BS5609 Marine Durability for Epson ColorWorks Printing: Introducing The Innovative Hibiscus Aquajet Material

Hibiscus Aquajet delivers durable, full-colour BS5609-compliant labels on demand for chemical and marine use.

When chemicals are shipped by sea, labels must meet BS5609 marine durability standards, withstanding saltwater, UV exposure and abrasion while remaining fully legible. Achieving this level of performance has traditionally limited businesses to pre-printed or thermal transfer labels—until now.

Hibiscus Plc’s Aquajet material represents a major innovation in labelling technology. Specifically developed for Epson ColorWorks printers, it combines the flexibility of on-demand, full-colour inkjet printing with the durability required for marine environments.

This breakthrough eliminates the long-standing compromise between print flexibility and compliance. Aquajet delivers sharp print quality, strong ink adhesion and reliable performance in harsh conditions, enabling businesses to produce BS5609-compliant labels in-house, as and when they are needed.

Ideal for chemical drums, hazardous goods and export logistics, Aquajet allows organisations to streamline operations, reduce label stockholding and respond quickly to changing regulatory demands.

With over 40 years of expertise, Hibiscus Plc continues to push the boundaries of label innovation—delivering high-quality, forward-thinking solutions that meet the evolving needs of the chemical and hazardous goods industries.