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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.
Ink Effects Group | TECHNICAL Description of Special Ink FX |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
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Magnetic | Retaining magnetized materials |
Conductive | Conducts electrical current |
Insulating | Insulates electrical current |
Protecting | Impervious to electromagnetic radiation |
Magnetisable | Magnetically encodable |
Ink Effects Group | Technical Description of Special Ink FX |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
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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 |
Ink Effects Group | Description of Special Ink Fx |
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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 |