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PRINTCOLOR SPECIAL EFFECTS PRINTING INKS

VIBRANT EYE-CATCHING FINISHES FOR PAD & SCREEN PRINTING

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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

Chilled Aluminum Can with Thermochromatic Special Effects 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 GroupDescription 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 GroupDescription 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 GroupDescription 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

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