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STS Inks Debuts Fluorescent Inks for DTF Printing



November 29, 2021

STS Inks, Boca Raton, Fla., announced its debut of the world’s first-ever fluorescent inks for direct-to-film (DTF) garment printing.

STS’s foray into fluorescents will make the forecasted 2022 Pantone Colors pop, as the fashion industry looks forward to hot “Innuendo” pink, dynamic “Dahlia” Purple and daring “Daffodil” yellow, according to the company.

This announcement follows the STS Inks’ recent launch of its compact modular Direct-to-Film printing system and the company’s certification of its DTF line of inks for human-ecological safety according to ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX.

“We saw the excitement surrounding the black light room at a recent European Printing Event and knew now was the right time to get into the fluorescent game,” says Shahar Turgeman, founder, STS Inks. “We have a head start as the first ink manufacturer that can offer the marketplace a simple new way to make customized garments literally glow.”


The fluorescence is visible in black light and ultra-violet lighting, as well as in other brightly lit environments. STS Inks’ 8-channel DTF printing system is the only printer of its kind worldwide that allows the installation of both fluorescent yellow and fluorescent magenta, plus two white inks, without necessitating the removal of the yellow and magenta cartridges from the CMYK ink palette, according to the company. The STS Inks Flexi DTF Pro edition allows the user to select and mix spot color directly from Editor or Production Manager, eliminating the need for external software programs such as photoshop or CorelDRAW.

The recently-introduced STS Direct-to-Film (DTF) modular system was developed in partnership with Mutoh. The centerpiece of the new system is a compact printer that measures 24 inches and is built to fit onto a table-top or rolling stand in any size print shop.

“Mutoh is excited to see this advancement of fluorescent inks for the STS/Mutoh direct-to-film (DTF) garment printing system,” says Brian Phipps, president of Mutoh America. “This takes the possible applications for more types of garments to an all-new level for our customers.” — D.S.


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