the Most of Corners & Edges

At Sanwa, we always wrap corners and edges of in-mold labeling (IML) parts to ensure top quality and lend an improved aesthetic.

Spring Refresh: Ways to Update Your IML Design

While change can be challenging and time-consuming — it can also be a good thing! Updating stencils and designs that can be applied to an existing molded part is relatively quick and cost effective.