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PRINTCOLOR SPECIAL EFFECTS PRINTING INKS
VIBRANT EYE-CATCHING FINISHES FOR PAD & SCREEN PRINTING
WHY CHOOSE PRINTCOLOR SPECIAL EFFECTS INKS?
At Deco Technology Group, we partner with Printcolor — Switzerland’s leader in advanced ink technology — to deliver cutting-edge special effects (FX) inks that transform ordinary products into visually stunning, high-value pieces. Whether you need metallic, pearlescent, textured, or high-gloss finishes, our FX inks combine Swiss precision with unmatched durability.
Key Advantages of Printcolor Special FX Inks
- Swiss-Made Quality:
Manufactured in Printcolor’s state-of-the-art Swiss facility, ensuring tight quality control and consistent performance. - Vibrant Visual Effects:
Create metallic, pearlescent, glitter, high-gloss, or matte finishes for maximum shelf appeal. - High Performance:
Designed for pad printing, screen printing, and specialty applications requiring abrasion resistance, chemical durability, and UV stability. - Custom FX Solutions:
Our experts offer custom color mixing and effects (including PMS, RAL, and HKS color matching) for precise brand consistency. - Fast Turnaround & Local Support:
With 35+ years of expertise, Deco Tech provides in-house ink testing, application support, and fast delivery across North America.
VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIAL FX INKS:
| Ink Effects Group | TECHNICAL Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Opacity | High opaque colors |
| Transparent | High transparent colors |
| Fluorescence | Glowing during daylight or UV light |
| Luminescence | Invisible in daylight, visible in infrared or UV light |
| Phosphorescence | After charging with light, glows in the dark |
| Metal | Mirror, chrome, silver, aluminum and metallic spot colors |
| Glimmer | Fine monochrome and polychrome glitter inks |
| Glitter | Coarse monochrome, polychrome and holographic glitter inks |
| Interference | High contrast, viewing angle dependent polychromatic color changing effects |
| Pearlescent | Soft, viewing angle dependent polychromatic color effects |
| Reflectance | Direct reflection of visible light |
TACTILE EFFECTS
SPECIAL FX PRINTING INKS
| Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Soft Touch | Silky or rubber-type grip |
| Texture | Low reflection surface, dry grip |
| Structure | Structured surfaces |
| High Structure | 3D structures |
| Relief | 3D lines and areas |
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS
SPECIAL FX PRINTING INKS
| Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Photocromatic | Invisible colors that become visible in strong sunlight |
| Thermochromatic | Colors that become invisible at a certain temperature |
| Metal | Mirror, chrome, silver, aluminum and metallic spot colors |
| Glimmer | Fine monochrome and polychrome glitter inks |
| Glitter | Coarse monochrome, polychrome and holographic glitter inks |
| Interference | High contrast, viewing angle dependent polychromatic color changing effects |
| Pearlescent | Soft, viewing angle dependent polychromatic color effects |
| Reflectance | Direct reflection of visible light |
PHYSICAL EFFECTS
SPECIAL FX PRINTING INKS
| Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Friction | Anti-slip effect |
| Pyrogene | Friction surface for matches |
| Scratchable | Scratch-off with finger or coin |
| Peelable | Can be peeled off from print substrate |
| Soluble | Soluble in water and chemicals after printing |
| Markable | Inscribable |
| Reformable | Cold-forming possible |
ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS
SPECIAL FX PRINTING INKS
| Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Magnetic | Retaining magnetized materials |
| Conductive | Conducts electrical current |
| Insulating | Insulates electrical current |
| Protecting | Impervious to electromagnetic radiation |
| Magnetisable | Magnetically encodable |
THERMAL EFFECTS
SPECIAL FX PRINTING INKS
| Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
|---|---|
| Temperature-resistant | High temperature resistance |
| Combination | Laminatable with other materials |
| Laser-marking | Laser inscribable |
| Melting | Meltable at defined temperatures |
| Cutting | Lasercut resistance |
| Blistering | Adhesion for blisterpack |
| Foaming | Foaming at defined temperatures |
| Reforming | Thermal deep drawing |
PROTECTION:
| Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
|---|---|
| Sand Blasting | Sand blasting masks |
| Abrasion | Protection against mechanical abrasion |
| Light | Protection against sunlight and weather |
| Graffiti | Protection against graffiti |
| Acids | Protection against acid |
| Alkalines | Protection against alkalines |
| Filler materials | Protection against chemical compounds |
| Markings | Protection against unwanted markings and bonding |
BONDING TECHNOLOGY:
| Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Separating bonding layer |
| Adhesive | Permanent adhesive |
| Adhesive | Solvable adhesive |
| Adhesive | Temperature-resistant adhesive |
| Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive adhesive |
| Adhesive | re-positionable adhesive |
| Adhesive | Thermoplastic glue |
SURFACES:
| Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
|---|---|
| Primer | Rust protection, adhesion, migration |
| Labeling | Chalk, marker, ballpoint pen, indian ink |
| Imprinting | Etch primer for inkjet printing, laser printing, offset printing, flexo printing and sublimation printing |
| Marking | Stamping, encoding |