The True-to-Life Look of Wood and Fabric by Nissha’s Technology

In today’s competitive product design landscape, surface decoration plays a critical role in shaping user perception. Among popular finishes, wood grain and fabric textures stand out for their ability to evoke warmth, comfort, and elegance. However, achieving a truly realistic appearance—and more importantly, a tactile impression—is a technical challenge that not all decoration methods can meet.

With Nissha’s In-Mold Decoration (IMD) technology, the bar is raised. Nissha delivers finishes that not only look remarkably real but feel authentic—capturing the nuanced beauty of natural materials in mass-produced plastic parts.

What Is IMD? — A Fusion of Design and Function

IMD is a surface decoration process in which a printed film is inserted into a mold and fused with plastic during injection molding. This approach allows for durable, seamless designs with intricate patterns and textures that traditional surface printing techniques cannot replicate.

Nissha enhances this process with its proprietary printing and film-forming technologies, enabling the reproduction of subtle grain patterns, fiber weaves, color variations, and natural shadows—down to the finest detail.

What Is IMD? — A Fusion of Design and Function

Wood is valued for its uniqueness—no two pieces are exactly the same. Nissha’s IMD wood grain patterns aim to recreate that irregularity, delivering an impression that goes far beyond flat, repetitive textures.

Key features include:

• Dynamic grain flow with natural contrast
• Organic curvature of growth rings
• Color shifts between heartwood and sapwood

Through high-resolution printing and precise 3D film forming, even plastic components can exude the warmth and richness of real wood—without the maintenance or cost.

Fabric Textures — Visual Softness with Realistic Weaving Detail

Fabric is more than color and pattern—it’s about texture and feel. Nissha’s IMD fabric designs reproduce the interlaced fibers and fine textile structure that make cloth look soft, breathable, and tactile—even though the surface is actually plastic.

The result is a finish that suggests comfort and refinement, making it ideal for applications such as interior panels in automobiles, consumer electronics, and lifestyle products.

Design Freedom Meets Scalable Manufacturing

Natural material designs are often avoided in large-scale manufacturing due to inconsistency and cost. But with Nissha’s IMD technology, scalability and realism go hand in hand.

Advantages include:

• Precise 3D conformity with distortion-free pattern placement
• Durable, scratch-resistant decorated surfaces
• Seamless integration with various product shapes and surfaces

By combining aesthetic quality with industrial efficiency, Nissha opens up new possibilities for product designers seeking authentic natural textures—without compromise.

Conclusion: Realism That Goes Beyond Imitation

Nissha’s IMD solutions don’t just imitate wood or fabric—they redefine realism. Through visual depth and tactile fidelity, these finishes create emotional connections between products and users, enhancing perceived value across a wide range of industries.