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

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Matsui Glow Blue Pigment
Matsui Glow Blue Pigment
Matsui Glow Blue Pigment
Matsui Glow Blue Pigment

Matsui Glow Blue ECBR is a super-concentrated fluorescent blue pigment from the Matsui Glow Pigment system — one of 8 fluorescent/neon pigments designed for creating vivid, eye-catching neon colors in water-based screen printing. ⚠️ THESE ARE FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS — THEY DO NOT GLOW IN THE DARK. “Glow” refers to the intense fluorescent vibrancy under normal and UV lighting, not phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark properties. ⚠️ PIGMENT ONLY — must be mixed with a Matsui base before printing. By itself, it will NOT adhere to fabric. Glow Pigments can be mixed at up to 20% concentration into Matsui bases — higher than Neo Pigments (10-15%) — for maximum fluorescent intensity. Compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases and can also be blended with Neo Pigments for custom fluorescent-tinted shades. Use the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software for Pantone® formulas. Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+). Cure at 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free. Exceptionally soft hand feel.

Price range: $34.99 through $119.99

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Description

⚠️ 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 Blue ECBR — Super-Concentrated Fluorescent Blue

Glow Blue ECBR is not an ink. It is a super-concentrated fluorescent blue pigment that must be mixed into a Matsui base to create printable ink.

Where standard Neo Blue MB produces a solid, opaque blue, Glow Blue ECBR produces an electric, high-visibility fluorescent blue that jumps off the garment. The fluorescent effect is most dramatic on white and light-colored garments where the base fabric reflects light back through the fluorescent pigment. On dark garments, print over a white underbase for maximum neon impact.

Mix Glow Blue ECBR into a discharge base for fluorescent blue on dark cotton. Mix it into an acrylic clear base for electric neon blue on light garments. Blend it with Neo Pigments to create fluorescent-tinted custom shades — a small amount of Glow Blue added to a standard Neo color formula shifts it toward a brighter, more neon appearance.

⚠️ Pigment Only — Must Be Mixed with a Base

Glow Blue ECBR 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 Blue 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 Blue ECBR — Compatible Matsui Bases Master Chart

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

Matsui Base Category What It Does Best For Substrates Max Pigment Blocker on Darks?
STANDARD ACRYLIC 301 BASES — Light to medium garments
301C Clear Acrylic clear Standard clear mixing base for transparent color on light garments. Maximum fluorescent impact on white/light shirts. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white. Dark poly: Black LG under white.
301M Matte Acrylic matte Flat, no-sheen finish. Matte fluorescent prints. Reduces glossy neon sheen. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
EasyPrint Clear 301 Acrylic clear Enhanced screen stability and slower drying. High-speed automatic fluorescent printing. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
EasyPrint Mat 301 Acrylic matte Matte finish combined with improved screen stability. Long fluorescent production runs on auto presses. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Simple Clear 301 Acrylic clear Budget-friendly clear mixing base. Cost-conscious fluorescent production. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Extender Base 301 Extender Dilutes color intensity for pastel shades. Softened fluorescent — less intense neon, more pastel glow. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
STRETCH / PERFORMANCE BASES
Stretch Clear 301 Stretch acrylic Flexible binder that stretches with fabric. Fluorescent blue on activewear and stretch garments. Stretch cotton, spandex blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
Stretch Mat 301 Stretch matte Stretch flexibility with matte finish. Matte-finish fluorescent activewear. Stretch cotton, spandex blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
Soft Stretch Clear 301 Soft stretch Softer hand feel with stretch capability. Premium fluorescent activewear prints. Stretch fabrics Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
POLYURETHANE 350 BASES — Synthetics, nylon, premium feel
Soft-Tex Base 350 PU mixing base Polyurethane clear mixing base. Superior adhesion to synthetics. Fluorescent blue on nylon, polyester, performance fabrics. Nylon, polyester, synthetics, cotton Up to 20% Light nylon/poly: No. Dark nylon/poly: Black LG under PU White 350.
ACRYLICON / SPECIALTY BASES
Acrylicon Clear Heavy-duty acrylic Maximum wash durability. Tougher binder than standard 301 bases. Industrial wash fluorescent prints. Workwear. Cotton, blends Up to 20% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Soft-Tex Overprint 680 Overprint base Designed for printing OVER other ink layers. Fluorescent overprint on layered designs. Cotton, blends, synthetics Up to 20% Blocker goes under the FIRST layer — not under this overprint.
DISCHARGE BASES — Dark cotton, softest hand feel
Brite Discharge Base Clear discharge Brightest custom discharge colors. Fluorescent blue discharge on dark cotton. Neon embedded in fibers. ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. Up to 15% NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge chemistry removes garment dye.
HM Discharge Base Halftone discharge Discharge base optimized for halftones and simulated process. Fluorescent halftone separations on dark cotton. ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. Up to 15% NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge removes dye.
301DM Base Dual-purpose Water-based on lights (no activator) OR discharge on darks (with activator). One fluorescent mix for both light and dark garments. Cotton, blends (WB) / 100% cotton (discharge) Up to 15% WB mode on lights: No. Discharge mode on dark cotton: NO BLOCKER.
SPECIAL EFFECTS BASES — Metallic, pearl, glitter, crack, foil
Gold Shimmer 620 Metallic shimmer Gold metallic base. Tint with pigments for colored metallics. Fluorescent metallic blue-gold effect. Cotton, blends, nylon Up to 5% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underbase. Dark poly: Black LG.
Silver Shimmer 620 Metallic shimmer Silver metallic base. Tint with pigments for colored metallics. Fluorescent metallic blue shimmer. Cotton, blends, nylon Up to 5% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Pearl Binder 301 Pearlescent Iridescent/pearlescent base. Fluorescent iridescent blue. ⚠️ Higher pigment kills iridescence. Cotton, blends, nylon ⚠️ Max 2% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Crack Base Clear Crackle effect Creates weathered crackle/distressed texture. Fluorescent blue crackle effect. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underlay. Dark poly: Black LG.
Foil Adhesive TFG 301 Foil/flock adhesive Adhesive for foil, flock sheets, Reflectalite. Color-matching adhesive to foil/flock. Cotton, blends Minimal N/A — foil/flock covers the surface.
PERFORMANCE / KOMBAT BASES — Dye migration blocking, sports apparel
Kombat White Performance white Stretch white for sublimation-printed polyester. Fluorescent blue overprint on sublimated polyester. Polyester, performance stretch Per application Sublimation poly: Kombat Blocker under Kombat White. Most aggressive blocker.

