LIFOCOLOR: Turn Conventional Plastic into a Unique Product with Holographic Masterbatches

How Holographic Masterbatches Enhance the Value of Plastic Products?

In a competitive market where not only functionality but also appearance plays a decisive role, design becomes a key sales tool. Holographic masterbatches enable plastic manufacturers to achieve a visual effect that captures attention, significantly enhancing the perceived value of a product. Even a standard plastic item can be transformed into an exceptional and desirable design piece through the addition of shimmering and color-shifting effects.

Use of Glitter Pigments in the Plastics Industry

Pigments are particularly effective in transparent and translucent applications, where their depth and sparkling effect can be fully appreciated. Light reflected at different angles creates a captivating visual phenomenon — the so-called holographic play of colors. These effects are especially popular in the production of summer and winter sports accessories, toys and children's products, leisure and household items, garden products, as well as cosmetic packaging and other products intended for illuminated retail displays.

Technical Specifications and Processing of Holographic Masterbatches

• Compatible polymers: PE, PP, SAN (testing ongoing for PMMA, PET, PETG, Tritan)
• Processing technologies: Injection molding, blow molding
• Maximum processing temperature: 300 °C
• Recommended dosage (LDR): 2–4%
• Regulatory compliance: EU 10/2011 and FDA regulations for food contact
• Customization: Tailored color effects available (subject to technical feasibility)

Lifocolor Group at Major European Trade Fairs

Lifocolor will present its holographic masterbatches at the International Engineering Fair in Brno, taking place from October 7 to 10, 2025. This is one of the most important industrial fairs in Central Europe. Key topics will include digitalization of manufacturing (Industry 4.0), circular economy, and sustainable material innovations. Visitors will find a comprehensive overview of trends in plastics processing — including solutions from Lifocolor.

Lifocolor will also be present at the following trade shows in 2025:

• KUTENO, Bad Salzuflen (May 13–15, 2025)
• PLASTPOL, Kielce (May 20–23, 2025)
• CosmeticBusiness, Munich (June 4–5, 2025)

International Support from Lifocolor – Contact Us

We are ready to assist you in selecting the right solution for your products:

• Czech Republic: brno@lifocolor.cz
• Poland: sekretariat@lifocolor.pl
• Germany: zentrale@lifocolor.de
• France: bureau@lifocolor.fr