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Hard seltzer · North America

Thermochromic Sleek Cans for a Hard Seltzer

A seltzer brand used cold-activated thermochromic ink on 330 ml sleek cans to show when the drink is at serving temperature.

Slim pastel hard seltzer cans resting on crushed ice
Format
330 ml sleek
Special ink
Thermochromic, activates when chilled
End
202 SOT, silver
Volume
Mixed 40HQ, 3 flavours
(01) Challenge

The challenge

The brand wanted an interactive pack that would justify a premium price, without moving to expensive shrink sleeves.

(02) Solution

Our solution

  • We printed a thermochromic layer that reveals a pattern when the can is chilled, combined with three flavour colours in a single mixed container.
  • Activation temperature and contrast were validated on press samples shipped by air before the full run.
(03) The outcome

The cold-reveal effect became a central part of the brand’s social media launch and retail display.

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