journal article·2025-12Open access

Fluorescent inks and their potential applications in textile printing

K. A. Ahmed, Ebtsam A. Ahmed

Abstract

Products made of fluorescent textiles have a variety of applications, most notably as smart textiles for human safety during outdoor sports, as well as for detecting authenticity and avoiding counterfeiting. Fluorescence in smart fabrics is obtained via dyeing or printing the fabrics by fluorescent inks which based on organic fluorescent dyes, rare earth metal, dendrimers. This review highlights and discuss the fundamental ideas of fluorescence, fluorescent coloring materials (organic or inorganic), the processes used to prepare some fluorescent dyes, ink formulations, and other related topics. Additionally, we have discussed their capacity to print on various surfaces using various printing methods by reviewing current advancements made to clear the way for further studies in this area.
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OpenAlex topics: Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers

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Affiliations

Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt.

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