Fluorescent pigments are powders added to screen inks to produce bright, neon-like colors outside the standard color gamut. Fluorescent colors will also emit color under black lights, these colors can be further enhanced using optical brighteners. Fluorescent colors add high interest to graphics, but fade quickly when exposed to UV light.
- Mesh: 230 - 305 tpi monofilament polyester mesh for most applications
- The fluorescent powders may be added to most ink series
- Depending on ink system, mesh count, adhesion, cure, and desired effect, the recommended percentages by weight
- Add upto 30% by weight
- Adding fluorescent powders to inks may result in viscosity, color and printability changes over time
- When inks are to be printed over fluorescent color, the overprinting ink(s) must be evaluated for intercoat adhesion over the fluorescent color before proceeding with the production run
- Fluorescent colors fade quickly with exposure to UV light and are not rated for outdoor durability
