Ink-Receiving Coating & Adhesion Technology
Two sciences decide print quality: the ink-receiving coating that locks ink at the surface, and the adhesion system that keeps the graphic in place and residue-free. ZST engineers both to the surface, the ink and the campaign lifecycle — from photo-lab coatings to fully adhesive-free reusable films.
The coating makes the printAn ink-receiving layer engineered for each ink chemistry — the most important technology behind every ZST medium.
A print medium is only as good as its coating. ZST's coating technology locks ink at the surface for vivid colour and sharp detail, cures it fast for instant-dry, smudge-free handling, and seals it for water resistance and outdoor durability. By formulating the coating to the ink — water-based dye and pigment, Eco-solvent, UV, Latex, HP Indigo and toner — we guarantee consistent output across every major print system.
Cast-coated high-gloss
Mirror-bright finish, locks dye ink for photo-lab colour
Matte ink-receiving
Non-reflective surface for glare-free, premium print
RC resin coating
Waterproof, instant-dry resin layer for photos & inkjet
Bead & luminous texture
Micro-bead grip plus shimmer layers for creative media
Ink-Receiving Coating Science
SCITOP Coating · all media
Every ZST media carries a micro-porous, ink-receiving coating tuned to the printing process. The coating's open pore network wicks the ink droplet in by capillary action, locks the pigment or dye inside the layer, and leaves the surface dry in seconds — so dots stay crisp, colours stay vivid, and neighbouring colours never bleed into each other.
- Application
- Print-ready
- Peel strength
- Ink locked in the coating
- Reusability
- Fast dry, no bleed
- Best for
- Water-based (dye/pigment), eco-solvent, UV, Latex, HP Indigo, toner
Gecko-Toe Biomimetic Adhesion
FreePost® WALLIZARD® · WL Series
SCITOP patented micro-cling and air-channel technology — a gecko-toe inspired, non-static design. Dot-pattern WALLIZARD® removable cling applies bubble-free to smooth surfaces and leaves no residue.
- Application
- Dry apply
- Peel strength
- 10–150 g/25mm
- Reusability
- Removable, repositionable & reusable
- Best for
- Indoor & outdoor, short and long term
- Micro-cling and air-channel technology
- Easy dry apply — no water, repositionable and reusable
- No residue
Adhesive-free micropore negative-pressure cling
FreePost® Octopus™ · OT Series
Powered by SCITOP's patented Octopus micro-cling technology — adhesive-free micropore negative-pressure cling. The film repositions easily, applies bubble-free, and leaves no residue in short-term indoor use.
- Application
- Dry apply
- Peel strength
- 5–30 g/25mm
- Reusability
- Reusable & repositionable
- Best for
- Indoor promos, window ads, labels
- Adhesive-free micropore negative-pressure cling
- Repositionable, bubble-free application
- Designed for glass and smooth surfaces
Vacuum Suction (Adhesive-Free)
FreePost® Easy Cling™ · EC Series
Innovative cling technology: it doesn't rely on chemical adhesion, magnetic force or static — it clings onto glass and other smooth surfaces easily by using vacuum force. So it is low-tack and will not leave adhesive on the applying surface.
- Application
- Wet apply recommended
- Peel strength
- 2–10 g/25mm
- Reusability
- Removable, zero residue
- Best for
- Glass & smooth surfaces, windows
- Vacuum cling technology
- No residue on the application surface
- Designed for glass and other smooth surfaces
Dot-Pattern Adhesive
FreePost® Spider™ · SP Series
Dot shaped removable adhesive on one side with liner — the dot pattern allows air to escape for a bubble-free application, and the adhesive stays removable for short term indoor use.
- Application
- Dry apply
- Peel strength
- Removable dot adhesive
- Reusability
- Removable for short-term use
- Best for
- Short-term indoor events & promos
- Dot-pattern adhesive
- Bubble-free, easy to install
- Applies to most clean, flat surfaces
Strong Adhesive
FreePost® AC · AC Series
A strong adhesive layer on one side with liner, designed for desktop water-based inkjet printing. PVC free.
- Application
- Dry apply
- Peel strength
- 1000–1500 g/25mm
- Reusability
- Permanent-leaning hold
- Best for
- Window & decorative stickers, short or long term
- Can be applied to most surfaces
- PVC free. Environmental friendly "green" material
- Good dimensional stability, good weather resistance, suitable for short-term or long-term applications
- Strong adhesive
Choose the mechanism, then the model
| Technology | Series | Apply | Peel strength | Reusable | Residue | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ink-Receiving Coating Science | All media | Print-ready | Ink locked in the coating | Fast dry | — | Water-based (dye/pigment), eco-solvent, UV, Latex, HP Indigo, toner |
| Gecko-Toe Biomimetic Adhesion | WL Series | Dry apply | 10–150 g/25mm | Yes | None (within shelf life) | Indoor & outdoor, short and long term |
| Adhesive-free micropore negative-pressure cling | OT Series | Dry apply | 5–30 g/25mm | Yes | None (within shelf life) | Indoor promos, window ads, labels |
| Vacuum Suction (Adhesive-Free) | EC Series | Wet apply recommended | 2–10 g/25mm | Repositionable | None (within shelf life) | Glass & smooth surfaces, windows |
| Dot-Pattern Adhesive | SP Series | Dry apply | Removable dot adhesive | No | None (within shelf life) | Short-term indoor events & promos |
| Strong Adhesive | AC Series | Dry apply | 1000–1500 g/25mm | No | Possible on removal | Window & decorative stickers, short or long term |
Not sure which adhesion fits your surface?
Send us your substrate, printer platform and campaign duration — our engineers will recommend the right series and ship samples.