AllureGlow Red Glow in the Dark Screen Printing Ink | Red to Orange-Red Plastisol Glow Ink for T-Shirts | PS-2045-RR
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Bold red by day. Fiery orange-red by night. AllureGlow Plastisol Glow in the Dark Ink – Red/Orange-Red (SKU: PS-2045-RR) is a phthalate-free, PVC-free photoluminescent plastisol that prints a vivid, saturated red under normal lighting — then charges under any light source and ignites into a dramatic orange-red glow in the dark. The color shift from red to orange-red is one of the most visually striking transformations in the entire AllureGlow lineup, making this the go-to choice for Halloween apparel, fire and flame graphics, sports team gear, concert merchandise, and any design that needs to command attention after dark. No UV lamp required. Same press, same dryer, same workflow as standard plastisol. Available in water-based and discharge formulas too. Browse all AllureGlow colors.
Price range: $99.99 through $1,274.99
Description
What Is AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red Glow in the Dark Plastisol Ink?
AllureGlow Plastisol Glow in the Dark Ink – Red/Orange-Red is a professional-grade photoluminescent screen printing ink that gives every red design a hidden second identity. Under daylight or indoor lighting, it prints as a bold, true red plastisol — opaque, vivid, and soft to the touch, exactly like a premium standard red ink. When the lights go out, the phosphorescent pigments activate and the print transforms into a fierce, glowing orange-red that burns with energy and intensity in the dark.
The shift from red (daytime) to orange-red (glow) is a natural characteristic of the phosphorescent pigment’s emission spectrum, and it’s one of the most dramatically satisfying color transformations in the AllureGlow lineup. Where the Pink/Pink and Blue/Blue maintain consistent color identity across both states, Red/Orange-Red delivers genuine surprise — a design that looks one way in the daylight and reveals a different, fiercer version of itself in the dark. For designers working with fire motifs, skull graphics, Halloween imagery, or aggressive athletic aesthetics, this dual identity is a feature, not an incidental shift.
Like all AllureGlow plastisol glow inks, Red/Orange-Red is phthalate-free and PVC-free, manufactured using only phthalate-free plasticizers, and compliant with all state and federal phthalate regulations. It is ready for use straight from the container on 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends — no mixing, no base, no additives required. For synthetic and performance fabrics, add CLA-100 additive to improve adhesion and washfastness.
Key Features
| Daytime Color | Bold, saturated Red — prints like a standard soft-hand plastisol in normal lighting conditions |
| Glow Color | Orange-Red — a dramatic fiery shift from the daytime red, creating a striking dual-identity effect that amplifies the intensity of the design in the dark |
| Dramatic Color Transformation | One of the most visually striking day-to-dark shifts in the AllureGlow series — red in daylight becomes a fierce, glowing orange-red at night, ideal for fire, flame, and high-energy design themes |
| Phthalate-Free & PVC-Free | Manufactured using only phthalate-free plasticizers; compliant with all state and federal phthalate regulations — safe for children’s apparel and youth athletic wear |
| Ready for Use | No mixing, no base, no additives required for cotton and cotton/poly blends — stir and print |
| Soft Hand Feel | Same incredibly soft feel and appearance as standard soft-hand plastisol under normal light — no heavy or rubbery hand feel |
| Charges Under Any Light | No dedicated UV charging lamp required — sunlight, fluorescent, LED, and incandescent all charge the pigment throughout the day |
| Standard Plastisol Workflow | Same press, same dryer, same mesh counts as conventional plastisol — no equipment modifications or new training required |
| Synthetic Fabric Compatible | Add CLA-100 additive to extend compatibility to polyester and synthetic performance fabrics |
What Customers Love About It
Red is one of the most in-demand colors in screen printing — it’s a primary brand color for countless sports teams, a core color in holiday and seasonal apparel, and a dominant hue in rock and metal music merchandise. AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red gives decorators a way to take every red ink run they’re already doing and add an after-dark effect that turns a standard order into a premium, conversation-starting product. The red daytime print is fully commercial and stands on its own — the orange-red glow is pure bonus.
