7/13/2023 0 Comments Black light ink stamps![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s basically an extra method of quality control.Įven though every ball gets stamped with the ink, you won’t always see it on the balls you get a hold of - that is, if you bother to go out and get yourself a black light. That way, if an inspector finds a “correctable flaw” on a ball (for example, a stitch that’s not quite tight enough), he can examine it under a black light, mark down the serial number, and send it back to the person who stitched it. When the balls are done being stitched, they get stamped with invisible ink. Every employee has a stamp with a unique serial number. There are 350 employees at the factory who do nothing but stitch baseballs all day - by hand. I learned about the invisible ink while doing research for my new book - and then I got to see the ink being stamped on the balls when I visited the Rawlings baseball factory in Costa Rica. The image on the left shows it in normal light the image on the right shows it under a black light: Here’s a side-by-side photo of that ball. Remember when I caught Barry Bonds’ 724th career home run on 8/16/06 at PETCO Park? Any standard self-inking stamp will suffice.I’m going to start by showing you something really cool, and then I’m going to explain it…Ĭheck out this photo that I took of some baseballs under a black light:ĭo you see the “1297” on the left side of the photo? Do you see the other faint numbers that appear to be illuminated? That’s invisible ink. Avoid using it with pre-inked oil-based stamps. BCH's water-based, non-toxic, waterproof, low-odor, fade-resistant, and environmentally friendly formula ensures skin safety, with added Aloe Vera extract for extra care.Ĭompatible with regular foam ink pads, felt pads, or self-inking stamps, this ink is designed for use with self-inking stamps only. It is slower drying than solvent inks but can be pre-moistened with water rather than an expensive thinner. The ink will typically fade from the skin within 12-18 hours.įast-drying and anti-smudge, this ink dries in less than 20 seconds without ventilation and even faster in natural conditions. It is sweat-proof, weather-proof, and water-resistant, washing off with running water, soap, and a scrub, but requiring deliberate scrubbing for complete removal. Designed for skin stamping at festivals, parties, pubs, special events, and exhibitions, it provides crisp and clear prints, with thousands of impressions per bottle. This durable, water-resistant, and quick-drying ink is perfect for versatile applications such as skin marking for identification and re-entry, or plastic security tagging. With its non-bleaching and residue-free properties, you can use it confidently without worrying about leaving any unwanted marks on your materials. ** Our product is safe for skin and fabric application. While the concentrated form provides strong marks, it can be diluted up to 5 times to match other invisible inks on the market, allowing customization for your specific needs. * Our ink is initially created for commercial computer-automated registration in the textile industry, featuring a concentration much higher than standard invisible inks. Use the ink to discreetly mark guests with invisible stamps at bars or restaurants.*, **Īuthenticate original currencies or documents by stamping them with the ink. The ink washes off after laundering, leaving no visible marks to affect your product. The ink remains hidden on the fabric, but becomes visible under black light, allowing for precise alignment. Once dry, the treated area will be undetectable until illuminated with a black light, allowing you to see the coating before heat transfer and avoid applying transfers outside the coated area.Ĭreate invisible registration marks on fabric for sublimation, DTF, and DTG. You can utilize it in various ways:Įnhance cotton treatments for sublimation by adding the invisible ink. This UV ink remains invisible under standard lighting but glows vibrantly under black light, with its brightness amplified when exposed to water, ensuring maximum effectiveness and performance. ![]()
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