Matsui Glow Orange ECR Pigment | Super-Concentrated Fluorescent Orange Pigment for Neon Screen Printing — Mix with Any Matsui Water-Based, Discharge, or Special Effects Base for Electric Fluorescent Orange Prints

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Fluorescent — NOT Glow-in-the-Dark

Matsui Glow Pigments DO NOT glow in the dark. The name “Glow” refers to the intense fluorescent vibrancy these pigments produce under normal daylight and UV/blacklight conditions — not phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark properties. These are neon/fluorescent pigments that create electric, high-visibility colors that appear to “glow” with vibrancy compared to standard pigments. Under UV blacklight, fluorescent prints will appear even more vivid. But when the lights go out, the print does not emit light.

Glow Orange ECR — Super-Concentrated Fluorescent Orange

Glow Orange ECR is not an ink. It is a super-concentrated fluorescent orange pigment that must be mixed into a Matsui base to create printable ink.

Where standard Neo Orange MGD produces a solid, opaque orange, Glow Orange ECR produces an electric, high-visibility fluorescent orange that commands attention. The fluorescent effect is most dramatic on white and light garments. On dark garments, print over a white underbase for maximum neon impact.

Mix Glow Orange ECR into a discharge base for fluorescent orange on dark cotton. Mix it into an acrylic clear base for electric neon orange on light garments. Blend with Neo Pigments for custom fluorescent-tinted orange shades — ideal for high-visibility safety prints, construction workwear, hunting apparel, and attention-grabbing event merchandise.

⚠️ Pigment Only — Must Be Mixed with a Base

Glow Orange ECR will NOT adhere to fabric by itself. It must be mixed into a Matsui base before printing. The base acts as the binder that carries the pigment to the fabric surface and locks it in during curing. Without a base, the pigment will wash off.

Mixing ratio: Up to 20% pigment by weight into the base. Glow Pigments allow a higher concentration than Neo Pigments (which max at 10-15%). Higher pigment loads create more intense fluorescent effect. Start at 15% and increase to 20% for maximum neon intensity.

Pantone® color matching: Use the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software for Pantone® formulas that include Glow Pigments.

Blending with Neo Pigments: YES — Glow Pigments can be mixed with Neo Pigments. Add a small percentage of Glow Orange to a standard Neo color formula to shift it toward a brighter, more fluorescent appearance. This is how you create custom fluorescent-tinted Pantone shades.

Glow Orange ECR — Compatible Matsui Bases Master Chart

This chart shows every Matsui base Glow Orange ECR can be mixed into. The base determines adhesion, finish, durability, and hand feel.

⚠️ NOT compatible with: Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only).

Blocker Escalation — Which Blocker, When?

The blocker prints FIRST, directly on the garment, UNDER the white underbase. Three levels:

Level 1 — Under Base Blocker Gray: Standard dye migration on dark cotton. The default starting point.

Level 2 — Under Base Blocker Black LG: Stronger blocking for polyester, poly-blends, and aggressive dye migration.

Level 3 — Kombat Blocker: Most aggressive. For sublimation-printed polyester.

No blocker needed: Light garments and discharge printing.

Always test — 48-hour rule: Print, cure, wait 48 hours. If dye bleeds through, escalate blocker level.

How to Choose the Right Base for Your Fluorescent Orange

Maximum neon on white/light shirts: 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear + Glow Orange ECR (15-20%). Maximum neon pop — fluorescent orange on white is one of the highest-visibility color combinations.

Fluorescent orange on dark cotton: Brite Discharge Base + Glow Orange ECR + Discharge Activator.

One fluorescent mix for lights and darks: 301DM Base + Glow Orange ECR.

Fluorescent orange on stretch/activewear: Stretch Clear 301 + Glow Orange ECR. High-vis athletic prints.

Fluorescent orange on nylon/polyester: Soft-Tex Base 350 + Glow Orange ECR.

Fluorescent metallic copper-orange: Gold Shimmer 620 + Glow Orange ECR (up to 5%).

Toned-down fluorescent orange: Blend Glow Orange ECR with Neo Orange MGD in any base to control neon intensity.

The Full Glow Pigment Family — 8 Fluorescent Colors

Glow Orange ECR is one of eight Matsui Glow Pigments. All 8 follow the same mixing rules, can be blended with each other, and can be mixed with Neo Pigments for custom fluorescent-tinted shades.

Glow Blue ECBR, Glow Green EC5G, Glow Orange ECR, Glow Pink EC5B, Glow Red ECB, Glow Rose EC5B, Glow Violet ECGR, Glow Yellow ECGG.

Browse the complete Matsui pigment collection here.