Is IML the same as in-mold decorating (IMD)?
A. IML usually refers to blow molded, injection molded or thermoformed packaging. The term IMD usually refers to decoration of higher value durable plastic products such as children’s toys, sporting goods, automobile dash board bezels, cell phone face plates, etc. The list is almost endless. In-mold decorated durable goods can be injection molded, blow molded, rotationally molded, etc.