The color shift from red to orange-red is particularly prized by designers working with fire and flame aesthetics — the orange-red glow emission visually mimics the color of an open flame, giving designs an elemental intensity in the dark that photographs dramatically under low-light conditions. Halloween apparel producers use it heavily for skull, demon, and horror graphics. Concert merchandise companies use it for artists with aggressive or fire-themed branding. Sports apparel decorators use it to add an extra layer of energy and identity to team gear for schools and clubs with red as a primary color.
Common Applications
- Halloween apparel — skulls, demons, horror graphics, and fire imagery that glow orange-red in the dark
- Concert and music merchandise for artists with red, fire, or high-energy brand aesthetics
- Sports team apparel for schools, clubs, and organizations with red as a primary brand color
- Fire department, first responder, and public safety apparel and fundraiser merchandise
- Holiday and seasonal novelty garments — Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and themed event apparel
- Streetwear and limited-edition drops with bold, aggressive graphic themes
- Festival and rave apparel where vibrant glow effects are a core product feature
- Children’s and youth novelty apparel — phthalate-free formula safe for all ages
- Promotional products and branded merchandise where red is a core identity color
Shop the Full AllureGlow Glow-in-the-Dark Lineup
AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red is one of 10 photoluminescent colors in the plastisol series. Each color has its own daytime and glow-color pairing:
- Green / Green
- Pale Green / Green
- Green / Black
- Blue / Blue
- Yellow / Yellow-Green
- Red / Orange-Red — you are here
- Orange / Orange
- Pink / Pink
- Violet / Violet
- Magenta / Magenta
Also available from AllureGlow: HSA Water-Based Glow (cotton, blends & synthetics), DC Series Discharge Glow (100% cotton, softest hand), Plastisol Reflective Ink, and Water-Based Reflective Ink.
How to Use AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red Glow in the Dark Plastisol
| Before Printing | Mix thoroughly before use. For long production runs, re-mix the ink periodically to maintain consistent phosphorescent pigment distribution and uniform glow output across the run. Keep lids on containers when not actively printing to prevent contamination. |
| Mesh Count | 90–200 mesh depending on design detail and desired glow intensity. Coarser mesh (90–110) deposits more phosphorescent pigment for a stronger, longer-lasting glow. Finer mesh (up to 200) works for detail work but will reduce pigment deposit and glow output. |
| Squeegee Technique | Heavy flood coat with light-to-moderate squeegee pressure. Avoid excessive downward pressure that can shear or crush phosphorescent particles and reduce glow performance. A generous flood and consistent stroke angle delivers optimal pigment deposit. |
| Underbase — Dark Garments | A white underbase is required on dark garments. Without an underbase, the dark fabric absorbs light energy rather than reflecting it through the ink film — dramatically reducing glow intensity and duration. Flash the white underbase fully before printing the Red/Orange-Red glow hit on top. |
| Underbase — Light / White Garments | No underbase required on white and light-colored garments. Print Red/Orange-Red directly for maximum pigment deposit and glow intensity. |
| Synthetic Fabrics | Add CLA-100 additive when printing on polyester, nylon, or other synthetic and performance fabric substrates to improve adhesion and wash durability. |
| Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C). Curing time is 90–180 seconds depending on ink deposit thickness and garment color. Always verify dryer temperature with a donut probe prior to and during production. Confirm full cure with a wash test before running full production. |
| Cleanup | Standard plastisol ink cleaner — same cleanup procedure as any plastisol ink |
| Care Instructions for End Customer | Wash inside out in cold water on delicate cycle. Do not use bleach. Do not iron on print. Line or hang dry for best long-term glow durability. |
Technical Specifications
| SKU | PS-2045-RR |
| Ink Type | Plastisol — phthalate-free, PVC-free |
| Effect Type | Photoluminescent / phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark |
| Daytime Color | Red |
| Glow Color | Orange-Red — dramatic fiery shift from the daytime red |
| Charging Source | Any light source — UV, sunlight, fluorescent, LED, incandescent; no dedicated UV lamp required |
| Recommended Mesh | 90–200 mesh; 90–110 mesh recommended for maximum glow intensity |
| Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C) |
| Cure Time | 90–180 seconds depending on ink deposit thickness and garment color |
| Underbase Required | Required on dark garments; not required on white and light garments |
| Suitable Substrates | 100% cotton and cotton blends (RFU); polyester and synthetics with CLA-100 additive |
| Compliance | Compliant with all state and federal phthalate regulations; safe for children’s garments |
| Cleanup | Standard plastisol ink cleaner |
| Ships From | Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 — please allow 1–2 business days lead time for processing |
| Also Available As | HSA Water-Based Glow | DC Series Discharge Glow |
| Available Sizes | Quart | Gallon | 5-Gallon Pail |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red look like in daylight vs. in the dark?