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

Blocker Escalation — Which Blocker, When?

The blocker prints FIRST, directly on the garment, UNDER the white underbase. It prevents garment dye from migrating up through the white and into your color layer during curing. Three levels of blocking strength:

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

Level 2 — Under Base Blocker Black LG: Stronger blocking for polyester, poly-blends, and garments with aggressive dye migration that Gray cannot contain.

Level 3 — Kombat Blocker: Most aggressive. Specifically for sublimation-printed polyester where sublimation dyes re-activate at cure temperatures.

No blocker needed: Light garments (no dark dye to migrate) and discharge printing (discharge chemistry removes the garment dye instead of blocking it).

Always test — 48-hour rule: Print a test garment, cure it fully, then let it sit for 48 hours at room temperature. If garment dye bleeds through the white underbase after 48 hours, escalate to the next blocker level.

How to Choose the Right Base for Your Fluorescent Blue

Maximum neon on white/light shirts: 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear + Glow Blue ECBR (15-20%). White fabric reflects light through the fluorescent pigment for maximum neon pop.

Fluorescent blue on dark cotton: Brite Discharge Base + Glow Blue ECBR + Discharge Activator. Neon blue embedded in cotton fibers with ultra-soft hand.

One fluorescent mix for lights and darks: 301DM Base + Glow Blue ECBR.

Fluorescent blue on stretch/activewear: Stretch Clear 301 + Glow Blue ECBR. High-vis athletic prints.

Fluorescent blue on nylon/polyester: Soft-Tex Base 350 + Glow Blue ECBR.

Fluorescent metallic blue: Silver Shimmer 620 + Glow Blue ECBR (up to 5%). Neon blue with metallic shimmer.

Toned-down neon / fluorescent-tinted blue: Blend Glow Blue ECBR with Neo Blue MB in any base. The Neo Pigment provides the base color, the Glow Pigment adds fluorescent intensity. Adjust the Glow-to-Neo ratio to control how neon the final color appears.

The Full Glow Pigment Family — 8 Fluorescent Colors

Glow Blue ECBR is one of eight Matsui Glow Pigments designed for fluorescent/neon screen printing. 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, Glow Violet ECGR, Glow Yellow ECGG.

