Inktek LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red Plastisol Ink – Low Cure Pantone Mixing Ink for Screen Printing

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LBX Fluorescent Red Plastisol
LBX Fluorescent Red Plastisol

Inktek LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red is a low-cure plastisol ink formulated for maximum visibility — a blazing fluorescent safety orange-red that hits with hi-vis intensity and glows under blacklight. Part of the 15-color Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System, it mixes with other LBX bases to hit warm fluorescent Pantone targets and fully cures at 280°F for safe use on performance fabrics and poly blends.

🔴 Fluorescent Safety Orange-Red
Hi-vis apparel and warm neon accent jobs
🌡️ Low Cure — 280°F
Safer on heat-sensitive performance wear
🎨 Pantone Mixing System
Blends with all 15 LBX inks for precise color matching
💡 UV-Reactive
Glows under blacklight
⚡ Flash & Stack Ready
Flashes cleanly, no ghosting on platen
🏭 SKU: PCLBX98884
Part of the Inktek LBX Series
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Price range: $44.99 through $479.99

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Description

Fluorescent. Hi-Vis. Built to Be Seen.

Safety crews, construction apparel, athletic programs, and event merch all share one need: colors that demand attention. Inktek LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red delivers a blazing safety orange-red that pushes the limits of standard pigments — UV-reactive, eye-catching under any lighting, and formulated to work precisely within the LBX Pantone Mixing System. Fully cures at 280°F for safe use on performance fabrics. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator at formulator.screenprintsupplies.com to get exact mix ratios instantly.

280°F
Full Cure Temp
UV-Reactive
Fluorescent Finish
86–160
Mesh Count Range
FREE
Pantone Formulator App

Why LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red?

Safety Orange-Red Intensity

LBX Flo Red sits at the hot intersection of fluorescent orange and fluorescent red — the exact color range used in hi-vis safety apparel and high-energy event gear. Under daylight or blacklight, it commands attention the way standard reds and oranges simply cannot.

Warm Fluorescent Mixing Base

Mix with LBX Flo Pink for fluorescent coral. Mix with LBX Flo Yellow for neon orange. Use the free formulator to hit specific warm fluorescent Pantone targets with precise gram-weight ratios — repeatable run after run.

Low Cure for Performance Fabrics

Full cure at 280°F means safe use on polyester, tri-blends, and performance wear — including the moisture-wicking athletic fabrics and hi-vis safety garments where this ink color is most in demand.

Clean, Consistent Printability

Smooth body holds detail from 86 to 160 mesh. Flashes quickly without ghosting. Consistent from first shirt to last — whether you’re printing a spot neon color or running it as part of a fluorescent multi-color design.

Available Sizes

  • QQuart (32 oz) — Great for shops testing fluorescent red or running smaller hi-vis and accent jobs
  • GGallon (128 oz) — Standard production size for regular fluorescent and Pantone mixing work
  • 55-Gallon Pail — High-volume shops running hi-vis safety programs, event merch, or athletic apparel at scale

See It in Action

Printing with LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red

Step 1 — Screen Prep

Use 110–160 mesh. A thicker stencil EOM deposits more ink for a richer, more saturated fluorescent result — critical on dark garments over an underbase where you need full color impact.

Step 2 — Print

Use a 70–75 durometer squeegee at moderate pressure. Fluorescent inks are thinner-bodied by nature — avoid over-squeegeeing to maintain deposit thickness and color saturation.

Step 3 — Flash (If Needed)

Flash to dry-to-touch only. Keep flash times short — prolonged heat exposure reduces fluorescent vibrancy. Don’t over-dwell under the flash unit.

Step 4 — Cure at 280°F

Target 280°F internal ink temp verified with a donut probe. Overcuring fluorescent inks dulls the color noticeably — don’t exceed the target temp.

Where Fluorescent Red Wins

Hi-Vis Safety Apparel

Construction crews, road crews, and safety apparel programs that need ANSI-adjacent fluorescent orange-red colors on performance vests, tees, and outerwear.

Athletic & Run Apparel

5Ks, charity runs, and athletic programs calling for maximum-visibility warm tones — especially where standard reds and oranges don’t hit bright enough.

Warm Fluorescent Mixing

Mix with Flo Pink for fluorescent coral. Mix with Flo Yellow for neon orange. The free formulator handles exact Pantone ratios for any warm fluorescent target.

Event & Festival Merch

High-energy concert and festival apparel where the warm neon spectrum — reds, oranges, corals — demands attention on and off stage.

⚠ Don’t Overcure Fluorescents

Exceeding 280°F degrades fluorescent pigments and dulls the color. Use a donut probe to verify internal ink temp. Dial in belt speed carefully before the full run.

⚠ Underbase Required on Dark Garments

Fluorescent inks are semi-transparent. On dark shirts, always print a white or gray underbase first, flash it, then print the fluorescent red on top. Without it, the substrate kills the neon effect.

LBX 98884 Is a Pantone Mixing Ink — Not Just a Color

LBX Flo Red is an engineered mixing base — one of 15 fully inter-mixable LBX inks designed to hit specific Pantone targets by weight. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact gram-weight mix ratios instantly. No guessing. No waste. Repeatable run after run.

