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Color Changing Inks

     for Labels and Packaging

IDEAS POWERED BY CHEMISTRY

CTI offers water-based and solvent-based technology that works across all packaging types, providing brands with

a one-stop-shop for their packaging innovation needs.

THERMOCHROMIC

Thermochromic inks change colors as they cool or warm.

PHOTOCHROMIC

Photochromic inks activate when exposed to sunlight.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK

GID inks absorb light, enabling them to glow in darkness.

FLUORESCING

Fluorescing security inks help identify counterfeit products

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Main Products

sunlight

activation

Photochromics are color changing inks that activate when exposed to sunlight. This technology is great for creating theater-in-the-hand experiences for consumers. Sunlight-activated features are one way your brand can own the summer or outdoor-usage occasions. Photochromic inks are also great for creating content and stories for Millennials to share on social media.

Photochromic Ink Printing

indoors

outdoors

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warm

cold

temperature

activation

Thermochromics change colors as they cool. 40% of consumers complain about being served a beverage that’s too warm.  Thermochromic technology is great for ensuring an ice-cold beverage experience for each consumer.

Reveal Ink Technology

warm

cold

consumed

REveal inks

Reveal technology hides the message when a product is warm or cold: it’s only after the chilled beverage is consumed that the message or code is revealed. CTI's reveal technology is one way for your brand to surprise and delight consumers. Call to learn more about these color changing inks for labels, cans, and cups!

Glow-in-the-dark

Glow-in-the-Dark (GID) Inks absorb light, enabling them to continue to glow when the lights are turned off. Using GID is a great way to ramp up your Halloween and other holiday promotions. Also, don't forget that kids love for things to Glow-in-the-Dark year-round. 

 

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in the dark

in the light

brand needs

Brand Needs
Prevent Fraud

PREVENT FRAUD

Every year over $1.7 trillion are lost to counterfeit products. Improve supply chain authenticity with anti-counterfeiting features. 

Keep People Safe

KEEP PEOPLE SAFE

CTI's food safety technologies like HPP and Freeze Alert indicators are on the cutting-edge of ensuring proper pasteurization, heat-sealing, and transportation. They alert consumers if product quality has been compromised in various stages within a supply chain. 

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Ensure The Right Temperature

ENSURE THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE

Products and packaging with photochromic, glow-in-the-dark, and thermochromic ink printing features enhance consumer experiences and drive purchasing decisions. 

Drive Purchase

DRIVE PURCHASE

Interactive packaging features - like color changing inks - give consumers another reason to buy or choose one brand over another. 

Encourage Social Media

ENCOURAGE SOCIAL MEDIA

On average, adults consume more than 10 hours a day of digital media. Color changing labels are a form of experiential packaging that gives consumers a reason to talk about your product on social media. 

Problem Solving
New Market

Technical &

Regulatory Expertise

CTI offers food-compliant technology across all major printing platforms. Our technical service team and regulatory experts will guide you through the process to find the right solution to your needs.

Tel. 719.592.1557

Fax. 719.592.1455

1096 Elkton Dr., Suite 600

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Note that CTI is not a commercial printer. We provide
technology solutions delivered through inks.

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