Browse the complete Matsui pigment collection here.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Product Name Matsui Glow Blue ECBR Pigment
Type Super-concentrated fluorescent blue pigment. ⚠️ PIGMENT ONLY — must be mixed with base. ⚠️ FLUORESCENT — does NOT glow in the dark.
Pigment System Matsui Glow Pigment system (1 of 8 fluorescent pigments)
Color Fluorescent blue (ECBR)
Pigment Classification Fluorescent / neon pigment concentrate
Compatible Bases ALL Matsui printing bases — acrylic 301, discharge, stretch, PU 350, special effects, Kombat. See chart above.
⚠️ NOT Compatible Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only)
Can Mix with Neo Pigments? YES — blend Glow and Neo Pigments together for custom fluorescent-tinted shades
Standard Mix Ratio Up to 20% pigment by weight into base (higher than Neo Pigments). Discharge bases: up to 15%.
Color Matching Matsui CMS Color Matching Software — free Pantone® formula tool
Mesh Up to 305+ (varies by base)
Cure 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes (varies by base and fixer)
Squeegee 60-80 durometer, square edge
Emulsions Water-resistant emulsions, films, and blockouts only
Wash Fastness Use Fixer WF-N (1-5%) to increase wash fastness
Heat Stability Excellent — resistant even at 1% mix by volume
Dry Cleaning / Ironing Safe for both (when mixed with base)
Substrates Cotton, cotton-polyester blends, cotton-rayon blends, nylon (with PU base), stretch fabrics (with stretch base)
Certifications OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets RSLs for major brands.
Formulation PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, azo-free, nonylphenol-free, formaldehyde-free
Available Sizes Quart

Benefits at a Glance

Super-concentrated fluorescent blue pigment for maximum neon impact.

  • ⚠️ FLUORESCENT — does NOT glow in the dark. “Glow” refers to intense fluorescent vibrancy under normal and UV lighting.
  • Up to 20% concentration in Matsui bases — higher than Neo Pigments (10-15%) — for maximum fluorescent intensity.
  • Can be blended with Neo Pigments for custom fluorescent-tinted shades.
  • Compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases (see master chart).
  • Most vibrant on white/light garments where fabric reflects light through the fluorescent pigment.
  • Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+).
  • Exceptionally soft hand feel.
  • OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CPSIA, HR4040 compliant.
  • PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Matsui Glow Pigments MSDS

Matsui Neo Color Data Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Glow Blue ECBR glow in the dark?

⚠️ NO. Despite the name “Glow,” this is a FLUORESCENT pigment, not a phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark pigment. It produces intense, high-visibility neon blue under normal daylight and UV/blacklight conditions. It does NOT emit light in the dark. The name refers to the electric fluorescent vibrancy that appears to “glow” compared to standard pigments.

Can I print Glow Blue ECBR by itself?

⚠️ NO. Glow Blue ECBR is a pigment concentrate only. It must be mixed with a Matsui base before printing. Without a base, the pigment will not adhere to fabric.

How much pigment do I add?

Up to 20% by weight for most bases — higher than Neo Pigments (10-15%). For discharge bases, up to 15%. Special effects bases have lower maximums (Pearl Binder: max 2%, Shimmer: max 5%). Start at 15% and increase for more neon intensity.

Can I mix Glow Pigments with Neo Pigments?

Yes — Glow Pigments and Neo Pigments can be blended together in the same base. Add a small amount of Glow Blue 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.

Which base gives the most fluorescent impact?

301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear on white or light-colored garments. White fabric reflects light back through the fluorescent pigment, maximizing the neon effect. On dark garments, print over a white underbase for best results.

Can I use it with discharge bases?

Yes — Glow Pigments are compatible with all Matsui discharge bases including Brite Discharge Base, HM Discharge Base, and 301DM Base. Discharge activator required for dark garment applications. 100% cotton only for discharge mode.

Do I need a blocker on dark garments?

If printing on dark garments with a water-based (non-discharge) base, yes — use Gray Blocker for dark cotton, Black LG Blocker for polyester/blends, or Kombat Blocker for sublimation-printed polyester. If using discharge base on dark cotton, NO blocker is needed.

Is it safe for children’s garments?

Yes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets all RSLs for major brands.

Where do I find Pantone® color formulas?

Download the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software. CMS includes Glow Pigment formulas alongside Neo Pigment formulas.

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