🎨 Open Free LBX Formulator → formulator.screenprintsupplies.com

Complete Inktek LBX Plastisol Mixing Color System

The LBX system includes 15 fully inter-mixable colors — 10 standard bases and 5 fluorescent bases. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact mix ratios by weight for any Pantone color instantly.

Color SKU Role in the System
LBX White PCLBX11888 Tint base, pastels, underbases — the most-used base in the system
LBX Black PCLBX19888 Neutral shading, dark and muted Pantone formulas, earth tones
LBX Orange PCLBX38888 Sports oranges, warm spectrum bridge between red and yellow
LBX Red PCLBX48888 Warm reds — brand reds, sports reds, PMS 485 / 032 / 200
LBX Magenta PCLBX48889 Cool reds and pinks — Rhodamine Red, Rubine Red, the full pink family
LBX Violet PCLBX58888 Purple anchor — collegiate purples, brand violets, lavenders
LBX Marine PCLBX68888 Deep navy anchor — PMS 289 / 281 / 295 and the full dark blue family
LBX Blue PCLBX68889 Bright blues — sky blue, Carolina blue, royal blue, process blue
LBX Green PCLBX78888 Kelly green, forest, olive, teal bridge — the most versatile base
LBX Yellow PCLBX88888 Athletic golds, school yellows, warm spectrum bridge to orange and green
LBX Flo Pink FLUOR. PCLBX98880 Neon hot pink — festival, concert, and athletic apparel
LBX Flo Red ← You Are Here FLUOR. PCLBX98884 Fluorescent safety orange-red — hi-vis apparel and warm accent colors
LBX Flo Purple FLUOR. PCLBX98885 Electric neon purple — concert and festival merchandise
LBX Flo Blue FLUOR. PCLBX98886 Electric neon blue — athletic programs, concert merch, neon teal mixing
LBX Flo Yellow FLUOR. PCLBX98888 Safety hi-vis yellow and neon lime-green — the most visible color in the spectrum
LBX Complete Kit ALL 15 COLORS LBX-KIT All 15 LBX bases in one kit — everything you need to mix any Pantone color

All 15 LBX colors are fully inter-mixable  ·  Low cure from 280°F  ·  Non-phthalate  ·  Available in quart, gallon, and 5-gallon  ·  Browse all LBX colors →

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Technical Specifications

Inktek LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red — Technical Specifications
Product Name Inktek LBX 98884 Fluorescent Red
SKU PCLBX98884
Ink Type Plastisol (PVC-based), Low Cure
Color Family Fluorescent Red — safety orange-red, hi-vis warm spectrum
Primary Application Spot color, hi-vis safety apparel, Pantone fluorescent mixing base
Recommended Cure Temperature 280°F (138°C) internal ink temp
Recommended Mesh Count 86–160 mesh
Recommended Squeegee 70–75 durometer; moderate pressure
Opacity Low–Medium (semi-transparent; underbase required on dark garments)
UV / Blacklight Reactive Yes — fluorescent pigment, UV-reactive finish
Suitable Substrates 100% cotton, polyester, tri-blends, performance wear
Mixing System Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System (15 inter-mixable bases)
Formulator Software formulator.screenprintsupplies.com — free, no login required
Available Sizes Quart (32 oz), Gallon (128 oz), 5-Gallon Pail
Shelf Life 2 years from manufacture date (sealed, room temp storage)
Storage Cool, dry location; keep away from heat and direct sunlight
Brand Inktek
Distributor River City Supply — screenprintsupplies.com

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Printers Choice HX Safety Data Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What color exactly is LBX Fluorescent Red?

LBX 98884 sits in the fluorescent safety orange-red range — the same intense warm-red spectrum used in hi-vis safety apparel and ANSI-compliant work gear. It’s not a pure red and not a pure orange; it’s the high-energy overlap of both, which is exactly what makes it so visible and impactful on garments.

Do I need an underbase when printing on dark garments?

Yes — always. Fluorescent inks are semi-transparent and cannot block a dark substrate on their own. Print a white or gray underbase first, flash it fully, then print the fluorescent red on top. Without an underbase the substrate color mutes the neon effect entirely.

Can I use this on hi-vis safety vests and performance wear?

Yes — full cure at 280°F is safe for polyester, tri-blends, and performance fabrics including moisture-wicking athletic wear and hi-vis safety garments. The lower cure temp reduces dye migration risk on poly garments compared to standard-cure inks.

What Pantone targets can I hit by mixing with other LBX bases?

LBX Flo Red is your warm fluorescent mixing anchor. Mix with Flo Pink for fluorescent coral and salmon tones. Mix with Flo Yellow for neon orange. Use the free formulator at formulator.screenprintsupplies.com to get exact gram-weight ratios for any specific fluorescent Pantone target.

Why did my fluorescent red come out dull after curing?

Overcuring is the most common cause. If internal ink temp exceeds 280°F, fluorescent pigments degrade and lose vibrancy. Verify with a donut probe — not a surface gun. Also confirm you printed on a white or light base; dark substrates without an underbase always produce flat results.

Does River City Supply ship same day?

Yes — orders placed before 3:30 PM CT Monday through Friday ship the same day. Free shipping applies automatically on orders over $200. Call us at (512) 454-0505 or email [email protected].
Questions about LBX 98884 or the Pantone Mixing System?

We stock and use these inks — reach out any time.

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