In normal daylight or indoor lighting, AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red appears as a bold, vivid red plastisol print — visually identical to a high-quality standard red plastisol ink. In the dark, after charging under any light source, the same print glows a fiery orange-red. The shift from true red (daytime) to orange-red (glow) is one of the most dramatic color transformations in the AllureGlow lineup, making it especially popular for fire and flame graphics, Halloween imagery, and high-energy design themes.
Why does AllureGlow Red glow orange-red instead of red in the dark?
The glow color is determined by the phosphorescent pigment’s emission spectrum — the specific wavelengths released when the pigment discharges stored energy in the dark. Red-family phosphorescent pigments naturally emit in the orange-red range, which is why the glow appears as orange-red rather than pure red. This is a characteristic of the pigment chemistry. For many applications — fire graphics, Halloween imagery, aggressive athletic designs — the orange-red glow is actually preferred for its fiery, energetic appearance.
Is AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red good for Halloween and seasonal apparel?
Yes — AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red is one of the best AllureGlow colors for Halloween and seasonal apparel. The red daytime color works perfectly for autumn and holiday palettes, and the orange-red glow at night is ideal for skulls, demons, fire, and horror-themed graphics. The shift from red to glowing orange-red in darkness adds genuine visual drama that makes Halloween shirts, costumes, and event merchandise stand out.
Is AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red safe for children’s clothing?
Yes. AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red is phthalate-free and PVC-free, manufactured using only phthalate-free plasticizers, and fully compliant with all state and federal phthalate regulations. It is safe for children’s garments, youth apparel, and school spirit wear with no additional compliance reformulation.
Do I need a white underbase when printing AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red on dark shirts?
Yes — a white underbase is required when printing on dark or black garments. The phosphorescent pigments need a reflective white surface beneath them to absorb light effectively and produce a strong orange-red glow. Without an underbase on dark fabric, the garment absorbs the light energy before it reaches the glow pigment — significantly reducing glow intensity and duration. On white and light-colored garments, no underbase is needed.
Can I print AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red on polyester or performance fabrics?
Yes — with the addition of CLA-100 additive. For 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends, Red/Orange-Red is ready to use straight from the container. For polyester, nylon, and other synthetic or performance fabrics, add CLA-100 to improve adhesion and washfastness.
What mesh count should I use for AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red?
AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red can be printed through 90–200 mesh screens. For maximum glow intensity, use a coarser mesh in the 90–110 range to maximize phosphorescent pigment deposit. Finer mesh counts up to 200 are appropriate for detail designs but will deposit less pigment and produce a softer glow output.
What temperature does AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red cure at?
AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red cures at 320°F (160°C). Curing time is 90–180 seconds depending on ink deposit thickness and garment color. Always verify dryer temperature with a donut probe before and during production, and confirm full cure with a wash test before running full production.
How do I maximize glow intensity with AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red?
For maximum orange-red glow output: use a coarser mesh (90–110), apply a heavy flood coat with light-to-moderate squeegee pressure, use a white underbase on any non-white garment, and fully cure at 320°F. Re-mix the ink periodically during long runs to keep phosphorescent pigment evenly distributed. The thicker the cured ink deposit, the more pigment is available to absorb and emit light.
Is AllureGlow Red/Orange-Red available in water-based or discharge versions?
AllureGlow USA offers glow-in-the-dark inks in three formulas from River City Supply: this Plastisol Series, the HSA Water-Based Glow Series (cotton, blends & synthetics, softer hand), and the DC Series Discharge Glow (water-based discharge for 100% cotton — softest hand, zero surface buildup). Contact us to confirm current color availability per formula.
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